It's winter, it's cold, the mornings are darker, you're sleeping eight hours but you still feel tired
well you're not alone
so here are my top 4 energy tips to beat the winter tiredness!
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okay tip number 1!
open your curtains as soon as you get up I know it sounds simple but here's why
melatonin, you may have heard of it
it's our bodies natural hormone that makes us feel sleepy
melatonin is linked to light, less light means more melatonin and more light
you guessed it means less melatonin so you feel less sleepy and that's the one
so get in as much natural daylight as you can into your homes and try to go for a walk on your lunch break
tip number two!
when summer ends there's a temptation to ditch the salads and fill up with starchy comfort foods
like potatoes, pasta and bread
which means your blood sugar levels spike but then your body needs to work
hard to balance it out which causes a sugar crash and a sleepiness that we've all experienced
so include plenty of fruit and vegetables in your comfort meals
and I promise you'll have more energy and feel less tired
tip number three!
between October to March you won't get enough vitamin D from the Sun
and low vitamin D levels can make you feel tired
so it's a good idea to buy some over-the-counter vitamin D3
I always recommend taking 1000 units daily which is equivalent to 25 micrograms
it's also reasonably inexpensive, I pay £1.50 for a pack of sixty and that lasts me two months
a few months ago I made two videos about vitamin d and it's got loads more information on it
so feel free to check it out
tip number four!
exercise I know it's probably the last thing you want to do when you're tired on a dark winter evening
but focus on the positives I'm sure you'll be surprised how energetic your endorphins will make you feel
after getting involved in some kind of physical activity
remember 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise is all you need per week
while it's normal to slow down over the winter there are some medical conditions
that could be causing your tiredness
sometimes a lack of energy and enthusiasm can be a sign of winter depression
and it can affect 1 in 15 people so if you want to read more about it click the link below for more information
and if your tiredness is stopping you from going about your normal life
or it's been going on for a long time then always speak to your GP
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