Struggling with Slow Metabolism & Low Energy? Here’s How to Reset It Naturally

Hey, Viva community! 🌞

If you’re struggling with sluggish energy, stubborn weight, or metabolic challenges, the issue isn’t your metabolism.

Your metabolism is always adapting, responding to the signals it receives—from light, food timing, and food quality.It’s not just about “calories in, calories out.” Your body thrives when these signals are in sync with nature. But when they’re off? Your metabolism struggles.

💡 The good news? Small, natural shifts can unlock your metabolism’s full potential.

Here are 5 hidden metabolic disruptors you may have overlooked—and how to fix them

 1. Processed Foods & Mitochondrial Overload

Processed foods are designed for convenience—but not for your mitochondria.

Your mitochondria (your body’s energy powerhouses) thrive on whole, sun-grown foods rich in minerals and electrons.

Processed foods, on the other hand:

🌑 Lack the light-encoded nutrients that power energy production.(Without these vital nutrients, your mitochondria struggle to produce energy efficiently—leaving you feeling sluggish, mentally foggy, and prone to weight gain.)

🌑 Contain deuterium, a heavier form of hydrogen that clogs mitochondria and slows metabolism. (This means your body has to work harder just to function, leading to low energy, poor recovery, and a metabolism that feels like it’s “stuck.”)

🌑 Overwork your cells, leading to low energy, brain fog, and metabolic stress.

Solution? 👉 Prioritize local, organic food—especially those grown in natural sunlight. The more aligned your food is with nature, the more effortlessly your metabolism will thrive.

2. Eating Too Close to Bedtime

Your body follows the rhythm of the sun, and digestion is no exception. Late-night eating forces your body to work on digestion when it should be repairing your cells.

Here's what happens when you eat after sunset:

🌑 Stomach acid & enzymes decrease → Leading to bloating, sluggish digestion, and nutrient deficiencies. 

🌑 Insulin sensitivity drops → Blood sugar crashes, cravings, and stubborn weight gain. (If you find yourself craving sugar, experiencing energy crashes, or struggling to lose weight, your body may be storing more fat instead of burning it.)

🌑 Cellular repair slows → Poor recovery, brain fog, and accelerated aging. (If you wake up feeling groggy, struggle with focus, or notice your skin looking dull, your cells might not be repairing and rejuvenating efficiently.)

Solution: Want to wake up feeling leaner, lighter, and energized?
👉 Stop eating at least 3 hours before bed.

This simple shift can transform your metabolism and sleep quality overnight.

3. Snacking Too Often

Many people believe eating frequently “boosts” metabolism—but in reality, constant snacking can:

🌑Overload insulin & leptin receptors, making it harder for your body to regulate hunger. (If you’re constantly hungry, battling cravings, or never feeling fully satisfied after meals, your body might be stuck in a cycle of insulin and leptin resistance—making it harder to trust your natural hunger cues)

🌑Interrupt cellular repair, leaving mitochondria overworked and sluggish. (When your cells don’t get enough time to repair, you wake up feeling tired, experience afternoon crashes, and struggle with mental clarity—even after a full night’s sleep.)

🌑 Keep your body in storage mode rather than fat-burning mode. 
(Instead of efficiently burning fat for energy, your body holds onto excess weight, making it frustratingly difficult to lose stubborn fat—especially around the belly.)

Instead of snacking all day, allow your body time to fully digest, repair, and reset.

Try this:
👉 Eat within a 6-10 hour window for optimal metabolic function.
👉  Give your body at least 3-4 hours between meals to regulate energy and hunger naturally.

This isn’t about restriction—it’s about working with your body’s natural rhythm.

4. Dim Mornings = Slow Metabolism

Your body expects bright, natural light in the morning—it’s the key signal that tells your metabolism “Wake up! It’s time to burn energy!”

But if you start your day in dim indoor lighting…

🌑 Your body stays in “night mode” → Sluggish metabolism (Instead of waking up energized and ready to burn fat, your body stays in a slow, low-energy state—leaving you groggy, unmotivated, and craving stimulants like coffee just to function.)

🌑 Cortisol & digestion remain suppressed → Low energy (Your body needs a natural cortisol boost in the morning to feel alert and activate digestion. Without bright light, you’re left feeling sluggish, bloated, and struggling to kickstart your metabolism for the day.)

🌑 Your circadian clock gets confused → Hunger & hormones out of sync. (Ever feel hungry at weird times, struggle with cravings, or notice your mood swings throughout the day? Without proper morning light, your body can’t regulate hunger, blood sugar, or energy levels properly—keeping you in a constant battle with your metabolism.)

Solution?👉 Step outside within 30 minutes of waking up—even on cloudy days.

💡 Natural morning light is 100 times brighter than indoor lighting, giving your body the metabolic “on-switch” it needs.

A simple 5-10 minute morning light ritual can make all the difference.

5. Bright Nights & Circadian Chaos

Artificial light at night tricks your body into thinking it’s still daytime. This disrupts:
🌑 Melatonin production suffers:This hormone is your body’s nighttime repair crew, critical for both fat-burning and healing. Without it, you miss out on the deep, restorative sleep your body craves.
🌑 Hormonal balance : When your hormones are out of sync, you’re more likely to crave sugar, experience mood swings, and battle stubborn weight.
🌑 Mitochondrial repair :Your cells need quality downtime to regenerate energy. Without proper repair, your energy levels and metabolism take a hit.

Solution? 👉 Block artificial light at night.

VivaRays circadian glasses filter out the disruptive blue & green light from screens and indoor lighting, helping you sleep deeper, burn fat naturally, and reset your metabolism overnight.

How to Use VivaRays Circadian Glasses for Maximum Metabolic Benefits

To fully sync your metabolism with light, follow this simple guide:

☀️ Daytime Lenses 
→ Wear indoors while working on screens or under artificial lighting.
→ Harmonizes blue light exposure, preventing eye strain and inflammation while keeping you alert and focused.

🌅 Evening Lenses 
→ Wear after sunset when exposed to artificial lighting from screens, LED bulbs, and TVs.
→ Blocks 100% of blue and green light up to 520nm, signaling your body to start winding down naturally.
→ Helps prevent late-night cravings by balancing hunger hormones.

🌙 Nighttime Lenses (1-2 Hours Before Bed)
→ Blocks 100% of blue and green light up to 570nm, allowing melatonin to peak for deep, fat-burning sleep.
→ Supports overnight metabolic repair, so you wake up refreshed, leaner, and energized.

Get the VivaRays 3 in 1 Circadian glasses, which includes the daytime, evening and night-time lenses in one frame.

By following this simple routine, you’ll:
☀️Balance your metabolism naturally
☀️Support mitochondrial repair & energy production
☀️Experience deeper sleep & faster recovery
☀️Wake up feeling vibrant, energized, and in sync with your natural rhythm

Your Metabolism is Waiting for the Right Signals

These five things may seem too simple to make a difference—but when combined, they are game-changers.

✔️ Less inflammation
✔️ Better digestion
✔️ Higher energy
✔️ Fat-burning on autopilot

You don’t need a broken metabolism to be “fixed”—you need to feed it the right information so it can do what it was designed to do: thrive.

With vibrant energy,
Roudy & The VivaRays Team

P.S. Your body is powerful—when you work with it, instead of against it, incredible things happen. Let’s unlock your full potential together.