Definitely going to try I work construction and if it works it'll be way better than a monster or red bull

REDiJEDi160 said:

Definitely going to try I work construction and if it works it'll be way better than a monster or red bull

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Best to start drinking early in the morning, the water honey lemon thing that is..
No morning beers for me in 15 plus years LOL..
Really tho nothing better to chase a nasty hangover like red beer or a few nice gin bloody Marys......
You will get hydrated and stay hydrated threw out the day if you staret in early in liquids.....
Also could recommend raw whole food organic supplements that will change your life...
Give you real energy and prevent lots of health issues...
Was a horrible construction worker. Framers assistant.
scared to death of walking the beam, no can do, could not measure and cut to save my ass..
finally they cut their losses and I was designated the bbq guy mostly bbqing for the masses..
actually I am tearing out vanity and bath tub searching for a under slab hot water leak.....
Kind of fun tearing shit up, stop and huff...
We had a crew here to do our remodel..
One guy had hammer in one hand joint in the other..
Every thing he did had to be redone and it was not cheap..
Lesson learned never hire a stoner friend to attempt to
construct...

Yea I've changed my diet a lot since I started this new job mostly whole vegetables and fruit and grains much less meat. I do commercial jobs installing the fire sprinkler systems so it's hella fun but 5 am to a guy whos last job was making pizza and selling pot is killer on the morning energy:D

Check this out..http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/9-benefits-honey-water-you-never-knew.html
1. Watch Your Weight Melt Away
Yes, drinking water and honey can help you lose weight. Get the plaguing thoughts about the sugar aspect of honey out of your head, as that is one of its benefits. I know, I know, it sounds crazy and too good to be true, but it isn’t. The sugar in honey is a natural sugar (or read: good for you), which provides a healthy source of calories. Not only that, it can help to ward off any sugary sweet beverage cravings you may have. Soda pop is full of empty calories, and though everyone knows this they still reach for the bubbly refreshment. By cutting back on the amount of pop you drink, your calorie intake drops and with that so do the pounds. It may not be an overnight success story, but it is better for you all around in the long run.


2. Stay Regular
OK, I know talking about being ‘regular’ can sometimes be taboo, but if Jamie Lee Curtis can do it, so can I. Drinking a warm glass of water with honey first thing in the morning helps to improve your digestive system. The antiseptic benefits of honey help relieve the acidity in your stomach while increasing the production of intestinal mucus. It also helps to hydrate the colon and infuse water into your, excuse me for this, stool. All of this combines you passing much more easily and regularly. Which brings us back to watching your weight melt away, because… well, I think you can figure the rest of this one out without my help.


3. Gives Your Immune System A Helping Hand
Have I stressed just how good honey is for you yet? Honey has amazing bacteria-killing properties. If you go for raw, organic honey (you should) it is full of enzymes (hello again digestion), vitamins and minerals that lead the front line against protecting against bacteria. One study presented at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Harrogate, UK found that Manuka honey may even help reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Honey is also an antioxidant, which helps fight those bad free radicals that reek havoc in our body and on our skin.

4. Reduce Your Allergies
And no, I’m not suggesting to take a Claritin or something like that with the glass of honey water. By using raw, local honey you help to acclimate your body to the pollens of your area. In turn, this helps to reduce your susceptibility to environmental allergies. If you really think about what bees do in the grand scheme of things, this makes perfect sense. Now I know the warm water isn’t necessarily crucial to helping with allergies, but being hydrated is never a bad thing.

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6. Soothe That Sore Throat And Cut That Cough
According to the Mayo Clinic, hot water with honey can help reduce the soreness and irritation of a sore throat. Honey helps to coat the throat while the warm water soothes. This soothing and coating action also helps to reduce your cough, as coughing is sometimes caused by irritation from a sore throat.

