I stayed awake all night and its early morningNormally I will feel crappy and grouchy for the rest of the dayI'm trying to get back on a right scheduleI normally fall asleep around 9:00 AM and wake up around 3:00 or 4:00 PMI've tried medication both prescription and nonprescription sleeping aidsNone of it does what I need it to doI need to know what I can use that's health, safe and actually worksI don't want to use any energy drinks/sodas, coffee, tea, or shotsI need something I can find in my own home or a method to help me stay awake and not grouchy.
Need an energy boost just to get you out of bed in the morning? Don't head for the coffee pot or that energy drink stashed in your briefcaseInstead of racing out of the house and grabbing an egg McMuffin or a couple of donuts on your way to work, back it up and sit downPark it at the breakfast table and refill your coffers with a smart breakfastBreakfast is indeed the most important meal to eatAfter 8 hours of sleep in which you basically have fasted since supper, you need a nourishing meal to get you goingWe really are what we eatA donut will give you a sugar rush, but it won't keep all cylinders working efficiently like a bowl of oatmealYou say oatmeal? Come onOatmeal is one of the best sources of soluble fiberTo jazz it up, mix in some raisins, honey and yogurtDon't like raisins, try peaches or whatever your favorite fruit may beAdd a glass of orange juice and you're on you're way to doing your body goodOrange juice is high in vitamin C, as you knowIt also helps in absorbing iron from other foods you eatDon't like orange juiceNo problemThere is a strong line up of juice choices waiting on the shelf at your favorite supermarketCheck the labelsMost of them are also high in vitamin CDon't forget to grab a banana on your way out the doorA great snack full of potassiumPlus, bananas help muscles to contract, so if you have a tendency to stiffen up from sitting in front of your computer all morning, that banana in your purse or briefcase can helpDried fruit is a low-fat, high-energy snack that's easy to carry and provides a punch when those morning lows start to creep inOne thing to keep in mind about commercially package fruitSome have sulfur dioxide in them so read labels and avoid packaged fruit containing sulfur dioxideIt can increase your risk of asthmaOf course you can always stick with fresh fruitMost fruit is as sweet as a donut and fruit won't sneak pounds on you like a donut will.
First, buy some good old towels, you can use them over and over, and when they're too dirty, put them in the washThe same can go for napkins, get some cloth ones, use them, then put them in the washJust wash with regular laundryWhen you do use paper towels though, I'm pretty sure you can get biodegradable ones, so keep an eye outThen you could just toss them in the compost.
There is a re-usable stronger paper towel on the market nowIt can be rinsed and re-used.
