1.Get Good Rest
Boosting your energy in the morning just
might start the night before. Everyone needs to get a good night's sleep in
order to be productive and have energy to start a new day. Staying up late at
night is going to leave you drained for the next day. Plan your evenings to
include time to wind down from a busy day, relax and then drift off into a
dreamland. You'll wake up rested and refueled for the day ahead.
2. Fuel your body
right
Eating a good nutritious breakfast is
essential for having enough energy to get your day underway. We should all know
that the food we eat is fuel for our bodies, and you need that fuel to boost
your energy level to jump-start your morning. Eat a good balance of proteins,
fruits and whole grains. A bowl of oatmeal with fruit is going to keep you
fueled throughout the morning.
3. Plan healthy to go
Even if you don't have time to sit down and
eat a well-balanced breakfast, you can still whip up a protein smoothie in the
morning to take along with you. Keep ingredients on hand for those mornings
that the sit-down breakfast just isn't happening. Blend a banana, 1 cup water, frozen
fruit and some protein powder, pour it in your travel mug and on with your day
you go. For variations, try mixing a fresh vegetable chilled pureed drink.
There are tons of vegetable drinks and protein smoothies that really give that
morning energy boost; find one that you like.
4. Start your day being active
Wake up 30 minutes earlier and take a walk
around the block or hit the treadmill or exercise bike for a morning energy
boost. The exercise gets your heart pumping and your body moving. You're
getting your cardio workout for the day and waking up your body to get moving
and meet the new day.
5. Start with Yoga
If you prefer to ease into your morning or
have a more "zen" type greeting to the new day, do yoga in the
morning. There is no more perfect time than first thing in the morning to do
your sun salutations to greet the new day. It brings center to your life and
energy to your new day. Yoga practice teaches excellent breathing techniques,
focus, concentration and body control, which is perfect to practice first thing
each day. You'll be awake and energized for the day ahead.
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