Energy Booster

HorrorChix89

I have 0 energy on most days. Been like this a good while. All I want to do is lay around and sleep. I do force myself to get up and workout but I always feel like I'm better off just sleeping for the next 5 years.

Anyone know of a good energy booster? One that actually works. I know 99% of you are against anything that doesn't grow from the ground but I need something to get me through the day, or at least just my workouts.

Sl1ghtly

Food, rest, and will.

bikermike5094

diet coke

bikermike5094

you also may want to see a dr, those are classic symptoms of congestive heart failure.

nooodll

I agree with seeing a doctor. How you're feeling doesn't sound right and you should get it checked out.

audddyy

Sound like I did not long ago when I had anemia. Get checked cos sounds like you are lacking in iron!

Otherwise an energy booster is always caffiene... or have you tried poweraide or something like that...

ArroganceInStep

5 hour energy works for me in a pinch, but I would strongly suggest against regular use.

Coffee?

jdaddy615

Take a fat burner...my boss gave me two of his MusclePharm fatburners this morning, and I am still cracked out lol

onedayillbamilf

Food, rest, and will.

will is a pretty nice guy.

HorrorChix89

Take a fat burner...my boss gave me two of his MusclePharm fatburners this morning, and I am still cracked out lol

Lol not sure if me being cracked out is a good thing for those around me.

travhill

GNC Women's Ultra Mega® Energy and Metabolism

I use mens version of this and it works well its a multivitamin and it doesnt make you feel all amp'd up and crash later.

BevsCalerieCount

HorrorChix89, I would be more concerned about why you don't have energy. If you have not been to the doctor's office in a while I would suggest getting blood work. You may need iron or there could be some other cause, especially if exercise does not boost your energy. If you've been to the doc. office, I would first try water (2 glasses with each meal and at least 20oz during and just after your workout).

HorrorChix89

My younger brother chugged a huge can of Monster and jumped out of his friend's truck and took off running (it was parked by that time) Then he crashed of course.

Not sure if I want to try that but maybe a smaller can would work. It has little calories, no sugar.

Oh and 5 hour energy never worked for me.

ghettosmurf999

Iron deficiency can cause tiredness - maybe some vitamins - but really best advice would be go to docs and get some blood tests done.

Justjoshin

What does your diet look like?

jennmartin82

Take a fat burner...my boss gave me two of his MusclePharm fatburners this morning, and I am still cracked out lol

lol

Tracey_Smith

Get your thyroid checked out, I was like that before I started to take meds x

HorrorChix89

Well last time I tried to donate blood (Red Cross on their quarterly school visits) the guy testing me said my iron was too low to donate.

I took some iron pills for a bit, but then I got tired of taking them because I never remembered

TinaBean007

I agree that you should go to the doctor. There are so many things that could be causing it (little and big). I personally found out that I had a Vitamin D deficiency last summer. I'm a completely different person now!

**I should also add... $5 a month in Vitamin D supplments was the only change.

darylinny

Sounds like it could be a medical condition...I had low iron and had to start a multi-vitamin regiment that helped. My go to when I need a boost is peanut butter. Sometimes on a 110 calorie bagel, or just with an apple. That get's me up and going through my one hour work out at least.

MrsCon40

you also may want to see a dr, those are classic symptoms of congestive heart failure.

:noway:

Uh. Wow.

I will bet that you need to make some improvements in your diet and sleep hygiene. But you might want to make an appointment with your doctor.

bsc123

I agree with going to a doctor. Low thyroid and depression can cause these symptoms. Good luck!

MrsCon40

Well last time I tried to donate blood (Red Cross on their quarterly school visits) the guy testing me said my iron was too low to donate.

I took some iron pills for a bit, but then I got tired of taking them because I never remembered

Ok. You need to take control of your health.

Low iron won't just prevent you from donating blood, you know. Iron transports oxygen in your bloodstream. This would absolutely affect your energy levels.

But if you got tired of taking a pill because you weren't really taking them because you forgot.... well, I just have not resonse to that kind of logic.

memcd911

Advocare Spark. It's a powder you mix with water. It has caffeine in it along with a bajillion vitamins like the Bs, C, A, D, zinc, etc. And it's sugar free. I use it not only for a pep up, but if I'm craving something sweet.

Skeemer118

Do you think it could be depression? These are all classic symptoms. Good luck!

gigigirl003

You might want to check with your doctor to make sure that there not something medical first, but try taking a multi-vitamin and I also take Super B Complex. It helps with the added boost of energy with the B-12 in it and it is good for your metabolism too. Good Luck!

skinnychick33

Could be depression.....Seasonal Affective disorder? See a doctor.

HorrorChix89

Well last time I tried to donate blood (Red Cross on their quarterly school visits) the guy testing me said my iron was too low to donate.

I took some iron pills for a bit, but then I got tired of taking them because I never remembered

Ok. You need to take control of your health.

Low iron won't just prevent you from donating blood, you know. Iron transports oxygen in your bloodstream. This would absolutely affect your energy levels.

But if you got tired of taking a pill because you weren't really taking them because you forgot.... well, I just have not resonse to that kind of logic.

It's not logic...I never remembered to take them.

YukonJoy

EXERCISE!!!


Even if it is depression like another poster mentioned a good fitness routine will really help. I have depression and anxiety but I manage it through exercise and I rarely suffer from it anymore.

Good luck.

And if you are going to answer "I can't find the energy to exercise..that's the problem" my answer is.. Suck it up, princess. You have to force yourself. Nothing is easy in the beginning.

Punkedpoetess

Well last time I tried to donate blood (Red Cross on their quarterly school visits) the guy testing me said my iron was too low to donate.

I took some iron pills for a bit, but then I got tired of taking them because I never remembered

As someone who is anemic also, it alarms me that you aren't taking them. I take mine before bed each night. You will feel so much better if you take them. I have a lot more energy now since I started taking them everyday. Caffeine will help some as well during the day if you take them.

sammielealea

I agree that this is something that you should talk to your Dr about (especially having previous health concerns that need to be addressed) . . . . I was also low energy, and a change that worked for me was adding a "green drink" to my morning. They are all natural and have 0 side effects (aside from some being gross!), and have made a huge difference with my energy levels.