Boost your Energy Naturally without Wrecking your Hormones
Healthy Alternatives to Coffee to Pick Up your Energy
Since I was a child, food has been my love language. But one day, I started making decisions around food to accommodate my busy schedule instead of what I knew was best.
By best, I don’t mean the lowest calorie count possible. I mean meals made with whole, natural foods that provide nourishment, balance hormones, and keep me feeling full. And if you know me, you know the food has to be delicious to make it worth the calories!
Because the food we eat affects how our body creates and balances hormones, perimenopause puts a huge spotlight on our diet. Yes, my pants were too tight. Yep, I was tired and feeling sluggish. And, you guessed it…My hormones were out of whack!
I knew to lose those added pounds and have the energy to get through my days, it was time to reclaim my health. But chugging coffee all day long doesn’t help. If anything, it throws hormones off kilter and ultimately makes it harder to maintain a healthy body weight. That’s why I found healthy alternatives to coffee to give me an energy boost.
4 Healthy Lifestyle Tips To Pick Up Your Energy During Perimenopause
You have a lot on your plate. But that second, third, and fourth cup of coffee are bandaids to a more serious issue. Your hormones are out of balance! Here are 4 tips to help you regain your energy without overdoing coffee.
Ready to balance your hormones naturally? Schedule a discovery call with me today!
1. Energize Your Mind & Body With Whole Natural Foods
I tried all the fad diets. Trust me, they don’t work.
The quick pounds lost, if any, return within days. The lack of sustenance translates to a bad mood and a major lack of energy. I was so tired that it was easy to cut way back on exercise. And as a result, the weight gain and belly fat remained.
As someone who has always enjoyed cooking and eating delicious and nourishing foods, I knew what I had to do. And that was…Get back to my roots!
When I cut out the overly processed foods, I started to feel like myself again. Not only did that new belly fat disappear, but I felt energized again. And the best part? Healthy meals don’t have to require a ton of preparation time. In fact, one of my favorite, go-to meals requires only 3 steps and I can make it in a matter of minutes.
And when I need something to take on the go, I turn to my NRgy elixirs! These drinks are so easy to make and help nourish my body, balance my hormones, and give me the energy I crave.
2. Drink Water & Coffee Alternatives When You Need A Boost
Do you know the one nutrient proven to enhance performance? According to Harvard Medical School, it’s water. In fact, fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration.
What does this mean for you?
In short, it means drinking more water. There’s nothing wrong with starting your day with a cup of coffee. But when you start getting into that mid-day slump, a glass of good, old-fashioned water will help energize your body. In fact, consuming caffeine past 2 pm can make it difficult to sleep at night – continuing the dreaded fatigue cycle.
If the idea of ditching coffee completely sounds like torture, then don’t. But remain mindful of your caffeine intake. You may also find that decaf coffee and one of the many low-caffeine coffee alternatives may be perfect for your afternoon pick-me-up. Matcha is one of my favorites!
3. Expel Energy Through Exercise & Stress Management
Could excess energy or stress be keeping you up at night?
If you are constantly tossing and turning or following a wild pattern of anxious thoughts at night, the answer is probably yes. Lucky for you, you can help yourself calm down at night to have more energy during the day. Win-win!
Exercise in itself is so important for women going through perimenopause because it:
Builds muscle
Burns fat
Expels stress
Balances hormones
Here’s another tidbit of possibly alarming information – our aging bodies’ lack of estrogen diminishes muscle mass. This is why it’s so important to include strength and resistance training in your exercise routine. By simply maintaining your muscle mass through the right workout, your body will burn fat.
Working out also offers the benefit of ridding your body of the energy that keeps you up at night. Plus, it’s a stress reliever!
If exercise isn’t relieving enough stress, bring more wellness into your life. A few great ways to manage stress include:
Journaling
Leisurely walks
Doodling
Relaxing in a bath
Reading a book
Having sex
By alleviating your body of the physical and mental energy and stress that keeps you up at night, you can have more fulfilling days full of energy.
Ready to follow a proven plan to balance your hormones, lose weight, and feel great? Schedule a discovery call with me today!
4. Join A Support Group Of Like-Minded Women With Similar Goals
What if…There were other women like you?
You know, busy women with serious obligations. The high-achievers who have people always wondering, How do they do it all?
My group coaching program, The Uplevel, was designed with you in mind. This is a supportive community where women come together to uplevel their health by incorporating healthy living (self-care included) into their lives to thrive through perimenopause.
Whether you need support to get started, a reboot to refocus on your health goals, accountability to stay on track, or guidance to incorporate healthy eating to balance your hormones – The Uplevel is right for you.
This program will provide you with an understanding of best practices to help you feel and look your best. We take practical approaches to reach attainable goals. Instead of fighting the zippers and feeling bloated, sluggish, and unhappy in your skin, you can look forward to:
Feeling happier and lighter in your body
Reduced belly fat to zip your pants with ease
Increased energy to seize every day and opportunity
Practical approaches to eating healthy despite your busy schedule
Self-care practices that fill your needs
Personalized morning and evening routines to balance your mind and hormones
With the increased energy you’ll get from The Uplevel, you’ll be able to integrate healthy eating and living into your busy schedule for optimal results. And as one of my clients put it, “you will have enough energy so that at the end of the day, you decide if you want to keep going or just chill.”
Join The Uplevel & Get The Energy You’ve Been Craving
Ready to feel and look your best, but struggling with a lack of energy?
The truth is, your energy, waistline, and hormones are all connected. But through my program, you can reach your goals for all three. Not only will you watch the belly fat melt away, but you’ll also have the energy to do the things you love.
What do you say? Ready for a brighter, trimmer, and more energized tomorrow? Schedule a discovery call with me today and let’s get started.