Anyone else get extremely tired at work? I'm sure it's my poor eating habits and my lack of physical exercise but it's difficult to fix that with the hours they're having me run.
What do you guys do for pick-me-up at work? Java is out of the question; I can't stand the stuff. I can't drink many energy drinks either. The effects aren't as strong when I drink one a day and if I forget to eat something when I drink one I get really sick from the caffeine.
I eat a high protein diet with lots of carbs on days I know are going to be long. Seems to keep me going pretty good ~
JM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on September 16, 2008, 08:11:04 AM
I eat a high protein diet with lots of carbs on days I know are going to be long. Seems to keep me going pretty good ~
JM
So... what does that translate into? Lots of meat? [evil] [bacon]
I choose stuff for breakfast that has lots of protein, some cereals are better than others. I eat Kashi Protein+ cereal. A banana a couple hours later. Something with meat for lunch accompanied with pasta or rice. More protein but less carbs at supper.
JM
Well, you know your problem. You eat like crap and don't exercise. It is easy to get in that habit, but hard to get out of. Just start doing it, and force yourself to do it. You'll feel 100x better.
I make sure to eat breakfast, and try to eat a good lunch, no fast food.
I get up, walk around, and try to stay active. Drink a lot of water. Fruits are always good for snacks.
If I start to get real sleeply I'll spend 5 minutes doing crunches or pushups, or something like that.
I may look stupid doing it, but it looks better than standing in line for unemployment.
If you don't like energy drinks try 5 hour energy. That shit will wake you up and it doesn't have any caffine.
I eat right, and workout, i still fall asleep during the day. Do you sleep at night?
Quote from: metallimonster on September 16, 2008, 09:27:07 AM
If you don't like energy drinks try 5 hour energy. That shit will wake you up and it doesn't have any caffine.
Actually,there is a disclaimer on the bottle, website, and commercials...it contains caffeine equivilant to one cup of premium coffee.
As has been stated, force yourself to eat better. It's the same as eating crap...once it becomes habit, it won't be difficult at all.
And simply getting up and walking around will help with the sleepiness. I walk about a mile a day around work. I also change our backup tapes around the same time each day which is usually about the time I start hitting a wall.
I don't touch energy drinks. I keep a couple of beef jerkys in my desk for a snack pick-me-up. That and my fruit bowl on my desk comes in handy regularly.
Fruit is good for a pick-me-up. An apple is better at waking up a sleepy person than a cup of coffee ~
JM
You could try actually working......
[cheeky]
Try V8 and nuts...I eat that during the afternoon and I am right as rain again!! I also find that fruit helps too like the_Journeyman said!
Quote from: metallimonster on September 16, 2008, 09:27:07 AM
If you don't like energy drinks try 5 hour energy. That shit will wake you up and it doesn't have any caffine.
You know what is bogus about 5 hour energy and their commercials? As someone mentioned, It does have caffeine. And they make a big deal of not having any guarana in their product. Guess what the active ingredient in the natural product of guarana is, It is Caffeine. the other guys (puts nose up in air) uses guarana. We use caffeine.
Got to love marketing.
One word, two syllables: Nooner
Sure, you'll be tired right after, but take a short nap after your 3 minute "lunch" and you'll be good to go all afternoon [thumbsup]
Quote from: TJR178 on September 17, 2008, 10:21:04 AM
One word, two syllables: Nooner
Sure, you'll be tired right after, but take a short nap after your 3 minute "lunch" and you'll be good to go all afternoon [thumbsup]
ha - took enough posts for someone to get to this. Certainly gets the blood flowing. [evil]
(of course a 3 minute performance will probably not get you too many repeat nooners)
Exercise at your desk.
When I worked a desk job, I kept a pair of hand weights in a desk drawer. Twice a day, I'd pull them out and do reps at my desk. It's amazing how many different exercises you can do sitting at a desk chair.
Quote from: erkishhorde on September 16, 2008, 08:07:33 AM
Anyone else get extremely tired at work? I'm sure it's my poor eating habits and my lack of physical exercise but it's difficult to fix that with the hours they're having me run.
It's fairly easy to eat right, and there is always time for some type of workout. [thumbsup]
Do the Dew baby. Can be cut with Sprite/7-Up type sodas if the bang is too much from a whole can. Otherwise- stop, drop (your work) and roam. Especially if there's some eye candy around to spike some primitive hormones, sharpening your mind and muscles if only temporarily. Works for Code Monkey anyhow.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4Wy7gRGgeA)
Could just be his warm, simple, secret IZ_ heart though.
Another quick pick-me-up is a brisk walk in fresh air...just go around your building if you are short on time.
When I get tired at work I bust out my cot and pillow and go to sleep. No...really. We used to have crew rooms to crash in but now there's not enough to go around. I don't sleep alot because I'm a night owl and dedicated third shifter but I bet I've made 10 grand in my sleep this year!!!
Eat a good breakfast with no meat, yes that includes [bacon] ,meat takes a lot of energy to work itself out your system [thumbsup]
i do not have time for naps at work,
and honestly, i get pretty damned annoyed when i find people sleeping on the job.
on some job's it's ok, like your shift is really long and you're on break or something.
i have photo's of one of our photographers napping in the studio...
he even made himself a little bed. premeditated napping is not cool.
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on September 18, 2008, 04:09:07 AM
i have photo's of one of our photographers napping in the studio...
he even made himself a little bed. premeditated napping is not cool.
i used to work at a toys`r`us right after highschool.
our warehouse was a bunch of cages about 8' wide, 4' tall, and 12' deep -- stacked to the 20' roofline.
the matress for the kids beds were in a cage about 12' up. we always made sure there was enough room to fit a person in there.
i used to have this shift where i closed on a wednesday, and opened on thursday. i'd get off wednesday, get drunk w/ some friends down there and sleep in the cage of matress until my shift thursday. it was great.
Quote from: wbeck257 on September 18, 2008, 04:32:43 AM
i used to work at a toys`r`us right after highschool.
our warehouse was a bunch of cages about 8' wide, 4' tall, and 12' deep -- stacked to the 20' roofline.
the matress for the kids beds were in a cage about 12' up. we always made sure there was enough room to fit a person in there.
i used to have this shift where i closed on a wednesday, and opened on thursday. i'd get off wednesday, get drunk w/ some friends down there and sleep in the cage of matress until my shift thursday. it was great.
that's different... you were using your workplace as an apartment, and were not on the "clock" ;)
I try to use as many different muscles during the day as I can, ie using the stairs, taking the long way around, carrying/manipulating heavy items. I find engaging in relative conversation/confrontation stimulating. People have said a proper diet, I dig tuna as a snack, seems to stick with me for a while. Some other things I remind myself are 1) discomfort is temporary and 2) I'm only as tired, hungry, hot, or cold as I think I am. If shit sucks, I'll throw the "this sucks" breaker, bite down and focus on efficiently completing my tasks.
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on September 18, 2008, 04:09:07 AM
i have photo's of one of our photographers napping in the studio...
he even made himself a little bed. premeditated napping is not cool.
Like George Costanza? [cheeky]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTcZ9THPX1E
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on September 18, 2008, 04:09:07 AM
premeditated napping is not cool.
[laugh]
C'mon Eric man up. [cheeky]
When the smokers get up to go outside for a smoke, go out too. Take a walk. It helps clear the head.
+1 on Drinking water.
Eat something (see above comments). You'll get repeat nooners. There'll be a line... ;D