Does Anyone Else Get Exhausted After a Show Like I Do?

[KimmyDarling]

I am absolutely exhausted after each show. I mean SPENT!

I'm fine the next day, but that night, I am plum worn out. My hat's off to anyone who can do two shows in one day, because I can't imagine where I'd find the energy.

Tell me-- am I the only one?

 

[janel kelly]

I normally feel really tired too. I think its more mental thought with all the talking I do at the show and answering questions and trying to remember what I need to say.

 

[pamperedgirl3]

I'm usually pretty exhausted too. I come home to put my shows in (not anymore though with the laptop hubby got me as an early Christmas present!), but after that forget it!

 

[jentapp]

I'm completely exhausted after every show. I'm really hoping that it gets better (like how they say that you feel less exhausted when you exercise regularly).

 

[apriljc]

I am exhausted after shows too. My feet especially hurt, I think it is because I don't wear shoes in my house and I think it would be real tacky of me to remove my shoes in front of people if I am preparing them food. When I get home I just want to lay down and take a nap or go to bed.

 

[dianevill]

I'm always tired, too, even after five years of doing this! Too much thinking!

Diane

 

[KimmyDarling]

I am just physically so tired and achy-- my back, my legs, my feet... I think I just need a Cabana Boy to do all the necessary fetching and toting for all of my future shows, really. lhttp://www.countingcows.de/wink.gif

 

[PoseyMom]

ROFL Kimmy, I've been wishing for a Cabana Boy for years now just in general. Forget the fetching for the shows. I want him to fetch on a regular basis. It depends for me. I came home from one show that ended up being a $700+ show and I was sooooooooooooooooooooooo wound up I couldn't sleep. The others that I have done though I was so exhausted at the end. I have no idea why either. I did two recipes at the big show and only one at each of the others.... I don't really understand it at all.

 

[chefkristin]

I am always exhausted! But, that could have something to do with the fact that I work full time in addition to PC. I also have a 4 year old, very energetic son who doesn't stop until he drops.

 

[letscook04]

I am always exhausted too! I guess from working all day, then taking care of my son that is so active into his sports or maybe that I just turned 40!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I am 41, have a very active 2 yr old to chase around all day, and then do shows at night......alot of the time I'm tired before I get to the show, and then the adrenaline kicks in, and I'm high-octane all thru the show - and then ready to collapse when the show is over!
That is why I LOVE doing brunch shows on Saturdays! I wake up, have breakfast w/ my family, take a shower (w/o a 2 yr old "helping" in the bathroom)and pack my kit and leave for my show. They are my best shows - I know it's because I am rested and fresh when I start my show. And when I get home, I load everything into the dishwasher - it's time for my son's nap, and I get some quiet time and then spend the rest of the day/evening with my family! I am always saying to my husband "I wish all of my shows could be brunch shows!"

 

[dannyzmom]

I am just the opposite - I am so "pumped" when I get home from my shows and I have a hard time going right to bed!! LOL

 

[KimmyDarling]

I'm glad to know it's not just me!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I have always had jobs where I needed to do alot of public speaking - and although I am totally comfortable with it (doesn't scare me or anything), I have always found it tiring - I had a boss once who told me that an hour of public speaking is comparable to 8 hours of ditch digging energy wise - it may not be as physical, but the mental & emotional energy are huge!

 

[chefjeanine]

I have always had jobs where I needed to do alot of public speaking - and although I am totally comfortable with it (doesn't scare me or anything), I have always found it tiring - I had a boss once who told me that an hour of public speaking is comparable to 8 hours of ditch digging energy wise - it may not be as physical, but the mental & emotional energy are huge!

That's been my experience (in and out of P-Chef) too. Although I'm drained (sore and achy), I'm not ready for bed when I get home. I need to do something mindless. . .so I flop down in front of the TV.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

That's been my experience (in and out of P-Chef) too. Although I'm drained (sore and achy), I'm not ready for bed when I get home. I need to do something mindless. . .so I flop down in front of the TV.

ME TOO!!! I am exhausted - but at the same time my mind is still racing - It takes some time for the adrenaline to wear off so that I can actually sleep! I watch TV or pleasure read for a while to stop the buzz!