ENERGY SYSTEM

I. EATING HABITS
- Eat a balanced meal for sustained energy throughout the day. A balanced meal
includes food from different food groups. (carbohydrates, fiber, protein and good
fat)
- Honor your hunger. Eat just enough, but not too much. Avoid overeating.
- Foods take about three-four hours to digest and be used by man. To prevent
between-meal hunger that can lead to overeating, one should eat every 3-4 hours.
- When having a snack, choose one which is healthy. (fruits, nuts, vegetables..).
Keep in mind that snacks are not intended to fill you up, but to bridge you from
one meal to the next.
II. SLEEP MANAGEMENT
- Sleep serves to conserve and restore energy
- Insufficient sleep leads to imbalance energy which results in weight gain
- Sleep quality can also moderate the relationship between physical activity and
feelings of fatigue.
III. EXERCISE PROGRAM
- In connection with the other 2 factors above, exercise program is the factor which
uses the energy stored of a man.
- When exercising, we consume a lot of energy. The amount depends on the type of
exercise and intensity of the exercise we do.
- The exercise program one develops or uses also determines what type of food
group he/she should focus on eating more.
But exercising also:
- Boost energy and mood. When exercising, there is an increase in endorphins. The
release of this hormone contributes to the feeling og euphoria and it makes us
perform and move.
-  Boosts cardiovascular health, which allows you to have greater endurance
throughout the day.
- Allows you to get a better night's rest; when you get high-quality sleep, you feel
more refreshed during the day.