Greetings one and all, I'd like to pick your brains for a moment. I'd like to start off by saying that I have an illness that robs me of my energy very quickly. The energy required by someone to do, it takes me twice sometimes three times as much. Right now I'm cutting firewood in the mornings, can anyone suggest what I can eat or ingest to help me last longer? I would really appreciate anything you can offer. Thanks a lot
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Well, speaking from experience I eat 5-6 meals daily, but i drink pre workout and caffeine.
L-carnitine is suppose to help
L-carnitine is suppose to help
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Hey man, that’s a tough position to be in, especially when your body is working overtime just to get through tasks. The goal here is to give you sustained energy, not just quick spikes.
A few things that can help you last longer while cutting firewood:
Start your morning with slow-digesting carbs + protein
Oats with a scoop of protein powder and a handful of berries
Whole grain toast with peanut butter and banana
These will give you a steady energy release instead of a quick crash.
Hydrate + electrolytes before you start
Even mild dehydration will kill your energy fast. Add a pinch of salt or an electrolyte packet to your water before you start working.
Mid-task fuel
If you’re going to be out there for hours, bring something easy to snack on:
A banana or apple with a small handful of nuts
A protein bar with balanced carbs
Greek yogurt with honey (if you have a cooler handy)
Post-work recovery
Don’t skip this if you want to have energy the next day, refuel after.
Lean protein (eggs, chicken, turkey) + a good carb source (rice, potatoes)
A shake with whey, fruit, and almond milk if you want something fast
If your illness allows a little caffeine before work can help, but don’t overdo it, and make sure you’re not relying on it instead of real nutrition.
If you need anymore help my Dm's are always open
A few things that can help you last longer while cutting firewood:
Start your morning with slow-digesting carbs + protein
Oats with a scoop of protein powder and a handful of berries
Whole grain toast with peanut butter and banana
These will give you a steady energy release instead of a quick crash.
Hydrate + electrolytes before you start
Even mild dehydration will kill your energy fast. Add a pinch of salt or an electrolyte packet to your water before you start working.
Mid-task fuel
If you’re going to be out there for hours, bring something easy to snack on:
A banana or apple with a small handful of nuts
A protein bar with balanced carbs
Greek yogurt with honey (if you have a cooler handy)
Post-work recovery
Don’t skip this if you want to have energy the next day, refuel after.
Lean protein (eggs, chicken, turkey) + a good carb source (rice, potatoes)
A shake with whey, fruit, and almond milk if you want something fast
If your illness allows a little caffeine before work can help, but don’t overdo it, and make sure you’re not relying on it instead of real nutrition.
If you need anymore help my Dm's are always open
