I love energy – wish I could take an occasional sip of pure adrenaline. I do love to sleep but while I’m told I need 9 hours a night – I’m pretty miserable if I sleep more than 6 and would rather go on about 4 or 5. When I’m “into” something it’s hard not to see the energy. But few things stink like “artificial energy.” Occasionally I overextend myself and my energies end up too diluted to be effective. I have many loves: God, Melanie, my sons, daughter-in-laws, Lucas, my siblings, the Scriptures, Spring Meadows, preaching, TJI, my preaching brothers, Maywood Christian Camp, HCU, FHU, EYC, unique gadgets and technologies, I could go on…and I love loving and putting my energies into these things.
Last night riding back from preaching at a congregation not far from home I was doing one of those things that I don’t get to do often enough. I had my radio on listening to a live baseball game. It took me back to Christmas 1978. I had gotten a radio for Christmas and that fall I had also gotten my own “private” room. Up till then my brother, Carey and I had pretty much shared a two rooms that led into each other. One night I picked up on that little radio the Chicago Cubs playing on WGN 720 – what I now know was a designated “clear channel.” I was amazed. I was not a baseball fan but listening to it on the radio was, well, comforting in a way. And ever since whenever I run across baseball on radio it is refreshing. For a tournament or two ten years or so ago I broadcast a couple of baseball games myself. But, as brother Franklin Camp used to say, enough about that.
During one of the commercial breaks I heard an ad for “5-Hour Energy” drinks. They claim “hours and hours of energy” from the little two ounce bottle. That and with no calories and no sugar seems amazing. The ad mentioned that “5-Hour” is available in about five flavors and in extra strength (I suppose just for Superman). And, now … Wait for it … Wait for it … Available in caffeine-free! What? I’m very confused. Why would someone who is using a drink for energy not want caffeine? Am I the only one who sees this as very strange? Am I the only one who wonders how in the world they came up with that concept? Am I missing something? I’m sure I am – maybe?
No real point to this post other than to ask this: Where are you putting your genuine energies?
Hi, my name is Carly and I engage on behalf of 5-Hour Energy.
5-Hour Energy is a blend of amino acids, nutrients and caffeine that together with B Vitamins provide a boost in energy and a feeling of alertness without a sudden drop in energy later.
There is no “caffeine-free” 5-Hour Energy, but we do have a decaf version of the shot. It can provide the alertness you want without the “caffeine feeling” you don’t. It works gently – with only as much caffeine as a half cup of decaffeinated coffee, and no Niacin.
Some would tell us we loose IQ points for every hour of sleep we loose. We all want to feel better do more on less sleep! Does it equate? Now with Instant energy flowing like artificial turf in the stadium it would appear many have lost sight of the real source.
Paul took comfort even while in prison…” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 niv
Dale,
I have learned a lot about energy the past 3 months. I started with Advocare’s Focus/Energy Drink. They really don’t like the term energy drink because it is so much more with all the vitamins in it.
Anyway, for some reason caffiene is a dirty word for some. I use the Spark with a shot of caffiene in it, but they also make a caffiene free version. One thing about energy drinks, make sure they are based in vitamins and good things for your system, not just a jolt. I leared the faster you metabolize whatever pics you up, the faster you crash. That is true of sugars, protiens, etc. Some are designed for you system to absorb faster, but they mean you will come down faster (and harder).
I like what Tim Ferris says in the “4 Hour Body,” everything you put in your mouth is a drug and has some affect on your body.” Once we realize that we begin to start thinking, what impact will this have on my body and my health?
* It may pick me up, but what are the long term affects.
* I sure may taste good, but will I pay for the negative impact on my body for the next 3 days?
I have, after 53 years found balance. I still love to eat, enjoy a piece of key lime pie, or chocolate cake, but learning how to manage my eating (and my weight) is the greatest gift I have given myself in a long time.