If you want to lose weight you may be cutting calories.
Restricting calories can often make us tired and less likely to do the things
we want to do. The following are some tricks that will give us all the energy
we want and need.
The first suggestion is to take a short walk first thing in
the morning. Walking for as little as 20 minutes can jump start your metabolism.
The second thing to do is have a smart breakfast with at least 20 grams of protein.
I like Greek yogurt with berries. It has twice the protein of regular yogurt.
When it comes to eating, you want more small meals instead
of the way most of us eat. Too many people are stuck in the pattern of a small
or no breakfast at all, a little lunch and a big dinner. If we make a point to
eat medium sized meals throughout the day we will have more energy and actually
lose weight more easily. Having small mini meals also keeps our blood sugar
stable and provides us with constant energy.
Here are some additional tips: Make sure you get enough
sleep, reduce you sugar intake
(you experience lows after short initial highs), eat
more unprocessed food like fruits and veggies, avoid alcohol during the week,
take a power nap for 10-20 minutes and manage stress by meditating ( or just
close you eyes and think of happy thoughts a few times a
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