Need more energy, healthy approaches?

[scubadude]

Hey guys

1st off awesome board!

Im really curious about everyones approaches to needed extra energy. I havent had as much of a problem lately because my diet has been stabilizing for the last 6+ mos. but hey I sure wouldnt complain if I had a tad bit more energy. I started drinking redline energy drinks b4 workouts and that sure did the trick but I have weaned myself off of that and basically just have a couple cups of coffee every morning now. Im doing pretty good on my energy levels during workout time but whats really frustrating me is I dont have alot of energy left after workouts I work out early in the morning usually and try and get the blood pumping. My diet consist of a bowl of oatmeal every morning with blueberrys and flax seed. usually something lite for lunch like a salad or turkey sandwich (gotta be quik and easy) and then I usally eat a full course dinner that is usually chicken or fish (sometimes beef) and a side dish of veggies and of course a desert I will admit I usually eat heartily for dinner as its usually the only time I have w/my family and its very laid back and relaxed w/plenty of good stuff (mostly healthy too) Im thinking I should adjust my diet to have more protein during breakfast (just dont want to kill my workouts) and maybe a bit more during lunch?


P.S. I take 1 maranga herbal pill 1 hr. b4 workout which consist of
400mg ginkgo
400mg eleuthero
100mg guarana

Thanx for your ideas.

Rocky

 

[flyinfree]

your topic is energy and you do not mention sleep.

I hit the sack at 9:30, or so. Sometimes a bit later now that I am trying to keep up with this fitness board and log. I get up at 6:-6:30. That gives me 8 hours a night! And I am a dynamo on energy. I do not watch any T.V.

T.V.?
what is the last thing you put in your brain at night?

FF

 

[C-MayheM]

You should feel full of energy if you are getting a good amount of sleep and proper nutrition. You should try taking more meal opportunities, and eat every 2-3 hours.

I would move away from all caffeine, if you wanted to get into something herbal you could try ginseng. But its really all about nutrition and sleep.

 

[MarkMyWords]

I agree with both of these guys, no doubt. Anything other than nutrition and rest is not a real, solid adjustment. Caffeine, or any herbal supplement can't beat eating right and sleeping a good amount.

 

[mbarlow]

Caffeine will sap your adrenal glands and prevent you from having sustained energy throughout the day. You don't mention if it is physical energy or mental energy you require. When I drink coffee, I often notice I lose focus and am not able to concentrate later in the day. I agree with the others, you should cut out caffeine altogether. i did this and noticed increased, sustained energy within about a week.

 

[scubadude]

hmmm....Id say you guys pretty much nailed it Sleep and caffeine are probably it. I usually get 7-8hrs a nite but its been closer to 6.5-7.5 hrs a nite lately and naturally a tad bit more caffeine which is creating my catch 22 Im still gonna try and mix up my diet just a tad. As far as it being mental or physical energy that I want its a bit of both I would like but I would say more so on the physical energy. I do believe im in my fine tuning process right now (im @ 14% body fat) and greatly appreciate the response's guys!