Contributed by Dwayne J.
I used to feel sluggish every day. I didn’t have energy when I woke up so I downed some coffee. Then I would feel tired before lunch and have a donut. This made me crash so I would eat a big lunch. Then I felt tired again and had more coffee. By the end of the day, I had no energy and would end up falling asleep on my couch. After having a physical to make sure there was no medical condition lurking, I started some new habits that have made all the difference in my energy level and have made me feel better about myself in general.
Drink a glass of water when you wake up. When you wake up you are dehydrated. Drink a glass of water to perk yourself up. I am amazed at how energetic I feel just from simply drinking a glass of water. Since I am not a fan of water, I add some lemon to give it some flavor.
Breakfast everyday. How many times did I hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? At least a 1,000 times but I never listened. My excuse, “I’m too busy to feed myself.” Really? Now I make time for breakfast everyday such as eggs with spinach or tomatoes on whole-wheat toast; it only takes 10 minutes to make and 5 to eat. Maybe my next healthy habit will be to eat slower.
Snack healthy between meals. If you are hungry just eat something. Snacking is often a signal of hunger so eat a piece of fruit or a small meal rather than a sugary snack which only results in sluggishness shortly after consuming. If you are consistently hungry before lunch, try eating a better breakfast like oatmeal to keep you fuller longer.
Get a good night’s sleep. Oh I couldn’t do that before either because I was ‘too busy.’ Turns out I was busy watching TV. So, I started recording programs I watched late into the night and went to sleep at a decent hour every night. Now I wake up feeling rested and refreshed.
What health and wellness habits do you recommend to your soul mates?
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