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As we're based in the UK, The Healthy Hideout is now deep into the winter with Spring not too far away. However, some of us may find that the cold is still having a negative effect on energy levels. Although curling up in front of the fire with a nice warm drink may seem more tempting than a 2 hour session at the gym, the body still requires activity in order to stay alert. Here are the Healthy Hideout's key tips on keeping your energy levels high, leaving you feeling more awake, ready for each winter day!
Keep your energy levels high this winter!
Exercise It may seem obvious, and the winter breeze does make it more difficult to gather up enough motivation, but exercise is the bodies natural way of keeping energy levels high. Regular exercise gives the body a naturalendorphinhigh, releasing such chemicals including adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine. Even a few minutes of exercise a day can have a drastic effect on how you feel, whilst regular exercise throughout the week will produce optimum results.
Diet Be careful not to rely on high sugar foods and processed goods to give you a quick energy boost during the day. Quick fixes such as this can result in having drastic energy drops, causing you to search for that next fix not a healthy process. Try to keep your diet filled with fresh fruit and vegetables, and try to incorporate complex carbohydrates such as brown rice or peanut butter on corn cakes. Keep protein intake high to banish after work "glumness".
Water We've mentioned this in many previous articles on the Healthy Hideout, but do not forget the importance of keeping hydrated even if you're not feeling thirsty. Taking on board plenty of water helps the body get rid of toxins, whilst helping to battle tiredness. Try incorporating herbal teas to give your body an extra kick!
Sleep The later you fall asleep, the more out of sync you'll become and the more tired you'll feel throughout the day. This is because sleeping is linked to light, and our bodies natural response to the dark is to sleep. An earlier night's sleep will almost guarantee a spring in your step the next day.
You can't put a price on your bodies health and wellbeing! Try implementing some of the above before this winter is over, so that you may be better prepared for the next.
