I'm a student, and I find myself almost falling asleep in class. I don't really sleep THAT late most of the time (like 11ish, 12ish) and I am completely awake and refreshed at night. But sometimes in the mornings and afternoons I catch myself almost drifting off. I don't want to change my lifestyle, I don't want to become a caffeine addict, and apples don't help me stay awake. I just want something that would give me a quick energy boost during the day...
Just curious, what works for you?
2007-09-10 10:48:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Try drinking a big cup of cold water, doesn't sound to appetizing but it works great for me.
2007-09-10 10:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. make sure you eat a complete breakfast - with OJ and milk, and cereal or toast! maybe a little protein like peanut butter toast! a little fruit - bananas are great!
2. have a mid morning snack - breakfast bar, piece of fruit, a blueberry muffin, etc.
3. have a decent lunch. don't drink a lot of sugary items such as apple juice, koolaid, gatorade,soda. Make sure to drink milk or water. Sugar peps you up for a very short time and when you come down, you will get very sleepy.
4. If you can, allow yourself a siesta (a 20 minute energy nap!) right after you eat.
5. have an afternoon snack - same as mid-morning snack
6. eat a sensible dinner before 7 pm.
7. go to bed and get a minimum of 6 hours of sleep!
Good luck and hope this helps!
2007-09-10 10:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a point of interest to you: Apparently you misunderstood the fact that apples do a better job for you than coffee.
It is meant as keeping you regular.....some people get that feeling in the morning when the drink coffee.
Others have an apple and "go" to the bathroom.
You stand corrected and so do many other people who didn't get the intent.
(((hugs)))
2007-09-10 10:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay awake by getting a good night's rest for at least 10 hours. Then take good notes in class to stay awake!!
2007-09-18 04:38:32 · answer #4 · answered by Gay F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cool fresh air, to get up and walk around every few minutes. Exercise some, to get oxygen to the brain. and, B-complex for stress. check your blood sugar levels.. diabetics can get those lows and sleepy. a balanced diet of proteins and carbs is important.. Talk to a nurse or nutritionist to find out, with so many having , you just never know..
2007-09-10 10:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by miladyfaire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way to stay awake that is a little unusual, is to take an interest in your work. Instead of being bored and doing a crummy job, see if you can excel and make a real contribution.
Novel, I know, it it might just work.
2007-09-10 10:52:49 · answer #6 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I learned that if you stop eating for the day at 5pm, and go to bed feeling starved, somehow gives me a lot of energy the next day....
2007-09-10 10:51:28 · answer #7 · answered by felician0j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fascinating.
2016-05-21 08:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just go outside and sit in the fresh air. Where I live, there is always a nice breeze, so the air blowing helps.
2007-09-18 02:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by Phantiger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually throw a bottle or two of VitaminWater in the freezer and let it freeze and then I sip on it during the day....
2007-09-10 10:51:31 · answer #10 · answered by dreamyfairy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