Energry Drinks & Weight Loss

aj_31
aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone drink energy drinks on a regular basis and still have success with their weight loss? I work an office job and sit at a desk all day. It is so darn slow and quiet lately that I feel like I could literally fall asleep at my desk. I like the lo-carb or low cal drinks but i'm just wondering what others thought of them. I know they aren't the best but they do help.

How does everyone else keep their energy levels up all day long?
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  • Lula16
    Lula16 Posts: 628 Member
    i snack on protein bars for energy. I Try to cut back on high carbs at lunch.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    Does coffee count as an energy drink? if so then yes :)
  • JBurger2066
    JBurger2066 Posts: 161 Member
    I've recently cut out the energy drinks. I noticed I was almost becoming dependent on them, and even on the no sugar drinks I would crash when I left the office. I'm in a similar situation, sitting at a desk all day. If I find myself getting sluggish, I will get up and go walk up the building stairs a time or two (it is only 7 flights of stairs) to get the blood flowing. I usually feel awake after that. And I'd much rather become dependent on stairs to stay awake than energy drinks (plus it is cheaper!).
  • Dominicanbeauty
    Dominicanbeauty Posts: 1
    I understand what you are saying. I do also have a desk job and sometimes I feel like falling sleep. I have found that Green tea does it for me. I drink it everyday around 3:00 pm and it gives me energy for the rest of the afternoon. I am doing Insanity and green tea has helped me a lot with the energy levels. I hope this helps and good luck in you weight loss journey ! :smile:
  • Jessicapages1
    Jessicapages1 Posts: 114 Member
    I am ADDICTED to Monster's Absolutely Zero! I need to cut back but feel like I NEED one everyday! Helps get me past that 2-3pm part of the day where I feel sluggish.
  • bfitnbfab
    bfitnbfab Posts: 79
    I've heard that plain coffee or tea are the best caffeine sources while losing weight, but I can't stand either. I really need my cold caffeine (aka soda). Being a large male, I'm able to budget in that 16oz Amp and still have enough for the rest of the day. The 5hr energies are 0 cal, but about $3. I've also heard that eating an apple helps too. Another thing is working out hard in the morning. I've found if I can get up early and get a really good workout in before work, I feel much better through the day.
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    Thanks. Yeah I would hate to become dependent on them too. Its so hard to have energy in this office. I feel like it sucks the life out of me. On my lunch hour I go and walk or bike for 30-45 min just so I can make it through the afternoon even though I'm going to the gym after work as well. I know I need to work on getting more sleep as well but this job is so damn boring.

    I did buy some green tea pills and I was hoping those would boost my energy but I really haven't noticed a difference when taking them.
  • MaryPhillips90
    MaryPhillips90 Posts: 236 Member
    When I was 18 and 19, I would use them (unintentionally) as meal replacements. I lost weight ridiculously fast. But then again, I was a lot younger. The amount of sugar is kind of a turn-off now.
  • Donnacoach
    Donnacoach Posts: 540 Member
    I use a product called, "SPARK" which is through ADVOCARE!!! It is a GREAT company and they have me hooked. I am looking forward to doing my second 10 day cleanse in 3 months the Monday after Easter. I felt AMAZING afterwards. It's on the net so if you want to look just go to www.advocare.com
  • TheNewDodge
    TheNewDodge Posts: 607 Member
    I gave them up. Don't want kidney stones
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    I use a product called, "SPARK" which is through ADVOCARE!!! It is a GREAT company and they have me hooked. I am looking forward to doing my second 10 day cleanse in 3 months the Monday after Easter. I felt AMAZING afterwards. It's on the net so if you want to look just go to www.advocare.com

    I had a friend use this. She said she lost about 10 lbs from it and it made her feel better. But she also doesn't work FT and when she does work she's at a school so she's moving around more. I'll have to look into it. Thanks!
  • NewFitKeri
    NewFitKeri Posts: 190 Member
    I no longer drink them, but for energy you could try 5 hour energy shots, green tea and b12 vitamins...all provide energy!

    Best of luck!
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    I've heard that plain coffee or tea are the best caffeine sources while losing weight, but I can't stand either. I really need my cold caffeine (aka soda). Being a large male, I'm able to budget in that 16oz Amp and still have enough for the rest of the day. The 5hr energies are 0 cal, but about $3. I've also heard that eating an apple helps too. Another thing is working out hard in the morning. I've found if I can get up early and get a really good workout in before work, I feel much better through the day.

    Thanks. Maybe I'll try eating an apple every morning to see if that helps. Getting up early to workout isn't really an option. I already get up at 5:30 and I really can't get up any earlier.
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    I no longer drink them, but for energy you could try 5 hour energy shots, green tea and b12 vitamins...all provide energy!

    Best of luck!