7. Detox, Detox, Detox!
Honey and warm water helps to flush out the toxins from your body. By helping you to get regular, it helps you to regularly rid your body of toxins that can build up and cause disease. Adding lemon to the mix increases the benefits, as lemons help to increase urination, dispelling toxins more frequently and keeping your urinary tract healthy. Lemon contains citric acid, which helps to maximize enzyme function and in turn stimulate the liver and help with detoxification.

8. Gassy? It Helps With That.
Feeling a little uncomfortable and gassy? Drinking a glass of warm water and honey will help! Honey helps to neutralize gas.

9. Increase Your Health
Not only will drinking warm water and honey increase your hydration (plus everything else I’ve listed), it also helps to increase the levels of “good” cholesterol in your body and reduce cardiovascular strain. I call that a win, win.

chickenman said:

All those 5 hour energy and Monster drinks are very un healthy...
I have never had one nor will I ever have one..
here's What I do that is a natural much safer alternative..
Also hydrates and replenishes...
I fill a half gallon jar with ice..
We get a 5 gallon bucket of the very best local, within a few 100 yards from farm pure raw honey..
No doubt the bees collect pollen from our farm..
I take a big glob in a small pot of water warm till it melts, add water to cool pour in jar with lemon, lime or orange squeezed wedges...
Can also add some Braggs raw apple cider vinegar, about an ounce, can eliminate if you do not like the taste, but it' really helps digestion and PH balance in gut..
Drank almost two of those yesterday in blazing heat and wind rowing all day and felt just great, no jitters or shakes or over amp like the chemicals in those awful tasting energy drinks.
Give it a try, source out the best honey you can find.....

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Love thread like these.. Thanks for sharing and noted on how to do it.. :) I will definitely be doing this..

I don't drink energy drinks.. Make me feel like death and the jitters kill me. :)

Here we go missed this on last reply...
5. Hello Energy, My Old Friend
Move over coffee – honey and warm water are the new dream team for boosting energy. The benefit to your energy levels by staying hydrated has all but been shouted from a rooftop. Think of your body as a houseplant. You know how droopy and sad it gets when you’ve forgotten to water it? Your body essentially does the same thing. Studies have shown that even mild dehydration can leave you feeling lethargic, drowsy and sluggish. So let’s add honey into this equation. Now you have a natural source of simple sugars and carbohydrates (energy-givers) to an all ready proven energy booster. The total? A refreshed outlook on life and energy that you didn’t know could come without a cup of coffee. Now, I’m not telling you to cut coffee out – I know I couldn’t function with out it – but next time you feel an afternoon crash, try reaching for some honey and warm water first and see if that does the trick.

chickenman said:

Check this out..
1. Watch Your Weight Melt Away
Yes, drinking water and honey can help you lose weight. Get the plaguing thoughts about the sugar aspect of honey out of your head, as that is one of its benefits. I know, I know, it sounds crazy and too good to be true, but it isn’t. The sugar in honey is a natural sugar (or read: good for you), which provides a healthy source of calories. Not only that, it can help to ward off any sugary sweet beverage cravings you may have. Soda pop is full of empty calories, and though everyone knows this they still reach for the bubbly refreshment. By cutting back on the amount of pop you drink, your calorie intake drops and with that so do the pounds. It may not be an overnight success story, but it is better for you all around in the long run.


2. Stay Regular
OK, I know talking about being ‘regular’ can sometimes be taboo, but if Jamie Lee Curtis can do it, so can I. Drinking a warm glass of water with honey first thing in the morning helps to improve your digestive system. The antiseptic benefits of honey help relieve the acidity in your stomach while increasing the production of intestinal mucus. It also helps to hydrate the colon and infuse water into your, excuse me for this, stool. All of this combines you passing much more easily and regularly. Which brings us back to watching your weight melt away, because… well, I think you can figure the rest of this one out without my help.


3. Gives Your Immune System A Helping Hand
Have I stressed just how good honey is for you yet? Honey has amazing bacteria-killing properties. If you go for raw, organic honey (you should) it is full of enzymes (hello again digestion), vitamins and minerals that lead the front line against protecting against bacteria. One study presented at the Society for General Microbiology’s Spring Conference in Harrogate, UK found that Manuka honey may even help reverse bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Honey is also an antioxidant, which helps fight those bad free radicals that reek havoc in our body and on our skin.

