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Title: I need more energy.
Post by: melissakat01 on May 14, 2013, 08:36:28 pm
Are there any natural techniques that you can think of that I can do to have more energy?  I am always very tried, which makes me lazy.  I want to improve my life.  I want to have more energy and do the things I need to do. Thanks for any future suggestions.
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: LThorn14 on May 15, 2013, 03:57:25 am
It might sound cliche but a healthy diet and a small amount of exercise can fix that. Eat more natural organic fruits n veggies, no processed foods, water, lay low on the sugar and white enriched flour. It's been proven that even 15minutes of exercise a day will improve your energy level. Now if you wanting an instant no work involved energy boost, buy some five hour energy. They don't have to much caffeine and the energy comes mostly from B vitamins.
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Post by: msmoneybags48 on May 15, 2013, 04:17:27 am
Have you tried five hour energy?  There are several items on the market having to do with an energy burst. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: nhendrickson on May 15, 2013, 03:28:36 pm
Regular exercise would help,  I know it can be tough to motivate yourself when you're tired though.

Also, have you seen a doctor to make sure that there are no major health issues to make you this tired?  You should do that before you do anything new involving exercise or your diet.
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Post by: gramev64 on May 15, 2013, 08:39:32 pm
I too have trouble with needing more energy, but I do find if I force myself to just take a small brisk walk, I feel much better and the fresh air sort of revives you.
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: melissakat01 on May 15, 2013, 08:50:31 pm
Thanks for all your great responds and help.
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: melissakat01 on May 15, 2013, 08:52:33 pm
It might sound cliche but a healthy diet and a small amount of exercise can fix that. Eat more natural organic fruits n veggies, no processed foods, water, lay low on the sugar and white enriched flour. It's been proven that even 15minutes of exercise a day will improve your energy level. Now if you wanting an instant no work involved energy boost, buy some five hour energy. They don't have to much caffeine and the energy comes mostly from B vitamins.

Thanks for the advise. I guess I should try eating more fruit and maybe sleep more. Actually I have tried the five hour energy drink, but it makes me sick.
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: melissakat01 on May 15, 2013, 08:54:00 pm
Regular exercise would help,  I know it can be tough to motivate yourself when you're tired though.

Also, have you seen a doctor to make sure that there are no major health issues to make you this tired?  You should do that before you do anything new involving exercise or your diet.

Thanks.  I have gone to the doctor and everything is fine.
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Post by: sgluckadoo on May 15, 2013, 08:56:17 pm
I feel your pain. I am so unmotivated with just about everything.
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Post by: cowgirl2116 on May 15, 2013, 09:19:33 pm
Try some vitamin B-12.  B-12 vitamins come in a variety of forms:  Liquid, tablet or some other form.
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: CharmedPhoenix on May 16, 2013, 12:14:27 am
Okay, been there.  I gave myself permission to get all the sleep I need.  I'm also getting all the processed foods out of my diet, reducing sugar and detoxing.  Look for an organic detox tea (Wal-Mart even has one).  I wouldn't take energy drinks myself, they're artificial.  We're walking around in biological machines that require natural fuel.  When you put the wrong fuel in a car it doesn't run right so why do we try to fuel our bodies with artificial additives?  Dr Oz frequently addresses this problem.  There's a lot of good information on his site and show.  Just take it one step at a time.   :wave: :peace:
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Post by: waterbearer94 on June 01, 2013, 08:50:32 am
coffee, energy drinks,
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Post by: BlackSheepNY on June 02, 2013, 09:08:33 am
If I were you, I'd stay away from the Energy Drinks (including 5 Hour Energy).  As others have posted, B VITAMINS will give you the energy you're looking for.  Try SUPER B COMPLEX.  A GREAT brand is "NATURE MADE."  There are NO PRESERVATIVES, NO COLORS, FLAVORS, YEAST, STARCH or GLUTEN in this product.  When I feel the way you do, this is what I take and I can tell you it WORKS.

http://www.naturemade.com/products/b-complex/super-b-complex
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Post by: natashaspy on June 02, 2013, 09:48:11 am
lots and lots of vitamin c...get lots of sleep :)
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Post by: mary33716 on June 02, 2013, 09:50:22 am
 i can relate to this energy i need i try to keep active to build up sometimes that helps me
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Post by: ssink1 on June 02, 2013, 03:58:32 pm
Protein!!!! My husband and I will eat steak peanutbutter espeacially when we know that we will need the extra energy and we have 9 children so you can imagine all the energy that we need!! Good luck!
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Post by: sarabtrayior on June 04, 2013, 06:44:38 am
Welcome to my world... I've listened to Love or Above with Christie Marie Sheldon and she tells me how I can get more energy using my brain...
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Post by: waterbearer94 on July 01, 2013, 07:46:16 am
caffeine is good to me... energy drinks have tht n sumothr stuff
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Post by: swkstudent on July 01, 2013, 06:29:01 pm
Try a drinking a green smoothies and fruit smoothies often. Exercising a little bit everyday helps.
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Post by: cwilliams66 on July 31, 2013, 04:44:23 pm
I know you said you'd been to the doctor, but did they check your iron. If you're even slightly anemic you'll feel like you can't get enough sleep.
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Post by: monnee on July 31, 2013, 04:50:37 pm
Definitely eat healthy, workout, and get a lot of sleep will help.
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Post by: SherylsShado on July 31, 2013, 09:21:28 pm
  This is a great topic with alot of great tips.  I'll have to try some of these!!  :)
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Post by: potluck6 on August 09, 2013, 02:18:29 pm
I always get tired in the afternoon around 2pm,need to eat better I know but what am I having for dinner KFC yummy i'll just be tired I suppose. sometimes just getting up helps and doing something even if you don't want to do it like right now need to clean the windows may do it or take a nap umm
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: jcalexis on August 09, 2013, 03:58:47 pm
sleep sleep sleep. It works for me.
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Post by: minervaspirit on August 09, 2013, 04:56:56 pm
When I'm faithful to my exercise program I always have energy to spare.  Especially doing the aerobic stuff.
And the right amount of sleep - if I get much more or less than 6 hours I'm not as energetic. 
Other routines that really make a difference for me:  breakfast is a must - and plenty of water!
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: weased on August 10, 2013, 08:05:05 am
Have you tried five hour energy?  There are several items on the market having to do with an energy burst. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Having gone through radiation treatments earlier this year, I thought these energy supplements would help me get my mojo back, not the case, they only added to my suppression of appetite. A slow meticulous change in diet to a locally garden grown, nutrient rich meal base has restored a lot of my energy back.
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: BMaston12 on August 10, 2013, 08:49:45 am
Are there any natural techniques that you can think of that I can do to have more energy?  I am always very tried, which makes me lazy.  I want to improve my life.  I want to have more energy and do the things I need to do. Thanks for any future suggestions.
I need more too. I am not going to take those energy drinks, though. I just don't believe they are safe for people with any health condition. Since I am in my 50s, I blame my tiredness on being over the hill. Not much I can do about the clock ticking off my time. I can do my best to eat right and get at least 8 hours of sleep. I try for that and do some walking around my acreage. Maintaining it is my exercise.
BMaston12
Title: Re: I need more energy.
Post by: myfreebees316 on August 10, 2013, 09:34:06 am
If you have a juicer try a combo of apple juice and carrot juice . Two parts apple to one part carrot usually one hell of a pick me up and its all natural energy