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I've started noticing this since having kids. Not got a concrete answer but try some of the following: * Drink as much water as you can and try and eat a mixtu

by thorin 12y ago

I've started noticing this since having kids. Not got a concrete answer but try some of the following: * Drink as much water as you can and try and eat a mixture of freshly prepared food when you can. * Work out and pick something you enjoy - currently I go kayaking, go to the gym and do yoga during the week and try to get out at the weekend into the countryside. * Walk when you can, get outside and breathe fresh air * Try to sleep (or at least be in bed) for around 8 hours a day * Try to relax doing something not involving computers or tv each day I was starting to wonder that my parents in their 70s seemed to have more energy than me but sleep deprivation can get you down after a while. Be positive and do what you can - it can be a downward spiral otherwise!

junto 12y ago
Thanks for this. I've also noticed my energy level reduction since having children. I guess that is just par for the course. I guess your children are older? Mine are still young, so I wouldn't have the time to go kajaking at the moment (although I would love to)! I think I also need to get out and do some sport. Do you find yoga helps a lot? A friend suggested this to me too.
- thorin 12y ago
  Not older, very young. I have a 1 year old daughter and another child on the way so I thought it was a good time to set a routine. I'm lucky in that where I kayak there is reliable whitewater within 15 mins of my house. I go to the gym at lunchtime during work. I've just restarted yoga - it has great benefits in relaxation and strength and really helps with all that time in the chair/bad posture. I did pilates previously which can be great too.
  - mrfusion 12y ago
    Dumb question, but how do you get home after kayaking down the river? Is it a two person operation?
    - thorin 12y ago
      Normally Yes but I have a short section of artificial rapids on the river next to my house where you can play in the waves, run the rapids, then walk back up. On wild rivers you normally drop a car at the bottom and drive back to where you started.
- johnnyn 12y ago
  My children are also young (two under 5). It is incredibly difficult to find time to exercise. I play soccer one or two nights a week after the kids go to bed. It can be exhausting to do after a long day of work and kids, but it's worth it. I think yoga is a great idea too. Other ways I try to maintain my health: - I keep a pull up bar in the bedroom. It makes it really convenient to do any sort of physical activity. Even if it's just 10 pull ups a day. - Spend time with your friends and family with and without the kids. This is the best thing for my emotional and mental health. - Flexibility with my job helps my energy level exponentially. Being able to work from home and minimize my commute is incredible. And the ability to help my spouse (she works part-time) with the kids throughout the day instead of cramming it all into a few hours after a long day of work when you are already exhausted.
rickyc091 12y ago
This basically nailed it. - Pick an activity, whether it's working out, taking a walk, running, yoga, wall climbing. It doesn't matter. Something even as doing squats and jumping jacks makes you feel more energized. - Sleep, can't tell you how important this is. Personally, I don't get enough sleep, but I'm trying. - Hobbies. Find something you love to do and do it. Try to learn something new. It's different for everyone, but everyone loves something.
de_dave 12y ago
I'd add to this list: * Avoid all foods with artificially added or high sugar content.

by thorin 12y ago

junto 12y ago

Thanks for this. I've also noticed my energy level reduction since having children. I guess that is just par for the course. I guess your children are older? Mine are still young, so I wouldn't have the time to go kajaking at the moment (although I would love to)! I think I also need to get out and do some sport. Do you find yoga helps a lot? A friend suggested this to me too.

thorin 12y ago
Not older, very young. I have a 1 year old daughter and another child on the way so I thought it was a good time to set a routine. I'm lucky in that where I kayak there is reliable whitewater within 15 mins of my house. I go to the gym at lunchtime during work. I've just restarted yoga - it has great benefits in relaxation and strength and really helps with all that time in the chair/bad posture. I did pilates previously which can be great too.
- mrfusion 12y ago
  Dumb question, but how do you get home after kayaking down the river? Is it a two person operation?
  - thorin 12y ago
    Normally Yes but I have a short section of artificial rapids on the river next to my house where you can play in the waves, run the rapids, then walk back up. On wild rivers you normally drop a car at the bottom and drive back to where you started.
johnnyn 12y ago
My children are also young (two under 5). It is incredibly difficult to find time to exercise. I play soccer one or two nights a week after the kids go to bed. It can be exhausting to do after a long day of work and kids, but it's worth it. I think yoga is a great idea too. Other ways I try to maintain my health: - I keep a pull up bar in the bedroom. It makes it really convenient to do any sort of physical activity. Even if it's just 10 pull ups a day. - Spend time with your friends and family with and without the kids. This is the best thing for my emotional and mental health. - Flexibility with my job helps my energy level exponentially. Being able to work from home and minimize my commute is incredible. And the ability to help my spouse (she works part-time) with the kids throughout the day instead of cramming it all into a few hours after a long day of work when you are already exhausted.

rickyc091 12y ago

This basically nailed it. - Pick an activity, whether it's working out, taking a walk, running, yoga, wall climbing. It doesn't matter. Something even as doing squats and jumping jacks makes you feel more energized. - Sleep, can't tell you how important this is. Personally, I don't get enough sleep, but I'm trying. - Hobbies. Find something you love to do and do it. Try to learn something new. It's different for everyone, but everyone loves something.

de_dave 12y ago

I'd add to this list: * Avoid all foods with artificially added or high sugar content.