Have you kicked coffee/caffeine? How did YOU do it?

mamarundrc

I have lowered my coffee intake from 5-6 cups a day to 1 cup in the morning, first thing. I will not cut it out all together, I love it too much. By allowing myself that first cup I have found that I don't crave it anymore. When I tried to cut it out completely It was all I could think about. If I think about a second cup later in the day I will usually have some tea.

djbusch

ReMan..I have been drinking coffee for many years...strong...all day long. I have recently begun a weight loss through nutrition program, doctor driven that includes a two week "detox" program. The very first thing to be eliminated from my diet was caffein, including soda's and energy drinks. The withdrawal was very tough and included headaches and muscle cramping that lasted 3-4 days. The benefit, however, is that my bloodpressure has significantly reduced and the weightloss has been notable.Your individual withdrawal symptoms will be determined by how much caffein you generally consume and how your body handles it.

Contrary03

Hi REman!~ I gave up alot of things in the past year, but coffee will NOT be one of them, so can't help ya there:) I love your profile pic btw!!!

Erica9903

I quit coffee and sodas cold turkey. For me it's the only way. However, on the rare occasion that I go out to eat If they don't sell bottled water I will have a coke or sprite but NO refills. Good luck to you!!!

knovello82

I was hooked on it for a few years, and on days I didn't drink coffee I got a hangover feeling. A few weeks ago I went on an antidepressent for depression, which is a stimulant. The first day I had coffee on it, my heart was raising and I felt sick. Needless to say, I had no problem stopping coffee. I started drinking green tea however to help with my appetite, and the caffein in that hasn't really been bothering me so I am gradually going back on it lol. I can't drink nearly as much coffee as I used to, though.

fteale

I don't drink coffee as it makes me jittery, but I am not ever giving up tea for anyone, ever. Not happening. They will have to prise my last cup out of my cold dead hands.

Nothing wrong with a bit of caffeine anyway. The WHO recommend 4 cups of tea or 2 of coffee a day.