Energy

**KennyK** · 10-05-2007, 07:06 AM

What are you guys doing for energy?

I get to the gym now and I just feel wore down.

My diet is fine.

Plenty of fruits and vegetables. Multi everyday, but over the past year, i'll say, i just feel like I can't give 100% like I used to.

I'm 32 now and I know I should have more energy than this. I even took a couple of months off to recharge.

Suggestions?

**dbx** · 10-05-2007, 07:18 AM

One word: Caffeine

(of course, diet is #1)

**Arlecchino** · 10-05-2007, 07:21 AM

How long has it been since you have taken a break?

**Jimislash** · 10-05-2007, 07:26 AM

For my workout energy I use White Flood. It works very well for energy, especially when I am having problems getting going. Also, I have used Redline. It worked very well, but I built a tolerance to it pretty quickly.

**Rhinoclan** · 10-05-2007, 07:30 AM

Have you had your thyroid checked?

**KennyK** · 10-05-2007, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by dbx

One word: Caffeine

(of course, diet is #1)

I drink a cup of coffee every morning. I think I've built up a tolerance to it. I really don't want to start taking pills to get going.

Originally Posted by Rhinoclan

Have you had your thyroid checked?

Good question.

I'm due for a Doctors appointment soon.

**Odin1970** · 10-05-2007, 07:52 AM

No Xplode works for me. A product that does what it says, really.

I would still get the blood work done at the Dr, but as supplements go No Xplode will address your issue.

**Whiskeyjack** · 10-05-2007, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by Rhinoclan

Have you had your thyroid checked?

X2. I've been hypothyroid for 7 years. Once you get on the meds - no side effects - you're "right as rain" as they say in Ingleterre.

**proteinpump** · 10-05-2007, 07:53 AM

ECA stack will help with energy.

**oldermuscledude** · 10-05-2007, 07:54 AM

Are you still doing the same routine in the gym that you've been doing? Could you change up your workout--either exercises or the order you do them in? Have you been getting enough rest in-between workouts? Is there a way you could change the time of day you go to the gym (early morning vs. afternoon vs evening)? I'm approaching 50, and there's days I'm really dragging when I get to the gym, but other days I just can't wait to get there! (and I'm working 55-hour weeks, too......geez--what's up with that?)

**KennyK** · 10-05-2007, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by Odin1970

No Xplode works for me. A product that does what it says, really.

I would still get the blood work done at the Dr, but as supplements go No Xplode will address your issue.

I'll check it out

Originally Posted by proteinpump

ECA stack will help with energy.

I'm sensitive to Ephedra. Makes my heart feel like it's going to pop out of my chest.

not cool

Originally Posted by oldermuscledude

Are you still doing the same routine in the gym that you've been doing? Could you change up your workout--either exercises or the order you do them in? Have you been getting enough rest in-between workouts? Is there a way you could change the time of day you go to the gym (early morning vs. afternoon vs evening)? I'm approaching 50, and there's days I'm really dragging when I get to the gym, but other days I just can't wait to get there! (and I'm working 55-hour weeks, too......geez--what's up with that?)

I try to switch up every few weeks. From a full body to a three day split.

Due to work, I can't really workout in the morning and I don't like being rushed.

**EricF14** · 10-05-2007, 08:05 AM

Attitude can be a big factor also.

If you've been working out for a while you may have lost sight of your motivation.

What do you do to psych yourself up for a work-out?

Is there anything that gets you emotionally charged up?

**KennyK** · 10-05-2007, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by EricF14

Attitude can be a big factor also.

If you've been working out for a while you may have lost sight of your motivation.

What do you do to psych yourself up for a work-out?

Is there anything that gets you emotionally charged up?

I've gained some "not good" weight over my time off.

My motivation now is to get cut up again.

I'm marking off the days and looking at pics from last year to keep focused.

Also I just ran into an ex who I think scammed me out of $150 so now i'm REALLY motivated.

**dbx** · 10-05-2007, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by KennyK

I drink a cup of coffee every morning. I think I've built up a tolerance to it. I really don't want to start taking pills to get going.

Well, then you probably don't want to consider NO-X or White Flood, because both have a big shot of caffeine in them

. Taking products like these is how I stay energized during every single workout for the past 2 years. Pill, powder...it's all mostly expensive caffeine...with some possible other benefits.

**lukamar** · 10-05-2007, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by KennyK

Also I just ran into an ex who I think scammed me out of $150 so now i'm REALLY motivated.

If that's going to get you motivated, it's probably stress related. If you think that's bad my Ex got my waterfront house and 65 grand just for a start...LOL

**Blake Austin** · 10-05-2007, 08:31 AM

For me, if I'm passionate enough about my upcoming workout, I'll find the energy. Yeah some days are tough, but if you love working out, you can get through those difficult days just on sheer emotion/adrenaline. Very rarely do I pop a caffeine tab or have a diet soda/energy drink before my workout.

You have a new goal (to lose those unwanted pounds), so IMO that's a huge start. Just keep focusing on that, Kenny.

**KennyK** · 10-05-2007, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by dbx

Well, then you probably don't want to consider NO-X or White Flood, because both have a big shot of caffeine in them

. Taking products like these is how I stay energized during every single workout for the past 2 years. Pill, powder...it's all mostly expensive caffeine...with some possible other benefits.

