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142 Comments
Soha Molina
8/2/2014 01:44:05 pm
I definitely have low moments in the day.
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Joey Simmonds
8/2/2014 04:45:34 pm
I start to get tired after lunch and usually have a monster energy drink. I have been thinking I need to keep some 5hour energy in my locker for the days I forget to bring the monster.
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Mary Happymommy
8/2/2014 10:18:42 pm
I stay energized by drinking lots of water.
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Ann Fantom
8/2/2014 10:45:03 pm
I stay energized by drinking coffee
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James Robert
8/2/2014 10:49:53 pm
Many times I have bought Monster drinks
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Elena
8/3/2014 12:49:49 am
I stay energized by drinking coffee
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Cynthia C
8/3/2014 12:53:18 am
A cup of coffee usually peps me up if I feel fatigue during the day.
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HS
8/3/2014 05:05:57 am
I drink coffee to help.
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Lisa Brown
8/3/2014 09:13:31 pm
i stay energized by napping
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Mary Happymommy
8/3/2014 10:12:04 pm
I exercise to stay energized.
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Cheryl
8/4/2014 12:11:36 am
I drink green juices, they seem to give me energy.
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Elena
8/4/2014 01:46:28 am
I drink coffee to stay energized.
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8/4/2014 05:44:41 am
I stay energized through the day my drinking coffee and diet cola all day long.
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crystal
8/4/2014 09:17:27 am
coffee!
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Alona Y
8/4/2014 10:08:59 am
I drink at least 2 cups of coffee in the morning and drink just water the rest of the day, I feel way more energized since cutting out sodas and sweet drinks.
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James Robert
8/4/2014 10:26:44 am
I have monster drinks or 5 hour energy
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Sarah O.
8/4/2014 12:47:05 pm
I stay energized by getting enough sleep, but not too much.
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HS
8/4/2014 01:35:38 pm
I drink tea to stay energetic.
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Mary Happymommy
8/5/2014 12:21:50 am
I sometimes rely on caffeine to keep me energized.
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Elena
8/5/2014 01:33:24 am
I drink coffee
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Pat B
8/5/2014 06:36:09 am
If I feel low on energy, I go walk on the treadmill for 15 mins - really works
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Cynthia R
8/5/2014 06:43:28 am
I try and get 7 hours of sleep, if I get less, I need to drink tea.
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Kaitlin
8/5/2014 03:04:43 pm
Caffeine, walks, sleep
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Joey Simmonds
8/5/2014 11:29:52 pm
Large coffee in the morning. Then I have a monster energy about 2pm.
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Elena
8/6/2014 12:44:15 am
I drink coffee.
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Mary Happymommy
8/6/2014 01:15:27 am
8/6 Caffeine helps me get energized.
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Amanda Alvarado
8/6/2014 03:03:27 am
I drink coffee!
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Dara Nix
8/6/2014 04:25:12 am
I am ALL about the caffeine (coffee or Coke) ... but once in awhile I need something stronger when I am dragging butt! This sounds like it would be PERFECT!
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Natalie
8/6/2014 08:22:14 am
I stay energized by eating lots of snacks and drinking plenty of water and exercising.
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Elena
8/7/2014 12:44:57 am
Coffee helps
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Stephanie Grant
8/7/2014 12:52:03 am
I use coffee as my main go to energizer but I have used 5 hour energy at times especially when school is in. I'm a nursing student so there are many days that there just arnt enough hours to do what needs to be done for school on top of what has to be done for my son and husband so I need all the extra energy I can get!
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Mary Happymommy
8/7/2014 02:15:46 am
8.7 Caffeine keeps me energized.
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Theron Willis
8/7/2014 02:35:57 am
A Starbucks Venti Bold with room for gin.
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Jennifer Tilson
8/7/2014 07:16:50 am
Caffiene and naps when I can.
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Linda G.
8/7/2014 11:39:49 am
I would lay down ad take a little nap to get energy!
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Chelsey Jones
8/7/2014 01:49:29 pm
I stay energized with coffee!
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Mary Happymommy
8/8/2014 12:00:09 am
I stay energized by drinking water throughout the day. If I don't drink water, I get headaches and then I'm useless.
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Elena
8/8/2014 01:30:56 am
I drink tea and coffee
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btty
8/8/2014 05:50:47 am
I energized by drinking coffee
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James Robert
8/8/2014 08:41:03 am
Monster drinks or 5 hour energy is how I do it
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Denise B.
8/8/2014 09:17:41 am
I just sleep until I feel like getting up. This way, I will have had enough rest and will be good for the day.
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Mary Happymommy
8/9/2014 01:23:23 am
Caffeine helps me keep my energy up.
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Elena
8/9/2014 02:16:48 am
I keep energized by exercising
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CR Williams
8/9/2014 02:18:25 am
I make sure I get enough rest the night before
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Sarah Hayes
8/9/2014 08:00:51 am
i stay busy so I dont crash
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James Robert
8/9/2014 10:26:41 am
Monster Drinks or 5 hour energy, love them both
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Chelsey Jones
8/9/2014 03:07:19 pm
I stay energized by making sure I get a good nights rest!
