Chic & Health

Sponsored Links

“I’m just too tired to workout.” I hear this frequently, and most of the time it’s an excuse. I say this because exercise itself will increase your energy levels. So if you are tired of being tired, suck it up and workout. But I do realize that for some people, very low energy is a real problem. They really do want to start an exercise program, but are way too fatigued to do it.

So how do you fix this problem? There are a few changes that you must make if you want things to change. As always, information is useless if you don’t apply it. So put this knowledge to work and be prepared to see a major improvement in your energy levels. It typically takes one or two weeks before you start to notice a difference.

Drink lots of water - Do you realize 55% - 60% of the human body’s makeup is water? If that was all you knew, it should be enough to get you to drink more water. It’s obviously vital to healthy body function. But also keep in mind that the kidneys need adequate water to work efficiently. They remove toxins from the blood. So if they don’t function as well as they should, those toxins can then begin to accumulate. If too many toxins are in your system sluggishness results. Toxins can also cause sickness and disease. If you are not an active individual, drinking at least 12 ounces with every meal or snack (5-6 per day) should do the job. If you are active (which of course you should be), about a gallon a day should do the trick.

Get enough sleep - This is such an important thing, but it constantly gets overlooked. How can you expect your body to have enough energy to carry you through the day, if you don’t recharge it fully? Sleep is the process your body and brain use to rejuventate. Your goal should be to get at least six hours (eight preferably) of sleep. This may require you to cut back on some television, or other activities, but it is a sacrifice that yields great reward.

Stretch your muscles every day - Keeping your muscles flexible means it requires less energy for them to work. When your muscles are inflexible, simple tasks such as walking, getting in and out of a chair, or reaching for things use up more energy than needed. While it probably isn’t something you notice with every movement, it adds up throughout the day and contributes to fatigue. You should make it a practice to stretch your body every day. It only requires three to four minutes of your time.

Eating healthy - Breaking down all the details of healthy eating would require an entire article in itself. So I’ll just give a quick summary. Eat frequently (three meals and two or three snacks). Your diet should consist of lots of fruits and veggies, as well as protein from lean and clean white meat and fish sources (red meat is ok every 6-7 days). The protein will speed up your metabolism, which produces energy. The fruits and veggies provide rich vitamin content for energy, as well as help clean toxins from your intestines.

If low energy has been plaguing you, don’t procrastinate, make these changes immediately! Follow this plan and fatigue will no longer stand in the way of you and your fitness goals. Improved health will also result. Stay positive, believe in yourself, and refuse to quit.

Vaughn Council’s workout routines are some of the most effective you will find. His lengthy experience as one of the premier Atlanta personal trainers gives him invaluable knowledge in effective body transformation. Vist his site for a wealth of information.