Mentally alert and physcially sound with the right diet to sustain long working hours?

Question

Just curious but would be most appreciative if you are able to share your experience on practical diets.

Serious answers if you please.


Tried the following:

- Eight cups of strong Coffee or caffeine equivalent
- Eight cups of Water
- Five hours sleep daily except on Sundays
- Twelve hours sleep if work stretches over seventy two hours
- Vitamins: B 2 x 100mg; C 3 x 1000mg; Zinc 2 x 50mg
- Five small meals: fast food.

The mind gets to a stage that seems to slow down accompanying tasks that take forever, with the side effects of not being able to sleep soundly as soon as the task is completed.

Suffice it to say, working hours may not be renegotiated with higher management. One would be kidding to say that it is not a dog eat dog environment.

Any tips on physical fitness and mental alertness ?

Answer 1

I would class what you have tried so far as "quick fixes" which may work in the short term but are useless for long term. Look at the GI Diet by Rick Gallop. It is a clinically approved diet which was designed for pre-diabetics and diabetics but its great for everyone. It gives sustained energy throughout the day, its easy to follow and if you want to lose weight it really works. Its based on 3 meals and 3 snacks a day. I have heard people say that you cannot lose weight eating that much, but let me tell you,. its entirely possible coz i have lost almost 80lbs in the last 6 months with it.
The science behind it is that its based on fibrous carbs which give slow energy release rather than a quick rush and then the resulting low, give it a go...combined with reasonable exercise it will work a treat;

Answer 2

stop snaking while preparing food

Answer 3

There really is no substitute for the advice of a properly qualified nutritionist. They produce reccommendations for each individual person.
Consulting one could make a world of difference.

Answer 4

alternate between cat pose cow pose and downward dog 13 times holding each for 30 seconds

Answer 5

savory umami ingredients such as mushrooms low sodium soy asparagus and olives can help you feel full and add an earthy home y quality to your healthy dishes

Answer 6

Keep proper distance between meals

Answer 7

Use calorie calculator to figure out how many calories you re consuming daily

Answer 8

Regular water comsumption is more important because dehydration can make you thin you re hungry

Answer 9

enroll in an active art class such as sculpture or ceramics

Answer 10

when eating out ask your server to point out the healthiest options on the menu