I always wake up tired. What should I do?

If you find yourself waking up in the morning feeling tired then don't worry, you are not alone.  Waking up and feeling like you are not ready for the world is a thought so many people get these days.  Be reassured that there are steps you can take to try and get your energy back.  Here are my top five tips:

1. Never eat before bed. 

Try and get at least two or three hours of activity before you sleep.  Your body needs to digest the food before you try and get your beauty sleep, otherwise your sleep will not be restorative and you will wake up tired.

2. Try cutting out wheat and/or dairy. 

Both these can cause problems in a lot of people by stimulating their immune response.  The gluten in wheat and the lactose in milk can cause reactions in so many people, this immune reaction can create fatigue and slow the digestive system down, making you feel sluggish in the morning. Try an elimination diet if you suspect these food groups.

More at: http://therealfoodcoach.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/how-can-i-test-for-wheat-intolerance.html

3.  Drink more water. 

We need about 2litres of water a day as an adult and most people get a lot less than that!  If we do not have enough water in our body's tissues then we will feel achey, tired and waking up will be horribly hard.  Always make sure you have water on your night stand to start the day with.  Our brain in about 70%water, if you are dehydrated, it makes sense that it will be hard to think.

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4. Get more exercise. 

Exercise stimulates our lymphatic system which helps us to release toxins from our tissues.  It always helps to release stress which can clog up our systems and make us acidic in pH.  If you do some light exercise in the morning and evening then your body will feel a lot less lethargic and your mind will feel clearer on waking.

More at: http://therealfoodcoach.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/exercise-for-stress-reduction.html

5. Start the day with a green smoothie.

Instead of reaching for a strong coffee, give your body what it actually needs, a big nutrient rich boost and some nutritious fibre.  When we feed our tired body caffeine then it perpetuates a dangerous cycle of stress which leaves us tired and wanting more.  Imagine a graph where we spike up in energy, but drop down lower than before; this is coffee.  A green smoothie will pick you up and keep you up, while replenishing your whole system.  Perfect choice!

More at: http://therealfoodcoach.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/surrender-to-smoothies.html

So, try these tips and remember to aim for 8 hours sleep a night.

Josie

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