Afternoon Crash

YukonJoy
YukonJoy Posts: 1,271 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Does anyone else crash in the afternoon?

It doesn't matter how much sleep I get the night before, what I eat during the day, or how much caffeine I do or do not consume. By 2:30 or 3 each day I just want to curl into a ball and sleep.

Anyone have this happen to them and have tips for waking up in the afternoon?

Thanks guys! :yawn:

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  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    How about a 20 min power nap? It does help especially since I am up at 545 AM M-F.
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    I can't see your diary but are you eating high sugar lunches? Being that sleepy is a strong sign of a blood glucose spike caused by eating too many carbs in one shot.

    Have your doc check you for diabetes and thyroid problems. If it continues, also consider getting a sleep apnea test.

    Hope that helps!
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,271 Member
    I wish but I don't have the opportunity to do that at work. I could maybe in my car in the summer.
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,271 Member
    I can't see your diary but are you eating high sugar lunches? Being that sleepy is a strong sign of a blood glucose spike caused by eating too many carbs in one shot.

    Have your doc check you for diabetes and thyroid problems. If it continues, also consider getting a sleep apnea test.

    Hope that helps!

    Nope. Eat pretty low sugar and I eat low carb.

    Funny you should mention that though. I did get a blood test for some other reasons. I find out the results tomorrow. I am suspecting low thyroid or low iron, which would explain the sleepiness.

    Right now I would just love it if I could wake myself up....you know...other than banging my head off my desk when I fall asleep. :laugh:
  • gloriashaped
    gloriashaped Posts: 46 Member
    I'd love some suggestions too. I can't nap during the day. Schedule won't allow it. I've tried the suggested...cottage cheese, oatmeal with some peanut butter. i end up drinking coffee and just being tired with the jitters.
  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,115 Member
    okay can I just say this topic is right on time :yawn: :yawn: I'm so sleepy, have a half hour to go before my workday is over....
  • mathen2
    mathen2 Posts: 134 Member
    You might be eating too little in terms of calories. I did that ( I ate 1200 as MFP recommended). It was way too little to maintain my metabolism and always felt drowsy and sleepy in the middle of the day. Now after increasing my calorie intake to 1600, I feel a whole lot better and no drowsy periods at all! But remember, just os you have that increase in the calorie intake, you still need to eat healthy and clean.
  • KristalDawnO
    KristalDawnO Posts: 154 Member
    Come to think of it, this used to be a big problem of mine. The last couple weeks I've been eating a lot more protein in the form of shakes/bars for breakfast and lunch, and no problem at all. It also helps to do a quick walk during your break.
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,336 Member
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  • ionlyhavesporx
    ionlyhavesporx Posts: 120 Member
    Planters Nut-rition nuts, the enegery one. LOVE it

    *stifles laugh*
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,271 Member
    Planters Nut-rition nuts, the enegery one. LOVE it

    Ooooo slick!! I have never seen those in Canada!

    I bet I could mix them myself. Thanks. I'll look up what's in them! :)
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,271 Member
    Planters Nut-rition nuts, the enegery one. LOVE it

    *stifles laugh*

    When I saw the link for "nut energy" I thought we were going somewhere else..
  • polarsjewel
    polarsjewel Posts: 1,725 Member
    Planters Nut-rition nuts, the enegery one. LOVE it

    *stifles laugh*

    When I saw the link for "nut energy" I thought we were going somewhere else..

    *snortgiggle*
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