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What is good for an energy boost?

solongsuckers View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:22 PM Post #1
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I am feeling so so flat lately. I just can't get going. I am sleeping through several alarms in the mornings, to the point that the kids have missed a couple of days of kinder because we would have been so late anyway (half hour drive to get there). Even during the day I just don't have the energy to get anything done. I am going to start taking some vitamins and iron but in the meantime what is good for a quick boost of energy? I have a mountain of washing to fold but just thinking about it makes me sleepy

lozoodle View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:24 PM Post #2
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A healthy diet, plenty of sleep and some exercise. Get up and go for a 20 minute walk in the mornings. I know it sounds crazy when you are tired, but you will come back feeling energised.

librablonde View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:26 PM Post #3
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Firstly OP, I'd go and get a full bloodtest to check thyroid, iron, blood sugar, hormones, and so on. Your lethargy sounds pretty severe. Also, are you depressed right now?

solongsuckers View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:28 PM Post #4
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I am talking about an instant quick energy boost, not general lifestyle things. There is more to it than just what I have said in my OP. Plenty of sleep is not something you can just get sometimes, and exercise does not make me feel energised at all right now. Maybe for a normal healthy person. QUOTE (librablonde @ 21/11/2012, 01:26 PM) Firstly OP, I'd go and get a full bloodtest to check thyroid, iron, blood sugar, hormones, and so on. Your lethargy sounds pretty severe. Also, are you depressed right now? No, not depressed. I have called to make an appointment with my doctor but can't get in for a couple of weeks.

idignantlyright View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:28 PM Post #5
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DD used to have a can of V or mother. Since she has grown out of that phase, she prefers a banana smoothie or just a banana.

solongsuckers View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:28 PM Post #6
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Just looking for ideas of certain foods or something that might help to give me a quick pick me up.

lozoodle View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:29 PM Post #7
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Sorry, just suggested the walk thing as its something that definitely gives me a quick energy burst when I'm utterly exhausted. You could take some speed? Lots of fruit helps me too. This post has been edited by lozoodle: 21/11/2012, 12:29 PM

solongsuckers View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:30 PM Post #8
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QUOTE (idignantlyright @ 21/11/2012, 01:28 PM) DD used to have a can of V or mother. Since she has grown out of that phase, she prefers a banana smoothie or just a banana. Yes I used to do that but am trying to steer clear of caffeine as I think my regular caffeine consumption is actually just contributing to the problem This post has been edited by SirDidymus: 21/11/2012, 12:31 PM

daisydo View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:32 PM Post #9
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QUOTE (lozoodle @ 21/11/2012, 01:29 PM) You could take some speed?

lozoodle View Member Profile	21/11/2012, 12:34 PM Post #10
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In all seriousness, though, quick fixes generally make you feel worse in the long term. Then you get into a bit of a cycle of resorting to the quick fixes like sugar in the afternoon, or a coffee in the morning, but then come crashing down quick and feel crap. I honestly think just a healthy balanced diet is the best start.

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