Comments on: Pondering Energy Drinks and The Fatigue of a Nation http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/ No Diets, No Cardio, No Excuses Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:59:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Caffeine, Alcohol, And Health - How Much Is Too Much? : Fitness Spotlight http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-10321 Caffeine, Alcohol, And Health - How Much Is Too Much? : Fitness Spotlight Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:44 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-10321 [...] of caffeine besides coffee, but tea has very little and you already know I can’t get with energy drinks. So for me (and most other healthy folks), my only real source of caffeine is coffee. Sure, I drink [...] [...] of caffeine besides coffee, but tea has very little and you already know I can’t get with energy drinks. So for me (and most other healthy folks), my only real source of caffeine is coffee. Sure, I drink [...]

]]> By: Jim W. http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4984 Jim W. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:19:47 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-4984 Scott, I am ridiculously happy with finding your site through Zen Habits. There are so many great posts to catch up on it will take me a while. I just wanted to comment on the Shockwave coffee. My reaction was exactly the same as yours. I thought that they had added some sort of “energy” supplement (taurine, etc.) to good ol’ coffee. I assumed that pretty soon Burger King would be coming out with an Energy Crossainwich. Maybe TGI Friday’s could put out some new “energy” appetizers so you don’t fall asleep mid-meal from all the digestion. I for one am working on cutting back on my caffeine consumption. It really is my last true vice, so it probably wouldn’t hurt to lessen its stranglehold on me. Scott,

I am ridiculously happy with finding your site through Zen Habits. There are so many great posts to catch up on it will take me a while. I just wanted to comment on the Shockwave coffee. My reaction was exactly the same as yours. I thought that they had added some sort of “energy” supplement (taurine, etc.) to good ol’ coffee. I assumed that pretty soon Burger King would be coming out with an Energy Crossainwich. Maybe TGI Friday’s could put out some new “energy” appetizers so you don’t fall asleep mid-meal from all the digestion.

I for one am working on cutting back on my caffeine consumption. It really is my last true vice, so it probably wouldn’t hurt to lessen its stranglehold on me.

]]> By: My Favorite Posts From 2008 | Modern Forager http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4992 My Favorite Posts From 2008 | Modern Forager Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:01:25 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-4992 [...] Pondering Energy Drinks And The Fatigue Of A Nation What Was Our First Protein Source? Four Ways To Add Some Excitement To Your Diet Does A Western Diet Low In Omega-3s Promote Depression? [...] [...] Pondering Energy Drinks And The Fatigue Of A Nation What Was Our First Protein Source? Four Ways To Add Some Excitement To Your Diet Does A Western Diet Low In Omega-3s Promote Depression? [...]

]]> By: Scott Kustes http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4991 Scott Kustes Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:26:40 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-4991 Ron, don't see any major issue with canned pineapple. Not as good as fresh of course, but much easier to deal with. As for the tuna, it appears to have quite a lot of sugar in the marinade (10g) and I'm not a big fan of all the flavorings. There are worse choices to be sure, but I think you could do just as well by adding your own sauce to tuna or tossing some hot sauce and spices in with it. Hope that helps Scott Ron, don’t see any major issue with canned pineapple. Not as good as fresh of course, but much easier to deal with. As for the tuna, it appears to have quite a lot of sugar in the marinade (10g) and I’m not a big fan of all the flavorings. There are worse choices to be sure, but I think you could do just as well by adding your own sauce to tuna or tossing some hot sauce and spices in with it.

Hope that helps
Scott

]]> By: Ron http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4990 Ron Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:08:43 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-4990 Hi Scott, I was just wondering about your opinion on canned pineapple (in 100% pineapple juice) and this tuna: http://www.bumblebee.com/sensations/tunaeasypeelcans/spicythai/ Hi Scott,

I was just wondering about your opinion on canned pineapple (in 100% pineapple juice) and this tuna: http://www.bumblebee.com/sensations/tunaeasypeelcans/spicythai/

