coffee and creamer vice

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  • leahmarg
    leahmarg Posts: 11 Member

    This is helpful. I like the every three days thing. I can probably manage that. I'm at about 1 per day now (of a coffee shop coffee).
    JenniferInCt wrote: »
    I used to drink multiple starbucks a day. Once i increased my water intake alot, i didnt drink as much. Then i also started making coffee at home w sugar free hazelnut coffeemate. I swearrr it tastes the exact same as regular hazelnut and has something like 15cal/tbsp and no sugar! I was using 6tbsp but am now down to 3. Not so bad. I sometimes allow myself one starbucks for every 3days. I split it in thirds so i get a little everyday if im working. I am trying to cut that out too. But down from 3-4 a day, im happy so far with myself.

  • leahmarg
    leahmarg Posts: 11 Member
    I like the idea of almond milk. I will try.
    melly0405 wrote: »
    Have you tried replacing your creamer with almond milk (only 30 calories per cup) you could start by Eason into it by doing half creamer half almond milk and if it's flavored creamer you like I use flavored stevia.

  • leahmarg
    leahmarg Posts: 11 Member
    To reply to all the suggestions for my therapist ~ I do have a pretty significant anxiety disorder. It makes sense to me.

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    NurseCU wrote: »
    obscuremusicreference wrote: »
    Wait, why does your therapist have a problem with your caffeine addiction???

    I can understand why the therapist might find this a problem "IF" leahmarg has an anxiety disorder because caffeine can really influence the onset as well as the level of anxiety a person has if they have a disorder (just speaking from my personal experience). If they do not have an anxiety disorder, I don't see what the problem is.

    I drink international delight sugar free, fat free french vanilla creamer. I measure out 1 tablespoon per cup of coffee, and could probably use less. I used to use way more plus a packet of splenda. Over the past couple of years I have weaned myself down to a tablespoon. I would second what everyone else has been saying about using skim milk in place of some of the creamer, and buy a higher end coffee, I think it makes a difference! Sugar free vanilla almond milk is also VERY good! Good luck!

  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    Ah, I get that Leah. Anxiety can disrupt sleep which leads to tired mornings which sometimes inspires caffeine consumption which makes anxiety and sleeplessness worse.

    Cold turkey on caffeine will give you splitting headaches and sometimes a bit of mild depressive symptoms. When I need to cut down, I find switching to tea helps...not only do I drink tea black (so no calories), but I take in less caffeine, but enough to keep me from cold-turkey symptoms. Flavored Tea, like Bigelow's Constant Comment or Raspberry, may taste good to you without sweetener, so more calorie saving bonus!
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