Keeping energy levels up at work - and in general

[GTwolf]

What do youguys eat/drink/do to keep your energy levels high during the day? I've noticed lately during the day I'm just not as energetic as I used to be, I can't think as clearly/quickly, I move slower, make more mistakes at work, and always feel tired after I've gotten plenty of sleep. Everything just feels slower and my head feels clouded. The weather doesn't help, but this happens constantly on sunny 80 degree days too. It's like getting the "2pm feeling" from the 5 hour energy commercials - but it lasts most of the day, which is not good when I'm at work. Speaking of 5 hour energy, do those things actually work? What else do youguys use other than normal caffeine and energy drinks?

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[The Bluegrass Nomad]

Drink an XS energy in the morning and you'll be good all day

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

drink lots of water, give up the sugary shit. blam, instantly feel 100x better than before.

 

[Rebel]

Eat a good lunch. Lately I've been packing lunches and I feel good because I'm saving money and because the food I pack is healthy/ delicious.

 

[Rebel]

Also if you work a lot, try to have a day to relax/ have fun with your friends/ family. Not just relaxing at home, but something you can do to recharge your batteries.

 

[syP]

drink lots of water, give up the sugary shit. blam, instantly feel 100x better than before.

x 100000

 

[Euro]

drink lots of water, give up the sugary shit. blam, instantly feel 100x better than before.

this this this.

 

[Aircal]

Apple in the morning before work is a great start. Not for breakfast. While driving to work I try to eat a apple I sliced. Then for lunch a banana. Great natural energy boosters.
Also avoid diet soda drinks. The aspertine(sp) has a big effect on makeing you feel tired and listless even when you get enough sleep.

 

[Fish]

Ive heard diet sodas are worse then regular. Hence why when this guy works overnight, he drinks the 290 calorie Mountain Dew.

Ive started drinking more water and eating an apple in the beginning of the day. Ive felt a difference. This is also on a goofy ass midnight schedule as well.

 

[KnightFan26917]

I've noticed lately during the day I'm just not as energetic as I used to be, I can't think as clearly/quickly, I move slower, make more mistakes at work, and always feel tired after I've gotten plenty of sleep.

NOT trying to be "alarmist", GT, but have you, by chance, spoken to your doctor about this lack of energy? Sometimes, that can be evidence of underlying health issues.

Just sayin'.



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[Theautoguy]

When I started working out in the morning I no longer needed coffee in the morning and only drank a Mt. dew in the afternoon. Before that I was 1-2 cups of coffee in the morning and 2 Pepsi Max's during the day.

The apple thing works too. Also, try getting up from the desk and walking around when you're tired; that worked for me as well.

 

[Outlaw]

Work out, drink tons of water, replace shit fast food with subway/ quizno's

 

[skeezer]

hump more often

 

[Handsome Jesus]

sleep more at night, or try to obtain more restful sleep.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

do you take any vitamins ? starting the day with a multi-vitamin can be an easy addition to your morning routine.

i drink water while at work. try and eat smaller meals throughout the day. a handful of trail mix can be considered a meal. piece of fruit as others have mentioned, can be another meal.

fruits and vegetables will help nourish your body with the essentials.

i chug 20oz of cold water when i wake up. your body has to raise it's temperature to make up for the cold liquid. a raise in body temp helps burn about 10 calories, in the long run thats an extra pound per year.

 

[SirMarco]

Drink an XS energy in the morning and you'll be good all day

I use to be sponsored by them. I do not want any more of that stuff ever...


Take multivitamins everyday.

 

[Frank Dukes]

+1 on lots of water. mtn dew and all that shit will just make you crash. I have a small cup of coffee with a little sugar to get me going then i start slammin water. 4 20oz bottles or so at work over the course of the day and you will notice the difference between drinking pop or other junk thats terrible for you.

 

[Yaj Yak]

i do tea.

i dont like coffee.


iced tea in the summer. hot tea right now.

people often forget that tea is caffeinated...

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

fresh brewed tea FTW

 

[montemadness04]

B vitamins are usually the culprit if you're noticing fatigue.... a good B complex is great but even better if you can find a multi vitamin with lots of B vitamins in it.... I like nature made myself and you can pick them up at walgreens

 

[Eagle]

drink lots of water, give up the sugary shit. blam, instantly feel 100x better than before.

This. I'd challenge you to drinking 120oz+ of water a day for 2wks straight. You'll never go back to any other option. All your energy just comes back...

Try it.

 

[Lord Tin Foilhat]

agreed. pop is the enemy but tastes sooo good

 

[divasixstar]

also, energy drinks have been proven to make people eat more after their effects fade off during the day.

i 3rd/4th/5th the water thing. and if you aren't used to naps during the day.. avoid trying them out, or if you do, keep them to under an hour. Otherwise you will never get to sleep at night.

 

[RICH17]

I drink two monsters in the morning. i am dumb. i am going to die soon.


















but for real Ive been drinking alot more water and have been making fruit smoothies as well. In for healthier living

 

[divasixstar]

I used to drink 3-4 monsters a day.... Lol