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    So I've been getting run down during the day lately. I don't drink coffee since I've never really been into. Plus for some reason I think like i smell like coffee the rest of the day. So I drink tea for my caffeine addiction. But that has been lately NOT doing the trick. So I tried (an ex gf recommended this)
    I've tried it and it works. I haven't had any bad effects unlike that "5 hour energy energy drink". Are there any other recommendation for boosting energy during the day? And yes I do go to the gym.
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    If your exercising regularly I would look at my diet, sleep, stress, vitamins. I have better energy when my diet is clean & I'm not drinking. My only crutch in life is caffeine, which is my start to every day with coffee.

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    Sounds kinda lame but do you go to bed early enough? Also they taught us in uni that to sleep properly you need to shut your brain off for at least an hour before sleeping. That means no computer, no tv, no work etc etc. If you are anything like me your probably busy doing stuff until the very last minute when you hop into bed. If I wanna have a really good sleep Ill sit in my hot tub or have a bath with the lights out and just meditate for about 30-45mins before bed.

    Thanks for the drink recommendation... Im also looking for a coffee alternative... how many calories are in this drink??

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    I ordered some caffeine pills from amazon that have helped me immensely. The only possible downside I've seen have been a series of unending nightmares, but that could have absolutely nothing to do with the caffeine and everything to do with my psycho ex-husband
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    Sprilulina pills (sp?) and a good B Vitamin help me - when I remember to take them!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jessie_tinydancer View Post
    Sounds kinda lame but do you go to bed early enough? Also they taught us in uni that to sleep properly you need to shut your brain off for at least an hour before sleeping. That means no computer, no tv, no work etc etc. If you are anything like me your probably busy doing stuff until the very last minute when you hop into bed. If I wanna have a really good sleep Ill sit in my hot tub or have a bath with the lights out and just meditate for about 30-45mins before bed.

    Thanks for the drink recommendation... Im also looking for a coffee alternative... how many calories are in this drink??
    I usually go to bed or least try to around 11-1130pm and I wake up around 7am. So i think I'm getting enough sleep. I do end up doing something till the very last few minutes before I go to bed. I've tried the taking a bath (usually in the winter months) it does help with my relaxation. But I still have the problem of just running out of energy by around 2-3pm. So this is my 3rd day on "Wheat Grass" and it seems to be working. The only weird site effect are some crazy ass dreams that I've been having. Btw it's 20 calories per 3oz bottle and contains 100% Daily Value of Vitamin B12, 500% Daily Value of Vitamin B6. My only concern is what are the side effects of having too much Vitamin B?
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    Where do you buy that drink & how much is it? I sometime drink ogranic coconut water from Whole Foods & it seems to help..I don't get over there as much as it's a drive..I have an energy problem also. In my case it's long term extreme stress & long work hours, not being able to eat as well as I'd like & depression.


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    I've been dabbling with herbal stuff. Rhodiola Rosea seems to work for me somewhat, though I think the brand plays a heavy hand in its potency and I chose a cheaper one :/ I mainly got into it because of the alleged benefits with anxiety issues. It's an adaptogen and is supposed to help the body's chemical reactions to stress. I'm definitely not alert all day (major insomnia issues + classes 8AM - 6PM) but this has helped me to remain more focused despite being so poorly rested. I can't do highly caffeinated stuff because unless I eat a ton of carbs with it, I start shaking like crazy and feel like I'm about to pass out. No clue why, but it's forced me to consider a few alternatives.

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    whirlerz, http://www.agrolabs.com/Where_to_Buy_AgroLabs.html

    The site offers them for ~$40 for a twelve pack of 3oz. shots.

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    Bj's has it on sale for $30 or something. ex gf picked up a box for me.
    FYI: still getting some crazy ass dreams.... but this being my 4th day being on the stuff. I am more energized and more motivated at the gym. One other thing that I did notice is I'm eating less.
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    you guys HAVE to check out Yerba Maté. i like the loose leaf tea from Guayaki the most:



    i put two teaspoons of the tea in my little personal tea pot, boil the water only until it just starts to simmer (burnt tea is bad), then let the tea steep for six minutes. i drink this every day before i go to the gym. it makes me want to run a marathon. it also makes me feel like i smoked an eight ball. i love it. it's good for you, and extremely rich in anti-oxidants, meaning...it gets my morning bowel movement going real fast. there are many health benefits.

    they also make yerba mate tea bags, but i haven't tried those.

    it's about $8 or $9 for that 8oz. bag. i get it at local co-ops or health food store. i'm sure whole foods would have it. I LOVE IT!!

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    Default Re: Energy during the day or night

    second the yerba mate. I use the tea bags when I do buy it. I'm not a fan of loose leaf tea.

    Sleep, for me, is the biggest thing. I need about 9 hours to be truly rested. I can get by on six, but I turn ito the biggest bitch.

    Maybe try going to bed a half hour earlier?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slutdust View Post
    it also makes me feel like i smoked an eight ball. i love it.
    bahahaha that made me think of Charlie Sheens banging 7 gram rocks haha. But does it make you all jittery or give you anxiety? Cause if I really smoked an 8 ball Id probably have to go to emerge for massive anxiety and my hypochondria going all crazy... so this stuff doesn't give you that bad side effect does it? Heart palpitations and fast breathing and crap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jessie_tinydancer View Post
    bahahaha that made me think of Charlie Sheens banging 7 gram rocks haha. But does it make you all jittery or give you anxiety? Cause if I really smoked an 8 ball Id probably have to go to emerge for massive anxiety and my hypochondria going all crazy... so this stuff doesn't give you that bad side effect does it? Heart palpitations and fast breathing and crap.
    hahaha. well....the very first time i drank it, i got all sweaty and had a little bit of anxiety, but it quickly wore off. i've always been one for downers, anyway. that only happened the first time though. i probably had a ton of toxins to sweat out. i don't know. but you definitely won't have any heart palpitations on this! =)

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    how long do you need to take b-complex to feel a difference?

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    Vitamin B-12...take it in liquid form, and feel the difference after about a week. Expensive though...
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    I need 9 hours of sleep to be at my best, maybe you do too. I've never gotten an energy jolt from wheatgrass, just better skin. The best thing I've ever tried is L-Carnitine. Whenever I take it I feel like I am on drugs. I cannot sit still and I get all smiley. It's better than redbull and no side effects. It's not cheap though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by silk55 View Post
    Bj's has it on sale for $30 or something. ex gf picked up a box for me.
    FYI: still getting some crazy ass dreams.... but this being my 4th day being on the stuff. I am more energized and more motivated at the gym. One other thing that I did notice is I'm eating less.
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    GNC has a supplement called BURN 60. It's in the women's section but I used to take one before work. The bottle says to take 2, but HELL NO! 1 gave me enough energy to last 8-12 hours. You get a spike in the beginning that feels a little speedy but that wears off in an hour or so, and then I'm was just awake and happy

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