fledgehog Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Yeah that's right, I'm trying to kill my caffiene addiction. Today I haven't had any caffiene so far. I'm in a really shitty mood, but at least I don't have a killer headache and stomachache like last time. I just hope I actually do it this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 you can do it !!!!!!! Dunno why you would but it ain't that hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubled_mystic Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 even though I'm basically against giving up caffine, good luck, hope it works this time for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 A couple months ago, I was way out of control...I was up to like 5-6 cans of soda/day, and that's when I decided that I needed to stop. It was extremely difficult, but since then I've had it toned down to like two cans a day. Now, I'm aiming for say, a week without any, and then maybe I can drink caffienated beverages without becoming re-addicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollDeBonz Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 On top of the caffeine, unless you are drinking diet soda, you are consuming about 200 empty calories per can. That's about 1000 calories per day that your body does not register as food. On top of that again unless you are drinking diet, the amount of sugar consumed is also extremely bad for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisibleairwaves Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 And if you're drinking diet, the aspartame messes you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KublaKhan Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hey, Goodluck Fledge. This is why I stick to Sunny D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 i drink diet coke & caffine free coffee ,it didn't bother me at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geds Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 QUOTE (fledgehog @ Jul 15 2006, 08:45 PM) Yeah that's right, I'm trying to kill my caffiene addiction. Today I haven't had any caffiene so far. I'm in a really shitty mood, but at least I don't have a killer headache and stomachache like last time. I just hope I actually do it this time. Try a lite snack every couple of hours to alleviate the headaches and bad mood. This will elevate your metabolism, and will cause your heart rate to stay up where it belongs, which is what the caffiene did for you in the first place. Don't overeat, just add a few pieces of cheese every few hours, a couple pices of ham or turkey (lunchmeat type) or a handful of peanuts, or something like that. If it is low-carb foods, it will also cause you to maintain or lose weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 well, my second day with no caffiene. I feel pretty good! thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KublaKhan Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 you should drink Sunny D. kills any addiction. 'Course it gets you addicted to sugar, because its loaded with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Want2bLikeBrutus Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Wasnt really trying to do anything TOO healthy but about ten days ago I more or less gave up soda and switched to water. I keep a 2L jug in the fridge and drink that instead. I suppose I was some what inspired by my older brother whos dropped like 20 lbs just from switching from beer to diet soda mixed drinks. Havent given that up yet but a 12 pack would last me 2-3 weeks anyway with a night or two out each week. I do like the idea of giving up those empty calories and carbs and with an artesian well I have nice clean cold water on tap. NOT giving up my coffee though!! trust me you dont wanna see that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Believe me, six cans of soda a day could get really disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Keep up the good work fledge as you gotta admire anyone who gains the upper hand on any kind of addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KublaKhan Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 This is Day 2 isnt it Fledge? Keep goin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Your doing good!! i won't give up my diet coke i just can't drink it out of a can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fledgehog Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 2 full days without caffeine, and today is going to be (hopefully) my third full day. Thanks for all your support guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KublaKhan Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 once you get off caffene, you may notice a slight decrease in your weight. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Want2bLikeBrutus Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Actually my first reaction was initially you may see a slight increase. Since caffeine has a slight diuretic effect, you could see a moderate increase in fluid retention, at least initially. Certainly the long term effects of dropping 100's of calories a day from one's diet and a set of healthy kidneys will overcome that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KublaKhan Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Thanks, I never knew that. You learn something new everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geds Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 QUOTE (different strings @ Jul 17 2006, 08:13 AM) Keep up the good work fledge as you gotta admire anyone who gains the upper hand on any kind of addiction. Yes, this is true! (now after my daily compulsory quota of posting, I suppose I can go get someting done) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulfhrafnr Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 They can have my coffee when they pry the cup from my cold, twitchy fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slime Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I gave up cola a few years back. It is awfully nice to lose things like heartburn and weight. I know how hard it is to do and I applaud your efforts! Hopefully you won't share my experience of cola invading your dreams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KublaKhan Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Day 3, going on 4? good work Fledge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest_of_syrinx Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm trying to kill my aspartame usage. I've heard some bad things about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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