So, big news. I'm officially off caffeine. No kidding. My 6 cups of coffee every morning? A thing of the past. My Coke Zero every afternoon? Gone.
Sunday I ended up having an ECG in the ambulance at the fire hall, because my heart was acting up... turns out I just get PVC's like many other many people. But it got me thinking... I'm 27, and eventually I'm gonna have to start taking care of my body. I won't be young forever. So I took the plunge, and after 3 days of withdrawal (again, not kidding; those were bad headaches), I'm caffeine-free!
And, not surprisingly, I even sleep better now.
P.S. You should have seen the looks on their faces in Starbucks when I asked if their espresso came in decaf! (It actually does, btw!)
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Oh caffeine. At the beginning of my pregnancy I pretty much stopped cold turkey -- this meant that during my first few months I had three migraines that lasted about 2 days each & were so terrible that I threw up.
I'm now no longer dependent on caffeine like I was, but I have been letting myself have a couple caffeinated drinks each day, and that's been working out just fine!
I hope you're feeling well ^_^
Good for you! I think anyone who attempts and achieves such a big goal should be commended.
hi margi - good job! i have 2 espressos every AM (way better for you than coffee), 1/2 and 1/2. and that's it for the day!
and darcy!? i agree, isn't she the best?
happy sat.!
You had SIX cups every morning??!! That's an addiction! :) Way to go, sistah!
Just wanted to say Way to Go!!! I quit caffeine when I got pregnant the first time, and haven't really been able to have it since. (Can't sleep!) I have a sip of hubby's Coke Zero when I feel the need for some cola though!!
You are a stronger woman than I.
Congrats!
Good for you! I've been off caffeine and soda for quite some time. The only way to go!
That is great! I went off it once too because it was tearing my stomach up I need to go off it again. Good Luck!
you go girl...but i feel a certain head ache coming on already.....
BTW, Uncle Lynn decided to join the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival this week, so we're having an impromptu Pop'rs Giveaway this week!
Found your blog! Love it!
Here is the deal. I decided 2 weeks ago to decaffeinate myself...no more Diet Coke...at least for a while. I made it one day. Then I decided to just have one Diet Coke a day and this morning I didn't have one. By 10:30 I honestly thought my head was going to explode. EXPLODE. It hurt so bad. I'm impressed you did it. I so wish I could!
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