Low Energy? Put the Pep Back in Your Step

Feeling tired all the time is one of the most frequent complaints of older adults.

But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s normal.

Energy levels are tied more to lifestyle than AGE.

This is great news. Because while you can’t change your age, you CAN change your lifestyle.

In a recent study, scientists highlighted a NEW factor that could help you put the pep back in your step…

We already know that WHEN you eat impacts important metabolic factors like blood sugar, insulin, and fat burning.

However, new research reveals that the timing of your meals could significantly impact your energy levels as well.

A recent mouse study found that time-restricted eating—intermittent fasting—can enhance metabolism, restore muscle strength, and reduce fatigue.

Studying these effects in mice is a reasonable first step since mice and humans share the same set of circadian genes.

Intermittent fasting involves going for a time without eating. For example, fasting for 16 hours a day and eating within an eight-hour window.

You might think that going for long periods without eating would drain your energy instead of BOOSTING it.

At first, it might.

But as your body adapts, you’ll notice improvements in your energy, mood, endurance, and more.

That’s because fasting causes you to burn fat for energy (as opposed to sugar). This produces ketones that fuel your body and give you a steady energy supply. Fasting also impacts hormones and helps regulate your circadian rhythm.

I don’t need a study to tell me that fasting can boost my energy levels. I personally practice intermittent fasting and can still give my sons a run for their money.

It’s one of the easiest lifestyle changes to implement.

Check with your doctor for a thumbs-up and then try it for a few weeks to see what kind of difference it can make in your life.

P.S. Balance your blood sugar in 12 weeks or less!

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Zhang, Z., Yan, L., Treebak, J. T., & Li, M. (2025). Circadian nutrition: Is meal timing an elixir for fatigue? Science Bulletin, 70(3), 309-312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2024.11.043