Caffeine Addiction

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  • upnorthtim
    upnorthtim Posts: 376 Member
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    mmmmmm......going out to whip up a nice Costa Rican Tarrazu .....
  • PinkyPan1
    PinkyPan1 Posts: 3,018 Member
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    I LOVE my coffee. With that said I was going over board and needed to make changes. I now start my day with 2 black coffees and 8 oz of water. Then I am out the door on my power walk. I drink 20 of water when I return and another cup of coffee. For the rest of the day I make myself drink 20 oz of water before giving in and having another cup of coffee. I average 4-5 cups a day vs 10. This also helps me reach my water in take goals too.
  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,006 Member
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    There are worse things to be dependent on. Cigarettes, drugs, sugar, so dont let it get to you. If its the caffeine that is worrying you try this. Get a good quality decaffeinated and mix it half and half. You will have a yummy half caff cup of goodness.
    I bet there are even ready made half caff brands out there.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    as someone who has quit smoking, yes, there are worse things to be addicted to than coffee.

    the recommended amount of caffeine is 400 mg, which is about 4 cups of coffee (8 ounces).

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20045678

    too much coffee may be what is causing you to be not a morning person, as having more than 4 cups can cause insomnia, restlessness, and irritability.

    i used to have about six to eight cups of coffee a day, and i've found now that i've cut down to be able to sleep better, and wake up and function better in the morning. i still need that first cup in the morning.

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