It isn't 1 size fits all, everybody metabolizes things we ingest differently.  I personally don't drink energy drinks, I've had them and a cup of coffee seems to work as well for me.  I drink close to a pot every morning, sitting heart 60 and b/p 110/68, pretty good for a 69 year old.  That doesn't mean I don't other medical problems (much of it from smoking, probably affects my energy more than anthing), very cautious with my diet, no sugar and low carbs.

I drink them for the taste basically idk. It doesn't keep me awake or anything or make my heart race. When I was in college I used to drink the sobe no fear or NOS as 4 pack a day and my passenger side of my car floor was covered in empty bottles of no doze. My caffeine intake used to be insane my heart should have exploded a long time ago. I used to drive from Hartford Connecticut to buffalo New York on the weekends to see me gf in college. Sunday's I would leave buffalo around 11pm drive to my dorm and be at class by 7am Monday. I would pound a case of red bull and a bottle of no doze on the drive and smoke a pack of cigarettes. Back then I was a twig 5'9" 130lbs probably from the insane caffeine intakes.

I'm gonna guess you've never worked midnights? I work midnight to 8am Sunday-Thursday. I've been working out enough and eating well enough to have lost 35 pounds in the last 3 months. I'm still exhausted most every night, especially right before work, and at about 0400. Sometimes, even with an energy drink it's all I can do to stay awake. I stick to the Monster Rehabs and Ultras, I don't have the buzz or crash that goes with regular strength energy drinks. At least there's a few good things in them, like B vitamins, pop is complete garbage in a can that offers nothing but empty calories. I like it when someone sees me drinking one and tells me it's going to kill me, while they're smoking a cigarette   I only drink a couple of them a week on the really bad nights though. 

 

especially on the way to the ramp thursday morning 

especially on the way to the ramp thursday morning 

Yeah, working midnights then fishing all day and staying awake for close to 30 hours every Thursday probably isn't the best idea but I can sleep when I'm dead right?

Yeah, working midnights then fishing all day and staying awake for close to 30 hours every Thursday probably isn't the best idea but I can sleep when I'm dead right?

 

Exactly... must work because I think we placed in either top 3 or big bass every one we fished. 

I love Amp and Kickstart, but there is nothing like starting the day with 32 oz. of RedBull.

I drank a 5 hour energy before a wrestling tournament one day... Big mistake.

I got some really bad "intestinal distress" haha

Before my coffee days I used to drink Sobe Adrenaline Rush by the case, haven't had one of those in 10 years or so though.  Now I drink coffee by the gallon.

On fishing mornings I prefer drinking the Muscle Monster.  Non carbonated shake with protein, just a touch of caffeine and it fills me up for most of the morning.

I'm gonna guess you've never worked midnights? I work midnight to 8am Sunday-Thursday. I've been working out enough and eating well enough to have lost 35 pounds in the last 3 months. I'm still exhausted most every night, especially right before work, and at about 0400. Sometimes, even with an energy drink it's all I can do to stay awake. I stick to the Monster Rehabs and Ultras, I don't have the buzz or crash that goes with regular strength energy drinks. At least there's a few good things in them, like B vitamins, pop is complete garbage in a can that offers nothing but empty calories. I like it when someone sees me drinking one and tells me it's going to kill me, while they're smoking a cigarette   I only drink a couple of them a week on the really bad nights though.

Actually I did work 4pm -4am for 12 years and never had trouble staying awake. I guess I have been lucky enough to have a bunch of energy. I use to do endurance workouts back in my climbing & hiking days. When I took a break from those workouts, I noticed my energy decrease. I started back exercising and I felt energized again. So that's why I have that philosophy. Works for me.

Btw...congrats on dropping 35lbs!!!! Man that's awesome!!!

I drink three Monster Ultras a day.day. At least on days that I work. Otherwise I don't drink them. I prefer white cross ephederines. However, you cant find those down here anymore. Honestly I just like the taste of them.

Pappy Van Winkle on the rocks!

 

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if you look at who they market to, the easy answer is that kids/preteens/teens drink them.  i just don't understand how we limit/restrict/prohibit the use of nearly every drug on the planet EXCEPT caffeine...  how is that?

I love Amp and Kickstart, but there is nothing like starting the day with 32 oz. of RedBull.

heheh

Actually I did work 4pm -4am for 12 years and never had trouble staying awake. I guess I have been lucky enough to have a bunch of energy. I use to do endurance workouts back in my climbing & hiking days. When I took a break from those workouts, I noticed my energy decrease. I started back exercising and I felt energized again. So that's why I have that philosophy. Works for me.

Btw...congrats on dropping 35lbs!!!! Man that's awesome!!!

That's more like what our evening shift is, 1600-0000 (0400 if you work OT). I got tons of sleep on that shift and wasn't nearly as tired, I also never got to see my family or wife (girlfriend at the time). You're absolutely right about the exercising though, it helps a lot. When I start to get really tired at work I usually start doing pushups to help wake myself back up.

 

Thanks, doesn't feel like I've lost that much but the scale doesn't lie. 

Monster zero tastes so good! i like the blue , red, and white. But I did hear that they have a new orange can out i want to try. 

I tried a Monster Rehab once and I swear it about burned a hole in my stomach.  I am not a coffee fan at all and avoid soda's, so I was in search of a caffeine source to keep my @ss awake during the day (I have three little girls under the age of 4 and they never seem to need sleep).  I found Mio Energy and I have to say, this stuff is like drinking candy (plus the caffeine helps keep me from falling asleep at my desk).

I avoid energy drinks, coffee, soda with caffeine. In addition to being diuretics and contributing to things like kidney stones, there is a withdrawal factor when you stop using them. No thanks.

If I need something to jolt me up from being sleepy, I just turn on AC/DC's "Back In Black" or "Shook Me All Night Long".

Monster zero tastes so good! i like the blue , red, and white. But I did hear that they have a new orange can out i want to try. 

The orange is really good too. If you like the Rehabs they just came out with a peach tea that taste great. 

If I ever pull an all nighter (extremely rare) then I will drink a Mountain Dew and that's it. I never drink soda regularly... always water.

If I ever pull an all nighter (extremely rare) then I will drink a Mountain Dew and that's it. I never drink soda regularly... always water.

The best soda IMO is Mexican coca cola, like the kind that comes in a glass bottle. It's made with real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup so its healthier and tastes way better, less watered down.

The orange is really good too. If you like the Rehabs they just came out with a peach tea that taste great. 

Ive never tried the rehab, ill have to give them both a try!

Kirkland Pacific Bold - Keurig.

 

No other energy drinks for me beside

black coffee.

I have to admit I love Mexican coke too! Great stuff!!

The best soda IMO is Mexican coca cola, like the kind that comes in a glass bottle. It's made with real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup so its healthier and tastes way better, less watered down.

 

I NEVER drink anything remotely close to it - but while we're south of the border, we always have at least one a day.

 

If & when there may be a lull in the action - the guide will announce "time for Lucky Coke" and we'll all down one.

 

Sometimes it works - sometimes it doesn't - But they Always taste good.

 

However I'm pretty sure the stuff will remove paint . . .

 

A-Jay