I am having probs getting motivated to exercise more and since I am not a coffee drinker and tired all the time I am looking for something to help me. Does anyone know what the scoop is on energy drinks such as 5 hour energy and VSG? So far I like the results, I’ve been energized to exercise which is also helping my depression and lack of motivation and was thinking of including the drink as part of my breakfast. If I can become motivated in the mornings, the rest follows, otherwise I am giving myself excuses not to do anything. I look forward to your advice, thanks.

I am having probs getting motivated to exercise more and since I am not a coffee drinker and tired all the time I am looking for something to help me. Does anyone know what the scoop is on energy drinks such as 5 hour energy and VSG? So far I like the results, I’ve been energized to exercise which is also helping my depression and lack of motivation and was thinking of including the drink as part of my breakfast. If I can become motivated in the mornings, the rest follows, otherwise I am giving myself excuses not to do anything. I look forward to your advice, thanks.

Hello,

I haven't tried 5 hour energy, so I can't relate there. However, I was feeling very tired and run down about 2-3 months after surgery. I was doing Protein shakes in the moming like everyone suggested, but by 10 am I was sluggish and even having lunch would not re-energize me. I stopped the Protein Shakes and started having an egg, some ham or bacon, hashbrowns, and a slice of whole wheat toast. Not a lot of anyone item, an egg, a strip of bacon, a small amount of carbs. Or I would eat a breakfast taco with egg and potatoe on a tortilla. Now I don't miss breakfast and I keep my energy levels up all day. I honestly feel that the lack of carbs in my diet was keeping my metabolism ramped down. Now I get that kick start in the morning and I keep it going all day long.

Bill