5 things you can do each morning to have more energy

Posted on 27 December 2007 in Become Fitter, Get More Energy, Health and Wellness.
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Energy is a source within us that we can increase or decrease not only using the mind, but based on how we utilize our food and drink. Here are a few things you could do every morning to give you boundless energy.

1. Drink a pint glass of water first thing in the morning. If you don’t like water on its own, squeeze some fresh lime into it.

2. Have a good breakfast. A good bowl of muesli won’t do you harm and neither will some porridge. Both are much better than a fry up.

3. Start off with at least 10 minutes of exercise. Stretch all your body’s larger muscles. Consider doing a brisk walk around the block each morning too.

4. Take in the sun light. I wake up when I see sun. Its energy, invigorating and excitement is absolutely amazing. Get up and spend a minute outside looking up in the sky taking in the morning light. Wrap up warm if it’s cold, but make sure you do it.

5. Fresh juice. I make myself a great carrot, apple and ginger juice daily. There is power in eating or drinking fruit before a meal and drinking a large glass of fresh juice is the best way to get started each day.

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  • http://www.afterthelaunch.com Shama Hyder

    Can we get that juice recipe please Kavit?

    Thanks!

  • admin

    Hi Shama,

    Good question. The juice I mention above is a carrot, apple and ginger juice. There really is no specific recipe that I use apart from adding in lots of carrots, one or two apples and a small piece of ginger. The more you make, the more you’ll realise how much ginger you put in to match your taste. On certain days I like a stronger juice so I use more ginger than normal.

    The beauty of squeezing your own juices is that you can make it whatever you want. Try it and let me know how it goes.

    Love,
    Kavit

  • Kunjal

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  • http://theskinnyonjanuary.com Brandon Harshe

    Good tips! Fruit is a good thing to eat in the morning, no doubt.

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  • Lindsey

    That’s cool, but some of us live in Canada where the sun doesn’t come up for a few hours after we do :(

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  • lesa

    Must be nice to live where there is sunshine daily.

  • http://www.alexandermarlin.com/blog Alexander Marlin

    Very nice article, I wish you would have added more of your stretch exercises.

    Can you give us the types of exercises you do?

    With pics if you can please….

  • Honestly

    “If you don’t like water on its own, squeeze some fresh lime into it. ”
    If you do not like water just kill yourself. Honestly, do it. You’re an insult to everybody living and dead.
    Go on.

  • Lalita

    You say eating muesli or porridge in the morning won’t do any harm. That really depends on your point of view. Sure you won’t get ill because of it but there’s tons of theorys and philosophys telling you you shouldn’t eat soething as heavy as muesli in the morning.
    Muesli really needs lots of energy to digest so probably there’s people out there would be feeling much better without breakfast or just something small, light and warm.
    Om shantih
    Lalita

  • http://www.pilates-back-joint-exercise.com jennifer

    The sun always wakes me up in the summer early and I want to get outside, but when it’s hard to get out of bed in the winter I find that pilates and yoga stretching for 10 minutes help to get me going.

  • http://www.wellness-junction.com Kavit Haria

    @Lindsey – indeed, Canada gives you sun after you wake up at times, But still get it when it does come out!

    @Honesty – good point. ‘Nuff said.

    @Lalita – you have a good point. Different schools of thought offer different suggestions. The more deeper you go, the more you find. I guess its important to note that muesli is at least better than a fry up!

    @ Jennifer – excellent to hear about yoga. It is really massive in the West today.

    - Kavit

  • Sunit Joshi

    I find this refreshing on weekdays (weekends I get a bit late)

    - Morning bath 5AM
    - Meditation/Pooja (as in hindi) 1hr
    - Yoga stretching and Qigong standing meditation 20-30 mins
    - Finally Oatmeat cereal with bananas

    -Sunit

  • http://www.electronicpianolessons.com electronic piano

    I’ve always had a glass of water first thing in the morning when I wake up – not sure whether it helps with more energy, but it refreshes me and kinda clears up my mind especially when you wake up all groggy.

