Non- coffee mid-afternoon drink/snack to stay awake?
ChrisRiches
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Well, I guess the topic says it all. It's 2 p.m., and I am at my desk trying to stay awake. I try to have coffee only first thing in the morning (2 cups), so I would rather not start having it in the afternoon as well. Any thoughts/suggestions?
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Well, I guess the topic says it all. It's 2 p.m., and I am at my desk trying to stay awake. I try to have coffee only first thing in the morning (2 cups), so I would rather not start having it in the afternoon as well. Any thoughts/suggestions?
Tea.
Occasionally after some meetings, bourbon.0 -
Try fruit, like an apple or an orange, the natural sugar should help and also a big glass of ice water, its refreshing and should help revive you0
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red bull sugar free, 10 cals. It's my go to when i need a boost0
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Green or black tea should do it, unless you're trying to stay away from caffeine altogether, in which case I'd say a short walk rather than food or drink.0
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I have a nut mix (by planters I think?) and it has nuts, soy, a little bit of chocolate and it seems to wake me right up and give me just the right amount of energy to get through that hump! I think it's called the energy pack or something... I'm sorry I'm not more specific lol0
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My answer isn't going to help you today but next time try not having any or drastically lowering the carbs you have for lunch... That makes a really big difference for me. I usually only get the afternoon crash if I eat carb heavy.
OH and some possible help for today- drink orange juice! the real kind tho, not orange "drink".
ETA: Just remembered this article as well:
http://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/12-non-caffeinated-ways-to-wake-up-at-work.html0 -
Ice cold glass of water always does the trick for me0
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When I was working come 3 o'clock I needed a nap! I read that an apple works better then coffee to wake you up, so I started having an apple and some peanut butter at 3 and then I would take a quick 10 minute walk.0
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almonds/nuts
protein bar0 -
i drink japanese sencha shots. which are green tea drinks. no sugar or anything manmade added to them either.
GREEN TEA REALLY HELPS.0 -
i try to split my lunch into sections. I'll eat half at lunch and the other half around 2-3 in the afternoon. This helps me stay awake. And, it keeps me from snacking because I know I'm about to eat again soon.
Then, at dinner, my appetite isn't too big and I tend to eat a smaller dinner.
Which means there's room in my daily calorie intake for Ice cream!0 -
An orange (or a couple of clementine mandarins) usually pick me up pretty quickly, and I don't get the caffeine crash later!0
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An apple with a handful of nuts, or carrots and hummus :-) Both are great for keeping you with it until home-o'clock rolls around!0
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Frozen grapes!!!0
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Thanks! These all seem like great ideas....now my problem is which one to try first? Seriously, appreciate all the suggestions.0
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Get off your butt and take a stroll outside! That usually does it for me and it burns a few calories in the process - win win.
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red bull sugar free, 10 cals. It's my go to when i need a boost
This...thank god for red bull0 -
Get off your butt and take a stroll outside! That usually does it for me and it burns a few calories in the process - win win.
Cheers
unless you're in charge of the phones, and you aren't allowed to just up and leave when ever you feel sleepy. I love the fact that I have to take the mail to the corner mailbox, but we don't have outgoing mail every day...other then that my boss says suck it up.0 -
Some pico de guyo with a handful of tortilla chips always worked for me. If you make your own, you can control the the sodium and heat factor @ the same time.0
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Every day around 3PM or 4PM I have a Green Granny Smith apple (88 cal, 170mg potassium, 22 carbs, 17g sugar, 5g fiber) and already will have had 2.5 litres of water. Generally I then have water with a squirt or two of Mio Sport (with Electrolytes - 80mg sodium 40mg potassium) I find the potassium/sugar/fiber blend gives me a boost.0
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i try to split my lunch into sections. I'll eat half at lunch and the other half around 2-3 in the afternoon. This helps me stay awake. And, it keeps me from snacking because I know I'm about to eat again soon.
Then, at dinner, my appetite isn't too big and I tend to eat a smaller dinner.
Which means there's room in my daily calorie intake for Ice cream!
You Sir... are a genius!!0 -
thats a good idea0
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20 jumping jacks, in place, at the desk. If you have to stay seated, then just do the arm part. Plus a glass of water and some roasted seaweed (seriously).0
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Have a banana or a handful of raspberries or blackberries.0
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