Mid-life Management
As we age, our health and fitness often get neglected due to work commitments and family life. It's an easy trap to fall into, in part because we tell ourselves that we need to conserve our energy. “I won't go for that swim because I'm knackered already and would be better off just spending a night in front of the telly”—you know how it goes.
The problem is that this logic doesn't work. Not exercising is itself a cause for low energy levels, which might explain why you wake up tired, hit big energy slumps in the afternoon, and fall asleep straight after dinner.
To fix those dead spots, you should get a health check that looks into your blood levels. As long as the results don't show up any issues, you have to consider whether an erratic lifestyle is at the root of your woes. And if it is? Then, here's what you need to do.
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To put it in simple terms, we need to keep the blood sugar levels both stable and sufficient. This will prevent slumps, cravings, and peak-trough cycles—like the ones you get after eating a sugary chocolate bar.
You already know the nuts and bolts of how to do this—eat regularly, eat well, and stay hydrated. But, you probably also know that actually abiding by it isn't always easy. The trick is to form new habits. Follow the steps below and you won't go too wrong.
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