Do you wake up in the morning and are already exhausted thinking about everything going on that day? You wish you had more energy but just don’t think it’s possible when you have kids at home or have to work full time. We have 5 tips to help you have more energy!
5 Tips to Have More Energy
Sleep is Important – For those of us with kids, small kids for sure, sleep is at a premium at your house. I know that it’s not always realistic to get 8 hours of sleep every night when you have kids that get up early or even still have night wakings. The time that you do have to sleep, protect it. Make it important, getting quality sleep over quantity is really important. Here are a couple tips
- Set a bedtime for yourself, as much as you want to stay up to watch that last episode just don’t do it. The show will be there tomorrow and you’ll feel better in the morning.
- Don’t eat or drink caffeine too late, I know this is an obvious one but you may need to even cut out the caffeine in the afternoon so that you can fall and stay asleep.
- When you go to bed have your room completely dark, don’t sit on your phone and scroll through Facebook for an hour before you go to sleep. When you’re in bed, it’s time to wind down and sleep.
Drink More Water – One of the top reasons that people feel tired and fatigued is because they’re dehydrated. Water really is important to help you have more energy, drinking water is such a crucial. To be honest, I drank coffee and soda up until about a month ago. I wasn’t a big water drinker, but that changed when my Dad had his 27th stent put in his heart. Things had to change and soda was the first to go. Now, I drink lemon and cucumber water all day. I have so much more energy and I’ve actually lost weight too!
- When you think you’ve drank enough water, drink more!!
- Keep a water bottle full and with you all the time. Especially when you’re out, this will prevent you from stopping to grab a soda or other sugary drink
- Infuse your water if you dislike plain, it’s a great way to flavor your water naturally
Set Your Alarm (get up before your kids) – This one seems weird, right? Get up earlier to have more energy. Even if it’s just 15 minutes before your kids get up, have that ME time. It’s exhausting hitting the floor running every single day. Instead give yourself that time to wake up slowly, brew your coffee or read the paper. Your day is going to start of so much smoother and less crazy which means you’re not going to feel as drained later in the day. Trust me!
Head Outside – The sun, it can do magical things. Soaking up the rays does amazing things for your energy level. I know, in the dead of winter, it’s not always the easiest thing to do. Believe me I know, I’m in Iowa. But, bundle up and head out to walk the dog or enjoy a stroll around the block. Get out of the house and moving!
Get Moving – Make exercise a priority! That doesn’t mean you have to get crazy with it. But start walking every day, find a buddy so you can talk too. We can all find 20 minutes in our day to walk, do a few sit ups, push ups, etc. but just get moving!
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3 times a week but that will be changing soon.
I workout 5 times a week
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I don’t workout all that often but I am trying to build up to working out more
1-2 times a week.
I only workout 1 to 2 days a week, I really need to increase it.
I try to get out at least 3 times a week. But I have a pretty physical job, so I feel like I work out every day!
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I work out 6 days a week!
I try to work out at least 5 days a week.
I work out maybe 1x a week
I lift weights 5 days a week and ride my bike 6-7 days a week.
I workout four times a week.
i like to do some workouts at least once/twice a week and the other days i take walks around my neighborhood to keep active!
I workout 3-4 times a week!
I try to walk at least three times a week!
I work out 2 to 3 times a week in the summer and spring i will add a day.
I aim for everyday, except Sunday. Doesn’t always work out that way, though. A good 3 days, for sure.
I don’t workout at all now that I am out of college, but I hope to have a gym membership soon to be able to do it 3 or 4 times a week like I used to.
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I probably work out 3 times per week. Thanks so much for the chances to win.
I have been working out rarely but Spring is coming and I’m working on psyching myself up now. This would be a big enticement.
I work out 3-5 times a week.
I work out 5 days a wk
Before I got pregnant I was doing it 5 days a week. Now, I’ve been slacking and lost motivation! But I really need to start up again to maintain a healthy weight during this pregnancy.
few times a week
I try to workout 5x a week, but always do a minimum of 3x 🙂
I work out 2-3 times per week
I walk a few miles everyday
I work out every day. Most often I work out in evenings by walking. I try to also work out during the day.
I’ve just started a new routine and I work out every other day.
I try to workout about 3 times a week, thanks!
I try to get some sort of workout in daily.
