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Aerobics authority Dr. Kenneth Cooper offered these strategies for boosting your energy in BottomLine Personal (September 1, 2005; www.BottomLineSecrets.com)...

• Eat Less, but more frequently.  Consuming large meals makes you feel sluggish.  Instead, graze on small meals that contain a mix of carbohydrates and protein (but little fat) to provide a steady stream of fuel.
• Exercise �" at least 30 minutes of sustained activity five times a week.
• Take a multivitamin.  In a clinical trial, people who took a multivitamim daily not only had improved immunity against infectious diseases but also had more energy.
• Take naps.  Surveys show that most Americans don’t get as much sleep as they need.  Daily naps of 10 - 15 minutes are energizing.
• Be social.  Studies show that isolation can lead to depression and early death.  We gain energy by being with others.
• Explore your creativity.  Finding a creative activity that absorbs you is invigorating.  Developing your creativity also teach you new skills and challenges your brain.
• Laugh.  Laughter appears to release endorphins just as creative pursuits do.  By improving your outlook, you’ll feel more energetic and ready to tackle life.

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