How are your energy levels right now?
Do you feel like you have the health, energy, and vitality OR the solutions you need to show up every day for…
Family
Friends
Work
…And most importantly, yourself?
I know how it feels to be burnt out and run down. And sometimes, we can’t even explain why we’re so exhausted.
But what if I told you with a few natural energy-boosting strategies, it’s possible to feel 30% more energy, especially when you need it most?
In my pursuit of long-lasting, all-day energy, I’ve learned how to boost energy by making a few adjustments and adding a little more self-care into my life.
I can’t wait to share these 8 energy-boosting solutions with you.
So you can step into your power and achieve the kind of health and vitality you deserve.
1. Get Yourself Some Better, More Restful Sleep
I know how powerful and healing good sleep can be. And consistently getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most energy-boosting things you can do for yourself.
Research links chronically poor sleep with an increased risk of MANY health problems, like mood and mental health issues, chronic fatigue, heart disease, and more.
But on the flip side, getting good zzz’s on a regular basis helps you:
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Boost your immune system and avoid getting sick
- Reduce stress, anxiety, and even brain fog
- Increase energy and mood
Here are my favorite easy ways to improve your sleep FAST:
- Improve your nighttime routine/sleep hygiene
- No carbs (or any food really!) at least 3 hours before bed
- No screens 1-2 hours before bed (that includes cell phones and Kindles)
- Dim the lights
- Avoid booze and smoking of any kind
- No caffeine in the afternoon
- Try my sleep-enhancing Zen Sleep supplement
2. Move Your Body!
The CDC tells us that more than 60 percent of women do NOT get enough physical activity, and if I’m being honest, that number’s probably MUCH higher.
A sedentary lifestyle is one of the leading causes of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, various cancers, heart disease, and more. Not to mention weight gain and hormonal chaos.
Ready to start adding energy-boosting movement to your routine?
- Go for around 150 minutes of exercise per week with at least 2 days of modest strength training
- Try for about a 7,500-step minimum per day
- You don’t have to ramp up overnight! Break it up into chunks
- It WILL get easier and the more energy you put in, the more energy you will build up over time!
- Push yourself just a little bit more every day and you’ll set yourself up for a lifetime of energy and vitality.
3. Eat for Your Metabolism
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize a diet rich in nutrient-dense foods, like organic vegetables and whole fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins.
In other words, worry less about calories in vs. calories out and focus more on building metabolically-healthy meals that keep your metabolism rocking and your blood sugar balanced.
You’ll also want to reduce and ultimately eliminate added sugar, as well as vegetable and seed oils, processed foods, and alcohol.
To eat for your metabolism and boost your energy:
- Build metabolically-healthy meals
- Eat meals with healthy fat, fiber, and protein
- Opt for organic fruits and veggies, especially leafy green and cruciferous veggies and low glycemic/high fiber fruit!
- Avoid added sugar, processed foods, and alcohol
- Choose quality protein, such as grass-fed meat and bone broth, pasture-raised poultry, and wild-caught fish
4. Track Your Blood Glucose Levels With a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a small, minimally-invasive device that sits on your arm and continually tracks your glucose levels.
CGMs can give you all you need to know about how the food you eat affects your blood sugar, and it can be a game-changer for your health.
Keeping your blood sugar levels in a healthy range keeps your energy levels up, and helps prevent or delay serious health problems, like
- Heart disease
- Type 2 diabetes
- Vision loss
- Kidney disease
To keep your blood sugar in check:
- Monitor your blood sugar with a CGM to see whether or not your blood sugar falls within your target range
- Incorporate these 5 blood sugar hacks into your life
- Try the supplement Gluco Support, which helps you conquer cravings and stress-eating with my custom blend of science-backed herbs
5. Take Charge of Your Mental Health
Every year, one in five women in America experiences a mental health problem.
Women are more likely than men to experience major depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders.
Not only do these conditions take an extreme mental toll, but they also affect physical health as well.
Mental health problems like depression can actually increase your risk of developing chronic illnesses because they can affect your metabolic health, including heart rate, blood circulation, and stress hormones.
Being in control of your mental health increases your mood and boosts energy. The good news is you have the tools to get these issues under control naturally!
Some of my top mental health recommendations are:
- Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, or learn relaxation techniques
- Eat healthy, well-balanced meals and limit alcohol and caffeine
- Get good, quality sleep, especially when you’re stressed or anxious
- Exercise daily to feel good and maintain your mental health
- Keep a journal (I journal at least 5 minutes every day!)
- Talk to your friends and family when you feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed
6. Stay Hydrated and Spice up Your H2O
As you know, our bodies depend on water to survive, so getting enough is crucial for your health. Yet so many women still do NOT get enough.
Getting enough water prevents dehydration, which can cause:
- Unclear thinking
- Changes in mood
- Constipation
- Kidney stones
Staying hydrated also helps your body keep a normal temperature, lubricate and cushion joints, protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues, and get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.
How much water do you need for optimal performance?
- Women should drink about 11.5 cups of fluids per day.
- Keep in mind that this recommendation includes fluids you get from water, other beverages, and food.
- If you don’t love water, try squeezing in some fresh lemon or lime! Not only does it taste more refreshing, but it also helps you detox.
7. Incorporate More Self-Care Into Your Life
Self-care is my best-kept secret to radiant health and vitality!
Showing our bodies appreciation for all they do for us lets us feel more grounded throughout our day. It can be energy-boosting and can relieve stress and anxiety.
Here are my favorite ways to show our bodies some self-care!
- Go for a 30-minute walk in nature a few times a week to decrease stress levels and stabilize blood sugar – both big players in boosting energy
- Play your favorite song and dance
- Go tech-free to enhance your focus for the first hour of your morning
- Take a whiff of citrus, like Grapefruit or Wild Orange essential oil
- Call or voice memo a friend
- Write down what you are grateful for and your intentions for 5 mins in the morning or evening using my daily self-care journal
8. Make Sure to Add Adrenal Love to Your Daily Supplement Routine!
I can’t speak highly enough of the supplement Adrenal Love from Essentially Whole.
If you’re looking for an energy-boosting supplement, this one has it all.
It reduces stress, increases all-day energy without jitters or side effects, and works to keep our metabolism in check.
Your brain fog will be no longer, and you’ll feel capable and crushing the day with vitality and presence.
Adrenal Love does more than just put a bandaid on our symptoms like so many other energy-boosting products do.
It supports energy production from the source, to support critical hormone and metabolism functions. So say goodbye to exhaustion and overwhelm with Adrenal Love!
THE BOTTOM LINE
I can’t wait for you to feel the benefits of trying these 8 natural, energy-boosting strategies.
Taking even a few of these energy-boosting tips and adding them to your daily routine will start to work wonders for improving your energy levels.
Whether it’s eating for your metabolism, adding movement to your routine, optimizing your water intake, improving self-care, or trying Adrenal Love– taking the time and effort to promote our energy levels will help us improve vitality in the long run.
Here’s to your health, and to a life of long-lasting energy!
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