Caffeine??

ErinGiam

So I've stopped drinking pop all together, and I can definitely feel a change in my body, especially the fact that I become tired during the day much easier.
So my question for everyone is this : what foods or drinks do you eat that give your body energy without all of the excess sugar? Any help would be greatly appreciated

tabbydog

Black coffee. If you really hate it, add a little bit of honey.

tntrav44

Green Tea. Not as much of a jolt as coffee, but works well, nonetheless.

Caroline523

i used to HATE coffee with a passion, but since i've been at college i've found i really need it to wake up in the mornings. at first i put cream and sugar in it, but i've slowly weaned myself off that so all i need is a little splenda. i think it's an acquired taste!

monique_eatman

I got off of caffeine also. I was never a soda drinker, but drank coffee. I got off of coffee and felt tired and sluggish for about a week. After your body adjusts and gets used to not having the caffeine, you will be fine. I actually had a lot of energy. Just keep your diet healthy and remember to excercise. Your body just needs time to adjust.

Ashia1317

Green Tea. Not as much of a jolt as coffee, but works well, nonetheless.

Diddo!!! I like Salada Green Tea with Pomegranate and Berry.

TwentyTen

I am a recovering coffee/sugar addict. Green tea and some fruit gives me a little pick me up. I like a little squirt of citrus in the tea as well when I can.

lilchino4af

I was at the point where I was drinking 4-5 sodas a day, the first one most of the time before 9am. When I joined MFP I stopped drinking soda altogether. I went cold turkey. At the same time, I upped my water to the minimum 64 ounces a day (I was drinking maybe 16 lol). Because I upped my water when I stopped drinking soda I found I really didn't have an issue. The water kept me awake and even fuller and I haven't had a soda in 65 days. If I get tired of drinking water plain, then I use the off-brand crystal light water flavoring - walmart has awesome flavors! So far this is all I've ever needed. I also forced myself to go to bed sooner to get more sleep. And since I've changed what I'm eating/how much and watched my water intake, I'm also sleeping better.

I didn't try switching to coffee because 1) I hate the taste of coffee (but LOVE the smell ), and 2) I see it as just another crutch or food to become dependent on/crave. Anything that causes a dependency in my book is out the window!

lt_mrcook

5-hour energy...it's the only "fake" food I willfully put into my body on a regular basis...:(

If I could figure oout how ot get more than 5-6 hours of sleep per night, I'd skip that too...:P

P.S. But it does what it claims...energy without the crash. Start with HALF a bottle if you choose one....I'm a big guy and one is plenty for me.

SASSYJAX

I drink ENERGISING TEA...think it has ginseng in it but it works.

I have also tried some pills called JUMPSTART they cheer you up, buck you up and keep you going. ...

x

medtrans79

I was at the point where I was drinking 4-5 sodas a day, the first one most of the time before 9am. When I joined MFP I stopped drinking soda altogether. I went cold turkey. At the same time, I upped my water to the minimum 64 ounces a day (I was drinking maybe 16 lol). Because I upped my water when I stopped drinking soda I found I really didn't have an issue. The water kept me awake and even fuller and I haven't had a soda in 65 days. If I get tired of drinking water plain, then I use the off-brand crystal light water flavoring - walmart has awesome flavors! So far this is all I've ever needed. I also forced myself to go to bed sooner to get more sleep. And since I've changed what I'm eating/how much and watched my water intake, I'm also sleeping better.

I didn't try switching to coffee because 1) I hate the taste of coffee (but LOVE the smell ), and 2) I see it as just another crutch or food to become dependent on/crave. Anything that causes a dependency in my book is out the window!

I agree! Once I started taking in more water I started feeling better and realized I didn't really miss the drinks. I do keep walmarts brand of flavoring on hand because, let's face it, water is so bland I still have 1-2 diet drinks a day but usually for dinner or I allow that as part of my snack. It will get better, I promise, just hang in there and congratulations on your 65 days without. PS: I can't stand coffee so I didn't even go there, don't even like the smell.

chunkydunker

oxygen...i am not kidding. oxygenated blood gets energy so when you are tired...breath deeply for 5 minutes

ErinGiam

Thanks guys! I appreciate all of the adivce