Actually i have no problem with caffine, it's just the ephedra.

I get nervous taking it, because I'm afraid of a heart attack

**freekgirl** · 10-05-2007, 11:26 AM

What do you feel gives you a bigger boost...coffee or the energy drinks???

**KennyK** · 10-05-2007, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by freekgirl

What do you feel gives you a bigger boost...coffee or the energy drinks???

I don't drink energy drinnks before i work out. I crash too quickly.

I only drink coffee in the morning to get going and even then i'm starting to get immune to it.

**Captain Ahab** · 10-05-2007, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by lukamar

If that's going to get you motivated, it's probably stress related. If you think that's bad my Ex got my waterfront house and 65 grand just for a start...LOL

My lawyer calls that the screwin' ya get for the screwin' ya got!

**jg7** · 10-05-2007, 09:29 PM

Kenny,
Have you tried Acetyl-l-carnitine? I take 1,000 mg every day and it gives me energy without any jitters (just the form l-carnitine benefits the heart). Are you just taking a multi or are you taking other sups as well? Re-evaluate you diet, you might need to add or eliminate. Try one thing at a time and see what works for you.

**triverson** · 10-05-2007, 09:31 PM

Hey, this guy is a "misc." rat, check his bodyspace. His posts aren't ever even bodybuilding related and gives neg. rep points to new people who ask for legitimate help. Maybe you aren't motivated because you haven't tried to involve yourself in the brotherhood of bodybuilding.

Life gives to the givers and takes from the takers....

**Domkratos** · 10-06-2007, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by KennyK

What are you guys doing for energy?...

Honey. Before sleep

**empresscat** · 10-06-2007, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by triverson

Hey, this guy is a "misc." rat, check his bodyspace. His posts aren't ever even bodybuilding related and gives neg. rep points to new people who ask for legitimate help. Maybe you aren't motivated because you haven't tried to involve yourself in the brotherhood of bodybuilding.

Life gives to the givers and takes from the takers....

Actually - Kenny's a cool guy. Does post a lot in the misc but is one of the better behaved folks there, and has my respect.

Lack of energy can also be due to poor sleep, stress, or depression... and if you've just dropped your calories for a cut, you may have dropped them too fast... try taking them back up a few hundred and then dropping them by 100 cals/week.

**JOHN GARGANI** · 10-06-2007, 07:09 AM

Also I just ran into an ex who I think scammed me out of $150 so now i'm REALLY motivated.

Lukamar actually beat me to the punch on this one...but this statement is a KEY CLUE to the whole thread: it says something about your psyche......

knowing numerous stories of friends and family who have gotten hit for thousands and thousands of dollars in this situation...it gives a strong clue as to how little can get you off kilter.....

and if you think the early 30s presents a difficulty, wait until you get to my age......

the answer to these things is always complex and never simple: it is multi-factorial: diet, training systems, stress, etc and so on........

it should be so simple as to "take this or that"

**labradarep** · 10-06-2007, 12:25 PM

Sounds like you may have Adrenal Fatigue. Taking stims will only make this problem worse.(Caffiene works but it is a urinary tract irritant.)

Get your Diet in order. Eat really clean for a month & see how you feel.

How are your sleep habits? Get them straightened out also. You should try to get 7-9 hours of UNINTERUPTED" sleep each night. Try to wake up at the same time everyday. Get all electronics(Except alarm clock) out of your bedroom. Keep it as dark as possible.

Up your water intake to at least 1 - 1.5 gallons a day. If you are dehydrated you will produce more Cortisol.

Good Luck!!

**triverson** · 10-06-2007, 10:39 PM

I am sure everyone in the misc thread has had one good reply. I personally asked to see some member stories about sucess and all I got from this guy was a jack ass response. Really, would someone say all this for no reason? It doesn't make any sense if it never happened?

**empresscat** · 10-06-2007, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by triverson

I am sure everyone in the misc thread has had one good reply. I personally asked to see some member stories about sucess and all I got from this guy was a jack ass response. Really, would someone say all this for no reason? It doesn't make any sense if it never happened?

I never said you didn't have a reason for your statement, nor did I suggest you made anything up. I know Kenny. I'm familiar with his posts. I've personally never had a problem with his posts and he's one of the few misc'ers who's always been respectful to me. (Yeah, he's a smart ass, but it's the MISC)

You obviously have had a different experience.

At any rate - Kenny's had some good feedback here, that hopefully is also useful to others who are struggling to keep their energy up as well.

**Baldsnake** · 10-07-2007, 06:43 AM

Weight lifting is a protein sport. Are you getting a minimum of 200grams a day?

There is one fellow in here that weighs 300lbs. and he is not only lifting crazy ass pounds and he is "dieting" for a contest. Basicaly he gets 300++ grams protein and carbs consist only of one grapefruit and one sweet potato a day. He eats a giant all greens salad with Flaxseed oil (for good Omegas) and vinegar dressing at night. No energy problems. When you get your next blood panel done at the docs ask for a protein check.

**Baldsnake** · 10-07-2007, 06:48 AM

Oooops I did get sucked in didn't I. I just noticed his 17,500+ posts. Good grief, he should be teaching this class by now if he was half alert. Silly me.

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