ideas??

AshleyTaylor2017

Does anyone have any low calorie snacks that might help wake me up? I'm really dragging, which is when I would usually go for a pop or something. I actually am not really that hungry, but I think i'm probably lacking some sort of nutrient. I went for a short walk when I went to lab at work and then ran up 75 stairs trying to get my heartrate up just trying to wake me up a little. But I'm just feeling exhausted and I'm getting to the point now where I am telling myself I should just go home after work and take a nap instead of running...any suggestions?!!?

mamaturner

fruit, cheese nuts!

astrosnider

I would say, first, make sure you are getting about 60 grams of protein a day, mostly in low-fat form, such as nonfat or low-fat yogurt and nonfat milk. One thing I like to have after working out is a tall skinny vanilla latte from Starbuck's. It has 90 calories, 9 grams of protein and 0 fat in 12 ounces. Other good snacks are yogurt with berries and a small amount of granola or ricotta cheese with cocoa powder, espresso powder and Splenda.

coopy11

I keep hard-boiled eggs on hand, greek yogurt, fruit. I've found that taking B-12 vitamins (1000 mcg), which help with red blood cell formation, and One-A-Day Energy vitamins help get me going and keep me awake. Give it a few days and I think you may notice a difference.

AshleyTaylor2017

it's been over a week, and this is the time of day I normally start noticing myself getting tired, but today is really bad, and I don't know why. I keep trying to tell myself that I know I will feel better after I run...but I have to make it through another 2 hours of work before I can get to that point.

arfletcher

apples can give you an energy boost the equivalent of a cup of coffee!

sofaking6

I've been eating a giant navel orange right before I leave work every day, it's really helped get me through the commute and off to the gym. Plus...tasty!