One cup of broth each morning gives me the little salt boost I need for my more intense morning workouts. After 3 days, my energy levels are back to normal.

Since I upped my daily workout routine two weeks ago, my energy level took a big hit. I’m struggling through my workouts and there are days I don’t have the energy for a walk or run. I started looking at my daily caloric intake as well as my macronutrient (fat/protein/carbs) breakdown. Did I need to change things up to keep pace with my more intense workouts?

Thankfully the solution is pretty simple.

My hubby suggested I take a look at a book I gave him for Christmas – The Art And Science Of Low Carbohydrate Living. Within 15 minutes I had a simple, plausible answer. With my increase workouts I’m sweating up a storm, drinking more water and losing salt…a lot of salt. Read More