Energy Drinks/energy pills

peacefrompaul

riotgrl wrote:

I've always been to afraid to try them because I figured my heart would explode as soon as it hit my system But I did use those energy gels on my long runs for a boost but I've found a more natural way to get that boost - chia seeds soaked in coconut water. Trying it this weekend so I'll let you know how that goes

Chi chi chi chia

hrd2imgn

good stuff is that 5 hour energy, just has roughly 3.5 times the caf of a Mountain Dew, 3 times premium coffe, but shit it works.

Lets try this remedy for energy shortages.....sleep.

It is all Edison's fault for inventing the light bulb, longer hours, more work, more stuff to do...all leading to less sleep and more work

chadwick

drank 5 hr energy shot a couple different times & a few of the monster drinks & maybe another type or two... the five hour energy shot gave me a rash across my neck, shoulders & chest & i felt like complete garbage even worse than before i drank the fucker. i'd rather be the exhausted truck driver than drink these fucking things.

my neice drinks monster and i can tell you it is the 'in' thing for kids today.

"monster... i got my monster" or "i gotta get my monster"

fuck monster...

chadwick

ever wonder how much material it takes to create one monster can? those fuckers are huge

chadwick

energy pills... not a good idea.

vitamins are badass. that's about it. natural foods & drinks. the end.

Smellyman

People "think" they need "energy" these days because they are soooooo "busy". Sure...... these first world problems are real trying. You aren't farming all day or chasing down wild game!

The reason couldn't be I am a fat out of shape pile of shit. Just give me my damn stimulants.

You know how you can get energy? from metabolising food and a bit of exercise. Neither needs to be excessive. It has worked for humans and animals for millions of years.

Prince Of Dorkness

I work two full time jobs, have at least 5 freelance projects in the air at any given time and own two businesses.

Yes.

I live on energy drinks.

Although I usually use Vegan, natural ones... I stay away from the crazy mega-wow-koo-koo ones.

Getting off Redbull was hell for me. I used to go through 8-10 per day. Stopping that... wasn't pretty.

Last-12-Exit

Prince Of Dorkness wrote:

I work two full time jobs, have at least 5 freelance projects in the air at any given time and own two businesses.

Yes.

I live on energy drinks.

Although I usually use Vegan, natural ones... I stay away from the crazy mega-wow-koo-koo ones.

Getting off Redbull was hell for me. I used to go through 8-10 per day. Stopping that... wasn't pretty.

Wow, 8-10? I drink one 20oz red bull when I work nights. Not really for the energy, I really like the taste. Damn, sounds like I'm in denial.

chadwick

Smellyman wrote:

People "think" they need "energy" these days because they are soooooo "busy". Sure...... these first world problems are real trying. You aren't farming all day or chasing down wild game!

The reason couldn't be I am a fat out of shape pile of shit. Just give me my damn stimulants.

You know how you can get energy? from metabolising food and a bit of exercise. Neither needs to be excessive. It has worked for humans and animals for millions of years.

this!

chadwick

get a good night sleep. eat balanced breakfast. work your body. build your muscles. tone the fuck up. eat small portions & healthy for you grub. that should do it.

actually drinking coffee, mt. dew & monsters & redbulls is all bullshit. when the caffeine & whatever else drugs wear off you are a pile of zombie shit craving another fucking monster

chadwick

a lot of people say, "i can't sleep" or "i don't sleep well"

asshole, hello? go do something so you make your body tired. i bet millions of americans do not sleep well because they haven't even done anything to be tired from. frickin morons.

MotoDC

Prince Of Dorkness wrote:

I work two full time jobs, have at least 5 freelance projects in the air at any given time and own two businesses.

Yes.

I live on energy drinks.

Although I usually use Vegan, natural ones... I stay away from the crazy mega-wow-koo-koo ones.

Getting off Redbull was hell for me. I used to go through 8-10 per day. Stopping that... wasn't pretty.

