Every day around 2 p.m., I feel a desperate need to drink a Coca–Cola. I don't crave the taste as much as I desire the boost in energy it will provide. Even 20 months after giving birth to my first child, my body does not jump out of bed at 6 a.m. ready to take on the day. When reading a book to her before nap time, I often find that I am the one nodding off. This is not uncommon for moms.
The National Sleep Foundation found that more moms are caffeinating themselves to make it through the day. Energy drinks, sodas and coffee are all part of a busy mama's day as she carpools, cooks, cleans and takes care of other duties.
To see what the National Sleep Foundation discovered, read more.
The NSF study found:
More than 65 percent of moms drink caffeinated beverages to get through their day.
Fast food stores like McDonald's are taking advantage of the caffeine hungry audience. The golden arches beat analysts' estimates by increasing latest quarterly profits, which are partially attributed to the rise in coffee sales. Looks like mommies may be loading up on their lattes when ordering a happy meal for junior. When baby number two joins my family, I have a feeling I'll be upping my caffeine intake, too!
lol- I was just trying to explain my need for a caffeine boost to my child this morning. Grown-ups are old and need a little help getting up and going, especially in the morning
Yeah, at about 2-3pm I use to always grab a Diet Coke. I decided a few months ago (probably
like 5- wow) not to buy anymore diet coke/soda and have it in the house because I was just grabbing one too often. I don't bring it into the house anymore, but if I am out I will occasionally
order/buy one. Definitely find myself needing and taking in less caffeine. Coffee on the other hand- must have in the morning which is fine.
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