No more Red Bull :( suggestions please

ZachyABaby

So, I'm an energy freak. I love being amped up non stop... BUT the sodium in Red Bull is killing my daily goals. I cut back to two a day and it's still just ****ting all over me.

Any "natural" alternatives you guys suggest? My diet is good otherwise, plenty of carbs and protein and I do eat my exercise calories.

hpsnickers1

Please be very, very careful with Red Bull. My brother drank 4 big cans a day and you could see the anger build up in him and he would fly off the handle quick.

It ended up putting holes in his stomach.

mes1921

It's not "natural", but Monster Absolutely Zero gives me my caffeine fix. It's zero calories and zero sugar so it seems a little better... I'm not sure on sodium however.

Nelly711

I get the Crystal Light on the go packs, there are some for energy...Strawberry Kiwi and Peach Mango. Both are good and tasty. I love Red Bull as well, however I caught myself drinking those more than I would any water. Just mix a pack with a bottle of water and your good to go. They are nice to travel with. Good Luck!

Atlantique

If you are looking for caffeine, is there something wrong with the typical sources? Coffee or tea?

And what do you mean you 'cut back' to only two Red Bulls? :noway: I'm afraid to ask how many you were downing before!

Perhaps you ought to consider whether it's healthy for you to use so many stimulants. If you are really that tired, you either need to fix something in your eating plan, your exercise plan, your sleep--or see a doctor to discover if there is some medical reason that you want so much caffeine.

eeeekie

My friend drinks Rockstar Recovery - Energy Drink and it only has 80g sodium. I think it's the low-cal version also?

Newmammaluv

I LOVE 5hour energy... I was drinking 2 of those a day too at one point when I was working too much lol. I lost weight just by doing that alone without trying!!! So yeah I would say be careful with what it is your taking for stimulants.

Here is a link: http://www.5hourenergy.com/healthfacts.asp#1_1

LOVEthighSELF

5 HR ENERGY!!!!!! 4cals and no crash.

bouldert

i found this stuff at costco called zip fizz you might want to check it out you can look up their website but it is cheaper at costco

hotelsierra

If you are looking for caffeine, is there something wrong with the typical sources? Coffee or tea?

And what do you mean you 'cut back' to only two Red Bulls? :noway: I'm afraid to ask how many you were downing before!

Perhaps you ought to consider whether it's healthy for you to use so many stimulants. If you are really that tired, you either need to fix something in your eating plan, your exercise plan, your sleep--or see a doctor to discover if there is some medical reason that you want so much caffeine.

i agree with this, something else maybe "out of whack" - i normally crave sugars/caffeine when im fatigued- esp if i dont sleep well the night before-

hotelsierra

this is a pretty good website: http://www.edrinks.net/energy-drinks/drink-safety.aspx

paul87920

Endorush for sure!

jtp5184

i use Zip Fizz. its great and it works!

ZachyABaby

Yeah what's out of whack is I'm 24 years old and still want to enjoy my social life

I've tried zip fizz and endo rush, like them both. 5 hr energy never really did anything for me. I've got enough to pick from now, though, thanks guys!

hotelsierra

lol...sometimes the social life has adverse effects! :laugh: Love the signature btw-

kevanos

Yeah what's out of whack is I'm 24 years old and still want to enjoy my social life

I've tried zip fizz and endo rush, like them both. 5 hr energy never really did anything for me. I've got enough to pick from now, though, thanks guys!

I hear ya bro. I can`t enjoy my social life without red bulls either.

wait, what?

ZachyABaby

Cool joke bro

marci355

5 HR ENERGY!!!!!! 4cals and no crash.

If you are sensitive to niacin (a B vitamin) I would NOT recommend 5 hr energy. It's crammed full of the stuff. I am niacin sensitive and I got what is known as "niacin flush". I thought I was having a heart attack! Major chest pains, really red in the face and neck and it scared me to death. Be careful and read your labels, folks. (I used to work at a vitamin store)

kentlass

It's not "natural", but Monster Absolutely Zero gives me my caffeine fix. It's zero calories and zero sugar so it seems a little better... I'm not sure on sodium however.

i love the monster drinks


relentless sugar free are yummy and not too bad on the sodium(20cals for a huge 500ml can too)

army_cobra

Drink lots of water and i mean alot. If you actually have a good healthy diet then you will have a good energy source naturally

nisijam5

I'm a nurse and you people are scaring me!!!:noway: way to f up your heart

michelegbowman

Diet COke Zero.

nisijam5

Yeah what's out of whack is I'm 24 years old and still want to enjoy my social life

I've tried zip fizz and endo rush, like them both. 5 hr energy never really did anything for me. I've got enough to pick from now, though, thanks guys!

might as well add viagra to the mix...could be interesting:bigsmile:

ZachyABaby

No need

brainzzz

Amped, sugar free has 75 mg of sodium.

Try cutting back on the caffeine though. I know it is hard but the amount you've mentioned that you're taking is WAY too much and can lead to serious health conditions.

T_William

It ended up putting holes in his stomach.

lol proof?

Imthatg1rl

Get low calorie protein shakes if you feel like you are crashing. I use to drink Rockstar and red bull like mad, it takes a while to get use to not having your fix!

mindy71183

Take a B-12 Supplement! My good friend was drinking 2 or 3 redbulls a day an now she takes B-12 supplement and it keeps her energy going. I took one today and it worked well!

thinkskinny21

I drink CELSIUS.. Its an energy drink that is a dietary supplement. I can't have high sodium things and this only has 6g. it has 10 cals and I lot of vitamins. It also has metaplus in it that helps burn calories. my doctor recommended it. Not going to lie it kinda tastes bad but it could just be a got a flavor I don't care for but you can buy it at walmart or order different flavors online.