Sometimes we may experience a drop in energy when working on weight loss. There are several ways to combat this which this blog will explore.
Here are some tips to avoid feeling tired:
1. Increase Iron Intake
To maintain or boost energy levels it is recommended to eat foods that are high in protein and iron such as:
- Lentils
- Beans
- Spinach
- Nuts
- Poultry
- Lean meat
- Sesame seeds
Not only does iron positively affect your energy levels, but it also helps deliver oxygen to your cells. Too little iron has been shown to negatively impact your immunity.
2. Prioritize Nutrition and Not Just Calories In
Weight loss is dependent on reducing your calories and it is possible to lose weight and still eat processed foods, but this is not good for you and will negatively impact your energy levels. It’s recommended you eat the following:
- Healthy fats
- Fruits
- Lean proteins
- Whole grains
- Vegetables
These foods are essential because they contain the nutrients and vitamins that will sustain you and prevent you from crashing like processed and sugary foods do. Increasing the amount of fresh food that you eat will give you more energy.
3. Eat More Frequently
It is not beneficial to your body or to your weight loss to skip meals or to go a long time without eating. It is not good for your metabolism. We need to eat the right amount of calories spread out throughout the day to keep our metabolism firing. This prevents us from getting famished and then immediately overeating to compensate. Also if you don’t consume enough calories your body will be more likely to store fat. Eat the right number of calories at the right times and your body will not be in starvation mode.
If you are someone who skips meals and then begins a balanced nutrition plan there might be a slight increase in weight while your body adjusts, but eventually your metabolism will increase, and you will have an easier time losing weight.
Some of the benefits of eating small portions throughout the day are:
- Reduce food cravings
- Stabilize glucose and insulin levels
- Increase metabolism
- Helps preserve muscle mass
- Improves your concentration and mood
- Lowers your overall caloric intake
4. Get Enough Sleep
Not getting enough sleep is one of the primary causes of not having enough energy throughout the day. It may seem like something so basic, but a lot of people don’t actually sleep enough during the night. It is recommended to get 7-9 hours of sleep a night. When we don’t sleep enough it’s hard to stay focused and keep working out and following a nutrition plan. When we are tired our inhibitions are lowered and we don’t think as clearly and may reach for sugary foods or an energy drink as a pick me up. These will only hurt our progress and will only wake us up temporarily. To actually solve the problem we must shut the TV or computer off and head to bed earlier.
Here are the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep:
- Better memory and concentration
- Better weight control
- More energy
- Better blood pressure
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