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Beat the Afternoon Crash

8 energy boosters to help you stay awake at work and energize your mind and body.

Matt Caputo
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It’s a cruel joke, but it’s one that’s been perpetrated on all of us: that nasty, unfair notion of having to work for a living. You wake up, shower, dress, and bolt out the door—and the only serious step you take to energize your body and mind is that cup of coffee you spill on your tie every morning. Preparing for an active life, however—especially when you train in the evenings after work—is an all-day affair that starts from the moment you roll out of bed. Sure, you’re not looking for a jolt around every corner like Jason Statham in Crank, but if you’re habitually suffering from the 2:30 blues, use the following eight tips to crank up your energy levels and prime yourself to get through a hard day’s office tedium and burn fat and build muscle at night.

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8 Energy Boosters that Prevent Low Energy Levels at Work

Experiment With Breakfast

If you’re waking up to the same old meal every day and then routinely crashing by mid-afternoon, consider a breakfast reboot. In a study published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, high-fiber, carb-rich meals were associated with the highest levels of mental alertness in the hours leading up to lunch. To add fiber and carbs, top a whole-wheat English muffin with natural peanut butter, a sliced banana, and raisins. To increase protein, a whey protein shake will do the trick. Everyone’s needs are different, so the idea is to experiment and find what works for you.

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