Energy Drink Alternatives

[Young OG]

I do a lot of driving on my job. Sometimes it can be 2 hours to a location and 2 hours back. I get sleepy and have to drink a energy drink on the way there and the way back. I can't take the chance of falling asleep behind the wheel.

The main problem is that energy drinks aren't cheap. I'm spending way to much money on them. I'm looking for alternatives that are cheap and that will help me stay awake on these long drives. I do not drink coffee, so that is not an option.

I get about 7 - 8 hours of sleep per night, take protein, take amino acids, and take B12 plus other vitamins. But, I still get sleepy. Any ideas?

 

[blind_one]

Guarana, taurine, off the top of my head. Now take into account I have never supplemented these nor do I know their side effects if they have any so do your own research.

 

[Bible_Belt]

There are a lot of types of coffee. I don't like typical restaurant stuff. I'm a coffee snob.

Also, good old fashioned no-doze is a simple caffeine pill.

 

[marmel75]

Fast and you'll be alert as you would be on caffeine if not more

 

[Young OG]

Thanks for the replies guys. I hate all coffee and I can't fast because I need the calories for body building.

I'm thinking of trying to switch to tea. I know I can get tea for cheaper then energy drinks cost.

 

[WitnessGR]

I recommend vitamin water - Energy. It comes in a yellow bottle. It is cheaper than an energy drink and it also provides you with a daily dose of vitamins, and it also has caffiene in it. Il usually have a vitamin water energy or a vitamin water focus while eating my lunch, and I find that it gets me through my drowsy period just fine.

 

[user43770]

Thanks for the replies guys. I hate all coffee and I can't fast because I need the calories for body building.

I'm thinking of trying to switch to tea. I know I can get tea for cheaper then energy drinks cost.

2 hours both ways. You should feel lucky.