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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Mar 20 2008 : 8:55:18 PM
I can't do caffeine and I have learned to slow down a bit. If I take a nap, I end up taking 2-3 hour sleeps, which just messes me up. I have tried vitamins to no avail. I think what I eat really affects me, so what are your food that give you energy all day long? How do you make it through the day? Are you a scheduled person or just go through randomly? Which works best for you?
Thanks.
Cheers,
Heather
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| Annab |
Posted - Mar 24 2008 : 03:43:58 AM
I agree with nashbabe
Protein will help keep you more awake I used to have such a problem with the 9:30 slump. I drink a protein shake for breakfast now.
More (bad) carbs unless you are super active will only make you tired
I used to take naps that included REM sleep and everything. And I'd be up half th night too after that. I do better with 1/2 an hour cat naps. Seems like the phone always rings.
And yes, lots of water and fresh foods, vitamins exercise |
| corporatefarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 3:01:52 PM
Vitamins in pill form do not do a lot of good. Your body will not digest them properly and therefore you do not get all of the goodies they offer.
I have suffered for years from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. I drink LOTs of water and take Source of Life. It is a liquid vitamin with tons of vitamin B's. I also take a liquid vile of bee pollen and ginseng every day(at any health food store) This along with lots of fresh fruits and veggies keeps me going. I am a sales and marketing director in my day job - own and operate a small farm business - free lance writer AND mother of 5 grandmother of 6...
The Souce of Life is the BOMB !
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| bohemiangel |
Posted - Mar 23 2008 : 1:15:41 PM
water, exercise, energy bar, fruit, i like milk to fill me up and pick me up
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| kissmekate |
Posted - Mar 21 2008 : 10:37:07 AM
I don't feel as run down as long as I keep up on my water intake.
Of course I never get enough sleep at night, but that is self inflicted. I am a night owl.
If I feel a little worn out after work or on the weekends, I will set the timer and take a cat nap for 20-30 minutes. It is just enough to recharge the proverbial batteries.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
| Hideaway Farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 21 2008 : 09:59:29 AM
Exercise, I know it sounds the opposite, but start walking every morning or as many mornings as you can...over a few days/weeks the energy will build up, and carry you through the day.
Sleep, make sure you are getting enough each night.
Diet, no, not that four-letter word! I mean, what you eat; not too much at any single sitting, and back off the carbs, they just slow you down.
Good luck with this!
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
| nashbabe |
Posted - Mar 21 2008 : 09:18:48 AM
Less simple carbs, more complex carbs, protein, etc.
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| mima |
Posted - Mar 21 2008 : 06:47:09 AM
I do like to drink lots of water and I throw in some Emergen C!! I take a walk for a pick me up or play some really fun dance music! when all else fails-I take a nap!!! Hugs!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
