The Afternoon Slump...

[MissMori]

I used to be almost comatose in the afternoon and changed my eating habits, that didn't help. Then I cut out all caffeine, helped me to get better sleep at night, but didn't really improve my afternoons. After years of having undiagnosed hyperparathyroidism, I had 3 parathyroids removed and no longer have the afternoon slump. If nothing works to improve your afternoon energy, consider having your doctor do labs. I always thought exhaustion was a way of life, now I know differently.

 

[mariflo]

it's green or white tea and apples for me! It works like a charm.

 

[ChrissyB]

I used to be almost comatose in the afternoon and changed my eating habits, that didn't help. Then I cut out all caffeine, helped me to get better sleep at night, but didn't really improve my afternoons. After years of having undiagnosed hyperparathyroidism, I had 3 parathyroids removed and no longer have the afternoon slump. If nothing works to improve your afternoon energy, consider having your doctor do labs. I always thought exhaustion was a way of life, now I know differently.

Well, have had a blood work up done by my dr. I have chronic anaemia. To the point that I have to have b12 injections. She also tested my thyroid...bordering on hyperactive.
I am now taking an iron supplement and need to overhall my food iron intake. I don't eat red meat, so I really need to get serious about doing this right.
I have cut out caffeine altogether...as I don't sleep very well. So I am just drinking green tea instead, which I like.
Miss Mori, you are absolutely right, I too thought that this exhaustion and fatigue that I was experiencing was "normal", busy with kids, work, house, etc etc...I know that it's up to me to look after myself better and get this sorted.

 

[chrisnkelley]

I feel your pain! For me what works is to stretch all my muscles out and do a minute or 2 of "fake" jump roping. I do sugar free whey protein shakes too - that helps a ton. I use Jay Robb brand.

My slump kicks in about 1 or so tho, but I get up early to work before the kiddies get up and we do school. Then lunch. Then I have to get back to work, but I start to feel super tired and just weak. That's when I drink a shake and do my stretching. I usually do the stretching a couple/few times a day to make it through.

 

[chrisnkelley]

Didn't see this post before I posted. Glad you found a reason for it and are getting the supplements you need!

I used to be almost comatose in the afternoon and changed my eating habits, that didn't help. Then I cut out all caffeine, helped me to get better sleep at night, but didn't really improve my afternoons. After years of having undiagnosed hyperparathyroidism, I had 3 parathyroids removed and no longer have the afternoon slump. If nothing works to improve your afternoon energy, consider having your doctor do labs. I always thought exhaustion was a way of life, now I know differently.

Well, have had a blood work up done by my dr. I have chronic anaemia. To the point that I have to have b12 injections. She also tested my thyroid...bordering on hyperactive.
I am now taking an iron supplement and need to overhall my food iron intake. I don't eat red meat, so I really need to get serious about doing this right.
I have cut out caffeine altogether...as I don't sleep very well. So I am just drinking green tea instead, which I like.
Miss Mori, you are absolutely right, I too thought that this exhaustion and fatigue that I was experiencing was "normal", busy with kids, work, house, etc etc...I know that it's up to me to look after myself better and get this sorted.