helpful energy boost

lightninglarose

I love this drink, it boosts my energy anytime of day, is super yummy, and due to MSPI it's the perfect way to feel like I can have a little chocolate in my life I buy a bunch of bananas, peel them, half them, and store them in the freezer. In a blender add 1 1/2 banana and 1 1/2 cup of chocolate almond milk...BLEND. You've got yourself a little healthy pick me up. It's great after a work out because of it's frozen goodness. Just wanted to share! I'd love to hear any other little quick snacks that are favorites!

TXswissmiss

I.love.spark.
Seriously - an energy drink that (as far as I have been able to research) is okay for BF'ing. I drink it every morning as I don't like coffee. Mandarin orange is my fave closely followed by mango strawberry.

https://www.advocare.com/11086455/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A2095&id=E&flavor=M&size=C

sooner1981

TXswissmiss said:

I.love.spark.
Seriously - an energy drink that (as far as I have been able to research) is okay for BF'ing. I drink it every morning as I don't like coffee. Mandarin orange is my fave closely followed by mango strawberry.

https://www.advocare.com/11086455/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A2095&id=E&flavor=M&size=C

Just FYI-- Spark has 120 mg of caffeine per cup. Just for comparison, a can of coke/diet coke has 35 mg of caffeine. So one cup of spark has almost four times as much caffeine as a can of coke!

Jalee85

Banana ice cream is delish as well. Just freeze cut up bananas then blend. Add coco powder or peanut butter to flavor.

TXswissmiss

sooner1981 said:

TXswissmiss said:

I.love.spark.
Seriously - an energy drink that (as far as I have been able to research) is okay for BF'ing. I drink it every morning as I don't like coffee. Mandarin orange is my fave closely followed by mango strawberry.

https://www.advocare.com/11086455/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A2095&id=E&flavor=M&size=C

Just FYI-- Spark has 120 mg of caffeine per cup. Just for comparison, a can of coke/diet coke has 35 mg of caffeine. So one cup of spark has almost four times as much caffeine as a can of coke!

It sure does hahha! I go light on the serving and was careful to monitor LO to see if he was sensitive to it. Should have mentioned that earlier ...! I also don't combine it with other caffeinated drinks.

ETA comparison at bottom of image. Not that different than drinking Starbucks. don't get me wrong, it would be BETTER to not drink caffeine...that's just not happening for me right now.

TXswissmiss

Mobile couldn't add image in edit, grumble grumble

sooner1981

TXswissmiss said:

sooner1981 said:

TXswissmiss said:

I.love.spark.
Seriously - an energy drink that (as far as I have been able to research) is okay for BF'ing. I drink it every morning as I don't like coffee. Mandarin orange is my fave closely followed by mango strawberry.

https://www.advocare.com/11086455/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A2095&id=E&flavor=M&size=C

Just FYI-- Spark has 120 mg of caffeine per cup. Just for comparison, a can of coke/diet coke has 35 mg of caffeine. So one cup of spark has almost four times as much caffeine as a can of coke!

It sure does hahha! I go light on the serving and was careful to monitor LO to see if he was sensitive to it. Should have mentioned that earlier ...! I also don't combine it with other caffeinated drinks.

ETA comparison at bottom of image. Not that different than drinking Starbucks. don't get me wrong, it would be BETTER to not drink caffeine...that's just not happening for me right now.

Yeah, as long as LO doesn't mind, it is not a big deal at all.

But I have had co-workers who drank it like crazy during the day and thought it was just amazing and "all natural," and were shocked to find out it had caffeine and was the cause of their sleepless nights

cassey910

That sounds so good!!

Jenball717

So, anyone know how long caffeine stays in breast milk? Like a big dose of caffeine at once? I have a product a lot like Spark but I have always thought it would be too much for LO.
Is there a "safe" way to use products like this?

sooner1981

Jenball717 said:

So, anyone know how long caffeine stays in breast milk? Like a big dose of caffeine at once? I have a product a lot like Spark but I have always thought it would be too much for LO.
Is there a "safe" way to use products like this?

I have read that caffeine in breast milk reaches its maximum level in breast milk about one hour after consumption. And some babies tolerate caffeine better than others--they can build up tolerance just like adults.

But caffeine stays in infants' bloodstreams for a super long time--like 16 hours. So maybe try a smaller dose in the morning and it would be worn off by bedtime?

Jenball717

Thanks @sooner1981, I think I'll hold off. Don't really want to experiment with my baby, haha.

sooner1981

Jenball717 said:

Thanks @sooner1981, I think I'll hold off. Don't really want to experiment with my baby, haha.

It doesn't really hurt them--and plenty of people on here drank coffee throughout pregnancy and while breastfeeding and have perfectly calm, good sleepers.

But if you are not a usual caffeine drinker, it may take a few days for your baby to get used to a new caffeine consumption

Jenball717

I mean I don't want to experiment with her sleep or nap schedule since we don't sleep through the night just yet. If I'm not sure how it will affect her, I'll just wait until only I am getting that caffeine and I'm not sharing with her. I think the stuff I have has around 200mg of caffeine. It is a pre workout supplement that I have enjoyed the benefits of in the past but I can wait to use it again.

nano1

I make something similar @lightninglarose but I use chocolate hemp milk, two scoops of peanut butter, five ice cubes, and one banana. DH thinks it's gross but I love it!

I also make the peanut butter in between two slices of banana sandwich and freeze them, I saw it in Pinterest and it's a winner.

Andddd because my mom always did this when we were growing up I freeze green grapes as a snack.

I guess I like frozen stuff?

lightninglarose

@jalee85 thank you for the banana ice cream! i cannot have any dairy right now for LO so this sounds like a great substitute!! 

lightninglarose

@nano1 chocolate hemp milk sounds interesting! I am going to have to find out where I can purchase it and try it. Never knew it existed! 

nano1

@lightninglarose I get this kind called Tempt, it's my favorite!