Afternoon Crash? 7 Tips & Recipes to Boost Energy

If your sluggish mid afternoon and suffer from an afternoon crash that leaves you with sugar cravings, here are seven tips for you to implement. Stop reaching for treats, sweets and making the wrong choices as soon as that “afternoon crash” hits. Two of our Fit4Females community members wrote in my Private Talk with Trina Facebook Group asking “how to overcome her weak spot in the day”. Here are my Afternoon Crash Tips for you.

Afternoon Crash? 7 Tips to Boost Energy

Members wrote….

“How do I beat the afternoon slump? For the last couple years I have found that between 2-3 pm I am head bobbing at my desk, feel sluggish and tired. Is it food? Exercise? What can I do to get the most energy during work hours? I would prefer to stay away from caffeine”.

“Around 3 pm, I’m out of energy reserves, feeling depleted, and I just want to eat. I end up falling off track and then each morning becomes a “re-start”. A vicious circle. I am seeking some advice on how to overcome this weak spot in my day.” Practice these seven tips consistently and eventually they will become a habit.

#1 Water for the Win: Are you hydrated

Stay hydrated – even mild dehydration can lead to hunger and cravings
Read: Am I drinking enough water
Try my Lemon Detox Water Recipe to increase your energy
Remember that many foods contain water as well

#2 Juice it in place of caffeine

Scientifically proven that vegetables give us more energy
Replace coffee with this tasty Immune Boosting Latte
Make this F4F Juice Alive Recipe
Citrus lovers: Try this Detox Orange Blast Juice recipe
More of my Favourite Juice recipes here.
Eat lots of veggies every which way

#3 Morning Routine

No more hitting the snooze button, get right out of bed (scientifically proven to reduce brain fog)
Eat Breakfast to avoid the afternoon crash, try these Breakfast of Champions Ideas
Being more organized and having time to do all these things requires a better routine. Try this: 4 Tips for a Better Morning

#4 Sleep Schedule

Lack of sleep causes sugar and carb cravings
Practice my Dump List before bed – mental clarity when you sleep is very important *watch the video below
Prep your Morning Routine the night before so you brain can get busy sleeping instead of worry about all of your To Do’s
Read this: Sleep Hack and Identifying Time Suckers

#5 Workout

You have to spend energy to create energy
Force yourself to a workout or walk so that you create more energy in the long run
Stand up often and get the blood flowing in your body
Start with these workouts
Remember: you don’t have to have a hard core workout, any movement is beneficial!