Monday, April 21, 2008
Energy Quest
On my days off I think a lot. And I always want to blabber about everything I think but neither of my other blogs seem the appropriate forum. I really don't have anything interesting to say either, I just think all of the time and very random thoughts too and I usually don't want to forget them. My random thought today is about energy. I have decided to embark on an energy quest. I feel completely devoid of energy all of the time. I actually feel so tired on a daily basis that it is very hard to pick myself up off the couch to do anything! I'm not even watching TV most of the time. Just sitting there in silence talking myself in to getting up and doing the dang dishes. I've tried various things over the years to overcome this: caffeinated sodas which I have discovered I hate; caffeine pills which I discovered only work sometimes and make me shaky and have very high anxiety; and the latest thing I've tried is rockstar energy drinks. Which work sometimes but sometimes they don't and lately have left me feeling nauseated. And very rarely I try drinking enough water, eating enough fiber and getting exercise-- this one I have never tried consistently enough to find out if it yields results. I am thoroughly tired of feeling this way however and I am ready to make changes. I look at other moms, running to and fro all of the time, dressed and ready with their makeup on before the kids are awake, houses at least somewhat clean... I'm not even asking for all that. I just want to feel like I don't have to scrape myself off the couch every time something needs to get done. I'm very interested in anyone's ideas on how to have more energy. Any recommended reading etc... I'm sure it has something to do with my sugar addiction or something like that. P.S. I apologize to other Amy's for the blog address... but hey, it was available. How could I resist?
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I never thought if the things I put on my blog are the right forum....hmmm I'll have to take that into consideration before mine becomes one big mess of something.
Anyway back to energy. I think you should invest in a shocker with a timer and put it under the cushion on your couch. Set it so every 1/2 hour or so it will go off and scare you half to death thus bringing on adrenaline and therefore giving you energy. That's a great plan. Go with that.
So, if Tahnie's idea doesnt work- and I cannot imagine that it wouldn't, my suggestions is this: OMIT SUGAR. I know, I know- you KNEW I would say this. Its the practiacl answer, however, not easy, right? Even if it is just ommited in stages. Like skipping just one bag of peanut m&m's, or just one can of sweetened condensed milk! You can do it- and I know it will help. Plus, I hear that getting adequate sleep, excersing and drinking enough water also work...But also consider this: maybe you ought to just let yourself be tired. Take a week off and just sleep. Perhaps the obligations to work and family just need to be put on hold for a bit.
Also, I think you should treat yourself to a massage...I know a really great therapist! We'll talk!
Good luck!
Actually Holly, I DID know you would say that. Actually I was hoping you would say that. I figured you would have some great tips about diet for me. And I would LOVE a massage. p.s. how did you know about the sweetened condensed milk? Ohhhhh yeeaaah. and TAHNIE your idea sounds easier... you find me a shocker with a timer and I will do that one.
Actually Holly, I DID know you would say that. Actually I was hoping you would say that. I figured you would have some great tips about diet for me. And I would LOVE a massage. p.s. how did you know about the sweetened condensed milk? Ohhhhh yeeaaah. and TAHNIE your idea sounds easier... you find me a shocker with a timer and I will do that one.
Hi Amy,
I am reading a book called "The Creative habit" by Twyla Tharp and I am feeling a bit more energized after each chapter. Also you should take a walk, just start out with a half mile and then work up to 2 or 3 a day. It will give you an endorphin lift. Also I think you are related to your grandpa, nothing you can really do about that...
mom
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