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Trying to stop drinking so much
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:36 pm
Caffeine. Is there an easy way to take this on? Currently I drink 6-8 cups of coffee/diet coke (and 1-2 beers) a day. Nothing else. I have been doing this for almost a year. Why? I have two small kiddos under 4 and I take good care of my husband. Needless to say I work hard.
Anyway, I have come to the realization that I don't drink nearly enough water and drink way too much caffeine. I'm not giving up my beer because nothing is wrong with a nice cold beer or 4.
Is there an easy way to stop? I'm trying to just drink 1 cup of coffee in the am and then water the rest of the day.
Anyway, I have come to the realization that I don't drink nearly enough water and drink way too much caffeine. I'm not giving up my beer because nothing is wrong with a nice cold beer or 4.
Is there an easy way to stop? I'm trying to just drink 1 cup of coffee in the am and then water the rest of the day.
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Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:37 pm to CorkSoaker
Replace your caffeine drinks with water.
LIKE OMG THAT WASN HARD.
ETA, leaving the N. Deal with it.
LIKE OMG THAT WASN HARD.
ETA, leaving the N. Deal with it.
This post was edited on 4/18/14 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:38 pm to CorkSoaker
Water. Flavored water.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:38 pm to CaptainsWafer
I have been for the past couple of days but like omg its not easy. And the headaches are terrible.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:39 pm to CorkSoaker
Stick with it. After a few days, you'll feel MUCH better
Like, for sure.
Like, for sure.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:40 pm to CorkSoaker
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diet coke
I've noticed this and Coke Zero make me more thirsty and hungry..
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two small kiddos under 4
get more sleep
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:42 pm to CorkSoaker
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Is there an easy way to stop?
No.
First realize that any change will be hard. if it's easy, it won't work or last.
It will take will power. Suck it up buttercup and start taking better care of yourself and stop making excuses of why you can't.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:45 pm to CorkSoaker
i did this a couple of year ago. key things for me were basically finding decaffeinated coffee that i like, and starting drinking decaffeinated teas. sitting at my desk all day, water doesn't cut it. but i found that i like la madelines decaf coffee, and a few kinds of decaf teas. might be worth buying a kettle if you start with the teas and you don't have a quick source of boiling water (i have a hot water tap on the coffee machine at work).
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:49 pm to CorkSoaker
I recently made some changes to my fluid intake (no beer Mon-Thurs).
I drink a lot more water, and I've noticed these things help A LOT if plain water doesn't seem appealing. They don't stimulate the appetite like diet soda's do and some of them taste just like juice. Minute Maid makes some good squeeze flavors as well..
I drink a lot more water, and I've noticed these things help A LOT if plain water doesn't seem appealing. They don't stimulate the appetite like diet soda's do and some of them taste just like juice. Minute Maid makes some good squeeze flavors as well..
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:51 pm to gorillacoco
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key things for me were basically finding decaffeinated coffee that i like
Another lower caffeine option that actually has some health benefits with antioxidants is green tea.
But ultimately, water water water water. It's an easy solution to so many issues. As a goal, for someone who is moderately active, aim for drinking your body weight in ounces of water a day....125lbs = 125 ounces
This post was edited on 4/18/14 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:51 pm to CorkSoaker
I used to drink a lot of Diet Mountain Dew. I would have two cans right when I woke up, another around 10:30, and two more around 3 in the afternoon.
I cut back to just one can first thing in the morning, but I am constantly sipping on water throughout the day (at least 1.5 gallons a day). I found that drinking water steadily through the day helped overcome my "need" for Mt Dew, and I feel a ton better.
Now if only I can find a way to wean off my expensive scotch habit!
I cut back to just one can first thing in the morning, but I am constantly sipping on water throughout the day (at least 1.5 gallons a day). I found that drinking water steadily through the day helped overcome my "need" for Mt Dew, and I feel a ton better.
Now if only I can find a way to wean off my expensive scotch habit!
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:53 pm to CorkSoaker
Stop buying coffee 
When I wanted to stop eating shitty food I stopped buying shitty food, Worked like a charm.
When I wanted to stop eating shitty food I stopped buying shitty food, Worked like a charm.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:54 pm to Tear It Up
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Mountain Dew
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Ole Miss Fan
Posted on 4/18/14 at 2:59 pm to CorkSoaker
I substituted my craving for caffeine with a couple bumps of cocaine a day and now I'm dating a stripper and my family resents me. But you know what? I haven't had a cup of coffee in months.
No regrets.
No regrets.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 3:05 pm to CorkSoaker
Giving yourself only the option of water for a week or two will shake the habit. Ultimately you will feel much better. Don't add any powders or squeeze flavors either, just artificial sugar you don't need. If your water is boring add sliced strawberries, sliced lemon, cucumber or mint leaves to give it a little flavor.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 3:09 pm to CorkSoaker
Try drinking "free range water", it's good enough for Gwyneth.
Seriously though I drink waaay to much diet coke, try to cut back and do sometimes but doesn't last long, I have a serious addiction to that shite.
Seriously though I drink waaay to much diet coke, try to cut back and do sometimes but doesn't last long, I have a serious addiction to that shite.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 3:10 pm to Bluefin
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I substituted my craving for caffeine with a couple bumps of cocaine a day and now I'm dating a stripper and my family resents me. But you know what? I haven't had a cup of coffee in months.
No regrets.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 3:19 pm to CorkSoaker
Why bother? Drink all the coffee you want, the consensus these days is that caffeine is basically harmless. So long as it is black coffee - if you take cream and sugar you will be a fatass in no time.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 3:38 pm to foshizzle
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the consensus these days is that caffeine is basically harmless. So long as it is black coffee - if you take cream and sugar you will be a fatass in no time.
Huh?
LINK
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Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults. That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two "energy shot" drinks.
keep in mind as well what they consider a cup...it's not the 20oz big gulf sizes 'Merica version of a cup of coffee.
Posted on 4/18/14 at 3:41 pm to CorkSoaker
The only Drink I may have with caffine is IF we get A BURGER FOR LUNCH.. aND ITS A Root Beer.. other than that its TONS OF WATER. ALL DAY..................
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