I've never been a coffee drinker. I'll have a starbucks once in a while but the only reason i even own a coffee pot is for when i have company. But lately (the past couple years) I've noticed that I just can't wake up in the morning. I feel like I'm in a daze. And if i do have some coffee for the caffeine or some Red Bull, i feel great! After lunch if i get an expresso drink or something yummy like that, again I feel wired and it feels good! I never wanted to be one of those coffee whores running for the pot in the office kitchen every morning. I don't like the idea of putting caffeine into my body on a regular basis. But I have to admit, it makes a world of difference. Not only does it make me less groggy, but i feel happy, in a good mood, less lazy, etc.
So is there anything else i can do to get the same effect? I work out on a regular basis. Hard cardio several times a week for an hour each time. Like spinning classes and kickboxing. I also ride on the weekend when the weather permits. I lift weights here and there. So I'm pretty active. I also get plenty of sleep. 7-8 hours a night. I don't smoke, only drink occasionally. I eat ok. I watch my carbs and portions and try not to eat too much fat. I'm 5'8 and 158lbs. About 21% bodyfat (i'm working on this). So overall, i think i'm fairly healthy.
So any advice? Should i just succumb to the caffeine? Or is there another way to full awakeness? (is that a word?
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