{"id":12250,"date":"2013-01-09T23:06:02","date_gmt":"2013-01-10T07:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=12250"},"modified":"2013-01-09T23:06:02","modified_gmt":"2013-01-10T07:06:02","slug":"7-simple-steps-to-boost-your-energy-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/7-simple-steps-to-boost-your-energy-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Simple Steps To Boost Your Energy Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you feel like you\u2019re low on gas, energy wise?You know the feeling where everything seems to be a drag. Even getting up from the couch is a big feat.And It\u2019s not that you\u2019re lazy. I mean, you want to do stuff, but the drive just isn\u2019t there.To get you through these bad times, here are the 7 tips I found to be the most helpful when you want to boost your energy levels.<\/div>\n
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1. Exercise Every Day<\/h2>\n

Nothing gets your energy levels up, like some good old exercising.<\/p>\n

With exercise we raise our heart rate and our breaths gain in depth.<\/p>\n

This means that our body can yield more power due to the boosted food and oxygen flow to the cells.<\/p>\n

Do what you love the most.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

But plus points go for activities that get you out on fresh air – walk your dog, take a stroll in the park, jog, etc.<\/p>\n

2. Fix Your Diet<\/h2>\n

You are what you eat.<\/p>\n

Stuff your mouth with junk food and your energy levels are going to take a hit.<\/p>\n

If whole foods make the most part of your diet, then your energy levels will go through the roof.<\/p>\n

Vitamins, minerals, good fats, etc \u2026 they\u2019re all inside foods that weren\u2019t put through a bunch of industrial processes.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why you should always strive to eat foods that are as close to their raw form as possible.<\/p>\n

So next time you\u2019re at the supermarket, pick raw chicken breasts over chicken salami.<\/p>\n

Right foods will do a world of good for your health and your energy levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Try Fasting<\/h2>\n

Our bodies have two modes of being.<\/p>\n

Fed or fasted.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re fasted, your sympathetic nervous system comes to the fore.<\/p>\n

This means that your fight-or-flight hormones go up, which makes you more awake, sharp and just plain more focused.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of ways to fast.<\/p>\n

My go-to way of fasting is to just skip breakfast. I eat my first meal at noon where I eat big to make up for the missed breakfast.<\/p>\n

Give fasting a go and watch your energy levels spike.<\/p>\n

4. Drink Coffee (Preferably on an Empty Stomach)<\/h2>\n

Coffee is black gold.<\/p>\n

Next time you need a shot in the arm, drink a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n

Caffeine is a stimulant which boosts:<\/p>\n