How to Increase Energy Naturally

Forget about the energy drinks. Learn to increase your energy naturally, and have a healthy steady supply to get you through each day. By adjusting your personal eating, sleeping and exercise habits, you can boost your energy the natural way and settle into a self-sustaining rhythm. Read on to learn how to increase energy naturally.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Drink some water. Keep your body hydrated throughout the day. The first sign of dehydration is fatigue. Your body can't function at capacity without that good old H2O. A steady supply of water will naturally keep things flowing--including your energy.

2. Sleep and sleep well. Getting the right amount of sleep is critical to staying energized during the day. It needs to be good sleep, however, not a night of tossing and turning. Otherwise, watch your immune system and sex drive dip, as well as your energy. Avoid napping during the day and add a little bit of exercise to your daily routine. Even walking, especially in the late afternoon, can help your body settle into a nice sleep rhythm.

3. Increase the number of meals you eat per day. Sounds good, right? Here's the catch: eat less at each meal. Maintain a steady supply of nutrients to your body and increase your long-term energy levels. Graze like a cow and avoid the after meal "food coma." Include proteins, whole grains, high-fiber vegetables and nuts to help your body keep balanced blood sugar levels.

4. Get your body moving--exercise. It sounds counter-intuitive, perhaps, but by expending energy on a regular basis, you will actually give yourself more of it in the end. The key is to set up a fairly regular schedule--about three times a week--and push to the point that you feel refreshed, not exhausted. Don't overdo it. It may take a couple of weeks to get into the natural rhythm, so have patience and higher energy levels will follow.

5. Do less. Take a look at your personal and professional to-do lists. Prioritize them and get rid of the less important items. Commit yourself to more leisure time and schedule it in if you must. Too much stress, regardless of the source, is an energy zapper, not to mention general drag on your overall health.

6. Limit your caffeine and sugar intake. A cup of coffee or two in the morning may help you get going, but try not to consume caffeine once you get into the early afternoon. Over-use of sugar and caffeine ironically lead to lower blood sugar levels--and less energy--after they give you an initial kick.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid smoking if you have trouble sleeping. Nicotine is a stimulant and, as such, raises the heart rate and blood pressure, making it harder to fall asleep, and can also trigger cravings that hit you in the middle of the night.
• Combat energy-robbing stress by talking with friends, a support group or therapist. Relax by practicing meditation or yoga.

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