Episode 20 - Increasing your energy levels

In this episode, Jeff and I discuss ways to increase your energy levels. We take you through an entire day with tips to use in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

In the news

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How to increase your energy levels

Here are some of the tips we talk about in this episode:

• Why you should stop hitting the snooze button
• Listen to your body's request for light
• Why intense exercise in the morning might make you more tired
• Fueling up your body first thing in the morning
• Why water may be better for waking you up than coffee
• Get your butt out of the chair during the day
• Why a salad might not be your best option for lunch
• Ideas for healthy snacks
• Why not getting enough sleep is hurting your brain

Articles mentioned in this segment

• The Perfect Morning Workout if You Are Not a Morning Person
• The "Totally Out-of-Shape" Workout Plan
• The Go-To Workout
• 35 Quick and Health Breakfast Ideas for Busy People
• Healthy Breakfast Ideas
• Effects of Caffeine
• Sitting Isometric Exercises
• 10 Office-Friendly Exercises
• How to Get More Energy From Morning to Night
• 55 Ways to Get More Energy

Other Mentions

10,000 Lux Energy Light Lamp

"Daylight" CFL bulbs

Portable Light Therapy and Wake-up Light

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Brita Sports Bottle

The Science of Skinny by Dee McCaffrey

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