Monster Free Day 1

I used to drink at least two cups of coffee during the day, and I REALLY missed it when I gave it up. But now I don't even think about it

It'll suck at first, but the good news is you'll probably notice a jump in your fitness level pretty quick since you're cutting out all that sugar. Good luck!

I've never been addicted to Monster drinks, but I did have a severe caffeine addiction. I would drink coffee from the minute I got up until almost bed time, every single day (for years). One day I realized that this caffeine was doing me no good and causing dehydration, so I stopped cold turkey. I thought I was having terrible withdrawal and couldn't believe how sick I was getting. As it turned out, I caught a nasty stomach virus the same day that I had decided to stop the caffeine. It was actually a blessing in disguise because during the three day withdrawal, I was so sick with the virus that I had NO desire for coffee!! As it turned out, that was in February and I remain basically caffeine-free. I now use caffeine as "race fuel". I am a long distance ultra trail runner. I use Roctane in my water and near the end of a race or when I'm really struggling, Clif Double Espresso gels with 100mg of caffeine. Since I don't ingest caffeine on a daily basis, it works GREAT as race fuel!! :glasses:

Good luck with your endeavor!! Any addiction is HARD!! I should know as I am also a recovering alcoholic!! :drinker:

I used to drink Diet Coke nonstop - it was often the only drink I had for days. No water, just Diet Coke, all day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, staying up late at night... Then I got a really bad case of vertigo and, as the world seemed to literally spin around me, realized how unhealthy my life had become. While it was not caused by the diet soda, it was a good wake-up moment for me to be healthier. I haven't touched it since - 4 years now.

When you want to have a Monster, just remember that it's for your health. Soon enough, if you're tempted to try it, you'll realize how truly awful it tastes and how much better you feel without it.

Great job drinking lots of water too, it will keep you awake naturally!

Please don't scroll to the end of this thread, because there is a monster at the end of this thread

Thanks on the headache suggestions. I love green tea actually, well, I like Golds Peak and Arizona. I've tried others like Pure Leaf, Snapple, and Litpon and I just don't like the tastes.

I've been drinking the Monster Lo-Carb for about 5 years, was three a day, now two...one in the morning and one on the way home from work. It's an hour drive each way. I have switched to the Monster Ultra, white can now. I gave them up when I was pregnant and try to stop now and then. I think I'm immune to the caffiene now. They taste good, better than any pop. I've tried coffee for a while but it's not as convienient. I get the Monsters by the case at Costco or Sam's Club. :embarassed:

Wishing you luck

Green Tea is a somewhat of an acquired taste, sort of. I mean, my wife hates it.

Golds Peak tastes a little sweeter to me than the other brands. Arizona Tea is someone bland but if you've ever had any Arizona Drinks, it's right on par with how they taste in regards to the specific flavors.

Pure Leaf tastes like EXACTLY THAT. I thought I was drinking raw leaf juice or something when I tried it. Some people like it, so obviously to some it's good, I think it's just a matter of it not really being a 'sweet tea'.

Snapple, I've just never been a big fan of snapple so, again, it's on par with most snapple drinks but it's just not my cup of...well tea..

Lipton, isn't terrible imo, I like the Lipton lemon flavored tea specifically. The Green Tea is okay, I just prefer Golds Peak & Arizona.

Great job I too was a monster addict fortunately I didn't have any withdrawals. I stopped drinking them and anything with artificial sweetener now my only drinks are water green iced tea and one iced coffee in the morn. Good luck this is gonna be great for your body!

This is me and Red Bull. I drink 2 per day. I just love the taste- it does nothing for me. Right now I'm just fitting it into my budget and I'm still hitting my goals, but I know that this day will come for me....