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How To Gain Lots Of Energy And Lose Weight!

Are you sabotaging your weight loss efforts and at the same time sick of feeling tired all the time? Learn what to avoid and what you can do to improve your energy levels now! Here are my top energy sappers!

Refined Carbohydrates. Not to be confused with ‘good’ carbohydrates in the form of wholegrains which are essential to proper brain function and energy. Refined carbohydrates are those foods such as white breads, cakes, biscuits, donuts etc. These products have very little fibre and have had most of their nutritional value refined out of them. What will happen when you eat these products is that you will initially have an energy spike and feel great for a short time, but will then your energy will drop way below its initial level making you feel worse, and so the spiral continues. Do yourself a favour and focus on wholegrain carbohydrates sources.

You will know when you have had a meal that is full of saturated or trans-fats. You will soon feel sluggish and lethargic. Often these foods are also full of sugar so you will also experience a dip in your blood sugar levels. Avoid things such as fries and bakery goods made with white flour and trans-fats. You already know that they will add to your body fat levels but keep in mind how you will be feeling after you have eating these foods. Sluggish!

Alcohol. Don’t panic, I’m not recommending giving up alcohol altogether! However, you would be amazed at the difference to your energy levels if you reduce your alcohol content. The confusion is often over what is a ’standard’ drink. A standard drink is actually only 110ml, which is not actually a lot once you put it into a glass, particularly one of those large wine glasses! Alcohol causes dehydration, which I’m sure some of you may have experienced the day after drinking too much! Dehydration is definitely an energy sapper. Try for including more alcohol free days as well as reducing the amount you are pouring into your glass. You really will notice the difference to your energy. A bonus as well…less calories!

Not eating enough fibre If you’re not eating enough fibre the food is not being processed in your body efficiently creating a sluggish system and making you feel tired, bloated and lethargic.

Lack of water. Once again dehydration is such a big energy sapper, I cant stress it enough. If you want energy then drink more water! All these tips are pretty easy to incorporate into your daily plan and can truly make a difference to both your energy levels and your weight loss mission!

How would you like to finally lose weight and get your energy back? Then make sure you checkout Jill Edmonds’ fantastice-book “Unleashing Your Inner 30 Year Old”, and great healthy Rev-Up Recipe Book for more ideas.


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