1. Little bursts of exercise throughout the day can really boost your mood and energy level. Stuck sitting all day at a desk job? Take a break every so often to walk around the office, and do jumping jacks or squat jumps at your desk or in the bathroom (when no one’s around!). Take the stairs whenever you can, and get the most out of being on hold by standing at your desk and doing leg raises. These short bursts of exercise improve blood flow to the body and the brain, helping to add a little pep to your step! The more rapid and intense the movement, the better. Just make sure you aren’t wearing heels!
2. Reach for an ice-cold glass of water, not another cup of coffee. Dehydration can make feel tired, sluggish, and slow down your metabolism. It’ll even make you hungrier, causing you to reach for sugary snacks that are only going to lead to a rise and fall in blood sugar. When you’re fully hydrated the levels of oxygen in the bloodstream are greater, which means better energy utilization in the body.
3. Make your own all-natural, energy drink. Regular energy drinks are high in calories and loaded with sugar, which will only lead to a sugar crash a few hours later. Even sugar-free energy shots are unhealthy and pose serious concerns; new reports have found energy drinks associated with an increase in ER visits! Instead, try this energy drink that you can make at home and take with you – recommended by Dr. Oz!
Super Energizer Smoothie
Ingredients (Makes one serving)
1/2 cup cold water
2 scoops of chocolate whey protein powder
1 tsp granulated coffee
3-4 frozen strawberries
5 ice cubes
500 mg glutamine
Directions
Pour water into blender and begin mixing on lowest speed. Add 2 scoops of whey protein powder and blend for 10 seconds.
Gradually add ice cubes, frozen fruit, coffee and glutamine and then blend on high speed for 1 minute, until ingredients are completely mixed. Serve cold.
