lea Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Big mistake - this is some strong shit. I've never tried energy shots because I didn't realize they were sugar-free (some anyway.) Today GNC was giving away free redline energy shots and even though they said not to drink the whole thing @ once - addict that I am - if one is good two is better ... I drank half the shot @ 3:30 and the other half at 4:30. I felt decent after the first half - a nice boost of energy mid-afternoon. After the second half I felt WAY too wired. Not in a good way. So beware. Tomorrow I will try 5-hour energy ... one shot at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 oh yeah, I know those things.... best if they're shared with someone else... had that same experience with an edible weed chocolate thing... they said, eat a quarter! split it with someone, was waaay too stoned... we gotta remember to listen to dosage suggestions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 - addict that I am - if one is good two is better ... oooohhhh aren't we all of the same mind... guidelines are for pussies, right?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 ..also RockStar drinks. They sell it in the vending machines for two bucks each. Its REALLY strong shit. I got a burst of energy and then a crash. Then I got another one to keep the energy. Im going to avoid these because they remind me too much of adderall. ive also heard these drinks are terrible for a persons health..i do admit though, i rely a lot on caffeine to get me through the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjw31 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Uh yeah. I should be so lucky to get a boost from anything labeled energy. I am stimulant proof. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I am stimulant proof.That's funnybut seriously I thought I was too but this nasty shot proved me wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Uh yeah. I should be so lucky to get a boost from anything labeled energy. I am stimulant proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjw31 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Will let you know manana. GNC. Right.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjw31 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 FYI. The ripped fuel energy shots at the dollar tree are identical to 5 hour energy. I knock em back like they are going out of style.save your paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hmm, I kinda want to try it. 5 hour energy makes me twitchy and unable to sit still, but does not help with focus. So I have stopped using it. How does it work on others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I am contemplating ordering a box of 24 hour energy. i dont know if there is a dollar tree around. I drank another RockStar today (woah) and I'm drinking a lot of caffeine. I havent drank any 5 hour energy since i quit adderall. I used to drink them all the time when i was on adderall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I am contemplating ordering a box of 24 hour energy. I tried 5 -hour energy today and it was a lot smoother than redline. I poured it in my isopure (fruity protein drink) which made it last longer. Then I had another one in the afternoon in a smoothie. The first one was ok but the second not so much. It feels like I'm chasing a buzz that's just not the same no matter how you slice it. Plus it scares me - like what the hell am I doing??? This is not living life on life's terms so I might have to re-think this, unless I can stick to just one a day I can't do these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I tried 5 -hour energy today and it was a lot smoother than redline. I poured it in my isopure (fruity protein drink) which made it last longer. Then I had another one in the afternoon in a smoothie. The first one was ok but the second not so much. It feels like I'm chasing a buzz that's just not the same no matter how you slice it. Plus it scares me - like what the hell am I doing??? This is not living life on life's terms so I might have to re-think this, unless I can stick to just one a day I can't do these things. something feels really wrong about being too stimulated from other stuff!!! but Sometimes im like i really need lots of coffee if im going to stay awake through this lecture. And i just go ahead and indulge myself... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 I tried 5 -hour energy today and it was a lot smoother than redline. I poured it in my isopure (fruity protein drink) which made it last longer. Then I had another one in the afternoon in a smoothie. The first one was ok but the second not so much. It feels like I'm chasing a buzz that's just not the same no matter how you slice it. Plus it scares me - like what the hell am I doing??? This is not living life on life's terms so I might have to re-think this, unless I can stick to just one a day I can't do these things. gross! you pour 5 hour energy in a smoothy!?!?! lol that sounds nasty! why not just shoot it back? I think it works best if taken as a shot.... The colostrum pills give me some energy. I also just started drinking Apple Cider Vinegar drinks- a couple table spoons in water... supposed to be another miracle cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 miracle cure. miracle cure for what, sky? does it give you energy? I notice when I don't take my wellbutrin, 5 hr energy, yerba mate and l tyrosene as SOON as I wake up I am a sad specimen for the rest of the day, pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 MFA -- Do you find you can get thru the day on just one 5-hour energy? It's funny because I take wellbutrin (and prozac), yerba mate and l tyrosine in the a.m. as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 MFA -- Do you find you can get thru the day on just one 5-hour energy? It's funny because I take wellbutrin (and prozac), yerba mate and l tyrosine in the a.m. as well. Interesting we're on the same regimen. I do drink coffee but not too much, usually one or two cups a day; never in the afternoon because I get a headache. I will take another 5hr energy later in the day but too much of that stuff upsets my stomach.... what about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Yesterday I took one (5 hr energy shot) in the morning and one in the afternoon and that felt ok -- trying to stick with regular strength. I just added rhodiola to the mix so we'll see how that goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 What's rhodiola? Also, I have just started taking a supplement called "atro-phex" which is at GNC, it contains thyamine (I think? the bottle is impossible to read!) and it's helping with energy and appetite. I've gained nearly 15lbs since I quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Rhodiola is an herb that's supposed to boost mental performance. I think it was mentioned here on QA. I am forever in search of the ultimate mental performance enhancing, appetite suppressing combo. I've gained about 5 lbs so far... I will try atrophex - making list for GNC GOLD CARD WEEK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 During lecture today I could barely keep my eyes open, as soon as we had a break I bolted for some rock star. Later I realized tons of us in class were thinking the same thing. if I was on adderall I'd be wide awake and way too interested in this boring lecture. And people would probably find it unusual. I wouldn't have a perfectly acceptable and very normal problem of wanting rock star during A 10 am lecture break and now wanting to take a nap. Other tricks I use to stay awake..I pinch myself really hard..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I do an energy shot -- and flex and release calf muscles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Keep myself deliberately cold. Interesting factoid: during the 600-person, 6-week-long, 10-hour-a-day training sessions I used to run throughout the summer for incoming interns and graduates at my old job, I would call the maintenance team and make sure the room was at least 5-10 degrees (Fahrenheit) lower than it should be. They all hated it, but it kept them awake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit-once Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 If I get sleepy when driving, I will take a deep breath and hold it in until I get dizzy. then repeat....while listening to loud rock-n-roll with cool air blasting in my face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motivation_Follows_Action Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 If I get sleepy when driving, I will take a deep breath and hold it in until I get dizzy. I haven't heard of that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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