Keeping your energy levels up does not just happen. High energy levels are the result of good eating and exercise habits. If you don't pay attention to either of these factors, your energy level will fall short of your expectations.

One of the least-recognized nutrition problems of many people are simply not eating enough. Extra curricular activities may make life so busy that you simply don't take the time to eat. Another problem that some people have is not eating the right kinds of foods. Eating a balanced diet that has a good balance of protein and carbohydrates to keep muscle energy up is essential to good health. Many people eat more foods high in protein instead, and that's a mistake.

Learn how to combine foods and avoid prepared foods. Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Do not combine fruits with meat products. High quality grains are a must! Brown rice is your friend. Bulgur wheat is delicious and is a healthy carbohydrate; cracked wheat bread is an important part of your diet, too. Avoid refined flours and refined sugars at all costs. Do not eat after 6:00 in the evening; cholesterol is made at night. Take 20 deep breaths morning, noon, and night.

The benefits of adding energy to each day come from eating healthy, maintaining your ideal weight, and proper breathing and exercise. Keep your body, mind and spirit in great condition by carrying out these suggestions.

1. Admit you simply do not have enough energy to get you through a normal day!

2. Believe that you can increase your stamina and endurance.

3. Ask your doctor or health care provider if walking or other aerobic exercise every day may be beneficial for you.

4. Check with relatives, friends and family members to see if they feel tied and listless or feel energetic all day. Tell them exactly what you eat each day and what kind of exercise you do. Ask them to tell you about their daily eating and exercise habits, too.

5. Discuss your diet and exercise plan with your doctor or health care provider.

6. Be ready to change your lifestyle and eating habits. You cannot expect different results by doing the same things over and over!

7. Ask your doctor, healthcare provider, friends and family members how you can change your previous bad habits and replace them with new ones.

8. List items you will need to keep in your home that will best suit your needs. Include water, brown rice, fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads and cereals on your list. If you eat meats, be sure they are organic. Add supplements like, American Ginseng, B complex, Vitamin C to your diet.

9. Complete a brisk 20 minute walk in the early morning sunshine. Have another friend join you for support and encouragement.

10. Continue to change your eating habits little by little. It will take awhile before your habits become established. Be patient and eat light meals.

11. After you change your diet and exercise daily, have your doctor take your blood tests with your new habits in mind. You will see an improvement of 40 to 60 % in your test results!

12. Pass this information on to everyone you know! You have my permission to reprint, reproduce, and forward to your friends and relatives.

As with any vitamin or supplement, please consult your doctor before taking. Author Beverly Terhune speaks from 35 years of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and shares her experience, strength & hope on how to lead a healthy, substance-free life.

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