4. Reduce Your Allergies
And no, I’m not suggesting to take a Claritin or something like that with the glass of honey water. By using raw, local honey you help to acclimate your body to the pollens of your area. In turn, this helps to reduce your susceptibility to environmental allergies. If you really think about what bees do in the grand scheme of things, this makes perfect sense. Now I know the warm water isn’t necessarily crucial to helping with allergies, but being hydrated is never a bad thing.

report this ad
6. Soothe That Sore Throat And Cut That Cough
According to the Mayo Clinic, hot water with honey can help reduce the soreness and irritation of a sore throat. Honey helps to coat the throat while the warm water soothes. This soothing and coating action also helps to reduce your cough, as coughing is sometimes caused by irritation from a sore throat.

7. Detox, Detox, Detox!
Honey and warm water helps to flush out the toxins from your body. By helping you to get regular, it helps you to regularly rid your body of toxins that can build up and cause disease. Adding lemon to the mix increases the benefits, as lemons help to increase urination, dispelling toxins more frequently and keeping your urinary tract healthy. Lemon contains citric acid, which helps to maximize enzyme function and in turn stimulate the liver and help with detoxification.

8. Gassy? It Helps With That.
Feeling a little uncomfortable and gassy? Drinking a glass of warm water and honey will help! Honey helps to neutralize gas.

9. Increase Your Health
Not only will drinking warm water and honey increase your hydration (plus everything else I’ve listed), it also helps to increase the levels of “good” cholesterol in your body and reduce cardiovascular strain. I call that a win, win.

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To note on this great thread.. #beefriendly.. If you must spray pesticides please think of the bee's and others.. Keep it Organic if possible..

Our Planet is currently dealing with a lot of bee issues due to pesticides etc.. If we can start making changes then we can only pray we will build back up our Bee Population across the world..

If we lose our Bee's friends.. Then Everyone around the world will feel the hurt on your average supermarket products and much more..

If doing a Foliar Spray Outdoors it is always best to spray at Night/Late Evening.. Not only because there is no sun or very little.. DERP, but you also are looking out for your beneficial insects like bee's etc..

Sharing Is Caring..

Moto said:

Love thread like these.. Thanks for sharing and noted on how to do it.. :) I will definitely be doing this..

I don't drink energy drinks.. Make me feel like death and the jitters kill me. :)

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Thank you for the comment...
Lots of lurkers on my posts, no worries.
But for those who appreciate my efforts to share my research into just living a better life simply thanks.

Moto said:

To note on this great thread.. #beefriendly.. If you must spray pesticides please think of the bee's and others.. Keep it Organic if possible..

Our Planet is currently dealing with a lot of bee issues due to pesticides etc.. If we can start making changes then we can only pray we will build back up our Bee Population across the world..

If we lose our Bee's friends.. Then Everyone around the world will feel the hurt on your average supermarket products and much more..

If doing a Foliar Spray Outdoors it is always best to spray at night.. Not only because there is no sun.. DERP, but you also are looking out for your beneficial insects like bee's etc..

Sharing Is Caring..

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wife sprays Neem oil in the evening just before dark for squash bugs.. Nolo bait for G hoppers...

chickenman said:

All those 5 hour energy and Monster drinks are very un healthy...
I have never had one nor will I ever have one..
here's What I do that is a natural much safer alternative..
Also hydrates and replenishes...
I fill a half gallon jar with ice..
We get a 5 gallon bucket of the very best local, within a few 100 yards from farm pure raw honey..
No doubt the bees collect pollen from our farm..
I take a big glob in a small pot of water warm till it melts, add water to cool pour in jar with lemon, lime or orange squeezed wedges...
Can also add some Braggs raw apple cider vinegar, about an ounce, can eliminate if you do not like the taste, but it' really helps digestion and PH balance in gut..
Drank almost two of those yesterday in blazing heat and wind rowing all day and felt just great, no jitters or shakes or over amp like the chemicals in those awful tasting energy drinks.
Give it a try, source out the best honey you can find.....

