5 hour energy shot

I don't like energy drinks, but my husband has been talking about trying the 5 hour energy shot that is being endorsed by athletes. It seemed interesting and I even discussed it with my sister because she is very knowledgeable about these things.

Well yesterday I dragged my feet all day and decided at 11:27 pm that I needed to do my workout. Of course it took me a while to wind down afterward, and because of my insomnia I did not go to sleep until about 3:30 am. I'm usually off on the weekends, but had to put some overtime in today from 8am-2pm. Nothing strenuous, I would just be sitting at my desk working on a computer for 5hrs straight while listening to my IPOD.

I just knew I was going to have a hard time staying awake for 5 hrs looking at my computer with only 4hrs of sleep. Seeing the opportunity to indulge my curiosity, I stopped by Walgreen's and bought me a 2-pack of berry flavor 5 hr energy (Per my research this was better tasting than the original), and took it.

First of all, I hate taking liquids of anything so my gag reflex is very weak. The taste was a little sour and because the top of the bottle is narrow it takes a while for the whole 2oz to come out. I would probably recommend pouring it into something wider so you could take it all in one shot. It was a little sour tasting -- reminded me of TUMS for the aftertaste. I didn't feel a big rush, but after a while I wasn't sleepy anymore. I got a lot done at work and was completely focused, and could feel the tiredness slowly coming back at the end of my shift. No jitters, no hot flashes, no real crash, but by time I got home I was ready to take a nap.

However, because I didn't get that overdrive feeling (like when I'm wired on caffeine) I was getting second thoughts. I wasn't sure if this shot really had anything to do with me staying alert or if it was because I just knew I had to work. So because I knew I was ready to sleep by time I got home I took the second shot.

I layed in bed watching T.V. for a bit waiting for big sudden burst of energy. Nothing. So I decided I would put a load in the washer before I took my nap. I took the clothes out of the dryer and decided I would hang that up while I was still up. I was putting the clothes in my kids closets and realized my youngest, who cleaned his room before he could go to grandmas, had pushed all his mess in his closet (kids were already at grandmas). So I cleaned up after him. Then I decided I would just clean up both of their rooms. Then I went to Wal-Mart and bought some containers and laundry baskets and came back and rearranged their rooms. I had realized I was no longer sleepy and I just seemed to be motivated to get things done.

My husband was so surprised. I'm pretty lazy when it comes to household chores, and he was convinced he definitely needs to try this product. He's never seen me clean house this much in one day and so motivated to do it without him telling me we have to.

So now I think may just try this only on Saturdays to give me that extra boost for my household chores and when I have to work. I don't want to have to depend on it every day. I will also limit my self to one shot per day.

I would like to think some of this extra energy is also coming from my workouts that I'm getting accustomed to.

P.S. For your safety please make sure you do your research before you try this product. Some people did report problems that seemed pretty serious, and this was my own personal choice to experiment on myself.

Thanks for reading.

Yesterday was day 15 (half way)
Did Burn Circuit 1 and Latin Dancing with Lisa (Cha Cha), gotta thank my sister for this one.

ChaLean Extreme Day 16
No Work out Today (Rest Day) - Just a lot of house work
Weigh today 150.8