I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
and have lost several jobs because of this. Why does this happen?
Even lots of coffee with the meal dont seem to help.

> wrote in message
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>I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
> to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
> and have lost several jobs because of this. Why does this happen?
> Even lots of coffee with the meal dont seem to help.

See you Dr. Could be any number of things. Diabetes, celiac, food
allergies... And I've never heard that protein is supposed to give you
energy. Carbs give you energy.

> wrote in message
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>I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
> to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
> and have lost several jobs because of this. Why does this happen?
> Even lots of coffee with the meal dont seem to help.

What exactly are you eating? Sounds like it could be a metabolic disorder, or
possibly food allergies. It could be the amount, the time, any number of factors.
Without more details, it's hard to even hazard a guess...but in any case, you should
talk to a physician.

kimberly

> wrote in message
...
>I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
> to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
> and have lost several jobs because of this. Why does this happen?
> Even lots of coffee with the meal dont seem to help.

How much sleep are you getting at night?

wrote:

> I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
> to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
> and have lost several jobs because of this.

Eat less, retard!
--
Vilco
Think pink, drink rose'

Nexis wrote:

> What exactly are you eating? Sounds like it could be a...

....pathetic troll.
--
Vilco
Think pink, drink rose'

"Vilco" > wrote in message
...
> wrote:
>
>> I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
>> to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
>> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
>> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
>> and have lost several jobs because of this.
>
> Eat less, retard!
> --

wrote:
> I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
> to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
> and have lost several jobs because of this. Why does this happen?
> Even lots of coffee with the meal dont seem to help.

...and what does your doctor say?
You *have* been to the doctor.. haven't you? Obviously your doctor would
have access to your actual body for examination and labs to base an
educated response versus unseen strangers online.

> On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:18:25 -0600, wrote:

>>I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
>>to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
>>particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
>>problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
>>and have lost several jobs because of this. Why does this happen?
>>Even lots of coffee with the meal dont seem to help.


First, talk to your doctor.


Second, you don't say how large the meals are. Heavy meals with lots of
calories, no matter whether those calories are from protein, fats, or
carbohydrates, make a lot of people tired. The problem with meat might
not be the protein; it might be the concentrated calories in fat. Have
you tried eating only a tiny snack sized portion of a well-balanced
meal, perhaps a half sandwich of roast beef on whole grain bread with a
little salad?


Third, I have to wonder what sort of jobs these are. Perhaps it isn't
the diet but something about the working conditions.


--Lia

Julia Altshuler wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:18:25 -0600, wrote:
>
>>> I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
>>> to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
>>> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
>>> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
>>> and have lost several jobs because of this. Why does this happen?
>>> Even lots of coffee with the meal dont seem to help.
>
>
> First, talk to your doctor.
>
>
> Second, you don't say how large the meals are. Heavy meals with lots of
> calories, no matter whether those calories are from protein, fats, or
> carbohydrates, make a lot of people tired. The problem with meat might
> not be the protein; it might be the concentrated calories in fat. Have
> you tried eating only a tiny snack sized portion of a well-balanced
> meal, perhaps a half sandwich of roast beef on whole grain bread with a
> little salad?
>
>
> Third, I have to wonder what sort of jobs these are. Perhaps it isn't
> the diet but something about the working conditions.
>
Or sleep apnea manifesting itself... or just a troll...I don't know?
The only point really is that "free advice" on a cooking newsgroup is
worth about as much as you pay for it. Nada. I know *my* malpractice
insurance won't cover me if I give faulty advisement.

The only interest this thread holds for me is the idea that (food
related!) carbs may make one feel one way, protein another. Being a
night shifter, we're often advised that carbs induce sleep and protein
not as much adn to use this information to our benefit when we're
fighting nature and trying to either stay awake or go to sleep at odd
times. When I take in caffeine as well as any alcohol can make a huge
difference in how I feel and sleep.

Goomba38 wrote:
>
> Or sleep apnea manifesting itself... or just a troll...I don't know?
> The only point really is that "free advice" on a cooking newsgroup is
> worth about as much as you pay for it. Nada. I know *my* malpractice
> insurance won't cover me if I give faulty advisement.


I agree that hoping for medical advice from usenet is pretty pointless,
but tips and pointers from strangers can sometimes be helpful, and
sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between needing a little
hint (pregnant women with nausea might try smaller meals and avoiding
broccoli) and needing major medical care (if you're not holding anything
down, make sure you're not getting dehydrated, and it could be twins).
So I don't mind questions like the one the original poster asked.



> The only interest this thread holds for me is the idea that (food
> related!) carbs may make one feel one way, protein another. Being a
> night shifter, we're often advised that carbs induce sleep and protein
> not as much and to use this information to our benefit when we're
> fighting nature and trying to either stay awake or go to sleep at odd
> times. When I take in caffeine as well as any alcohol can make a huge
> difference in how I feel and sleep.


This interests me too. I hope the original poster gets back to us with
more information.


--Lia

"Vilco" > wrote in message
...
> wrote:
>
>> I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
>> to give a person energy. Why is it that when I eat a meal,
>> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
>> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
>> and have lost several jobs because of this.
>
> Eat less, retard!
> --
> Vilco
> Think pink, drink rose'


My sentiments exactly. Eat better and eat less.
Dee Dee

In article >,
wrote:

> I was always told that eating a meal, particularly protein is supposed
> to give a person energy.

I guess you were told wrong. I was always careful not to eat too much
at lunch when I had to go back to work. The energy comes later, the
sleepiness sooner.


> particularly with meat, I am ready to fall asleep? This is a big
> problem at my job. Either I dont eat, or I fall asleep on the job,
> and have lost several jobs because of this. Why does this happen?


Slow learner?

:-(