When are you least productive?

Anthony blogs about productivity and time-of day here. I find it interesting that the time of day folks are the least productive is the time of day I am most likely at the gym. Trust me, I have my highs and lows, but at 2:16 on Monday/Wed/Friday (usually), I'm gearing up for some elliptical action and trying to talk myself out of my fitness program (and then I have to talk myself back in...my internal dialog is exhausting). Just about to head off to the gym now.

You can all roll your eyes and groan as I say what I am about to say, but I think a big part of the problem is that people eat too many processed carbohydrates and refined sugar. I mean, eat what you want, of course, but I have noticed the difference in my energy level since I have changed my diet and the impact having some peanut butter or an orange has on my workout.

I didn't see any mention of food or sleep in the article so I'll consider the survey interesting trivia. But I think we can all come up with reasons why people peter out at those times and what they can do to fix it. Power nap anyone?

Comments

• Anonymous
  June 16, 2006
  Rolling eyes aside, processed carbs are a big part of it.  Whenever I stopped eating big carb heavy lunches, it changed my afternoons forever.  They also say it is supposed to help you in the mornings but I haven't experienced that yet :P
• Anonymous
  June 16, 2006
  for me, I know if I ever get the feeling to work out, If I wait long enough, the feeling will pass. Works every time
• Anonymous
  June 16, 2006
  HR guy-I'm going to pretend I don't know what you mean ; )
  
  Jason, I have a feeling you have good metabolism (not that it's a substitute for exercize, but you'll get less comments about needing to exercise).
  Plus, chasing after those kids is probably plenty of exercise.
  
• Anonymous
  June 19, 2006
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• Anonymous
  June 19, 2006
  Frank-sounds delightful. Too bad we don't get that stuff around here!