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  • http://www.drugnatural.com/blog/ Evangel

    This is a very easy list to do on a consistent basis…just had my pint of water, well just a a US Cup. Also had breakfast, but did not go out for a walk. I really should though since it is a beauteous 60degree day…tomorrow will be freezing snowy weather.
    I also woke up with the sun and I just put juice on the grocery list.

  • http://www.thegardenersrake.com Denise

    I will have to give this a try. I always drink water and I know that gives me a boost but I will try the juice! Great article

  • http://heheli.com Alex Heheli

    Good tips. I think to have a contrast shower in the morning is a good idea too.

  • Rickster

    I always have breakfast but it was changing my exercising to the morning that was the hardest thing for me to do. I just LOVE staying in bed. Oh well, it took me 30 years to get out of shape, I can’t get in shape in a week. I’ve been at it for about 2 months now and dropped about 10 pounds. So I’m going for an extra 15 now over the next 3 months.

  • http://pauleilers.blogspot.com/ Paul Eilers

    This is a very good post.

    Though I eat healthy, I often drag out of bed in the morning, when our baby boy wakes us up.

    I can use all of the energy tips I can find!

  • http://www.10000listings.com Yannis

    Excellent suggestions, especially drinking water early in the morning. Great for hydration.

  • http://www.pureinsideout.com Lina

    An excellent way to boost your energy every morning, while giving your body all the nutrition it needs, is Dr. Kousmine’s breakfast also known as The Kousmine-Budwig Cream. You can find the recipe here:
    http://www.pureinsideout.com/kousmine-budwig-breakfast.html

  • fahema

    really great tips i fink i’ll try it tommorow im 12 yrs old hehe ! and i REALLY like getting up early and having a good excercise in the morning…do you think u could list up some really good excersices that improve stamina and speed and agility? thanks

    -fahema

  • http://verbalrhapsody.wordpress.com SK

    wow… i am hoping i get this done

  • http://www.foodrenegade.com KristenM

    These are all great tips, but I would simply add that a “fry up” as you call it isn’t bad for you if it’s farm fresh and comes from pastured (rather than industrially raised) animals. In fact, studies have proven that these foods — what I call Real Foods — are quite healthy for us.

  • http://www.worldwide123.com diabetesman

    greats sharing and must be follow to keep healthy and happy life, thanks

  • http://www.total-fitness-personal-trainer.com Mindbodygoal

    I would like add a superb way to start the day, while also keeping hunger pangs at bay.

    2 poached eggs
    2 slices granary bread
    1 glass OJ (or similar)

    Research has shown that people who eat eggs for breakfast tend to eat less over the course of the day.

  • http://www.1diets.info Diets plans

    Good post with nice tips, i’m always tired in the morning, it is because i’m insomniac sometimes and it is difficult to fall asleep.
    I always drink water in the morning with a pill of vitamins to give me more energy. ^^

  • http://gracefulbalance.com Clearly Composed

    Juices are such a great way to start the day with that light and alive feeling. Homemade is the way to go. :)

  • http://www.hymbas.com Detox Spa

    Those are excellent tips to start your day. I have been using those same tips for years and have had great results. I can’t emphasize the importance of morning stretching as well.

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  • Manohar Khatwani

    Hi Kavit,
    Your website is just great.
    I am proud to be the part of your mailing list.
    Kindest Regards.
    Manohar Khatwani

  • jasmine

    I’m awake at 5, laying in bed, battling with myself to get up and have breakfast (and study, eventually)

    This has been quite motivating, but not enough to make me eat cereal, i think i will stick to the omelette.

    P.s reading the news early in the morning is also a great!

    ciao

  • Ram P

    Is this advise only to the super rich / retired people who have all the time in the world ??!!! For a normal working person like me, from 6am till 10pm… life’s a rush ! Rush kids to school, rush to work, then rush back home, homework with kids!!! So, really no time to just “walk” around the block or stare at the sky !!!

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