RE-BOOT YOUR ENERGY AND BECOME A NINJA!

I don’t know about you, but these past three weeks I’ve been feeling the sluggish and exhausting effects of Mercury Retrograde with all its accompanying brain fog and sloppy doppy ways… I’ve been counting the days until it goes direct again (next Thursday, Phew!!). Seriously, I’d be black and blue if I’d kicked myself for all the silly errors I made, and the number of times I could not remember where I put my phone, or car keys. Maybe I’m just getting old!

In the office too, I had to really pay attention as I nearly made some serious mistakes, like putting the wrong papers in a file, or the time I phoned a patient to realise I was speaking to the wrong person!! Driving was pretty precarious too as people around me were equally careless, reversing backwards on to busy roads without looking, no indication when making turns, slowing down in fast lanes, etc. If I wasn’t 100% on my guard, I’d have been gifted with a fender bender! Hot weather and Mercury Retrograde are a lethal combination! I survived – thanks to the following simple, yet effective magic remedies. Try them!

To reboot YOUR energy, and become a Ninja, here are my TOP FOUR secrets:

Munch on Protein: When we’re stressed, our bodies will crave carbs and comfort food. Rather than reach for sweets and chips, grab some seeds, nuts, or a low sugar protein bar. The receipe for my delicious sugar-free ‘Rescue Cookies’ is on BB. They have peanut butter in them which gives a nice litte kick! I keep almonds or pumpkin seeds in little sandwich bags, ready to go in my handbag. Like the girl scouts, be ‘Ever Ready!’

Keep Hydrated: De-hydration sure doesn’t help! Water up with – 2-3 litres per day. Sip green tea as it gives you a mental and physical pick-me-up. Green tea with ginger is a good one. I also put sliced lemons in my water to give it more flavour and burn fat. I make my water work for me as I don’t enjoy drinking water!

Boost the Vitamin B (B12):  This vitamin is critical for energy production! Load up on whole grains, fruit and veggies, eggs, and dairy. Start your day with a burst of eggCitement!!  It pumps you up. I now keep a bowl of hard boiled eggs in the fridge for those sluggish moments. Kevin gave me that trick and it works! Only 90 calories and yummy!

Keep Moving:  Exercise might be the last thing on your mind when you feel tired but it can actually increase your energy level! Squeeze some in whenever you can.

Friday, seeing a big crowd waiting for the elevator at work, I decided to take the stairs instead. I beat them and ran up the 3 flights of stairs. A young fellow emerging from the elevator looked stunned and asked me “Are you a Ninja?” I said no, not the last time I checked. He said he had never ever seen anybody climb stairs as quicky as I had done, and the look of amazement and respect on his face said it all! Boy, that sure made my day! 

You too can become a Ninja by trying the above easy remedies!

Hugs Galore,

Patricia xxx