More Energy for Mama ! Simple Ways to Up Your Beat
By Christina Katz
My normal state is upbeat , optimistic and energetic . So if I am feeling out of sorts in any way , I know something is up .
I am fortunate to be blessed with good health and a positive disposition . Unfortunately , over the years , I have also developed some minor health challenges that can rob me of my usual energy , motivation and pleasure when I am not keeping close tabs on my daily attitude .
If you are experiencing consistent low energy , it ’ s time to visit your doctor , who can run a series of tests to determine if you have a medical condition in need of treatment .
But if you only feel occasionally out of steam or out of sorts , maybe it ’ s time to pay better attention to your energy tank . Is your tank typically half-full or even running on empty ? No matter what the cause of your energy dips , the best way to banish the doldrums and bounce back with vigor is to pay attention to ways to increase your energy each day .
So , the next time you feel wiped out , whether for an hour , a day or even a series of days , see if you can pump your energy back up by trying some of these simple yet helpful mood boosters :
Up the Green Stuff . Try Odwalla Superfood juice . Add spinach or kale to your next smoothie . Put a couple of teaspoons of Vitamineral Green superfood powder into your daily juice . If you are vitamin / mineral-deficient , you will likely notice the difference immediately once you ingest more much-needed meanie-greenies .
Move That Booty . Try aerobic exercise three times a week for 30 minutes , five times a week for 20 minutes or just get out for a daily walk . Put on your workout clothes first thing after you get up to remind yourself to make exercise a daily priority .
Drink It Down . Put your daily allotment of water in a pitcher on the counter and drink the pitcher down as the day goes along . You don ’ t have to sip your water slowly , and it ’ s easy to chug down and absorb if you keep it at room temperature . The Mayo Clinic recommends women drink nine cups or 2.2 liters per day .
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