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by magic_hamster 1327 days ago
I moved to very lightweight lunch meals.

I start my day with some breakfast to carry me until noon, then have a small lunch like a salad with a bit of protein. I almost never feel tired after that.

Carbs give you energy, high fiber foods make you less hungry over longer periods of time, and protein makes you drowsy if it's more than a little. Start the day with some carbs (like rice!), eat some vegetables and low amount of protein and carbs for a small lunch, and then get the rest of your protein at dinner. This of course varies from person to person but you can only find the mix that works for you through trying.

Get your 8 hours of sleep in addition to this, and you're golden.

Another tip which I know is super annoying to hear, is that some exercise can be very energizing. A little bit goes a long way.