We often get asked this question from our coffee lovers… “does coffee make you feel more energized?” And the answer is yes.. but there is a caveat. Coffee can also make you more tired later. We are going to lay out the 3 main reasons why coffee can lower your energy levels. Reason #1: Caffeine blocks a chemical that regulates your sleep-wake cycle. Because caffeine is structurally similar to adenosine, found in our brains, caffeine binds to the adenosine receptors. In doing so, caffeine not only blocks adenosine’s ability to slow nerve cell activity, but it actually increases nerve activity, leaving us feeling stimulated, more alert, energetic, and occasionally with coffee jitters. In theory, it sounds great! But the reality is the buildup of adenosine in your brain can’t be received because it is being blocked by caffeine. This results in feelings of fatigue once the caffeine wears off. Reason #2: It can make you dehydrated. Caffeine is considered a mild diuretic, which causes your kidneys to flush extra sodium and water from the body through urine. When you urinate more often by drinking large amounts of caffeine, your fluid and electrolyte levels may be thrown off balance. Caffeinated beverages will accelerate dehydration by promoting fluid loss. Being even a little dehydrated (just by 1%-3%) can make you feel tired. If you drink caffeine-rich drinks, make sure you also drink water to replenish your fluids. Reason #3: Adding sugar can raise your blood sugar levels. It might sound obvious, but adding sugar to your coffee can quickly raise your blood sugar levels. This will lead to a major sugar “crash” (if you’ve ever had kids, you know what we’re talking about) because your body processes sugar much faster than it does with caffeine. ------ We hope these three reasons got you thinking about how you can take more control of your energy and overall nutrition. We want to provide you with the value and support you need to reach your health goals! So, we are offering you our KICKSTART Nutrition Program at early bird pricing of $219 for the rest of this week. This all begins on May 14th! Transform your lifestyle to become fit & fab in just four weeks, burn body fat, and fit into your clothes with confidence before summer! Our goal for this nutrition program is to provide you with the foundation of your nutrition and health journey. This all-in-one complete plan is laser focused on fat loss and fitness for the everyday person. It has been proven time and time again, with hundreds of clients that have participated and reaped the benefits. Check out some amazing transformations here: https://recouppersonaltraining.com/Home/Reviews Want to know more? Click the link below to be redirected to our Nutrition Program’s page! https://recouppersonaltraining.com/classes/Kickstart To the BEST version of YOU! Matt, Stevie, Bo & Dani 