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Mary Happymommy
8/10/2014 01:16:24 am
8/10 I stay energized with caffeine.
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Elena
8/10/2014 01:30:32 am
I drink coffee every day
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alice elzey
8/10/2014 02:26:29 am
Drink coffee.
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James Robert
8/10/2014 11:40:05 am
I do my 5 hour energy or monster drinks
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heather
8/10/2014 12:24:40 pm
I like to eat nuts to keep my energy level up.
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Mary Happymommy
8/11/2014 01:03:48 am
8/11 Caffeine keeps me energized.
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Elena
8/11/2014 01:59:35 am
I drink coffee a few times a day
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Jake B
8/11/2014 03:07:42 pm
I do breathing treatments that give me plenty of energy for the day.
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Mary Happymommy
8/12/2014 01:34:22 am
8/12 Caffeine helps keep my energy up.
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Elena
8/12/2014 01:50:10 am
I drink tea and coffee to stay energized
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Stacey B
8/12/2014 05:38:30 am
Coffee helps to keep me energized through the day.. most days anyway!
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courtney b
8/12/2014 09:10:38 am
i drink a lot of coffee, energy drinks and a LOT of v8 energy.
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James Robert
8/12/2014 10:42:20 am
Today I had a starbucks extra energy drink to stay energized
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Chelsey Jones
8/12/2014 12:05:04 pm
I stay energized by having fun with friends!
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Tammy Shelton
8/12/2014 10:16:20 pm
I do the coffee thing... hot coffee in the morning and iced coffee in the afternoon.
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Mary Happymommy
8/13/2014 01:15:18 am
8/13 Caffeine helps keep my energy up.
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Elena
8/13/2014 03:11:47 am
I stay energized by drinking coffee 8/13
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Stacey B
8/13/2014 01:33:16 pm
Coffee is keeps me energized through out my day!
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shawna
8/13/2014 07:49:16 pm
coffee, ice water..and a nap :)
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amy pugmire
8/13/2014 11:25:36 pm
soda and 5 hour energy :)
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Elena
8/14/2014 01:46:21 am
8/14 I drink coffee
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Mary Happymommy
8/14/2014 02:03:33 am
8/14 Caffeine helps.
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James Robert
8/14/2014 06:42:55 am
I have to have monster drinks and 5 hour energy, either will work great
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Carol
8/14/2014 07:59:17 am
I stay energized by drinking lots of water.
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Linda Bradshaw
8/14/2014 09:46:50 am
I actually have been using Caffeine but it is not working
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Alona Y
8/14/2014 12:44:17 pm
I do lots of stretches when I start feeling tired.
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Elena
8/15/2014 01:16:01 am
I stay energized by drinking coffee 8/15
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Mary Happymommy
8/15/2014 01:52:51 am
8/15 Caffeine helps me keep my energy up.
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James Robert
8/15/2014 10:06:54 am
My monsters and 5 hour energy keep me going
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Kitty Iecvan
8/15/2014 10:57:11 am
I get up and walk around when I'm tired.
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victoria lynch
8/15/2014 08:04:22 pm
I go for a walk on the beach with my daughter and then go for a swim in the pool.
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shaunie
8/15/2014 08:55:29 pm
Would have to say eating breakfast
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Elena
8/16/2014 02:48:16 am
8/16 I stay energized by drinking coffee
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Elisabeth Ashley
8/16/2014 06:58:15 am
I stay energized by staying hydrated and getting enough sleep
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chickie brewer
8/16/2014 09:20:38 am
I stay energized with loads of coffee!
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Susan Smith
8/16/2014 12:10:06 pm
I eat healthy and take a walk.
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Shannon
8/16/2014 12:37:24 pm
I drink lots of Diet Coke.
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8/16/2014 04:52:45 pm
I have to have coffee at some point during the day.
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Elena
8/17/2014 12:42:25 am
8/17 I drink coffee
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Robin
8/17/2014 02:50:23 am
I usually drink coffee during the day to keep going.
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James Robert
8/17/2014 03:26:53 am
Monster drinks and 5 hour energy keep me going and an occasional Starbucks xtra energy drink
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Douglas Houston
8/17/2014 05:36:08 am
A cup of coffee around 3 o'clock wakes me up/
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alice elzey
8/17/2014 06:22:34 am
I stay energized by drinking coffee.
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Kelly
8/17/2014 08:20:12 am
To stay energized, I stay very hydrated, with either water or tea. I also keep busy, which keeps me energized.
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Samii Meyer
8/17/2014 05:00:32 pm
I try to keep myself busy. I feel like once I slow down is when I am going to get sluggish, that is why I just keep trucking!
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Kamla L.
8/17/2014 07:00:25 pm
Water, coffee, protein drinks and bars usually works for me.
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sara wood
8/17/2014 08:38:40 pm
I drink green tea and exercise often.
