Do you ever wonder why some people always seem to have energy and stamina while others always seem plagued by fatigue and tiredness? Well, I have a theory to explain this differential. It involves several facets to include diet, attitude, mobility level and support system. It is a well-known that the company you keep can have a profound effect on your own life. We tend to maintain the same level of energy as our closest associates. So be warned surround yourself with energetic individuals who have purposeful activities on the schedule. You will not want to be left out, therefore your subconscious will undoubtedly propel you in the direction of a higher level of activity. That being said we still have to consider the fact that your body must have the proper fuel to run on. This brings us to the subject of diet and nutrition. There are some very basic needs that must be met in order for your body to provide you with that get up and go that you so desire.

First, there are over 90 nutrients needed on a daily basis. Now to obtain these you must embrace a diet that contains a wide variety of foods without a lot of useless empty calories. Remember: sugar is not a nutrient and though tasty and satisfying, it lack any value on your path to obtain optimal nutrition. Cutting out every bit of added sugar could be a giant step in fueling your body to produce a high level of energy.

Another key to energy is water. Drinking the proper amount of water to maintain hydration is essential for energy. At first glance you want to just end the day or start the day with a huge gulp of water but this will not sustain the type of energy you are seeking. Your body can process about 4 ounces of water per hour just to maintain the status quo. So if you are active and perspiring you will require even more.

Our bodies are in a constant state of using nutrients and creating waste products in the process. It is necessary for these waste products to have an avenue to exit the body. It is going to be the skin via perspiration, the bowels or the bladder and preferably all three are involved. Certain wastes can only exit though one of these so you need to make sure all three are working optimally. My 96-year-old Mom used to say, “You have to sweat every day to stay healthy.” This theory was a part of that old fashioned folk wisdom but none the less it is spot on for achieving our desire of endless energy.

The next point I want to make is about daily routines. Of course we all have routines but the key is to be able to establish the right routines and stick to it. I recommend making a few changes at a time and just commit yourself to 90 days to try it out. This way you will not feel deprived or feel that life as you know it has ended. Just because we are avoiding sweets for this period of time, it does not mean we will never eat cake again. Stay tuned for more on energy in a future post.