Monday Afternoon Crash

[jchrisobrien]

Work's been slow today, I'm keeping up on stuff as it comes in. 

I get the post lunch crashes really hard lately.  I lose any and all energy and just want to sleep from about 1 until 4.  I picked up a small chili thinking some protein might help:  no dice.  Same for some green tea.  I might just have to buckle down and sleep this off.

Any suggestions for getting more energy during the day?  Multivitimns perhaps? 

Comments

[silentq.livejournal.com]

Are you eating a good breakfast? If lunch is forming your first big calorie intake, that might be a problem. Hrm, maybe try having a big breakfast and a light lunch?
Also, getting enough sleep the night before is always good. :) Try going for a walk after eating to get the blood flowing again.
Go for the black tea mid afternoon, it's got more punch than green.
This advice not to be confused with useful knowledgeable advice from a licensed practitioner of nutrition etc.

[silas7.livejournal.com]

My breakfast was lame today: 2 pieces of oatmeal bread. I usuall would add yogurt or eggs with that, but forgot the yogurt today.

It sounds like I should be eating my lunch for breakfast, and vice versa! It's worth a try.

[water-childe.livejournal.com]

In general, having food spaced more evenly throughout the day can be a god send. Your blood sugar could be tanking.

[carta.livejournal.com]

Ever thought about those lamps for SAD sufferers? I have a friend who uses one for about 30 minutes every morning (she sits at her computer and checks e-mail) and it's helped her keep her energy going all day.

[loudchicka.livejournal.com]

found u on random...... i have that problem. from 2 til 4 all my energy drains and i pretty much fall asleep... which is odd coz my office is cold.. which is spose to keep you awake. i figured it was bordem... when u find the cure... let me know :P