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Linda Lansford
8/18/2014 12:27:02 am
I eat a healthy diet
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Karen Drake
8/18/2014 02:04:06 am
I stay energized by taking a short nap in the afternoon.
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Elena
8/18/2014 02:32:20 am
I drink coffee 8/18
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Michelle H.
8/18/2014 03:12:06 am
I try to eat right. But, I also drink coffee.
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Michelle Weaver
8/18/2014 05:24:42 am
I stay energized by eating healthy.
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Jill Myrick
8/18/2014 05:29:21 am
I currently make a pot of coffee in the mid afternoon to help me stay alert and energized.
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sheila ressel
8/18/2014 07:12:09 am
I stay energized by taking my vitamins and drinking lots of iced tea.
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Daniel M
8/18/2014 09:41:16 am
usually by getting up and moving around
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Michelle H.
8/18/2014 12:11:56 pm
Exercise helps to increase my energy.
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alice elzey
8/18/2014 12:38:19 pm
I drink coffee.
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Carla
8/18/2014 03:28:11 pm
I drink coffee or sometimes get a cappuccino, but sometimes fall asleep anyway!
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nicole wg
8/18/2014 05:28:12 pm
I try to get exercise in when I can! its energizing
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shaunie
8/18/2014 11:45:30 pm
Would have to say drinking water
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K-Squared
8/19/2014 12:30:27 am
I stay energized by reminding myself how lucky I am and the knowing that there's others in this world that need, wand and / or deserve a job. Thus I have been thru a lot in my life; I was injured in an accident by a driver that was pulling out of a parking spot in a vehicle that had no insurance. i have since had to find ways to pay the bills.
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Paula Tavernie
8/19/2014 01:54:46 am
I stay energized by eating fresh fruits or Veggies when starting to feel drained!
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Melani Vincelli
8/19/2014 02:02:10 am
Coffee!
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s riches
8/19/2014 02:43:57 am
I drink Gatorade during the day to stay hydrated.
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Thomas Gibson
8/19/2014 05:21:14 am
I stay energized by eating fresh fruit and drink lots of water and take vitamins.
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Theresa D
8/19/2014 06:54:14 am
I stay energized by drinking coffee and the occasional 5 hour Energy
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Brenda Elsner
8/19/2014 07:11:56 am
I stay energized by drinking coffee
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Sarah Hall
8/19/2014 08:17:30 am
No, I have never tried this but it might be great for my mid-afternoon lag time.
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Cody Anderson
8/19/2014 08:32:43 am
I stay energized with hot tea.
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James Robert
8/19/2014 10:00:15 am
Monster drinks have been high on my list lately
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Michelle H.
8/19/2014 10:10:50 am
Eating healthy foods helps.
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David Balkin
8/19/2014 11:05:55 am
Nothing suits me better than a good night's sleep!
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Angela P.
8/19/2014 12:51:16 pm
Caffeine.. lots and lots of Caffeine.
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Shannon
8/19/2014 02:09:23 pm
Lots of Diet Coke.
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Kim Keithline
8/19/2014 09:06:13 pm
I use a lot of caffeine and vitamins to keep going and stay energized
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Crystal F
8/19/2014 09:48:03 pm
By taking time to drink my morning coffee. thank you!
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Samantha
8/19/2014 10:34:15 pm
I keep myself busy and eat snacks throughout the day.
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Samantha K
8/20/2014 04:25:55 am
LOTS AND LOTS of Iced Coffee
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Geoff K
8/20/2014 04:33:49 am
I try to eat filling, nutritious small meals every few hours to give me sustained energy throughout the day. I also find that exercise breaks keep me alert and upbeat!
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James Robert
8/20/2014 05:06:02 am
Monster drinks mainly, sometimes I have had the 5 hour energy and do like them
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Amanda Sakovitz
8/20/2014 05:08:37 am
lots of coffee!
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sheila ressel
8/20/2014 05:45:49 am
I have a cup of coffee if I get tired.
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Julie Hawkins
8/20/2014 06:41:28 am
I keep energized by drinking lots of water and eating protein snacks.
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Amanda Whitley
8/20/2014 06:56:47 am
i drink a lot of coffee and keep up with two little ones with lots of energy
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Tina d Reynolds
8/20/2014 08:53:51 am
lots and lots of coffee
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Carolyn Daley
8/20/2014 09:35:10 am
I stay energized by drinking water to keep me hydrated and snacking on fruit during the day.
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Michelle H.
8/20/2014 10:20:26 am
Sometimes when I am in a hurry, I reach for dry cereal for energy.
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amy deeter
8/20/2014 10:25:51 am
by drinking lots of coffee and getting my rest at night
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James Robert
8/20/2014 10:55:07 am
Love my monster drinks
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Buddy Garrett
8/20/2014 12:58:48 pm
Cokes and chocolate keeps me energized.
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steve weber
8/20/2014 01:12:14 pm
Energy drinks usually.
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Sarah L
8/20/2014 01:29:31 pm
I get plenty of sleep.
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Shannon
8/20/2014 01:53:57 pm
Sleep and Diet Coke mainly. Thank you for this chance to win.
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