Not nearly enough but I try to walk everyday
I walk 2 miles 4 or 5 times a week.
I work out at least 4 times a week!
I try to work out at least 3 times a week.
I try to work out 6 days a week for 20-30 mins in the morning.
Usually 5 to 6 days a week
I workout 3 times a week!
Thank You for the chance!
Hello Chrissy! Loved the blog! I agree that sleep is very important to feel energetic. Moreover, drinking sufficient water is also very significant to stay fit and energetic. Fitness trackers like fitbit are very helpful in achieving your health. Thanks for the informative blog.
I recently upped the ante. I will be working out 3 days a week now.
Maybe 3x a week but it will be going up to daily.
I workout everyday except sundays, i love running
I try to work out 3 to 4 times per week.
I workout 5 days a week and train for marathons!
I work out 3 times a week with physical therapy.
Every few days, not on a set schedule.
I work out about 3x a week, more in the spring and summer.
I workout 6 times a week! We go to our gym on the Military base. And on Sundays, We go walking.
I try to work out 3 times a week but that doesn’t always happen
I try to work out 5-6 days a week.
6 days a week on average.
I work out 3 times a week and am trying to increase that.
I try to work out at least every other day.
I exercise 5 times a week. I try to be active on at least one of the days off but don’t formally exercise those days.
I workout 3 times a week.
I work out 7 days a week because I have a dog.
I try to workout a few times a week/
Right now? Rarely. I hate to admit that. My goal is to work out at least four days a week. I need to get my butt up and moving.
I’m trying to get back into the habit after having my baby!
I try to exercise at least 2 times a week. I’m trying for more!
I exercise maybe 2 or 3 times a week, I need to start walking moore
I hardly ever work out, I just have a hard time finding the extra time. I try and do little things while I’m doing housework, like doing squats to pick up toys or laundry.
Probably 2-3 times a week, although I’ll be walking a lot more when the weather gets warm!
twice a week but trying to step it up!
I try to get a lot of walking in daily but I don’t get to a gym to work out ever as I can’t afford one. I stretch, lift weights and walk at home.
I try to walk at least 3 times a week. I definitely need to do it more often.
Everyday!
I work out once a week
Not as often as I used to. Need to get back on track! Summer is coming!!
I go to the gym at least twice a week and try for three times a week most weeks.
Twice a week.
I work out a couple times a week.
I work out 2-3 days per week. Some weeks more, but my work schedule is crazy most weeks.
I swim 3times a week
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I try working out 5 times a week.
I try to work out at least 3-4 times a week.
5 days a week
I try to workout at least 3-4 times a week. I’ve lost 65 pounds, but I have about that much to go. Working on losing half my body weight.
I try to work out daily. With that said it doesn’t always mean hardcore cardio. A few days a week is fine for cardio for me. The other days I enjoy yoga or a brisk walk.
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I exercise 5 days a week.
I don’t work out as often as I should. Maybe a few times a month. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
cardio once a week but i try and do yoga daily!
I’m trying to work up from just a couple times a week.
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I try for 5 days a week. I am usually good at meeting that goal unless the weather gets real lousy.
3-5 depending on my week but I always try for at least 4
At my best, I work out 4 days per week.
I work out 1-2 times per week but know I need to do more.
I am new at this fitness thing, but I intend to workout everyday. Thanks for the chance
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I try to at least 3 times a week, but sometimes it is difficult working 12 hour night shifts and having little ones at home!
I work out 3-4 times a week
I honestly don’t have time to work out and track it, unless you consider chasing around two 3 year olds and a 1 year old as a work out. Lol
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I use Classpass so i go to a new class in town every single day! I never get bored!
I can’t work out at all…only walking, etc. I’m inflicted with Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME.
I try to work out daily.
Although I’m still recovering from surgery, I try my hardest to move everyday. It’s not much because my lung isn’t fully re-inflated but hey I’m trying.
I work out maybe twice a week but I want to start doing it more because I know I need to.
I am not a work out type person, My workout is going walking at a faster pace
I love to ice skate, thank you so much!
No matter what I exercise 7 days a week!! I never miss!
My consistency is getting better, but at least 3 days a week. I am trying for at least 4 resistance training in the gym and 5 to 6 cardio days, preferably outside walking in the sunshine.
I am aiming for 3 times a week! Wish me luck!
