Does anyone have a quickie energy snack or pill to recommend?

Question

Overwhelming workload + massive studying + not enough time to sleep + constant tiredness + too much stress +FINALS coming up = Not a Happy Camper

I want to max out more time out of my schedule by studying but I keep on finding that I get tired pretty quickly. Does anyone have a quickie energy bar/pill/forumal shake to solve this?

Answer 1

energy bars and energy drinks, have a redbull and an energy bar while studying

Answer 2

I realize that you ahvea ton of stuff going on but, No way would i ever recommend to anyone to take a energy pill.
During your study time, take short breaks between your studies take a walk and breathe, maybe do a little tai chi to center and ground yourself again if you feel overwhelmed. If you feel tired I definitely recommend a lite exercise routine for about five or ten minutes between your study time. Drink lots of water and breathe. Pace yourself, Because if you take too much on at once you end up loosing interest really quick or loose track of your own progress.

Make yourself a Nice salad, with grilled chicken pieces with a vinegarette dressing, Add some Fruit salad as a dessert with Orange slices and Pineapple it will give your system a Boost of energy

Answer 3

There is a new energy drink that just hit the market that is awesome. It is the first energy drink to come out in the powder form so it allows you to mix it up with any liquid beverage no matter where you are at. It works in minutes and last for several hours and it is extreme and pure energy. I drink it twice a day (8am & 1pm). If you or anyone else you may know who would like a FREE SAMPLE check out my profile or the web site and you can request a free sample and you will receive it in a few days. Best of luck to you dude on those finals.

Answer 4

Orange juice will get into your blood stream fast for a quick pick me up. It's great to drink right before going to a test for that reason. But, the sugar will cause a crash later. It would be better/wiser to take a mental break, even a 20 minute cat nap. That can help you stay more alert, as can physical exercise. The important thing is to get up and away from what you are doing for a few minutes.

Remember, you can't make up cronic sleep loss. Pills and unhealthy foods are not going to help either. It's not going to do you much good trying to force yourself to stay awake to study if you can't concentrate. Sleep for awhile, get up and do some stretches or take a brief walk, eat something healthy (fish is good brain food). You will be more alert when you return to your studies and will retain more.

Good luck, and remember - even this will pass away.

Answer 5

25mg ephedra pills + 200mg of caffein or a couple cups of coffee and an energy bar... walmart has a ton of different kinds of cheap energy bars try a few different types some taste like little pieces of crap in a shiny wrapper though FYI. Ephedra is great too cuz it opens up ur sinuses. Commonly used for alergies and can be found in little white bottles at gas stations.

Answer 6

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Here are six steps that can raise energy and help reduce tension:

1. Move your body. "Moderate exercise, even just a brisk 10-minute walk, immediately increases your energy and improves your mood," Thayer says. "It achieves a better mood effect than a candy bar: an immediate positive feeling and slightly reduced tension." And in Thayer's research, study subjects who ate candy bars reported feeling more tense 60 minutes later, while 10 minutes of brisk walking raised their energy levels for one to two hours afterward. More vigorous exercise has the primary effect of reducing tension. Although you may actually experience an energy dip immediately afterward (you're tired from your workout), one to two hours later you'll have an energy resurgence that's a direct result of that workout. 'Exercise," Thayer says, "is the single best way of both changing a bad mood and increasing your energy, although it may take time for someone to learn that truth, through experiencing it over and over again."

2. Know your energy highs and lows.

Everyone has an energy body clock, Thayer says. Our energy is low immediately after waking (even after sleeping well), peaks in the late morning to early afternoon (usually 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), drops in the late afternoon (3-5 p.m.), rises again in the early evening (6 or 7 p.m.) and plummets to its lowest point lust before bed (around 11 p.m.). "When energy drops at these common times, it leaves people vulnerable to increased tension and anxiety," Thayer says. "Problems look more serious, people think in more negative terms. We've seen this in studies where people's feelings about exactly the same problem varied widely depending on the time of day."

Rather than feeding your anxiety, Thayer suggests paying attention to your body clock (do you peak earlier or later in the day?) and scheduling your life accordingly whenever you can. Plan to take on easier projects when your energy is low. For many people, the time to tackle tough tasks is in the morning. "That's when you're able to really take on a problem," Thayer says. "It's no accident that most food urges and overeating happen in the late afternoon or in the late evening, when energy and mood are low and we're looking for energy enhancement." That's exactly the moment for a brisk 10-minute walk.

3. Learn the art of self-observation.

This is such a key skill that Thayer teaches an entire course on self-observation and behavior change at Cal State Long Beach. It's human nature that what happens immediately after an action tends to reinforce that action, he says. Eating always feels good immediately after, though not necessarily for long (guilt and anxiety often come into play, for example), whereas the energy surge from exercise may take a while to become apparent. "What's really important is to look not only at how something makes you feel immediately, but also at how it makes you feel an hour later," Thayer says.

So try your own self-study: What effect does caffeine have on you in the morning, afternoon and evening? How about exercise, including intensity, time of day and type of activity? Once you understand your own highly individual responses, you can use your knowledge to overcome your impulses -- especially your "tense tired" impulses, those that beg for the immediate comfort of sweets and the couch rather than for the more lasting benefits of a good workout or a conversation with a close friend.

4. Listen to music. Music is second only to exercise in raising energy and reducing tension, according to Thayer, though younger people tend to use this method a lot more than older people. Thayer feels that music is underused as a highly efficient method of lifting mood. Try a gorgeous aria, jazz riff, or even hard rock - any music you like works.

5. Take a nap -- but not for long! "Many people don't know how to nap properly, so they say that napping makes them feel worse," Thayer says. The trick is to limit the nap to 10-30 minutes. Any longer will leave you feeling groggy and also keep you from getting a good night's sleep. You will feel low in energy when you first arise from a nap, Thayer cautions, but that will soon dissipate and leave you feeling refreshed.
In fact, not getting enough sleep is a primary reason for our nationwide energy slump; we now average less than seven hours a night, and all the sleep science we have recommends a minimum of eight. "Our whole society has been speeding up -- we're working more, sleeping less," Thayer says, "and that ends up making us eat more and exercise less."

6. Socialize. When people in Thayer's study were asked what they do to raise their spirits (and consequently their energy level), women overwhelmingly said they look for social contact -- they call or see a friend, or they initiate social interactions. This can be extremely effective, according to Thayer. So the next time you feel your energy sagging, instead of reaching for chocolate, make a date with friends. Your mood (and your waistline) will thank you.

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Answer 7

JOLT, JOLT and more JOLT!!!!

Answer 8

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