Creating "energy"

One of the most common goals my clients have is how to improve their energy levels throughout the day. This is especially true in the afternoon.

A main component of my program is to eat small frequent meals which contain at least 10-15 grams of protein. Having protein can slow down the release of sugars into the bloodstream and combined with high fibre, whole grain carbohydrates, this can improve energy levels within one week.

Another way to create more energy is to become more active. Working out 2-3 times per week at the gym may appear to be enough it barely scratches the surface. What about the remaining 4-5 days of the week? That isn't to say that you must train at the gym 5 days per week but you need to do something physically active at least 5 days per week and for a minimum of 45 minutes to 1 hour to fully get the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. These activities can range from playing sports such as soccer or tennis or even going for a walk. It needs to be something where your heart rate will become elevated and stay elevated for those 45 to 60 minutes. If you are just starting out with an exercise plan then your goal should be to slowly increase the amount of days that you are active. The more you exercise the better you will feel about yourself and the more energy you will create as a result.