How do you wake yourself up?

farmers_daughter
farmers_daughter Posts: 1,632 Member
edited January 28 in Chit-Chat
I'll admit, I stayed out waaay too late last night. I'm tired, plain and simple, this week I've been somewhat tired, but I hit a wall right now.

I'm trying to stay away from soda/pop, and I've never had an energy drink, not sure that I want to try them.... and I hate hate black coffee...

I've been tied up in a project at my computer for a whlile now....

How do I go about "tired" the healthy way.... I need suggestions so bad habits don't creep up on me.

Oh yes, and I'm drinking water like crazy, so I get up and have to go! :bigsmile: which is not good right at this minute. lol

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  • TyTy76
    TyTy76 Posts: 1,761 Member
    I like to have a little "me" time.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Tea? All I can think of is caffeine. and Water, but you're already doing that.
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    I hate hate black coffee...

    add cream

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  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    I take a b-complex vitamin that gives me a little extra boost. But today, I took those vitamins with a Monster. I'm not gonna lie. I'm frickin' exhausted!
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    A protein bar usually gives me a boost. (Maybe it's the chocolate or peanut butter?) Idk... but it works for me. So if I'm feeling especially down in the morning, I'll skip the breakfast and eat the protein bar first... then breakfast later if I need it.

    Edited to add: A quick set of 50 jumping jacks gets the heart rate up and I'll do that sometimes on my breaks at work to keep me from falling asleep at my desk.
  • farmers_daughter
    farmers_daughter Posts: 1,632 Member
    I hate hate black coffee...

    add cream

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    You win! :laugh:
    Loved that show.

    I usually end up putting too much cream in it. Then I have creamer with coffee in it.
  • Me2FitMe
    Me2FitMe Posts: 1,285 Member
    I hate hate black coffee...

    add cream

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    ^^^ this!!
  • AndiGirl70
    AndiGirl70 Posts: 542 Member
    I have a love affair with coffee. Otherwise, I will drink a Spark for quick energy, its an Advocare product.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I'm a firm believer in sugar free red bull...and a two minute walk around the parking lot.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I'll admit, I stayed out waaay too late last night. I'm tired, plain and simple, this week I've been somewhat tired, but I hit a wall right now.

    I'm trying to stay away from soda/pop, and I've never had an energy drink, not sure that I want to try them.... and I hate hate black coffee...

    I've been tied up in a project at my computer for a whlile now....

    How do I go about "tired" the healthy way.... I need suggestions so bad habits don't creep up on me.

    Oh yes, and I'm drinking water like crazy, so I get up and have to go! :bigsmile: which is not good right at this minute. lol

    Say the safe word, get untied and go take a nap.

    OR...I go with 5 hour energy when I hit a wall I just can't get past.
  • k8eekins
    k8eekins Posts: 2,264 Member
    I'll admit, I stayed out waaay too late last night. I'm tired, plain and simple, this week I've been somewhat tired, but I hit a wall right now. How do I go about "tired" the healthy way.... I need suggestions so bad habits don't creep up on me. Oh yes, and I'm drinking water like crazy, so I get up and have to go! :bigsmile: which is not good right at this minute. lol

    Managing going about my day "tired" the healthy way for me, usually means H20 + CocoH20 + Berries (w. dark chocolate optional) + Nuts (w. dark chocolate or white chocolate or a combination)+ Dehydrated/Dried Fruits + (Optional Seaweed Salad depending on the combination of available ingredients and where I'll be headed for the day). You've just reminded me that I'm to consider prepping chilled seaweed pies soon, for the temperatures are soaring hot enough.

    ETA: Consider taking cold showers to pep you up throughout the day, if at all possible or simply get a cold neck and shoulder compress to spruce you up enough whilst working in the office.
  • Whipppets
    Whipppets Posts: 267 Member
    I do not even dilute it.. Straight Caffeine, use to do no-doz but I think they outlawed them.
    I read somewhere that Caffeine gets your heart moving for better work outs. I believe this but
    am probably slowly killing my body.
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    My multivitamin has caffeine in it. For 'active metabolism' or some such hooey. I don't take it for metabolism. I take it because it saves me the hassle of prepping and drinking a cup of coffee.
  • xinit0
    xinit0 Posts: 310 Member
    How do I go about "tired" the healthy way.... I need suggestions so bad habits don't creep up on me.

    Honestly, since I started going to gym in the morning and getting 30-45 minutes of good cardio in, I haven't been as tired during the day. It seems to defy logic; I get up 60-90 minutes EARLIER and feel better, often skipping coffee until later in the day. It's crazy.
  • mandylgibbs
    mandylgibbs Posts: 185 Member
    I hit the gym first thing most mornings. That always keeps me going till about 4.
  • GTAFrank
    GTAFrank Posts: 730 Member
    I take a b-complex vitamin that gives me a little extra boost. But today, I took those vitamins with a Monster. I'm not gonna lie. I'm frickin' exhausted!

    Interesting. Didn't notice any lift from the b-complex. May try it again. Right now... coffee is my savior.
  • Capt_Inzane
    Capt_Inzane Posts: 733 Member
    I listen to music in my chair and do *kitten* dancing :| ..
    if that's such a thing.

    If that doesn't work then I just proceed to slap myself in the face or do push-ups at my cubicle/run up the stairs a few times.
  • legreene515
    legreene515 Posts: 276 Member
    I like coffee, and I need a cup immediately upon waking up. I'm a morning person though, and I'm usually up at 5 AM. I can get myself started without it. I take a shower after the coffee, and then I'm ready to go!!!
  • etoiles_argentees
    etoiles_argentees Posts: 2,827 Member
    I don't. My clown does when he's hungry.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,475 Member
    whiskey helps.
  • tammys_changing
    tammys_changing Posts: 657 Member
    I feel ya. Late fun night for me as well :drinker: . I do lots of coffee followed by Sugar Free Red Bull on those really sleepy days. Like today!
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    I have a nice warm shower and then finish it off by turning the heat all the way down and standing under a stone cold stream of water for half a minute. If that doesn't wake you up, I don't know what will. Sure does the trick for me.
  • celtbell3
    celtbell3 Posts: 738 Member
    I Love Water, Coffee, Tea, and Coke Zero. Drink mostly water throughout the day - two cups of coffee/tea and one small can of coke zero when I am desperate!
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