I have energy drinks on my mind right now because
I have had so little sleep in the past two days.
We live about 30 or more minutes form the airport (with no traffic).
I have been shuttling my husband and youngest son back and forth
for two days trying to get them on their standby flights
to a final destination to Hawaii.
(Yesterday was two ways in Rush hour – UGH).
They tried to go Chicago to Arizona, Chicago to Las Vegas,
even Chicago to Charlotte,
even Chicago to Charlotte,
but spent hours in the airport only to be bumped down in seniority
and having to come home and try again later.
Happily they made it out this morning after I took them back to
O’Hare Airport at 3:30 this morning.
They Skyped me when they got to Arizona and now they are off to Hawaii
for a fun Daddy and Son Vacay
while my teen son and I stay here to take care of business.
No break for us right now.
SO Not only have I been missing a lot of sleep,
I am writing this post having been up for eight hours on
4 hours sleep for the past 30 some hours.
Since 3 am I have been nursing my Starbucks Breakfast Blend
that I keep brewing here at home, but I have so much to do today
and I have to get going. I can just stay like this – being tired with the shakes!
(caught dozing in between pages loading)
This is why, although I am really contemplating an energy drink,
I think I will stick to carbohydrates and liquid B vitamins.
This is the safe and natural way to go!
The carbs are fuel and the B vitamins will assist my body in the conversion
of the carb foods into energy.
It is already eleven in the morning here and I am losing hours
that I need to be productive.
that I need to be productive.
SO, Although you all know that I do NOT like to cook,
I am going to go boil some thick oats with soy milk
and take my vitamins!
I have furniture to refinish and blogging to do!
(Look at those Bags under MY Eyes!
Oh God I am so Tired)
Oh God I am so Tired)
HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR ENERGY UP?
Do the energy drinks work for you??
I am curious…please give me some tips in the comment section :0)
Thanks!
! Have a Fabulous Day ! – Jenny at Dapperhouse
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Energy…….What’s that? When you find out where to get it, let me know!
I’m glad your airport rush is over, at least until you have to pick them back up!
Bobbie Anne
Alaina Bullock
Wow! That has been a hectic time for you!! I have never tried the energy drinks either as I am scared of getting that jittery shaky feeling!! Hope you get some rest soon!
Ali
The only thing that works for me is coffee and a shot of C in my butt. B sublingual helps too, but that shot from the doctor really helped, placebo or not. Sounds like you’ve been through a lot. I think you need some Ben & Jerrys, not oatmeal lol :p
Elena
I drink coffee three times a day because without it I feel so tired. I also try to take vitamins daily.
Anonymous
I would pick vitamins over the energy drinks. To keep my energy up, I try to get a good nights sleep, and drink tea and have a protein based snack.
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Tawnya
I love energy drinks! Vitamins are helathier, but nothing works well enough anyway when I am lacking too much sleep.
polly
i have never tried energy drinks before but know many people who swear by them…something i should look into!
jenspurg
I think vitamins are better for energy. All the caffeine in the drinks just makes you more sluggish when it wears off.
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ann
I dont have alot of energy to begin with and i cant drink energy drinks because of medications that I take but I would say with moderation these would be better and quicker acting then vitamins.
Alicia
Energy drinks are awful!! Use natural food sources to fuel your body along with adequate sleep.
Zephyr Hill
Energy drinks are not ideal. The best sources of energy are from a healthy diet. If I was to supplement, I would choose vitamins over drinks, though, because the drinks have a lot of added, unhealthy ingredients. Anne Sweden at Zephyr Hill
Bee
Vitamins are great but energy drinks are okay every once in awhile.
Sarah
I’d pick vitamins over energy drinks, but I try to take a daily probiotic too!
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Rebecca Shockley
I’m not a huge drinker of Energy drink’s, but once in a while they taste and do wonder’s. Now the 5 hour energy could put me to sleep literally. BTW, you look great!!!
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Missy L
I tried an energy drink one time and it made my body feel just weird so I never tried one again. I rely on coffee to get me through a lot of days. I do notice that when I stop taking vitamins my body feels more tired and zapped. Then after I restart them I a feel better in a few weeks.
Jan Messali
I can’t drink most energy drinks because I have a heart condition that is aggravated by any type of stimulants. For me, energy comes from little catnaps. 🙂
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Betsy Barnes
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Energy drinks have always work better for me. Ever since I was a little girl, vitamins have upset my stomach, never out grew that so I do rely on energy drinks 🙂
Melanie Ski
I have to nap when my energy is that low. I have tried green tea and that helps some but the low after it is just as bad. Take a nap 🙂
Tara
I think that vitamins are better for long term benefit.
RILEKAT
I think energy drinks are good for the short term, but vitamins last longer and from day to day also.
Charity and John
I think vitamins are best for energy. And exercise! Energy drinsk are only for a little boost, but not the long term. Vitamins all the way!
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