ACMESkydiver 0 #1 January 13, 2008 Those of you that have been around a while may or may not have noticed that approximately once a year Acme attempts to give up coffee for one reason or another. It's that time again. Time when I can no longer deny that caffeine is playing a role in my health that it shouldn't, and since caffeine is not an essential vitamin, mineral, or nutrient...I cannot deny that health consequences from high caffeine intake are self-inflicted and need to be stopped. So I took some previous thread's advice and I'm drinking my 1/2 regular, 1/2 decaf pot of coffee...actually I only have one big mug, and I'm already getting a headache, but it doesn't feel reeeally bad so I think I'll make it. I'm going to try to drink more water too...that's good. I'm trying to add some tea instead of coffee. That will help. Anyone else have advice? Anyone else want to see how long it will be before I'm back to a pot of coffee a day? I don't think I need to be completely caffeine-free...I think a mug of coffee per day will not be so bad. I'm drinking 1-1/2 pots of coffee per day just by myself right now though...and I know, I know!!! That's no good...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #2 January 13, 2008 I put down the Mt. Dew over a week ago.... not that I've completely given up caffeine (cuz I'm not ready to give up tea or chocolate yet) You can do it! Remember, it is an addictive chemical, but you are stronger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #3 January 13, 2008 I used to have 1-3 pots of coffee a day and in the last year I have cut down to 2-3 cups a day. Some days I may only have one or none. You can do it if you put your mind to it. When I first started to cut back I drank hot water and that seemed to help a lot. Good luck. TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #4 January 14, 2008 Did the same thing about 6 months ago. I drank about a pot of coffee in the morning and then switched to diet Pepsi the rest of the day. NOW, I drink bottled water (sometimes with Propel powder mixed in) and MAYBE one diet caffiene free Pepsi a day. I have gone down to two and 1/2 mugs of coffee in the morning. Some days I get a real craving for a diet Pepsi and I will give in, but if I think about it, I usually hadn't had one in a few days so its ok. I may drink an extra cup of coffe on the weekends, but whenever I want coffee or soda, I swig off a bottle of water, just keep it near by. I have noticed that my skin is looking better with all the water that I drink. H2O is your friend!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #5 January 14, 2008 Quote IWhen I first started to cut back I drank hot water and that seemed to help a lot. Good luck. Hey that's a great idea!! I will add that to my bag o' tricks. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
