Low on Energy?

Sometimes we just feel "zapped". It is hard to get things accomplished (especially our workouts) when we just don't feel like we have the energy.

The obvious solution is get more sleep! You should have 7-9 hours of sleep a night. If you have time, try to fit in a 20 minute power nap in your day.

While it is important to get our sleep, this may not always be the answer to feeling "drained". Kim Lyons (one of my favorite trainers) points out 3 reasons, other than lack of sleep, that can make you feel like your energy is low:

• You may have an iron deficiency. If this is the case, eat more things like dark, leafy greens, beans, red meat, and even egg yolk. A simple indicator of if you have an iron deficiency is to gently pull back your eyelid and look at the inside part. If it is pale, you probably are not getting enough iron!

• You may be dehydrated. Drink up! If you are thirsty, you are not drinking enough. Drink before you get thirsty!

• You may have an intolerance to certain foods. Take note of how your body reacts to certain foods. If you don't do well with a food, low energy can be a side effect.