There is no denying the weather has been very hot, with the warm weather to make another appearance. Here in the UK, we are just not used to the hot weather or prepared for it. One thing myself and everyone I know is saying is how low our energy levels are. Which is why I am sharing How To Keep Our Energy Levels In The Hot Weather.
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Stay Hydrated
The obvious thing is to stay hydrated. I am so thankful to my water bottles as they keep my drinks cool all day and all night.
Make sure you have your water filter checked and replaced if necessary. Or if you have a water cooler installed in your fridge give it regular maintenance.
- Drink water regularly – not just when you’re thirsty. Dehydration is one of the biggest energy zappers. Maybe get one of those water bottles that have measures on
- Have electrolyte-rich drinks (like coconut water or oral rehydration solutions) if you’re sweating a lot. My daughter uses satches that she can add to bottled water
- Avoid too much caffeine or alcohol—these will dehydrate you
Eat Light and Often
- Heavy meals make your body work harder to digest, raising your internal temperature.
- Opt for lighter, more frequent meals—think fruits, vegetables, salads, smoothies, and lean proteins.
- Hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumber, and oranges are great choices.
Frozen Treats
Along with eating little and often to avoid heavy meals. There are also the iced treats that you can enjoy and have fun making yourself at home.
As I have found out checking your electrical appliances is a necessity. If you maintain them well they will, look after you. If your fridge freezer is getting older. Maybe it is time to start to forward plan what your replacement will be. As we all know it happens at the wrong time. My freezer broke the night before my husbands funeral so always a time you do not need it.
- Homemade Ice Cream – Quick and easy to make and you can go wild with flavours
- Homemade Ice Lollies – So may types you can make
You may have seen my ice cream recipe recently shared at Surrey World and The Express
Dress Smart
What you wear can also help with keeping cool. Pus ways to keep the sun of you if you are out in the sun
- Wear light-colored, loose, breathable fabrics like cotton or linen.
- Use a hat or umbrella if you’re walking in the sun.
Time Your Activities
Like most things if you enjoy a jog or keep fit. Look at changing the times you usually are active to cooler parts of the days. The same as if you are walking your dog, make sure you do it at the cooler parts of the day
- Avoid intense physical activities during the hottest parts of the day (usually 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
- Schedule workouts or errands in the early morning or late evening.
Listen to Your Body
Heat can affect us in many different ways. It is so important to listen to your body
- If you’re feeling dizzy, weak, or overly tired, rest and rehydrate immediately.
- Don’t push through exhaustion in the heat—it can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
It has been so hot this summer, and these are great tips for the heat! I also like making sure that my air con is on during the day and my windows are open all night.
We do not have air con although I do always wish I did when it gets too hot
We’re super lucky to have air con in our house so this helps with the warm weather. Hydration and wearing the right clothing are great tips x
I am so jealous that you have air con
I stay in the shade and drinks lots of cold drinks. A hot water bottle filled with cold water helps me stay cool in bed
I stay in the shade I have a fan that can be floor standing or desk top that is rechargeable so you do not need to have it plugged in all the time
I often feel zapped when temperatures start climbing. Lighter meals are definitely a helpful suggestion. I love fruit, especially melons. This is a timely post and I appreciate the reminder to listen to what our bodies need. Thank you for sharing.
My energy gets zapped as well and lighter easy meals are my go to with lots of fresh fruit and yoghurts which are my go to
Thanks for these Handy tips very useful I make sure i drink plenty of water and vitamin rich foods
My water bottle is attached to me at all times anyway
I have been favouring frozen things whilst it has been hot. I’ve actually been eating frozen pineapple chunks. They are very refreshing.
I do love fresh pineappe and never thought of freezing it down – thank you for the tip
food and water are so important theough summer
I don’t cope well in the sun and tend to stay indoors or in the shade – still burn
I tend to hide away when the sun is out as well
I am very much a grazer when the weather is hot. I need to make more of the snacks healthy though!
There is nothing worse for me than having a big meal put in front of me when it is hot, we are grazers here as well
I never eat heavily during the hot weather. I just can’t. I have to keep it light, or I’ll feel like I ate a boulder and I need to take a nap.
I am the same as you I need to eater lighter meals
One thing I have to work on is to listen to my body more. I’m so hard on myself sometimes, and feel like I overdo things in a day. I don’t take breaks because I don’t feel like I’m productive enough, and then I just collapse.
You do need to listen to your body more, one thing I have learnt is to look after my physical and mental health