Energy ...or lack there of.

jessmoore84
jessmoore84 Posts: 6
edited October 2 in Motivation and Support
I feel drained about the same time every day (From about 2 PM on).. I am not drinking any carbonated beverages diet or regular, and 5 hour energy doesn't work for me. I've also tried natural caffeine pills, but they didn't help much either.. Any suggestions?

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  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    I feel drained about the same time every day (From about 2 PM on).. I am not drinking any carbonated beverages diet or regular, and 5 hour energy doesn't work for me. I've also tried natural caffeine pills, but they didn't help much either.. Any suggestions?

    apples. i like a nice big golden delicious apple around 2pm. two tablespoons of peanut butter with it is great. and if you are one of those ppl that don't like peanut butter, well, you can just go back to russia you goddamn commie.
  • njoithomp
    njoithomp Posts: 61
    You may need to space your meals differently or eat more times during the day; obviously not more calories, but break up the calories differently so you don't have that crash. Also, when do you work out? Sometimes when I start the day with a workout, I have more energy throughout the day.
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    An apple might help perk you up.
  • AndreaEllen
    AndreaEllen Posts: 71 Member
    I'm super amused that commies hate peanut butter hah!
  • tmiqueen
    tmiqueen Posts: 254 Member
    Take a walk.

    I was having the exact same problem at the exact same time. I started taking a walk around 2:30 and was AMAZED at how energetic I felt afterward! Totally weird, but I'll take it!
  • cjasins
    cjasins Posts: 93
    Try eating a banana.
  • auntiebabs
    auntiebabs Posts: 1,754 Member
    ....and if you are one of those ppl that don't like peanut butter, well, you can just go back to russia you goddamn commie.

    lol

    From now on I'm going to end all my posts
    ....and if you are one of those ppl that _______fill in the blank (disagree with me)_______ well, you can just go back to russia you goddamn commie.
  • banjjo
    banjjo Posts: 89
    Are you getting enough calories? I was working out too much and not eating enough and it zapped my energy horribly. If that's not the case, drink a lot of water around that time and a healthy snack.
  • tmiqueen
    tmiqueen Posts: 254 Member
    apples. i like a nice big golden delicious apple around 2pm. two tablespoons of peanut butter with it is great. and if you are one of those ppl that don't like peanut butter, well, you can just go back to russia you goddamn commie.

    MFP needs a "like" button...
  • shreyaj
    shreyaj Posts: 196
    I agree with maybe getting in some light exercise around that time if you can. I am usually really tired when I get into the gym but when I get out I am bouncing off the walls. You may also be having a drop in your sugar level which can make you feel sluggish try maybe a small piece of fruit to give you a boost.
  • wanetam
    wanetam Posts: 66 Member
    Exercise!! It is amazing how much that will help!
  • janalayn
    janalayn Posts: 510 Member
    You might want to have your B12 checked.
  • rbryntes
    rbryntes Posts: 710 Member
    and if you are one of those ppl that don't like peanut butter, well, you can just go back to russia you goddamn commie.

    Hah! What if you like peanut butter, and like chocolate, but despise even the smell, let alone the taste, of the two of them together?
  • jessmoore84
    jessmoore84 Posts: 6
    Thanks for all the suggestions! I work a full time job, so I can't exercise during that time.. I do usually walk during my lunch break and I do my main workout after work. I usually eat a small healthy snack/meal every 2.5 - 3 hrs and drink lots of water, maybe it has something to do with me sitting at a desk all day.
  • butterfly81106
    butterfly81106 Posts: 11
    I had the same problem. Try vitamin B complex in liquid form. I only take half the dropperful daily and it has worked wonders for me. Good Luck!
  • jessmoore84
    jessmoore84 Posts: 6
    I had the same problem. Try vitamin B complex in liquid form. I only take half the dropperful daily and it has worked wonders for me. Good Luck!


    When do you take it?
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