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Thank you chickenman for taking the time to share with us this wisdom-full advice. I am a student and have been for a while, currently undertaking a doctorate program. Drinking starbucks double shots, red bulls, pre-workouts, espresso shots at home, etc, had been a part of my life for a long while there. I blame a lot of it on my age and how I grew up with energy drinks and such, they came around precisely when I entered my teen years and started to think if I drink these nasty toxins I will have an advantage over others. After such a long time of abusing my body, I started to realize what the heck I was doing to my body. I do not want to get into the specifics of how and why I had an overnight change, as it will be too long of a story to share, but I will say the choices we make in life intertwine with one another on levels we cannot even see sometimes.

I am now down to ONE espresso shot if need be, and am feeling better than ever.

OH wait, did I say feeling better than ever? I also meant I AM better than ever.

No more pre workouts containing nasty amounts of caffeine, L-arginine, Nitrous oxide, etc etc etc etc, creatine etc etc,
NO more red bull, no more nothing. I now let my body produce all the energy it needs, and it does so wonderfully. I am young, and I cannot express how happy I am to have dropped that lifestyle somewhat earlier than most.

I now life more than ever, workout harder than ever, and need some good old kush to relax me sometimes because i have so much energy.... yes you heard that right.

I roll up to a gym and sometimes I will smoke prior to the gym just so when i am in there people do not look at me as I always push what looks like way beyond what this body is capable of.... then I stand up and breathe without breaking a sweat or opening my mouth. I can see how many eyes are on me at the gym, its become a mission to look into space without locking eyes with someone, even whilst semi-stoned. (OH and btw, no thank you to tar, and all the other bullshit that comes with smoking, Vape all day every day.)....

... Typing was becoming jittery in the previous post, guess it gets that way after a while, so I shall continue here....

I am not here to promote anything I do in my lifestyle nor knock anyone for what they do, but since you shared chicken man, and you mentioned you had never messed around with those stimulants and such, I thought I could personally vouch for their toxic effects as a person who has abused them heavily and is now absolutely clean with the occasional shot of espresso with no sugar, oh and btw I don't even brew it, just literally add a tsp of finely grounded arabic coffee beans from local markets to 2-3 oz of hot water, stir, add cold water to warm temperature, chug it down in 2 -3 gulps. By not brewing, I don't increase the solubility of the caffeine which is an oily substance, and hence my body takes longer to absorb it. In essence, I basically just consumed a 5 hour energy with that 1 tsp of finely grounded coffee which I am sure also has terpenes that are beneficial for us. I do not add sugar, and hence have to chug it down, as it is a sandy texture.

So in summary, I went from all those stimulants to jus 200mg of caffeine day if need be. And by need be I do not want to get into the details of my life, but you do the math with doctorate program, head stash needs, life... sometimes sleep isn't a priority.

*I now take fulvic acid* from the same makers of VAM and Fulpower. BioAg now has a product called Wu jan sin and it essentially is the human version that i feed my crop. Although I do have to find out if it really is a different product as the one for our girls is much cheaper believe it or not (fulpower vs wu jan sin)....

Fulvic acid does a lot of amazing things for us, I will let the reader of this do the research.

I just bought organic honey today, albeit not from the same amazing source as you chicken man, lol. Mine came from good old costco. But not a bad start right?

I do have a question for you, what amount would you recommend with a cup of water (8-16 oz). roughly a tsp is okay for a morning ritual with squeezed lemon juice?

CertifieDank said:

... Typing was becoming jittery in the previous post, guess it gets that way after a while, so I shall continue here....

