By Monica Bearden, RD and Shara Aaron, MS, RD, Authors of the Baby Fat Diet: A busy mom’s guide to losing weight and looking fabulous

We could all use some extra energy - well, maybe not if you are under10 years of age. For those of us that are not bursting at the seams and running and skipping to everywhere we go, there are some healthy ways to feel more energetic.

Besides exercising, which actually increases your energy level, there are certain eating habits that can also help. Ask yourself the following questions to see if your lack of energy is diet related --

• First, have you eaten in the past 3-4 hours?
• Are you eating healthy foods that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits, veggies, low-fat yogurt and whole grain carbs?
• Are you getting enough iron in your diet (you need 18 mg/day)? You can find iron in whole grain foods, beans, lentils, leafy greens, blackstrap molasses, iron-fortified cereals and beef and dark cuts of chicken. Vit C will help you absorb iron, so eat an orange or drink some orange juice with your iron-containing food.
• How many glasses of liquid have you drank today? Make sure you stay hydrated -- drink your water.

Monica Bearden, RD is a registered dietitian and weight loss expert, helping countless women lose weight.  She teaches groups of pregnant women how to gain the weight in a healthy way and then helps women to lose the baby fat.  After years  of helping people lose weight and keep it off as well as writing numerous  health and wellness articles, Monica Bearden now brings you tried and true  tips for losing the baby fat.  She is also co-owner of NutCom, LLC a nutrition communications company and is a certified fitness instructor.
 

Shara Aaron, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with years of healthy eating and weight loss communication experience.  Starting as a nutrition and health editor for Family Circle magazine and now the nutrition columnist and member of the advisory board for American Baby Magazine, Shara teaches moms how to eat healthfully and feed their families.  Shara has also written for www.Kaboose.com, Parents Magazine and Family Circle and is co-owner of NutCom, LLC, a nutrition communications company.

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