    Just took my green tea and b12 pills. We'll see if that helps any.
  • briguy71
    briguy71 Posts: 2
    My wife also uses advocare products, and is very happy with spark. She has completely cut out all the soda she used to drink because of this product as it gives her a much more steady energy level. I have tried a couple in place of coffee and would have to agree that they seem to work fairly well. Good luck

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    I use a product called, "SPARK" which is through ADVOCARE!!! It is a GREAT company and they have me hooked. I am looking forward to doing my second 10 day cleanse in 3 months the Monday after Easter. I felt AMAZING afterwards. It's on the net so if you want to look just go to www.advocare.com
    [/quote]

    I had a friend use this. She said she lost about 10 lbs from it and it made her feel better. But she also doesn't work FT and when she does work she's at a school so she's moving around more. I'll have to look into it. Thanks!
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  • twisted88
    twisted88 Posts: 294 Member
    I only drink them if I'm driving a long way (e.g. 10 hours from nor cal to Vegas).
  • tfancey
    tfancey Posts: 96 Member
    I honestly drink two Rockstar Sugar-Free a day.. I am dependent on them and I can't deny that. Have I still lost weight? Yup. Do I wish I didn't drink them? Yup.
    My goal right now is to quit them as of April 24, and I am currently in the process of getting down to drinking one a day by replacing with a cold green tea, with lemon juice and cranberry juice. It is hard.
    I don't know if they affect weight loss but I do know that they are addictive!
  • moosenbratsmommy
    moosenbratsmommy Posts: 170
    i drink celsius before my morning workout- that's my only energy drink... unless i'm really falling asleep at my desk- i'll have a coke zero. i love the rockstar drinks but i've stopped drinking them. i have found that a cold cup of water and brisk walk- i just walk quickly down the hall and back- and that gets me up a bit.

    i get up at 2 to hit the gym before sitting at my desk at 5 am- so by noon i'm usually ready for a nap but water and a walk get me through to 1:30 and then home to take care of kids till bedtime!
  • jedibunny
    jedibunny Posts: 321
    I drink a cup of black tea or coffee a day, sometimes with cream... I know, fat. I do like tea though and might try drinking green tea more regularly.

    I made the conscious choice to stop drinking energy drinks even though I love them, mostly because in order to justify it AT ALL I'd have to switch to the sugar-free ones and I HATE the taste of those, and secondly because my bf is addicted to (sugar-free - yech) Red Bull... it costs us at least $20/week and totally not worth it IMO. If I were to buy the regular ones at the same time we'd be between $30-40/week on energy drinks and that's an expense I can't possibly justify.

    Every so often I do miss it, though.

    Another good way to keep energy going: fruit (for a boost) and nuts. It does work.
  • poledancing_ninja
    poledancing_ninja Posts: 271
    I eat 5-6 small meals a day
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    If fake sugar is not appropriate for a pregnant woman how is it okay for the rest of us?

    Energy drinks were debated on one of the SiriusXM shows I listen to. They are dangerous for some people. Some people end up having heart issues, get dizzy, and recently a young child died after drinking them.

    You want that in your body?

    Go right ahead!

    Here's how I keep my energy up! I eat every 2-3 hours (thank you, Jillian Michaels and Trainer Bob). I also work a desk job so walking during lunch or running errands gives me a much needed mental break.
  • Escarda
    Escarda Posts: 131 Member
    I like to have either "lo carb" monster... (45 calories per can, low carb, sugar free).
    Relentless "libertus".. (20 calories per can, sugar free).
    Or sugar free red bull or kick / kX.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    I gave them up. Don't want kidney stones

    Good call
  • jjennyb4
    jjennyb4 Posts: 1,581 Member
    I drink a pink rockstar everyday.... I work 6 days a week at a desk job and I definitely need my caffeine!!!! It's only 10 calories and tastes fruity.
  • loragp
    loragp Posts: 19 Member
    I also use AdvoCare Spark (as well as many of the other products they have to offer) and it really does work. I drink it on my way to work in the morning and I'm good to go....minus the crash and burn I used to get from most other energy drinks. I've tried to be a hot tea and coffee drinker but half way through the cup I get tired of it and it ends up sitting and getting cold.

    Spark comes in several flavors (my daughter and I are crushing on Mango Strawberry right now) so you won't get bored. It's sugar-free, contains 21 vitamins, nutrients and minerals with only 45 calories (so it won't break your calorie bank).

    In your case, to help you get through the afternoon slump, you can drink it just before lunch and it'll give you the boost you need minus the jitters. www.advocare.com/10041203

    Good luck! :happy:
  • Valqis
    Valqis Posts: 1,016 Member
    I have actually been using FRS when I can get to a Publix, GNC, or Walgreen's that has them. Very low caffeine, and is all natural. No sugar added to them so is great for weight loss, low calorie (90 calorie max for 12 oz) as well.
  • Pohudet
    Pohudet Posts: 179 Member
    I am totally addicted to diet red bull!
    Gives me energy, good mood, kills my appetite for an hour, and allows me to exercise better.
    I drink a small can every day on the way to the gym, and on sundays, midmorning.
    But dont drink it in the evening, may interfere with sleep.
  • krystle_swope
    krystle_swope Posts: 47
    I've been taking 5 hour energy on and off for a year or so and it hasn't affected my weight loss. zero sugar and 5 calories and it does the job!
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    I love the monster rehab tea!!! Yummy yummy!
  • ttaylor68913
    ttaylor68913 Posts: 320 Member
    ENERGY DRINKS=EVIL.... my very fit 19 year old cousin's heart went crazy after drinking an energy drink. He thought he was having a heart attack. started having an arrhythmia was on a heart monitor for several weeks Went to a cardiologist... his heart was enlarged and beatbeatbeat 1/2beat no beat beatbeatbeat

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