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2020-04-25 12:53:47
There are many reasons why one might be feeling tired. Naturally, you would have something
that is called the “circadian rhythm” which will make you feel more energized
in the morning and sleepier at night. However, there might be other reasons why
you might be feeling tired all the time.
Energy
levels due to low caloric intake
One of the reasons why you might
feel tired all the time is probably because you’re not supplying your body with
enough energy. The number of calories you should be eating depends on your
height, weight, sex, age, energy demands, and other factors.
Hormonal
levels out of synch
Hormones are very important in the
body since they control a lot of bodily functions. Men have higher testosterone
and women have higher estrogen when these hormones are out of synch, the body
begins to have an overflow of cortisol which is the stress hormone that makes
us feel tired.
Low
hydration
Your feeling of tiredness might be
due to a lack of hydration. Your cells need oxygen, energy resources, and water
in order to function properly. When you don’t have enough water, your body
begins to compensate for the lack of it from its own resources which will make
you feel tired and weak all the time. It’s important to note that water intake
isn’t the only factor in hydration since electrolytes such as potassium and
sodium are very important in pushing water into and out of the cell.
Lack
of sleep
Sleep is much underrated and a lot
of people are missing out on a lot of benefits when they do not sleep enough.
The daily recommended sleep time per day is 7 to 9 hours. If you sleep enough
and you still feel tired all the time, it might be due to the fact that you’re
not in deep sleep enough (REM). REM sleep or Rapid Eye Movement is the period
when your body is relaxed, hormones are secreting, and your muscles are
healing.
How
to start feeling energized:
1. Drink more water
One of the easiest ways to start
feeling more energized is to drink more water and optimize hydration. Make sure
you’re drinking adequate amounts of water with enough electrolytes especially
if you move a lot.
2. Fix your diet
You are what you eat is definitely
true, if you eat too much sugar, oily foods, and fried foods, you will feel
tired and sluggish all the time. Make sure you eat a diet that has a lot of
vegetables, fruits, seeds, and lean meats.
3. Sleep better
Sleeping more is not the fix to bad
sleep. Sleeping better is the right way to go. In order to make sure you sleep
better, stop screen time including phones, laptops, PC, TVs, and any screen
device at least two hours before bedtime. Make sure that your room is chilled
and cleaned. Your room should also be very dark with no light at all.
4. Move more
Moving more is the least you can do
to stop feeling tired all the time. A sedentary lifestyle is always going to
make your muscles weaker which can make you feel sluggish. Make sure that you
at least walk 30 minutes per day or go to the gym 4 times per week for cardio
and strength training.
5. Eat less refined carbs
Sugar and other refined carbs are very bad for yo