Afternoon slump - What do you do?

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  • wrenegade64
    wrenegade64 Posts: 410 Member
    Bananas are definately cool. I keep protein bars handy also. Quest makes AWESOME bars and I havn't found one that is more than 220 calories, but they are PACKED with protein. My favorites are Strawberry Cheesecake, Vanilla nut crunch, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. AWESOME SAUCE!!!
  • dnorman2014
    dnorman2014 Posts: 3
    Excercise..... or just move around - leave the office and go outside - fresh air!
  • gmoneycole
    gmoneycole Posts: 813 Member
    Eat something - fuel that body. Then go work out!
  • obmckenzie
    obmckenzie Posts: 75 Member
    I'm on a low carb/high fat diet (Keto) and I have not had my normal 2-4pm slump. I've found I'm going really strong all the way to about midnight!
  • alyssaneedstoloseweight
    alyssaneedstoloseweight Posts: 4
    Some things I do:
    10 almonds.
    A few slices of low sodium deli turkey and/or cheese stick (Colby is bomb)
    A cheese stick and half an apple sliced is one of my faves.
    Greek yogurt w/ fruit
    Milk.


    If you notice you get that slump at 3, eat one of these at 230.

    Then drink a big glass of high quality H2O.
  • mike_ny
    mike_ny Posts: 351 Member
    Eat more protein and fat and less carbs at lunch and you should have less of a slump. Bread and pasta are typical lunch fare and they will contribute to being short of energy a couple hours later. It's not that carbs are evil. They just get used up quickly, especially simple starches and sugars. Protein and fat take much longer to digest so the energy is more spaced out over the afternoon.
  • Jill4165
    Jill4165 Posts: 50 Member
    I guess try and bring high protein snacks with me to work. However I find that drinking green tea always helps me out.
  • JohnsElan
    JohnsElan Posts: 81
    Snack an apple. Medium apple has about 100 calories and the fructose provides an energy surge to get through the afternoon slump. http://www.reference.com/motif/food_and_drinks/do-apples-wake-you-up-better-than-coffee
  • Mellyajc
    Mellyajc Posts: 142 Member
    Sometimes a small nap, but what seems to work best is a walk around the block. Fresh air, sunshine for the pineal gland, gets the circulation going. I should probably do that now, actually.
  • Mellyajc
    Mellyajc Posts: 142 Member
    Let me just say...

    thank you.

    I was craving sugar and you reminded me of alternatives, so I just went for a walk. I now have a few more calories to eat back than I did before and I feel better and less cravings.

    I want my new algorithm to be...craving? -> exercise->healthy food->before considering filling the craving.
  • buffgirl79
    buffgirl79 Posts: 17
    I have been doing my workout in the afternoon alot of times and I feel that Advocare Spark helps quite a bit! :)
  • extrafast
    extrafast Posts: 10
    I either go for fruit or some cereal/porridge to get some energy back in. Toasties are in order too if I'm lacking some cals.

    Also, try drinking a cup or two of water and see if the craving goes away - sometimes it's the brain who can't send the right signals and you think you're hungry when in fact you're just thirsty :)
  • whoaitsmegan
    whoaitsmegan Posts: 9 Member
    I either go for fruit or some cereal/porridge to get some energy back in. Toasties are in order too if I'm lacking some cals.

    Also, try drinking a cup or two of water and see if the craving goes away - sometimes it's the brain who can't send the right signals and you think you're hungry when in fact you're just thirsty :)

    What are toasties?
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    I'm more prepared today for the afternoon slump thanks to all of your suggests! Thanks everyone!

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