Welcome back to the Richmond Square Blog! In this post, we want to share some tips with you on how to stay alert and energized all day. For students and employees, everyone has those days where it’s hard to get up in the morning and stay focused and productive throughout the day. We hope you can adopt some of these habits and find more energy in your day, in your apartment or elsewhere here in Arlington, VA.
Eat Protein for Breakfast
Cutting out sugar and foods high in carbohydrates will help to stop those mid-morning crashes. Try adding protein to your breakfast meals. Eggs, toast with peanut butter, nuts, and protein shakes are all good breakfast options. They’ll get you through the morning and keep you going throughout the day.
Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated has many benefits, and staying alert is one of them. If you’ve ever spent a day outside and didn’t drink enough water, you know the toll it can take on your body. The amount of water you should drink every day can be dependent on many factors including age, sex, weight, and your level of health. Although there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” amount to drink, there is a recommended amount. For women, it’s 91 ounces, and for men, it’s 125 ounces.
This amount, though, takes into account all liquid that is consumed daily, including that which is in our food. If you’re eating lots of fruits and vegetables each day, you won’t need to drink that much water.
Eat Frequent Small Meals
The idea of eating smaller and more frequent meals has worked for many people, not only to help them lose weight, but also to keep up their energy levels. Continuing to eat small amounts of protein throughout the day can help to keep your energy levels up. Try eating plain yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, or cottage cheese. Add some vegetables, fruits, and grains to these protein-rich foods to give you needed vitamins and calories.
Track Your Habits
Keeping track of what you eat and how it makes you feel can help you see the results of your habits. Not only will this help you to know what foods make you feel good and which do not, it can also be a motivator to continue living a healthier lifestyle if you see a correlation. Just simple comments once or twice a day about how you feel and what you ate can do the trick.
What do you do to keep up your energy levels up throughout the day? Let us know in the comments below and enjoy your month here in Arlington, VA!