It happens about 2 PM or sometimes even at 10 or 11 in the morning. You are just so tired or maybe even sleepy. You just want to take a nap. Well, if you are where you can take a napjust a 20 minute one can be helpful. But most of us cannot just quit working and go take a nap. So you reach for yet another cup of coffee or a sugary snack to keep you going. You know this is not healthy for you, but, what can you do. You have to keep going.
And yes, I know what that feels like because I felt exactly the same way and reached for the sugar to keep going.
So how do you have enough energy to make it through the day and be healthy, too.
Here are some things I do now to prevent that afternoon slump.
1. Keep my blood sugar balanced .I have protein at breakfast; eggs, any kind of meat, and some fruit and or veggies.
If I have a small amount of cereal, I make sure it is high fiber such as steel cut oats, to keep my blood sugar regulated.
Eat a good lunch with some meat and veggies and maybe a good complex carbohydrate such as sweet potato.
2. Keep hydrated. A lack of water can cause fatigue. If you drink coffee or tea, these are diuretics and can dehydrate you.
3. Have a healthy snack, if needed- some nuts and an apple is my favorite
4. A stretch break- stretch your body and take some deep breaths to bring energizing oxygen into your body.
5. Good sleep the night before
Take time to unwind before bed, no electronics at least an hour before.
That miserable afternoon slump is preventable with just a few preventive measures.
If you have any questions, or would like to talk about having more energy, or any other health challenge just email me and I would be glad to help.
Ruth Sanders
ruthsanders@mail.com
simplebalancedhealth.com