I am not here to promote anything I do in my lifestyle nor knock anyone for what they do, but since you shared chicken man, and you mentioned you had never messed around with those stimulants and such, I thought I could personally vouch for their toxic effects as a person who has abused them heavily and is now absolutely clean with the occasional shot of espresso with no sugar, oh and btw I don't even brew it, just literally add a tsp of finely grounded arabic coffee beans from local markets to 2-3 oz of hot water, stir, add cold water to warm temperature, chug it down in 2 -3 gulps. By not brewing, I don't increase the solubility of the caffeine which is an oily substance, and hence my body takes longer to absorb it. In essence, I basically just consumed a 5 hour energy with that 1 tsp of finely grounded coffee which I am sure also has terpenes that are beneficial for us. I do not add sugar, and hence have to chug it down, as it is a sandy texture.

So in summary, I went from all those stimulants to jus 200mg of caffeine day if need be. And by need be I do not want to get into the details of my life, but you do the math with doctorate program, head stash needs, life... sometimes sleep isn't a priority.

*I now take fulvic acid* from the same makers of VAM and Fulpower. BioAg now has a product called Wu jan sin and it essentially is the human version that i feed my crop. Although I do have to find out if it really is a different product as the one for our girls is much cheaper believe it or not (fulpower vs wu jan sin)....

Fulvic acid does a lot of amazing things for us, I will let the reader of this do the research.

I just bought organic honey today, albeit not from the same amazing source as you chicken man, lol. Mine came from good old costco. But not a bad start right?

I do have a question for you, what amount would you recommend with a cup of water (8-16 oz). roughly a tsp is okay for a morning ritual with squeezed lemon juice?

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awesome start...
Sure a couple or three tsp.
thanks for your testimonial...
Also apple cider vinegar in the morning with the honey lemon Braggs the Mother, live energy will be beneficial in many ways
Have to acquire the taste but add a couple ounces to the honey lemon water....
Also warm water will dissolve the honey then ice down to drink also the honey masks the strong vinegar flavor...

think about it. you body is like an engine, needs fuel to run. Giving it chemicals for energy just does not make sense. The energy used after the jolt has to come from somewhere. The body depletes itself cause the energy comes from a chemical source not food which is fuel..
Seems to me folks are robbing stored energy and soon the stored energy is gone and the body will suffer..
Will get some more research into the apple cider vinegar thing and pass along, but grab a bottle of Braggs at the local supermarket a little go a long way and give that a try mornings and evenings...
Keep us posted as to the results..

chickenman said:

think about it. you body is like an engine, needs fuel to run. Giving it chemicals for energy just does not make sense. The energy used after the jolt has to come from somewhere. The body depletes itself cause the energy comes from a chemical source not food which is fuel..
Seems to me folks are robbing stored energy and soon the stored energy is gone and the body will suffer..
Will get some more research into the apple cider vinegar thing and pass along, but grab a bottle of Braggs at the local supermarket a little go a long way and give that a try mornings and evenings...
Keep us posted as to the results..

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Will do, thanks again for the great advice.

Hey CM nice info. All i can add is do not over look the lemon part of this. It is a major energy booster also. Actually now that ive read about honey (i cant stabd the taste of honey i literally gag every time i taste it) I see they actually have alot in common. I ran into info reguarding lemons as energy actually reading on soil (who'd hsve thunk right?!?). Thats right. I was studying Carey Reams work on catiom and anions in soil and ran into that little bit of info. Seems lemons are one of the very few anionic foods in the world. Very interesting stuff (to me anyway). I wont bore u to death but i will share a

dextr0 said:

Hey CM nice info. All i can add is do not over look the lemon part of this. It is a major energy booster also. Actually now that ive read about honey (i cant stabd the taste of honey i literally gag every time i taste it) I see they actually have alot in common. I ran into info reguarding lemons as energy actually reading on soil (who'd hsve thunk right?!?). Thats right. I was studying Carey Reams work on catiom and anions in soil and ran into that little bit of info. Seems lemons are one of the very few anionic foods in the world. Very interesting stuff (to me anyway). I wont bore u to death but i will share a

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OH OH OH!!!
Share share share!!!..
Yes lemons kick ass..organic if possible lots of spray on citrus and the cost difference no big deal....Deal is one will not get the jolt of energy drink. This will keep one hydrated and will help prevent the run down feeling.....

