How can I get the energy to work out?

[Anonymous]

Today I had oatmeal, eggs, a wheatgrass shot, and a kale smoothie. I still don't have energy to work out and it's so nice outside, perfect for a run. I don't want to drink coffee anymore because it is bad for my skin.

[Darkfairie17]

They have this pre-workout stuff you can take (they sell it at the stores that sell vitamins) that you can take. It's supposed to help give you energy. I know a few people who take it and it apparently works.

I personally would try getting more sleep (making sure you get enough sleep each night) and eat well for a bit (like a week or so) before a workout plan. I know that kind of sounds silly, but eating really well one day is not going to really do much. Your body needs time for the benefits to start working. What you ate was good, but you need to really fuel your body well.

If you are getting 8 hours of good sleep a night, and taking vitamins and eating well. You should start to have your energy levels increase. However if they don't I would go to the doctor.

Perhaps you are not sleeping properly at night because you wake up. Maybe you have some problem that's making you tired?

There's so many things that can affect energy. But sometimes it does come down to motivation. I would try taking a walk down the street and back. Even if it only takese you 5 minutes, it's a start. Build up to walking longer. Eventually your body will get used to it. Good luck!

[kaylaS91]

Why don't you just go for a walk. Start with that, and once you get warmed up I'm sure you'll feel more energized to take your workout to the next level. Relying on food alone for 'enough energy' is nearly impossible. Get enough sleep, eat healthy (don't live on fast food), and most importantly, actually WANT to workout.

[Beehive]

Saying you don't have the energy is another way of saying you have zero motivation. No one can make you have motivation besides yourself.

Tips: Try getting a friend to be your workout partner, then the two of you can push each other. Having someone else to relay on can really help your motivation, energy and push your limits.

[MyNameIsJonas]

Go for a light workout. Just a long walk and some stretches.

A good rule of thumb; Just show up! Even if you don't feel like putting in the work, go out or go to the gym and do what you can. Before you know it you will be doing more than you thought.

[BertMacklinFBI]

once you start working out you'll get your energy. so just say fuck it and do it.

[Red_Arrow]

This is definitely the way to go. You decide to do it anyway, and soon you will find you actually do have the energy.

[TripleAce]

You could be lacking vitamines.. if you are low in B 12, B complex and even iron your body might not be coverting the food you eat into energy effeciently

Try taking a multivitamin and having a combination of complex and simple carbs

[bmarthinusen]

You just have to get out there and do it because in reality everyone can talk themselves out of working out you have to just do it, you will have even more energy after the run.

[Stefan1738]

Everytime I watch one of his videos, I forget about being tired.

https://youtu.be/fdZhtWOrfIE

[soccerchick4eva]

I feel like you just don't have the motivation to work out, trying pushing yourself to go for a run and see how it goes :)

[Cmasterson]

honestly, once you're done you will feel so much better! You will feel energized and healthy ;) x

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Yeah coffee can make our sugar level drop whether your a diabetic or not it can happen

[AustinMan]

Work out in the morning before your day starts. You'll have energy and feel better all day.

[Kinkysportguy]

Sometimes I don't have the energy but once I get started I'm fine, some of my best workouts have been when I felt I didn't have the energy

[maiez]

just push yourself to go and you'll become addicted after 1-2 weeks

[TheAngryBanana]

maybe its not energey but motivation that is having a phisilogical effect on your body making it seem like you have no energey when you do?

[Anonymous]

Do it anyway. What the hell does emotion or energy have to do with it?

[Fortres]

Fiber protein and veggies, but where's the fat?

[Asker]

Suggestions?

[Fortres]

Well, clearly you're eating healthy, so I guess I'd say avocado, cottage cheese, figs, fish is a really good one. Nuts.

[LordZero]

I must move faster.