General Fatique, Malaise - how to increase energy levels?

I've slipped a bit in my training regimen lately, due to a number of
issues.. back injury, wrist injury, pneumonia, insane work schedule,
etc..

Lately I've noticed a major reduction in energy. I can't make an
entire day without needing a nap, and can't work into the night as I'm
used to. I wake up foggy, and it takes a few cups of coffee and some
time to shake it in order to get to work.

What general suggestions would y'all have to increasing energy levels?
My diet is somewhat undisciplined, my major focus being to make sure I
get at least 150g of protein in. More fruits & vegetables? Better
vitamins? Better sleep? Natural result of aging? Less focus on our
country selecting a madman as president?

Big catch-all question I know. Looking for personal experiences of
upping energy levels. Thanks

BLink

Brian Link wrote:
> I've slipped a bit in my training regimen lately, due to a number of
> issues.. back injury, wrist injury, pneumonia, insane work schedule,
> etc..
>
> Lately I've noticed a major reduction in energy. I can't make an
> entire day without needing a nap, and can't work into the night as I'm
> used to. I wake up foggy, and it takes a few cups of coffee and some
> time to shake it in order to get to work.
>
> What general suggestions would y'all have to increasing energy levels?
> My diet is somewhat undisciplined, my major focus being to make sure I
> get at least 150g of protein in. More fruits & vegetables? Better
> vitamins? Better sleep? Natural result of aging? Less focus on our
> country selecting a madman as president?
>
> Big catch-all question I know. Looking for personal experiences of
> upping energy levels. Thanks
>
> BLink

Even though you're a liberal puke, I'll chip in. After all, us
conservatives are the tolerant ones.

Vitamins are important for me. But the biggest single thing I did for my
energy level through the day was to split my meals up. I eat about every
two hours now. When I was doing the typical bfast / lunch / dinner thing, I
would be really dragging by 11am. Then I would eat lunch, and get very
lethargic and remain that way until about an hour after lunch. Sometimes,
the urge to sleep was insatiable, especially if I was driving. I'd
sometimes have to pull over, lay the seat back and sleep for 20 minutes.

Also, enough sleep at night. If I'm working out, I need eight hrs.
--
-Larry