For those of you using FINiBARs pre workout, do you ever experience severe drowsiness after eating them?

I've eaten two before working out the past two days and I can only assume that the large insulin spike is causing this. Shame because it hinders my workout. Anyway of offsetting this or should I just drop the FINiBARs? I have trouble overcoming it even with 400 mg caffeine.

I eat carbs in nearly every meal and don't experience this at any other time so it's pretty strange.

Way, how long before you workout are you eating the bars? 20-30min before you workout is around the time you should have them, i start 30min beforehand and because i'm doing the full protocol, 3 bars, 3scoops ANACONDA 2scoops MAG-10, i usually make sure i give extra time than i normally do between meals, in this case i start the protocol 3 1/2 hours after my last meal, so that my stomach is somewhat clear.

I find i really experience the "pulse" aspect by doing this, i'm usually pretty energized and awake, which is why i no longer need the use of caffeine.

Also, the carbs that are used in the bars should not cause a big crash but in fact stabalize your blood sugar levels way.

I mean I could fall asleep as soon as I finish the first one, haha. I stick to the timing suggested, but I feel immediately lethargic upon finishing them. I did hit a front squat PR today though so I guess I'll just deal with it.

I've seen suggested before to try one bar 30 minutes pre workout and one mid workout.

Thanks for the help, guys. I think I have it figured out now. I cut the volume of my breakfast by about 25% and I was able to handle the FINiBARs and liquid much better without feeling like crap.

Yeah man I've been noticing it too, and I only eat one. It's generally the only carbs I eat until post-workout, too.