Energy levels really low, suggestions for energy drink?
Discussion
I sort of know ways to help, ie diet, exercise etc, stress etc. I know some solutions like doing to the dr, etyc etc, but I am wanting to know what drinks/shakes I could take that would help with essential vitamins, iron replacement etc. I am stressed from work, home life etc.
I am not sleeping well, not eating well, feel tired all the time. I am making an effort to walk the dogs more and soon am going to start running/cycling but since I am so stressed I don’t feel hungry but when I do eat it is very haphazard.
I have started with Complan, but want to know what else is out there. I don’t want some surgery drink, rather something healthy with vitamins or other goodness.
I am not sleeping well, not eating well, feel tired all the time. I am making an effort to walk the dogs more and soon am going to start running/cycling but since I am so stressed I don’t feel hungry but when I do eat it is very haphazard.
I have started with Complan, but want to know what else is out there. I don’t want some surgery drink, rather something healthy with vitamins or other goodness.
seadragon said:
Otispunkmeyer said:
Not having an energy drink? Arent they normally full of s
tty sugars? You'll feel pepped up for a while, then feel awful again.
Don't neck coffee either.
Yes which is why I said I dont want any sugary drinks ??tty sugars? You'll feel pepped up for a while, then feel awful again.Don't neck coffee either.
Anyone else?
You sound like someone I know who drinks a lot of coffee. They stopped and some of their symptoms started to go away, mostly they had trouble with sleep. Would probably just try eat clean (should therefore get your nutrients and vitamins without needing a supplement, but I guess there is no harm in trying) and in the mean time go see the Doctor just to reassure yourself?
Any scope for some extended time away from work/you time?
I would reccomend reducing coffee if you drink a lot of it, reducing anything you eat that has a lot of sugars in it (you can discount fruit - it has sugar but its too good for you to give up) and switching to a whole food plant based diet.
if you were to do this it would probally change your life but will take dedication to make the change.
if you were to do this it would probally change your life but will take dedication to make the change.
Complex carbs for breakfast in my experience worked well for low energy, I have porridge along with some cut up bananas. It doesn't give you a huge boost as soon as you eat it but the energy is slow releasing so you get a reasonable amount of energy throughout the whole day. If I don't have porridge for breakfast I will, without fail, be nibbling on sweets all day to get some sort of energy boost. Most people seem to shy away from porridge; I used to because whenever I had it served to me it was always runny and horrible. I like to cook it until it has the viscosity of wet cement and it is absolutely delicious, cheap too.
DevestatinDave said:
Most people seem to shy away from porridge; I used to because whenever I had it served to me it was always runny and horrible. I like to cook it until it has the viscosity of wet cement and it is absolutely delicious, cheap too.
Funnily, the way you like it is horrible to me. I like mine so thin it's more like a light soup. Half a bowl of oats, fill the bowl with water. Otherwise, I'll be tempted to fill the cracks in the wall. 
Hoofy said:
Funnily, the way you like it is horrible to me. I like mine so thin it's more like a light soup. Half a bowl of oats, fill the bowl with water. Otherwise, I'll be tempted to fill the cracks in the wall.
I'm probably just an oddball, no one I've met likes their porridge the way I do. Still, variety is the spice (or oats) of life 
Before I went into hospital (unrelated condition), I constantly felt the same.
I expected to be told I had a long list of things wrong with me.
Nope, nothing.
Whilst inside, one of the medical team doctors treating me said that apples are like an energy shot, quick acting.
Also, green vegetable, nuts (Brazil, Pistachio - unsalted), dark chocolate & bananas were all good sources of minerals - quantity in moderation.
Although I'm still battling the last knockings of what put me in hospital, I've not felt as better in myself for years (apart from the week before I went into hospital).
Now on a daily basis, I drink more water, eat 4 squares of dark chocolate, a handful of unsalted pistachio nuts & a banana.
I suffer from chronic fatigue & could spend days in bed but lethargy is a challenge to tackled head-on.
That said, your GP can check to make sure there is nothing physically wrong.
