Six Smart Ways to Boost Your Energy Levels

Do you get tired and listless during the middle of the day and wish you could lie down and take a nap? If so, there are ways to boost your energy levels that will give you the pep needed without feeling wiped out.

Choosing the right kinds of food and snacks during the day is one way to boost your energy level; by enriching your blood with vitamins, minerals and protein to keep you moving.

Get enough sleep at night

The importance of sleep is frequently under rated. When you’re tired, your energy level suffers tremendously. Getting enough sleep at night is crucial for boosting and maintaining a good energy level. Adequate sleep keeps your immune system healthy so your body can ward off illnesses.

According to the Mayo Clinic, adults need 7 – 9 hours of sleep at night. Sleep deprivation also causes problems with your metabolism and increases your risk for heart disease and diabetes.

Get plenty of exercise

Exercising at least three days a week for thirty minutes, gets your body pumping healthy blood to your vital organs, resulting in increased energy levels. Exercising also releases endorphins in your body, which are natural hormones, that cause you to feel good and energetic.

Wake up a little earlier in the morning and take a brisk walk before going to work or use the gym at the office for 30 minutes during your lunch hour. Better yet, incorporate exercise into your work and home life with Flexispot.

Flexispot offers ergonomic products that help you adapt to a world in motion. From standing desks to their newly launched fitness chair, these innovations help you stay active through your work or at home day.

The Flexispot Sit2Go is excellent for use with standing work desks, but also great for alternative use in the home. Set up on in your living room for times when you catch your favorite afternoon show. We even set up the Flexispot Sit2Go in our sewing room to use while watching tutorials or crafting (with an elevated desk).

With 8 levels of resistance and comfortable support, the Flexispot Sit2Go makes boosting your energy levels easy and will quickly become your favorite chair!

Increase your vitamin C intake

Adding vitamin C enriched foods to your diet such as fruits, vegetables and fruit juices are a sure way to boost your energy level. Vitamin C also helps your body to heal and keep your cells healthy by helping to prevent cancer. Trying having a glass of orange juice instead of that second or third cup of coffee midday; or choose sliced fruit instead of a sugary snack.

Enjoy a smoothie made from several types of fruits, packed with vitamin C which is naturally delicious and will give you that added lift during the day.

Sip on a CBD-infused Drink

Research on CBD usage shows potential for increasing wakefulness when ingested in low doses. The popularity of this hemp-derived supplement makes it easier to now find in retail drinks for on-the-go. Coffee shops around the US are also offering CBD-infused coffee and tea drinks to enjoy. You may find it’s the perfect way to boost your energy levels (and a fun way to experience local brews!)

For more information on CBD, grab a copy of Barb Webb’s new guide GETTING BAKED: Everything You Need To Know About Hemp, CBD, and Medicinal Gardening available at bookstores nationwide and online (it’s great reading material for your day, too!)

Take a multi-vitamin supplement everyday

Vitamin deficiencies can cause decreased energy levels. Life is so busy and getting a balanced meal three times a day is a challenge. Invest in a good multi-vitamin supplement which will ensure getting the vitamins your body might be lacking.

Use a Vitamin B-12 sublingual

Speaking of vitamin deficiencies, a B-12 deficiency makes you feel tired and weak. Taking a B-12 supplement sublingually, which means under the tongue, will absorb quickly into your blood stream and boost your energy levels.

Make sure to get enough health carbs in your diet. Carbohydrates keep your body energized whey they metabolize into glucose during digestion and act as fuel for your cells. Choose healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains cereals, oats and brown rice. Buy whole wheat or whole grains breads instead of white and choose whole wheat pastas for a change.

Tip: Keep your vitamins and CBD on your desk. Add a Flexispot Sit2Go to your work space, too, and you’ll have plenty of ways close at hand to boost your energy levels throughout the day!

Eat protein

Protein composed of amino acids are the building blocks for your cells. When you don’t have enough protein in your system, your body starts to use muscle tissue which results in weakness and decreased energy levels.  Choose healthy protein sources such as lean meats, chicken or fish.

Other sources of protein are fish, cheese nuts and legumes. If you are vegetarian, combining certain foods will give all the essential amino acids needed in your body; the combination of rice and beans is an example.