I don’t know if you’d call it a workout but I jog about 5 miles every single morning right after breakfast.
(I don’t call it a workout because I don’t jog very fast but I always feel great afterward.)
thanks!
I usually workout 5 days a week but some weeks I do workout everyday.
I try to work out about 3 times a week.
I love to walk.
3 times a week
Walking the dog every day.
I think it would motivate me to work out more if I know how much it actually help, and this fitbit would be perfect for doing just that!
I try to work out atleast 3 times a week but I walk a lot
About 2x a week
I walk my dog daily and I would love a FitBit to keep track of my activity.
I work out an hour 5 mornings a week.
I use the treadmill 5 days a week for 40 minutes
I work out about 3 times a weeks
I workout 5-6 days a week
I work out every day.
I try to hit the gym 3 times a week
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I workout in the Senior Center by doing Yoga,Zumba and Stretch and Tone three days a week.
Honestly, I don’t really work out right now – just chase kids and clean the house! That counts, right?
I try to work out 5 times a week!
I only work out once a week. I am trying to do more!
I try for 3 times a week – doesn’t always work out for me though.
Few times a week depending on weather
I get about an hour a week in by walking the dogs.
Does chasing after little ones count???! Maybe once a week…
I work out a few times a week!
I try to workout several times throughout the week!
I work out 3 times a week! Plus run after a two year old all day everyday!
3 days a week
I work out everyday.
At least a few times a week, sometimes at home and sometimes in the gym
I don’t work out.
I don’t work out, but I recently started becoming more aware of my lack of exercise by looking at the health data app on my iphone. I really need to move a lot more!
I work out about 4 times per week!
A couple of times a week. I fill in with walking, I always try to get my steps in.
I TRY TO WORK OUT 4-5X’S EACH WEEK!
3 times per week
I workout 5 days a week.
I try to work out everyday.
I try for 3X a week now…but I”m hoping to get more in as the weather gets nicer.
I work out four times a week at the gym.
I just recently started exercising to lose weight. Right now, I’m exercising a few times a week starting out.
about 3x a week
I try to work out 5 days a week, but life happens! I really think this fitbit would motivate me.
I try and work out at least 5 days a week with an hour each session. Thanks so very much for the chance! 🙂
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I am trying to get back into working out at least a couple of days each week.
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I don’t work out per se but I do walk, hike, run and play with my very hyper dog daily. The latter part of 2015 I was hit with a lot of health issues that I’m in the process of getting to the bottom of. What happened made me see that at my age I need to be healthier and more in control of my life and how I’m living it. My goal for 2016 is to get control, find a happy, healthy place in life and for once, live.
I work out a couple times a week. I just started so I am working my way up to exercising more.
I don’t really workout very much at all.
I try to walk my dog everyday, sometime not very far, but at least I try
5 days a week
I have worked out every single day for the last year and I’ve lost 55lbs
I try workout 3 times a week.
I try to work out at least 3 times a week and i walk 1 mile almost everyday (depends on weather)
I don’t work out as often as I should. Working up to every day instead of the 2x week right now.
not often
Since the New Year I have kept to my resolution of working out 4 days a week! I have found my lost sleep, my lost energy and my toes!!!! Thank you for the chance to win!
I walk daily at least 10,000 steps
I try to stretch 3-5 days a week.
I work out approximately three times each week, though my daily job keeps me moving.
Could really use the motivation.
I workout every morning for at least 30 minutes.
My husband and I try to work out together 3-4 times a week. Having someone else to keep me accountable helps!
Not as often as I should, maybe twice a week. I have been wanting a fitbit so I can step my game up.
I workout 4-5 times a week.
I try to work out 4 days a week. Would love to win this to keep myself motivated!
I try to work out at least once a day. Don’t always get to but I try.
Great article!
I workout about 4-5 times a week.
I would love to win a fitbit. Working on losing weight and getting healthy. Thank you for the opportunity and the tips.
I try to do my walking workout every day. My strength training exercises are more sporadic.
I have been looking at fitbits wondering which one would be good since I work out 4 days a week.
I try to work out 4-5 times a week
All great suggestions! I have the Fitbit Zip and it really does make you move more. If I’m close to 10,000 steps before bed, I’ll walk around the house until I hit that magic number. Crazy but it works.