Im sorry for the misspellings poor gramar etc. I have a worthless phone that i really want to break to itty bitty pieces about now. it wont let me correct anything.
Cations and anions.

Heres an articld i found:
Clean water and fresh squeezed lemon is one of the most well tested energy boosters around. Most people in America rely on caffeinated beverages like coffee to get aroused in the morning. These adrenal stimulants produce dirty energy in the form of blood sugar swings and oxidative stress. Water with lemon produces clean energy by hydrating and oxygenating the body to extraordinary energy and mental clarity.

After sleeping through the night the bodily tissues are dehydrated and need clean, pure water to filter out toxins and improve energy production in the cells. Most individuals turn to stimulants like coffee in the morning to give them a jump start. Unfortunately, coffee is a diuretic that depletes your body of water reserves and essential minerals and electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium & magnesium.

People feel energized by coffee due to the effects of caffeine on the adrenal glands. Coffee stimulates these organs to pump out instant energy hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones stimulate the body to breakdown stored sugar and release it into the bloodstream. This process causes abnormal blood sugar that increases oxidative stress, free radical formation and overall tissue damage.

This is called dirty energy because it produces a rampant amount of damage to the body in order to activate energy formation. Clean energy produces cellular energy without an excessive load of oxidative stress.

Food as Bioelectrical Energy
The food and beverages we eat provide electrically charged molecules that initiate energy production in our body. An ion is part of a molecule that carries an electrical charge. Positively charged ions are called "cations," while negatively charged ions are called "anions."

Most of the food we put into our bodies comes in a cationic form, while our natural digestive processes (hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, saliva) are anionic. Lemon is one of the only anionic foods on the planet. This means that it carries a very strong negative charge and is extremely electrically active.

Fresh lemon helps oxygenate the body and maximizes enzyme function. Lemon is known to stimulate the liver's natural enzymes. This assists the liver in the process of dumping toxins like uric acid and of liquefying congested bile ducts.

Citric Acid Cleanses the System
Citric acid can also play a very important role in chelating out abnormal calcium stones. It has a unique ability to form soluble complexes with calcium that many have used to eliminate pancreatic stones and kidney stones. This mechanism can also help prevent calcium deposits from building up in the arteries that promote cardiovascular disease.

Clean water with lemon provides the body with hydration, anti-oxidants and electrolytes. Lemon is a rich source of the immune boosting vitamin C. It also has good quantities of electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium. Lemon is a tremendous source of citrus bioflavonoid anti-oxidant phytonutrients that have been given the label Vitamin P.

Vitamin P consists of the flavonoid glycosides hesperetin and naringenin among others. Studies have shown that vitamin P enhances the anti-oxidant capability of vitamin C. These bioflavonoids also improve capillary permeability and overall blood flow. This is especially important for oxygenating tissues and maintaining normal blood pressure. These anti-oxidants have also been shown to reduce swelling, venous backup and edema.

Upon rising take 1 full lemon and squeeze it into 16-32 oz of fresh clean water and drink. Be sure to eat out the membranous parts of the lemon where the majority of the pectin fiber and citrus bioflavonoids are located. Stevia can be added to form sugar-free lemonade. Apple cider vinegar and various herbs can be used to boost enzymatic and anti-oxidant potential.


Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/034249_lemon_juice_energy.html#ixzz4HGaMELIH

A freind turned me on to this book. It's simple and easy. I work in construction, hot tar roofer. I was pushing 250 when I got it. It helped drop 50 pounds and I feel great. All natural. Just can't stop drinking beer though.

No lie, I was just thinking I need a beer after all this thinking ( I had forgot Carey Reams name!)....can't put the 40s down.