Afternoon Energy Boost
Posted on February 13, 2008 by Glenny's There have been 11 comment(s)
Hi Glenny's,
I usually get very tired in the middle of the afternoon. To keep up, I drink coffee sometimes but it doesn't really energize me enough. In fact, I often feel a bit more tired soon afterwards. I don't want to start with these Red Bull type of energy drinks, given the high sugar level. Does anyone have any ideas for me for a good mid-afternoon energy boost? Thanks.
Mary
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Good question, I don't have any drink favorites for energy, a light snack (my fav are a bag of soy crisps) usually helps me.
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 8:15 am
Fresh fruit is good too! Or a tablespoon or nuts. If you can get away from your desk for a few minutes and take a quick walk.
Posted on February 13, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Enviga (the green tea drink) and its ONLY 5 calories per serving. All three flavors taste great: Peach, Berry, and Original. Hope it gives u some energy!
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 11:16 am
I usually drink some water because I get tired when I am dehydrated. If I still feel hungry I reach for a bag of soy crisps or fruit.
Posted on February 14, 2008 at 6:06 pm
I've got the same problem, sometimes I fall asleep.
My natural-path suggested snacking on nuts and things high in protein throughout the afternoon, mostly before the time I usually get sleepy.
Fruit is good but it will heighten the blood sugars, then you'll crash again once the sugar wears off.
Unsalted nuts have become my best friend and protein during lunch (lean meats or eggs) help.
It has worked really well.
Posted on February 18, 2008 at 5:09 am
A protein bar or shake with help with the sluggish & sleepy feeling. Be sure to include water (add a powdered protein packet) to help with hydration.
Posted on February 21, 2008 at 5:52 am
I enjoy having a Back To Nature energy bar. It does not have any High fructose corn syrup, trans fat or soy. Very natural and the right amount of sweetness from cane sugar.
Posted on February 29, 2008 at 4:48 pm
A wonderful discovery I made was sublingual B-12 tablets. I take one every morning, and if I find myself losing energy as the day progresses, I take another. More of the vitamin gets into your system than if you take the tablets.
Posted on March 8, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Try a tablespoon of natural peanut butter on a peanut butter flavored rice cake, its great, filling and only 3 pt. snack on Weight Watchers.
Posted on July 16, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Seems like everyone has my answers - Let me be another one for a small handfull of nuts... High in protein
Amazing how this works
Posted on September 5, 2008 at 8:14 am
Just FYI there are many Healthy Energy Drinks on the market today. Monster, Rockstar, Red Bull now offer many sugar free options. There a also many new companies entering the market, like FRS that offer healthy energy drinks.
Posted on November 10, 2008 at 1:31 pm