One more very important point. Whilst in hospital, I almost completely de-stressed. This was a natural process due to my circumstances (being in hospital & unable to deal with anything other than being in hospital, virtually paralysed).
Whilst this is a somewhat simplified description, I just had to let everything go. This did put more onto others (my wife mainly) but family & friends rallied to help her.
I also saw the psychologist attached to the medical team. This helped a lot.
Maintaining a de-stressed state isn't like an operation, one has to work at it. This is where the psychologist helped. Your GP can help here & you might also be ale to self-refer to the NHS services local to you.
I hope you get it sorted soon
I expected to be told I had a long list of things wrong with me.
Nope, nothing.
Whilst inside, one of the medical team doctors treating me said that apples are like an energy shot, quick acting.
Also, green vegetable, nuts (Brazil, Pistachio - unsalted), dark chocolate & bananas were all good sources of minerals - quantity in moderation.
Although I'm still battling the last knockings of what put me in hospital, I've not felt as better in myself for years (apart from the week before I went into hospital).
Now on a daily basis, I drink more water, eat 4 squares of dark chocolate, a handful of unsalted pistachio nuts & a banana.
I suffer from chronic fatigue & could spend days in bed but lethargy is a challenge to tackled head-on.
That said, your GP can check to make sure there is nothing physically wrong.
One more very important point. Whilst in hospital, I almost completely de-stressed. This was a natural process due to my circumstances (being in hospital & unable to deal with anything other than being in hospital, virtually paralysed).
Whilst this is a somewhat simplified description, I just had to let everything go. This did put more onto others (my wife mainly) but family & friends rallied to help her.
I also saw the psychologist attached to the medical team. This helped a lot.
Maintaining a de-stressed state isn't like an operation, one has to work at it. This is where the psychologist helped. Your GP can help here & you might also be ale to self-refer to the NHS services local to you.
I hope you get it sorted soon
Thanks all and I appreciate all the replies, sorry didn’t mean to sound snippy about the fact I had already mentioned sugary drinks, symptom of my condition is my excuse.
I am starting to drink more water, also cut down on coffee, which is more of a challenge. Once my partner manages to find my running shorts, which seem to have disappeared since we moved house, I will start to go on some slow jogs and build up my cardio/energy from there. I am relatively slim/medium built anyway and used to play a lot of sport, ie, hockey, tennis, etc, so am no stranger to exercise, I guess I just lack the 'get up and go'.
Thanks for all the tips and advice re diet etc, greatly appreciated.
Actually I am reminded of something I used to eat in South Africa (Pronutro) for breakfast, or anytime I was hungry. If you put enough milk (or water) then you could drink it. I used to live on it as a kid and when I was playing sport
Thanks again
I am starting to drink more water, also cut down on coffee, which is more of a challenge. Once my partner manages to find my running shorts, which seem to have disappeared since we moved house, I will start to go on some slow jogs and build up my cardio/energy from there. I am relatively slim/medium built anyway and used to play a lot of sport, ie, hockey, tennis, etc, so am no stranger to exercise, I guess I just lack the 'get up and go'.
Thanks for all the tips and advice re diet etc, greatly appreciated.
Actually I am reminded of something I used to eat in South Africa (Pronutro) for breakfast, or anytime I was hungry. If you put enough milk (or water) then you could drink it. I used to live on it as a kid and when I was playing sport
Thanks again
Cranberry/macadamia nut mix is v good for snacking on - nice combination of sugar, protein etc. Try the simple option first eh?
I'd seriously check your sleep hygiene over too - makes a world of difference.
Fatigue problems are really common in people with my genetic condition but proper pain relief, sensible grub, enough hydration and enough kip has taken me from constantly knackered and weak as a kitten to just fairly easily tired with a baseline of physical disability that's vastly better than what was being predicted for me 7/8 years ago.
I'd seriously check your sleep hygiene over too - makes a world of difference.
Fatigue problems are really common in people with my genetic condition but proper pain relief, sensible grub, enough hydration and enough kip has taken me from constantly knackered and weak as a kitten to just fairly easily tired with a baseline of physical disability that's vastly better than what was being predicted for me 7/8 years ago.
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