]]> By: Ed http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4989 Ed Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:28:13 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-4989 Great site! Very informative and accurate! Real food for Real people! Check out my organic whole food supplement called "THE Feast" at http://www.urilife.net/realfoodforlife I've been drinking it for about 8 months and it is delicious and nutritious without chemicals, synthetics or unnatural additives. Grace and Peace, Ed Great site! Very informative and accurate! Real food for Real people! Check out my organic whole food supplement called “THE Feast” at http://www.urilife.net/realfoodforlife
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]]> By: Scott Kustes http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4988 Scott Kustes Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:51:43 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-4988 Good points Migraineur. There are certainly ways to mitigate the hour-long commutes and need to get up at 5am just to get to work. I probably also should have mentioned that getting some exercise will help one sleep better, which will also improve energy levels. It truly takes a multi-pronged approach to get the body purring along properly. Cheers Scott Good points Migraineur. There are certainly ways to mitigate the hour-long commutes and need to get up at 5am just to get to work. I probably also should have mentioned that getting some exercise will help one sleep better, which will also improve energy levels. It truly takes a multi-pronged approach to get the body purring along properly.

Cheers
Scott

]]> By: Migraineur http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4987 Migraineur Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:35:18 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-4987 "Since you probably have a job that requires you to be there, and consequently to wake up, at a certain time, getting enough sleep means you need to go to bed earlier." Oh, I wish you'd taken that a little further. There are ways you can get more sleep in the morning. Some of them are small - pack your things for work or school the night before, lay out your clothes, prepare a healthy grab and go breakfast. But there is one really big one many of us could do if we were willing, and that is, Reduce your commute. You can do this by moving closer to your job; by taking a job closer to your house; or by arranging telecommute days. Some people might also find that public transit is faster than sitting in your car during rush hour. This is more sustainable, too. All four of these have some sustainability benefits - you use less energy to get to work, and you probably keep more dollars either in your pocket (homemade lunches when telecommuting vs. lunch out at the office) or in your local community (because so many of us buy lunch or do errands near our offices, and if your office is closer to home, you're keeping your dollars in a smaller radius). “Since you probably have a job that requires you to be there, and consequently to wake up, at a certain time, getting enough sleep means you need to go to bed earlier.”

Oh, I wish you’d taken that a little further. There are ways you can get more sleep in the morning. Some of them are small – pack your things for work or school the night before, lay out your clothes, prepare a healthy grab and go breakfast. But there is one really big one many of us could do if we were willing, and that is, Reduce your commute.

You can do this by moving closer to your job; by taking a job closer to your house; or by arranging telecommute days. Some people might also find that public transit is faster than sitting in your car during rush hour.

This is more sustainable, too. All four of these have some sustainability benefits – you use less energy to get to work, and you probably keep more dollars either in your pocket (homemade lunches when telecommuting vs. lunch out at the office) or in your local community (because so many of us buy lunch or do errands near our offices, and if your office is closer to home, you’re keeping your dollars in a smaller radius).

]]> By: Alex http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-4986 Alex Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:56:05 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/#comment-4986 I just recently cut out most caffeine - still doing decaf coffee (I like the ritual and the taste) and some tea (not much or decaf tea as well), and you know what? I don't feel any different. At least, I know now that caffeine was NOT a pick me up for me. It's just a habit - maybe an excuse for people to indulge in supersweet "coffee breaks." This may not be true for everyone, but that's my experience. (Just for the record, I think Red Bull is awful.) I know I don't get enough sleep - that's my problem. I do most everything else right (eat LC, exercise, etc) - getting those 8 hours is just tough with my schedule. But I'm working on it! I just recently cut out most caffeine – still doing decaf coffee (I like the ritual and the taste) and some tea (not much or decaf tea as well), and you know what? I don’t feel any different. At least, I know now that caffeine was NOT a pick me up for me. It’s just a habit – maybe an excuse for people to indulge in supersweet “coffee breaks.” This may not be true for everyone, but that’s my experience. (Just for the record, I think Red Bull is awful.)

I know I don’t get enough sleep – that’s my problem. I do most everything else right (eat LC, exercise, etc) – getting those 8 hours is just tough with my schedule. But I’m working on it!

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