Energy-boosting tips for tired & busy mommas
I used to be so dang tired.
I vividly remember my most low energy days (and years). My days of restriction and green smoothies and massive raw veggie salads.
Today I have sustained energy that I am so grateful for (and without the wired and tired night-time experience!) and if you can believe it - this ex-barista and coffee-addict only drinks ONE lovely cup of coffee every day!
In the hopes of helping another sweet tired mom out there, here’s some of my best tips for pursuing energy!
So how exactly did I increase my daily energy as a mom of three?
01/ Eating a protein rich breakfast.
Plan oatmeal or cereal wont’ cut it! I have 1-2 good protein sources like eggs, greek yogurt, or sausage with the rest of my meal. I drink my coffee after or with my breakfast and add maple syrup and cream to help my stress hormones stay regulated, and I eat breakfast within 30-60 minutes of getting up!
02/ Mineral-rich hydration
While filtering water is a lovely start, we need minerals as well - an adrenal cocktail, organic raw milk, fresh fruit juices, bone broth, and remineralized water are all great options! Drinking tons of plain water can flush out more of our mineral stores, leading to more tiredness. and more peeing.
For a basic adrenal cocktail, combine 8 oz OJ with a hefty pinch of salt and cream of tartar!
03/ Balancing meals
A good source of protein, carbs and fat (all whole-food based!) should be in every meal. My meal plans and recipes can help with this! This helps our blood sugar stay stable and our mineral + nutrient needs to be met.
04/ Lifting weights and moving regularly
Exercise that is sustainable for you personally can make a huge difference in energy. Here’s the caveat - if you feel exhausted after your workout it may have not been the right setup for you OR you might not be eating enough. Some examples of what I consider unsustainable movement (for hormone health, etc) are fasted workouts, and for some individuals, things like distance running and HIIT workouts. I love medium-heavy lifting a few times a week and regular walks. Find what works!
05/ Eating ENOUGH
Did I talk about eating yet?? 😅🙌🏼 Our intake has to match your needs - we can’t pull energy out of thin air! Once I started regularly consuming the amount of calories I needed my energy skyrocketed. You can use my online calorie calculator to see what your needs are, then track a few days of eating to see if you’re meeting your goals - you might be surprised!
06/ Eating nutrient-dense foods
The foundation of having energy is truly giving your body what it needs. Processed food will not lead to vibrancy, it just won’t 🤭 My favorite nourishing foods are things like grass-fed beef, pastured eggs, quality dairy, ripe fruits, and root veggies!
07/ Getting sunshine and honoring natural light rhythms
Our hormones can drastically fluctuate with your light exposure - good quality light (sun on our eyes and bodies, candles at night, etc) are a wonderful thing. Bright non-natural lights past sundown can send our stress hormones spiraling! Once I started prioritizing these things, my sleep became so much more quality!
Need help with the food piece? I had a sweet mom OF SEVEN message me the other day to say, “cooking (your recipes) consistently allowed me to nourish my body in a way that brought life and energy into the making of the recipes..I’m not too tired to cook anymore!”