Losing Energy

[Jody]

So after a day of sitting at my desk, I would quite like the energy to do something other than collapse in front of the tv at the end of the day.

Can anybody recommend any foods that would boost my energy during the day?

[Tommy]

Lucozade, Mars Bars, Banana's.

[nevali]

(from my own experience; obviously everyone varies wildly and this could be bollocks advice for somebody else) steer clear of sugary/sweet stuff (I find it's a killer for lethargy), drink lots of water during the day. try and go for a (short) walk during lunch, if you can.

[Jody]

Short walk I do and I try to stay away from sugar because of the high then down later in the day.

Lucozade = Ewww no full of sugar
Mars Bar = Same
Bananas = B A N A N A S

[Pier Angeli]

pop an E and you'll be fine.

that, or as mentioned above, drink loads of water during the day. I find having a salad for dinner helps as well.

[nevali]

Originally Posted by Jody

Bananas = B A N A N A S

Thank you; I have Gwen in my head again.

On-topic, I'm out of ideas. Tuna/salad sandwiches (dash of vinegar or light vinegarette dressing, rather than tuna/mayo, with lettuce and cucumber) on brown bread with olive oil spread might work. Assuming you don't hate tuna.

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by Jody

Short walk I do and I try to stay away from sugar because of the high then down later in the day.

Lucozade = Ewww no full of sugar
Mars Bar = Same
Bananas = B A N A N A S

If you want energy then Lucozade & Mars are the shit. Professional althetes use it so I'd guess it does actually work.

However yes, dehydration is a big factor in the "cant be arsed" stakes. By drinking Lucozade your body holds onto the water inside your body for longer, thus helping to keep you rehydrated and to provide energy.

[Jody]

Yeah but its full of nasty sugar Tommy

[Tommy]

Aye you'll crash eventually but then you sleep every night. The only thing about such products is you can become reliant on that energy boost. Id definately look at the diet thing as mentioned and use my suggestions as occasional boosts, should you require them.

Drink plenty water though. Most people have no idea that they are dehydrated.

[mischief]

As said by most folk already, drink plenty water and try & get as much fresh air as possible.

[Jody]

I drink loads of water

Im really wanting to goto my work gym after work but it gets to the stage at 5pm when I just feel UGH..not tonight.

[Tommy]

I go at lunchtime, solves that problem.

[Jody]

The work gym is in another building

[mischief]

Originally Posted by Jody

I drink loads of water

Im really wanting to goto my work gym after work but it gets to the stage at 5pm when I just feel UGH..not tonight.

Is it the gym up at centre 1? I've been considering joing that since I started in the IR, but I've never actually made it up to have a look at the facilities.

[Tommy]

Originally Posted by Jody

The work gym is in another building

The one I go too is as well. Is it far?