We recently went to The State Fair Of Texas and It is BIG! We got there at 2:30 and left at 7:30. We had a great time! Horses, goats, pigs, sheep. Piper lead the pee wee rodeo parade. We ate plenty of fair food, had In & Out on the way home. Piper was out in the car and my wife was out by 9:00. I’d been eating healthy leading up to that day and the next day felt like doo doo
Piper is 4 years old and I’m 57 years old and I’m with her 4 days a week and she is High energy! I really want to keep up with her, Keep her entertained, Keep her active. I want to actively participate in her activities. To create memories with her.
At the end of the day if I’m not eating right I’m exhausted, she’s spent too much time watching TV or tablet. I’m more tired than she is! When this happens I feel like I’m a bad dad. I’m letting her down, letting technology entertain her. I’m not teaching her how to enjoy outdoors, sports and I’ve failed to create memories.
I stress eat late at night, I gain weight quickly and lack energy. My sleep isn’t quality so I suffer the next day. I finally got tired of feeling exhausted and letting Piper entertain herself. I know what to do with my diet, exercise, water consumption and sleep. I know that food = fuel. A healthy Diet = Energy.
My plan is to consume a healthy protein shake at least one meal per day, usually for breakfast. To have a healthy lean protein meals for lunch and or dinner. To exercise at least 30 minutes per day, preferably resistance training. To drink at least 90 oz of water every day. Remove processed foods from my diet. Avoid potatoes, rice and pasta, substitute veggies. I don’t drink soft drinks or coffee I do drink unsweetened tea
I’ve been Uber driving and it is time-consuming. Making time for exercise is difficult. But I’m Putting my family first! I have been able to improve my energy through careful attention to diet, at least 7 hours sleep per night.
I have much more energy for Piper and for my business. A side benefit is I have better focus and endurance. My suggestion to you is to check your energy every day. Ask yourself are you able to. Get up and move. Remove processed foods from your diet. Eat more lean protein. Drink more water and Reduce soft drinks and alcohol. You’ll be surprised how good you feel and how much energy you have.
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