Great Scott! On many counts.

MotoDC

chadwick wrote:

a lot of people say, "i can't sleep" or "i don't sleep well"

asshole, hello? go do something so you make your body tired. i bet millions of americans do not sleep well because they haven't even done anything to be tired from. frickin morons.

Probably some truth to that. Also, it's damn hard to sleep right after a session of Call of Duty. Just sayin'.

blackredyellow

Smellyman wrote:

People "think" they need "energy" these days because they are soooooo "busy". Sure...... these first world problems are real trying. You aren't farming all day or chasing down wild game!

The reason couldn't be I am a fat out of shape pile of shit. Just give me my damn stimulants.

You know how you can get energy? from metabolising food and a bit of exercise. Neither needs to be excessive. It has worked for humans and animals for millions of years.

I think that's the problem... Most of us have pretty sedentary jobs, so we get lazier and slower just sitting around.

If you think about it, we've turned out pretty fucked up. We invented all this stuff to make our lives/jobs easier, but now we pay money to go exercise because we have it too easy.

chadwick

MotoDC wrote:

chadwick wrote:

a lot of people say, "i can't sleep" or "i don't sleep well"

asshole, hello? go do something so you make your body tired. i bet millions of americans do not sleep well because they haven't even done anything to be tired from. frickin morons.

Probably some truth to that. Also, it's damn hard to sleep right after a session of Call of Duty. Just sayin'.

i believe so, yes.

hedonist

MotoDC wrote:

chadwick wrote:

a lot of people say, "i can't sleep" or "i don't sleep well"

asshole, hello? go do something so you make your body tired. i bet millions of americans do not sleep well because they haven't even done anything to be tired from. frickin morons.

Probably some truth to that. Also, it's damn hard to sleep right after a session of Call of Duty. Just sayin'.

Ha! A few others like CoD I could include with that...not that I'd know or anything :P

I will say though, that stress can really do a number on the ability to drift off and stay asleep.

I also have a hard time being around anyone excessively "energized". I used to work with this overly-caffeinated chick who drove me fucking NUTS with her hyperness. Lemme work in peace, woman!

adropinthepark

These things are hit or miss with me.

They seemed effective a couple of times when I needed extra energy to make my 'save everything until the last minute' apartment moves work out. But, the few other times I've tried them, they had the opposite effect. I ended up with an overwhelming desire to fall asleep. Went for a nap, had a couple of hypnic jerks followed by some sleep paralysis. Yucky. I don't know why I ever drank them more than once. They taste like a great big chemical.

dancepartner

blackredyellow wrote:

I think that's the problem... Most of us have pretty sedentary jobs, so we get lazier and slower just sitting around.

If you think about it, we've turned out pretty fucked up. We invented all this stuff to make our lives/jobs easier, but now we pay money to go exercise because we have it too easy.

the girl in the dress said they taste like chemicals.

I agree with both statements.

brianlux

blackredyellow wrote:

Smellyman wrote:

People "think" they need "energy" these days because they are soooooo "busy". Sure...... these first world problems are real trying. You aren't farming all day or chasing down wild game!

The reason couldn't be I am a fat out of shape pile of shit. Just give me my damn stimulants.

You know how you can get energy? from metabolising food and a bit of exercise. Neither needs to be excessive. It has worked for humans and animals for millions of years.

I think that's the problem... Most of us have pretty sedentary jobs, so we get lazier and slower just sitting around.

If you think about it, we've turned out pretty fucked up. We invented all this stuff to make our lives/jobs easier, but now we pay money to go exercise because we have it too easy.

I did field work one summer picking vegetables when I was in my mid forties. Man, that was hard, honest work! This really nice Mexican dude I worked with said to me one day, "I don't understand why people exercise. I just work. Isn't that enough?"

Yes, Odelon, my friend, it is enough!

dancepartner

I reward myself with a cold cold beer after a good day of work.
Course I reward myself one even if the day included no hard work!