Empty belly = angry...Full belly = tired

[GimmeMoney]

When I'm hungry I get agitated, impatient, and I lose my concentration easily. I snap for the smallest things. Obvious solution? Have a meal.

The problem is that when I eat, I get incredibly sluggish and lazy to the point where I fight through the rest of my workday rather than enjoy it. So I lose no matter what I do. No food = angry and impending death. Food = tired.

I've been told to eat small meals spread out over the day rather than a few big ones like I do now. The next thing I need to know is what to eat and when to eat it. That's where you come into the picture.

Do you have any recommendations for books/websites about how/what to eat to stay alert and productive?

 

[CrazyEarner]

Buy a juicer and start juicing.

Seriously, its pure awesomeness.

Check out this documentary if you're interested - FAT, SICK and NEARLY DEAD - GRAS, BOLNAV SI APROAPE MORT (2010) on Vimeo

 

[Chees]

What about coffee after meal ?

 

[Deleted member 84902]

Half full belly.

An remember, the belly is always half full, not half empty!

 

[jdog37]

Vitamin B is supposed to help turn food into energy. Take it about 30 minutes before you eat.

 

[LBrown]

Cut out grains and sugar and see if you have the same problem. I was always super tired after eating until I eliminated grains and sugar completely from breakfast and lunch. I still occasionally have whole grains with dinner but rarely have sugar anymore. It's not that hard and might be the source of your problem.

 

[Claudiu]

Cut out grains and sugar and see if you have the same problem. I was always super tired after eating until I eliminated grains and sugar completely from breakfast and lunch. I still occasionally have whole grains with dinner but rarely have sugar anymore. It's not that hard and might be the source of your problem.

i understand the cut on the sugar ... but why the cut on whole grains ?

 

[zmoney]

Def watch out for white breads, pastas etc. They KILL me for hours. Damn carbohydrates.

 

[SahL]

Start eating more FRUITS, VEGGIES.

Drink Coffee once in a while.

Start doing yoga or hit teh gym.

Also make a mindset : that your not lazy! your fresh active and calm. Just be cool

its all about what you think you know,

Nourish positive vibes by sleeping, early getting up early and enjoying whatever you do.

 

[winordietrying]

So if you don't eat you feel cranky. If you eat you feel tired. Hmmmm...

There's a simple solution to this: "Metamucil" mixed with water. 0 calories, yet you'll feel satiated.

P.S.: Don't start shouting "Snakes in the loo!" the other day!

 

[LBrown]

i understand the cut on the sugar ... but why the cut on whole grains ?

Not everybody's body responds the same way to grains. Some grains aren't as hard on me, but they all make me sleepy to some degree which is why I will only eat them a few hours before bed, aka dinner.

 

[dabeast]

coffee, redbulls

 

[jazzc]

i understand the cut on the sugar ... but why the cut on whole grains ?

Grains = Carbohydrates -> sugar once you eat them

Just cause the 're 'whole' doesn't mean it 's less bad Whole means there 's some extra fibers and vitamins. They are still killing your diet though

 

[jacky8]

You need no books to stay motivated. Just try harder to concentrate. Don't give up, don't make excuses. Quit slacking

 

[MakeLemonade]

Grains = Carbohydrates -> sugar once you eat them

Just cause the 're 'whole' doesn't mean it 's less bad Whole means there 's some extra fibers and vitamins. They are still killing your diet though

Actually there's much more to it than that.

8 out of 10 people have at least a mild gluten (Wheat protein) intolerance. The wheat grown now is almost unrecognizable from wheat hundreds of years ago. It has 43 chromosomes (created by breeding - up from 13 original chromosomes) and produces all kinds of proteins that haven't existed in nature before. It's harvested 2x a year and REQUIRES lots of fertilizers and pesticides or it'll die in the field.

Grains in general are indigestible - they actually are biologically inert "on purpose" to store their energy until they sprout.

I was dating a woman who had an autoimmune response to wheat. Her body developed antibodies for wheat, but the antibodies were recognizing proteins in her thyroid as wheat, which meant her body was attacking itself. She gained a lot of weight and has sleeping problems as a result.

Grains can mess you up. Take a look at the slow carb diet from the Four Hour Body and/or Tim Ferriss' website.

 

[GimmeMoney]

Grains can mess you up. Take a look at the slow carb diet from the Four Hour Body and/or Tim Ferriss' website.

I really like Tim Feriss' material so this is spot on! Rep given.

 

[IamNRE]

Guys.... I have a problem too.

I like girls.... but the problem is when I have a GF>.. I get complacent and I put of work to spend time with my gal.

And when I dont have a gal, I some times get horny

True story...

What should I do?

This is where you guys come in.


I can not add 1+ 1 = 3 ...

 

[Nookie Monster]

Guys.... I have a problem too.

I like girls.... but the problem is when I have a GF>.. I get complacent and I put of work to spend time with my gal.

And when I dont have a gal, I some times get horny



True story...

What should I do?

This is where you guys come in.


I can not add 1+ 1 = 3 ...

Easy solution:

Eat a fried Chicken leg
Drink a cold beer
Beat your meat
Enjoy the rest of your day.

 

[GimmeMoney]

Guys.... I have a problem too.

I like girls.... but the problem is when I have a GF>.. I get complacent and I put of work to spend time with my gal.

And when I dont have a gal, I some times get horny

True story...

What should I do?

This is where you guys come in.


I can not add 1+ 1 = 3 ...

Horrible analogy.

 

[IamNRE]

Horrible analogy.

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