Energy! Where can I get it? Need something to get the ball rolling.

whouwannab
whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
in Motivation and Support
I want something that I can take right when I wake up in the morning to give me that boost. I want to start working out about 5am and I know once I get in the routine of exercising the energy will come naturally. I just feel like I need something to help me get the ball rolling. Any suggestions?

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  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    help
  • jeepinsteve
    jeepinsteve Posts: 1 Member
    edited August 2015
    Caffeine supplement or a low carb / sugar energy drink. Stay away from energy drinks with sugar, you will crash hard and feel like crap the rest of the day.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    5hr energy
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    I have seen the 5hr energy and the Ginseng pills, etc. at the gas station. Just didnt know what to get. I want it to kick in fairly quickly. Like take it the minute I wake up, get dressed , and be ready to roll.
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    By the way, a cup of Starbucks gives me the shakes! Too strong.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,972 Member
    Trust that it's more attitude than the "boost" you need if that's your plan. While I'm not against energy boosts (you do realize that they're just stimulants), getting a good night's rest and actually wanting to do it at 5 in the morning is your best booster.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    Some food? Nothing will get into your bloodstream in 1 minute. The fastest simple carbs will be in your bloodstream is 15-30 mins imo. Caffeine is the one I use to perk me up, but I back it up with having eaten soemthing.
  • aylajane
    aylajane Posts: 979 Member
    If you just need to wake up, without the stimulation, a small glass of orange juice will do it - basically a mini-sugar rush. It doesnt take a lot, but can really wake you up quickly in some cases.
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    Okay, good things to think about. Sounds like I might want to try getting up about 4:45am, give myself 15 min to eat/drink a little something and wake up, then start my workout. I will try the orange juice first.
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    Of course, the kids will be wondering why my bed time is earlier than theirs! ha ha
  • noclady1995
    noclady1995 Posts: 452 Member
    I started getting up at 5am to workout and I'm not a morning person at all. It takes me forever to wake up. But I've found that giving myself time to eat some oatmeal with protein powder helps to get me going. And some upbeat music while I'm stretching!
  • RacerX_14
    RacerX_14 Posts: 578 Member
    I use an energy drink called Redline Extreme. It packs a major punch!! No jitters, just solid energy.
  • aylajane
    aylajane Posts: 979 Member
    Ah yes - some tricks for getting out of bed (I originally did this for work, not working out :) )

    1) Set out workout clothes night before (or wear them to bed).
    2) Put workout clothes on top of toilet lid. When alarm goes off, go potty. While sitting there, strip and change.
    3) Set alarm to be upbeat music you use on your workout playlist.
    4) Get plug timers and plug lamps into them so lights come on 10 minutes before alarm goes off.
    5) Set one alarm 15 minutes earlier than you want up. When it goes off, swig your OJ or pre-workout, then go back to sleep. When second one goes off, will be easier to get up.
    6) Put your alarm clock under the bed or across the room so you have to get up to turn it off.
    7) Make the first song on your workout playlist always the same. Use that as your alarm clock song - kind of a learned response.
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    Good ideas aylajane!
  • fiddletime
    fiddletime Posts: 1,868 Member
    My alarm goes off and I get up, put on my workout clothes, brush my teeth and splash water, cold, on my face. Then I go feed the pets and make a cup of coffee. I sip the coffee in peace and quiet for a few minutes, start thinking about my workout, and go and do it. I feel pretty perky by the time I start.
  • mmutluaydin
    mmutluaydin Posts: 53 Member
    I dont recommend having anything sweet in the very early morning and working out hard. After you wake up, there is still growth hormone in your body (which helps you burn fat). If you spike your insuline with sugar, then you will lose it and it will be harder for the body to burn fat. It will first use what you eat in the morning as energy rather than your stored fat in your body. So..... wake up and have a light cardio ( u can have a black coffee without sugar if u want a boost) and have your high protein meal after that
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    Okay mmutluaydin, that makes sense. I drink my coffee black, so that wont be a problem.
  • jbirdy76
    jbirdy76 Posts: 161 Member
    I was struggling so bad trying to get up and get going in the morning so I could make it to the gym, it kept me from being there for the last year, I decided to start logging food and eating clean even though I wasn't making it to the gym I felt so much better then I start walking and reaching a step goal everyday now mornings are so much easier I feel way better. I was eating too much sugar and junk and felt so groggy in the mornings, that morning fog or hangover as I called it is disappearing as I clean up my diet!
    You will just have to find what works for you, you have got a lot of great advice.
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  • david2831g78
    david2831g78 Posts: 79 Member
    I drink a protein shake with 2 tbsp of Chia Seeds and 2 tbsp of Flaxseed. I also take a green tea extract and coconut oil.
  • Patttience
    Patttience Posts: 975 Member
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    Trust that it's more attitude than the "boost" you need if that's your plan. While I'm not against energy boosts (you do realize that they're just stimulants), getting a good night's rest and actually wanting to do it at 5 in the morning is your best booster.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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    I agree. Its all in the mind. Get up and have a shower. That said, I can't get into that groove. I"m not a morning person.

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  • plyadnov
    plyadnov Posts: 16 Member
    Is there a specific reason for working out that early? Do yo workout at home or go to the gym? Do you work or a full-time mom?

    I personally can't wake up that early and have a good workout. Plus I take my son to school before heading to work so that automatically takes my mornings out of the equation. Instead I have found myself enjoying mid-day gym visits on my lunch break. It was weird coming back to work after, but I got used to that. I go hard to make my 40 minutes count and then cool off after before heading back into the office. This allows me to come home right after work instead of going to the gym and fighting for the equipment during the peak hours. Plus mid-day workout gives me energy to get through the rest of the workday. I eat my lunch at my desk.

    If above doesn't work with your lifestyle, I'd stay away from energy drinks. Have a cup of coffee, go for a walk as a warm-up, then start your workout. I tried an energy supplement couple of times and had the worst workouts with it...heart was racing just from walking. Once your body gets used to this early wake-up time, you could cut out that coffee.

    Good luck!
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    If ut was me id probably have some water, maybe some caffeine and either oats or a banana. Morning is slightly different because thats where theres a preference to do it fasted, but a bananans not much but just enough for me. Experiment and see what suits, when you run out of energy etc. I alswyas have on hadn a source of quick simple carbs as backup, might be some glucose tablets or another banana. Just depends how much you are doing.
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    I definitely know that I need to clean up my diet. I bet I would feel alot better and not so tired once I do that.
  • worldofalice
    worldofalice Posts: 148 Member
    Have you ever tried bounce balls? I can't recommend them enough, they're completely natural ingredients and literally send me bouncing off the walls and won't sit heavy in your stomach for your workout at all!
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    I'm not a morning person by any means and do not work out in the AM, however, a good night's rest works wonders. Consider going to bed a bit earlier if possible. Turn off the TV/put the cell phone down. Also, stretching is really energizing for me in the morning, along with a hot shower and copious amounts of coffee.
  • beefcake_4000
    beefcake_4000 Posts: 19 Member
    about 30 grams of oatmeal, make porridge add half a glass of skimmed milk and a shread an apple on top that should keep you going until lunch if not even longer
  • pointkoala
    pointkoala Posts: 66 Member
    Iron and vitamin B12 are both ones that help increase energy. I'm not sure how QUICKLY they work but it might be worth some research.

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