This week has been a learning experience. The main thing I have learned is that I need stimulants. Apologies to those who'v e been rooting for me, and thank you for your support, but perhaps the all-or-nothing sobriety model is not appropriate to the Red Bull situation.
So, while I have not had a Red Bull, I am searching for alternatives. Today I tried "Monster: Absolute Zero." I imagine that the flavor to be based on antifreeze and horse piss. Having tried neither, I can only assume. I reviewed a few web sites that rate energy drinks. Among the high scorers was "Monster: Rehab." Not quite as sugary as others but with a good taste and respectable kick. So I'm gonna give it a try. It's called "Rehab" afterall.
Another good option, without adding any more money to Starbucks' war chest, is Seattle's Best Iced Coffee Vanilla Latté. As many of my friends have said: What the hell's wrong with having coffee?
Will report my findings over the next few days.
Seattle's Best parent company is Starbucks! :-)
Posted by: Jim O. | December 05, 2011 at 09:12 PM
DAMMIT!
Posted by: Charlie | December 05, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Have you tried Guru at all? Its all natural caffeine. I'm not a hippie by any means (lol) but I do work overnights, and have experimented with different kinds of energy drinks. Its been a lifesaver for me. Theres no crash or crappy feeling that I have felt. It tastes pretty decent too. Just a suggestion :)
Posted by: Erin | December 06, 2011 at 06:21 PM
I should add that I wouldn't recommend their "lite" version, that does indeed taste like poo (or what I imagine poo taste like).
http://guruenergy.com/new/us/drinks/guru/guru.php
Posted by: Erin | December 06, 2011 at 06:25 PM
Thx Erin!
Posted by: Charlie | December 07, 2011 at 09:16 AM
What the hell's wrong with having coffee?
I was going to say something about nutrition, but it's only 110 calories per serving (assuming only one serving per can), low fat, and low sodium. So, go for it.
FWIW, I tried a Five Hour Energy once. I felt nothing, but caffeine has little effect on me, anyway. Might work for you, though.
Posted by: Andrew | December 07, 2011 at 12:39 PM
A good cup of coffee is a pleasure. I can't get into the energy drinks, the taste just kills it for me.
Posted by: Jack@TheJackB | December 13, 2011 at 03:47 PM