31 days to better energy
Posted by kathryn in Seasonal Health
Over at Problogger, August is Building a Better Blog Month. I love the focus of this idea, the sense that by following simple, practical tips, in one month’s time you’ll have a better blog. It’s about changing habits and re-invigorating what you’re doing.
Which set me thinking about health, diet and what you could achieve in one month. August, here in Australia, is generally one of those terrible months for health. It’s the month when winter starts taking it’s toll: every second person has a cold, the short days are getting to you, people are tired and lethargic and we’re all yearning for summer.
What about if, instead of feeling tired and miserable, you spent one month focussed on your health, with the promise of more energy at the end of it? Sound good, but too much like hard work? Not necessarily.
What I’m planning for 31 Days to Better Energy is one tip per day. One simple, easy and quick thing you can do to make a difference to your health and wellbeing. The aim is for each tip to take a maximum of fifteen minutes. You won’t require any equipment and there’ll be no expensive purchases.
For my northern hemisphere readers, while I know you’re basking in summer, with our busy lives, energy levels are something we all struggle with. These tips will also apply to you, so feel free to take part.
How you can participate
- The easiest way to participate is to check Limes & Lycopene each day and follow the tip.
- If you’d like to report back on how you’re going, then you can leave a comment or send me an email.
- If you decide to blog about the process and how your own 31 Days To Better Energy is going, then let me know. I’d like to do regular summary posts on everyone’s progress.
- If you have any tips or alternative strategies of your own, then please share them in the comments section.
So get set for 31 Days of quick and easy tips and in one month you’ll have better energy.
The posts
1. Get to bed on time
2. Vent your feelings
3. Eat breakfast
4. Spend five minutes breathing mindfully
5. Eat some fruit
6. Get outside in the sunshine
7. Eat a healthy snack this afternoon
8. Stop middle of the night clock watching
9. Drink more water
10. Go and chat to a colleague
11. Go for a 20 minute walk
12. Eat at least 3 different vegies with your dinner
13. Tidy up your desk
14. Start a bed-time ritual
15. Take some time out from the energy drainers
16. Eat a different food today
17. Have an alcohol free weekend
18. Do something for yourself
19. Plan a holiday
20. Switch to low GI carbohydrates
21. Cross something off your to do list
22. Eat iron-rich foods
23. Start an exercise group
24. Phone a friend and get an energy boost
25. 15 minute home fitness circuit
26. An act of altruism
27. Take a break and make a cup of tea
28. Keep a diet diary
29. Moving more at work
30. Do an energy audit
31. Boosting your energy into the future
01 August, 2007
Comments
what a bloody brilliant idea! i’ll definitely be tuning in.
This sounds like a fantastic plan! Will it get rid of my horrible cold for me too? It’s really embarassing being all snotty like this when you’re a nutritionist :-(
Thanks Dietgirl, glad you’re enthusiastic.
Sophie, I can’t promise it will get rid of the cold, but it should help. There have been some shocker colds going round this year, with people left sick and snotty for weeks. And yes, it is embarrassing when you’re a nutritionist and you have a cold – most people are horrified when I’m sick.
sounds great Kathryn. energy seems to be one of those things that i can always do with more of!
thanks for the link to Problogger too – i’m quite excited at the thought of all those tips to making my blog better!
Thanks Lindsey. Problogger is a great site – really useful and practical information. Energy seems to be somewhat elusive for most people – it’s something we’re all searching for more of.
What a great list of ideas! I started powerwalking which includes walking up & down stairs several times 5 days a week early in the morning with a girlfriend along parklands in beautiful Carindale (a southern suburb in Brisbane). After 3 weeks my clothes are looser, my body is toning up and my energy level is higher plus the activity & great company puts me in a positive frame of mind. What a great way to start the day! I highly recommend it. I have always had a high level of energy. I developed Hashimoto’s thyroidism (hypothyroidism) a few years ago and want to maintain a high level of energy. I would appreciate any advice about nutrition, etc. My doctor has advised me to avoid any food with gluten and soy. I’m taking iodine which was recommended by my doctor as she advised that taking thyroxine or any other similar drug would make me drug dependant for the rest of my life. Your thoughts on this would be appreciated especially about nutrition. Thanks. Patricia
Patricia, your power walk sounds like a great way to start the day. Clear headed, full of vitality and having spent some quality time with a friend. Regarding your hypothyroid issues, I have a fortnightly question and answer forum – called Q & A Thursday. I’m wondering if you’d like to submit a question for that forum? Just leave a comment below with any specific questions, or send me an email.
For more information you can take a look at the Q & A Thursday archives.
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