Shut-eye is the ultimate energizer, if you can get enough of it. For the 99.9 percent of us who can't; we have five instant uppers.
1. Skip the venti latte
You might be tempted to suck down the biggest coffee ever when you’re tired, but if you need lasting energy, sip a little at a time throughout your day. Harvard research found that small, frequent doses of caffeine helped people stay awake for 28 hours.
2. Sniff something lemony
Splurge on that citrus hand cream: A new study found that whiffs of lemon made women feel peppier. “The scent increases production of norepinephrine, a hormone associated with energy,” says lead study author Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, Ph.D.
3. Eat some good carbs
The fiber in whole grains like brown rice and whole-wheat bread provides a long-lasting source of energy for your brain and muscles, says metabolism researcher William Evans, Ph.D. Simple carbs like sweets will give you a quick rush but leave you tired later.
4. Spend five minutes with some funny online videos
It might not seem terribly productive, but laughing at a guy flying off a speeding treadmill will perk you up temporarily. Research shows that a hearty chuckle revs up the respiratory system, oxygenating the body and making you feel awake.
5. Get moving
A low-intensity workout like a short bike ride can boost energy levels by 20 percent, researchers at the University of Georgia in Athens found. Regular exercise also improves sleep—so when you do hit the sack, you sleep more soundly and wake more rested.
—Lisa Freedman
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Posted by Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:09pm PDT
Report AbuseGreat tips on energy pick me ups, great advice!!!
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Posted by Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:28pm PDT
Report AbuseDoubt that exercise will help, tried it so have several other people. It simply drains any energy you have an leaves you more tired later (not good when on a deadline). the best way is just to eat healthy foods and use caffeine in a conservative way as much as possible. If you are staying up late for job/school and are tired of using caffeine, my opinion is to simply change your career. Plus when your on a budget it gets expensive to buy alot of really healthy food. I eat alot of greens & whole grain products, but it gets way to expensive (I know, already heard your health is worth the expense). Some of that info is kinda funny, could be useful for some.
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Posted by Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:38pm PDT
Report AbuseYEAH LIKE Santa KNOWS what the HELL keeps U UP KIDS SCREAMin ALL NIGHT! ELFs complaing AND do not EVEN get me Started about Mrs Claus!!
Az Santa
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Posted by Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:06pm PDT
Report Abusetotal bs
Fiber provides a long-lasting source of energy?
you can't breakdown fiber... that's why it's called fiber, there is no energy in it that humans are capable of digesting.
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Posted by Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:09pm PDT
Report Abusethink i might try these tips thou dont think it will work for me. my problem is going to sleep not staying asleep. even if i have nothing to do im awake till 2 or 3in the morning and when i do go to bed early i sleep-in late the next day ,now thats not helpinf now what i mean. Is like the less sleep i get the earlier i wake how weird is that. Now try going to sleep at 2 am waking up at 4 to see ur husband of to work and then try to get to sleep againg to wake later at 7 to get the kids to school.
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Posted by Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:15pm PDT
Report AbuseWow, never would have thought the slow sipping of the latte throughout the day! How...interesting, and disappointing lol I love chugging that coffee! Glad I read that :)
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