How do YOU get rid of "that 2:30pm feeling"???

Hippie_Soul

I'm thinking that the healthier an individual is, the less tired you feel...but I'm not there yet. I have a weak moment every afternoon between 2:30 and 3:30 where I crave junk and want to take a nap!!
What do you all do to fight that????

Gallowmere1984

I take a nap. It used to piss my bosses off, then I told them 'don't like it? fire me.' May not be the best idea for everyone though.

Gramps251

Are you eating something for lunch that is causing your blood sugar to spike then at 2:30 you crash?

vashnic

I make room for a snack/tea/coffee to keep myself awake and happy. I get furious FOODNOW munchies every couple hours or so. :laugh:

QuietRain

I'm having that feeling right about now, minus wanting something junky.
I try to listen to something I find interesting and knit. Usually that gets me past the worst of it, hoping it'll work this time 'round too.

magerum

Eat a bigger meal before that.

anothermop

Salty snacks are what I crave in the afternoons. Pistachios, popcorn, or pretzels, and a Diet Coke.

Hippie_Soul

I COULD take a nap...lol, but that would be counter productive! ha!

Example: Today I had a HUGE shrimp salad (cold shrimp, raw spinach, peppers, mushrooms and goodies), was very full! Around 2:30...BAM! I'm sleepy and kinda lethargic...stomach is growling and I'm thinking about Snickers bars..

Furious FOODNOW munchies...love it!! That's hysterical!

Hippie_Soul

Salty snacks are what I crave in the afternoons. Pistachios, popcorn, or pretzels, and a Diet Coke.

I have recently found that I enjoy pistachios...good call! I have a VERY bad habit of - if I have something salty, I must follow up with something sweet. Needing to change my ways!

zrmac804

What you're describing is pretty common, even in people with healthy lifestyles. Some scientists think that this is a leftover evolutionary adaptation: this period of fatigue forced us to take a rest and kept us less active during the hottest part of the day. Ever hear the expression "only mad dogs and englishmen go out in the midday sun? Midday is when we're most vulnerable to heat stroke and sun burn. Some cultures still have siestas during the hottest, sunniest time of day.

As for getting rid of it...I dunno, I just try to roll with it and schedule that time as down time (my own "tiredest time" is after work between 4-5 pm). If that's not an option for you, some fresh air, sunlight and exercise will help. Are you able to step outside for a brisk walk? I confess I rely on coffee if I'm forced to stay awake during my "tired time" :blushing: .

KittenTikka

I get this too! Doesn't matter what or how much I've had for lunch, I get to 3pm and have the munchies or need to sleep! I find taking a brisk walk helps, or doing something during that time of day that is going to take my mind off it

cebiginalaska

Have a snack my favorite is the Semi-sweet chocolate and Almonds.

Nestle Toll House - All Natural Real Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels, 14 g 1 serving = 70 Calories 9 Carbs 8 Sugar 0 Sodium 0 potassium 0 Protein
Kirkland Signature - Almonds - Supreme Whole , 28 g = 160 Calories 6 Carbs 1 Sugar 0 Sodium 200 potassium 6 Protein

Skrib69

Yep, very familiar territory!! If I am in the office I will get up and walk around the office or make a mug of tea. If I am driving, I will pull over and have 15 minutes snooze. I had a VERY close call and decided there and then that the consequences were just too severe, so now I don't care who I am late for. If I am unfortunate enough to be in meeting with a customer, then I have to brave it out and concentrate on the meeting! Whilst I have been close, I have never fallen asleep in a meeting! Cravings for food don't figure at all though

katevarner

I take a short walk if I am able to (sometimes at work that isn't possible) or I make sure I have a glass of water nearby to sip from. I only crash if I overload on carbs at lunch, tho.

booboo68

I go out into the stairwell in the hallway and run the stairs twice and then come back and if feeling hungry eat an apple or a cheese stick or a Quest Bar.

Hippie_Soul

It's always good to know I'm not alone in this fight! :blushing:
Haven't ever thought about taking a brisk walk! That may help...yes, I need to keep healthier snacks around! YUM!!! Almonds and semi sweet chocolate!

quirkytizzy

What you're describing is pretty common, even in people with healthy lifestyles. Some scientists think that this is a leftover evolutionary adaptation: this period of fatigue forced us to take a rest and kept us less active during the hottest part of the day. Ever hear the expression "only mad dogs and englishmen go out in the midday sun? Midday is when we're most vulnerable to heat stroke and sun burn. Some cultures still have siestas during the hottest, sunniest time of day.

OMG THAT IS SO IT! I have always had an incredibly difficult time staying away throughout the whole day. Everyone thinks I'm a wuss. Good to know there might be a scientific reason!

blu_meanie_ca

I'm low carb, so blood sugar isn't an issue. But, I still find need for a cup or 2 of coffee in the mid-late afternoon. It may help if I ever went to bed on time...

puppy1002

Gum works for me or today I had peanut butter and chocolate protein powder mixed together, tastes like peanutbutter cups but I had a lite eating day.

tiffanyrose519

Eat an apple and have some green tea.

5ftnFun

Yes, it is quite common. Something to do with circadian rhythms. I'm no expert, so I won't attempt to explain it. I find that if I eat more protein rather than carbs for lunch, I do better. Or a caffeine drink helps me too. On Sundays, I give in & nap!

EatClean_WashUrNuts

Stop thinking about it.

Hippie_Soul

I WISH I liked green tea!!

oh, I already can't wait for my Sunday nap! :ohwell:

Cordy1228

Coffee. Every day. It's the best part of my afternoons.

jessmart83

I am trying to work and have that feeling now, like every day. Coffee here I come!

Evachiquita

This used to be me, and sometimes it still is. But after reducing carb intake I haven't felt as sluggish in the afternoons! I do try to eat 4 meals a day, so two of those are usually at work with one being between 2 and 3 now. It seems to have helped tremendously. I do still love my afternoon naps though!

ryry_

Leave work early

ClearNotCloudyMind

I'm thinking that the healthier an individual is, the less tired you feel...but I'm not there yet. I have a weak moment every afternoon between 2:30 and 3:30 where I crave junk and want to take a nap!!
What do you all do to fight that????

Eat an orange. A real one which takes effort to peel and means you have to wipe your hands after. Blasts me awake and somehow the act of tidying up makes me feel I've finished eating.

wellbert

I don't have it, as long as I only eat carbs at night. Took a while to get there though.

larryc0923

It is a common issue. I try to have a snack (usually fruit) around that time.

JenSD6

Around 2:30 is when I'm usually busiest at work, so often I'm just too busy to notice any flagging energy or snacking desires. But I'll often make a cup of herbal tea if I'm needing "something" mid afternoon.