Addictions are terrible in any form and yet we all have them in some way. About three weeks ago I decided to take on my addiction to coffee (caffeine). I wasn't the casual coffee drinker. I would typically drink 10-12 cups per day -- all day. I would start in the morning and would drink coffee all day up until bed time.
Of course as a youngster I didn't like the taste of coffee - it is an acquired taste, no? While deployed to the Arabian Gulf on a US warship I began drinking it to faciliate many late, late nights on watch in the combat information center. After the deployment was complete, I was hooked. I never added sugar or creamer of any type -- simply black.
So I began my detox. I didn't enlist any type of accountability partner because I honestly thought I would fail again. I've tried many times and always failed. Day one was pretty good - of course I was going on the excitement and momentum of making the decision to stop. Day two: BRUTAL. Headaches. Crankiness. Day three: same thing all over again. The headaches continued through the fifth day. Then nothing.
Since I've stopped drinking coffee (I had stopped drinking tea the year prior) I sleep better and I think my disposition has improved. Maybe it's coincidental but I actually seem to be nicer to people. Also, the color of my teeth are improving!
I've replaced the hot drink with caffeine free herbal teas which hit the spot and do not require any sweetener. If you are thinking of quitting - give it a shot!
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Official Weigh-In
Health Ahead, Biggest Loser, Dump-the-Plump, whatever it's called officially kicked off today. I weighed in at 163.6 pounds, I am a bit over 5'6" so I am kind of fun-size I guess. I have some pretty aggressive weight loss goals (at least for me) and want to finally get down to my "God ordained" weight.
I am trying to evict the coffee demon that I've allowed to squat in my person for the past 15-20 years too. So as one can imagine, I am kind of cranky right now. Dealing with detox/withdrawal headaches. I am hoping the worst is behind me but I still think the next few mornings will be tough.
For breakfast I had a smoothie: Kale, mango, cilantro, soy milk, splash of OJ, and ground flaxseeds. My lunch menu is a cup of chili sans carne and a large salad.
Exercise - so far I have been taking it easy. I've been walking on my treadmill in the mornings and reading for about 30 minutes. Nothing strenuous but I get my HB up to about 100 bpm. Nothing like Insanity when it gets to about 180 bpm and I have to back off but at least I am moving.
So the games have begun and I need to push my mind, will, and emotions beyond their comfort zone during the next 90 days (and beyond). I am confident my body will follow suit but the battle is definitely going to be in my mind.
TK
I am trying to evict the coffee demon that I've allowed to squat in my person for the past 15-20 years too. So as one can imagine, I am kind of cranky right now. Dealing with detox/withdrawal headaches. I am hoping the worst is behind me but I still think the next few mornings will be tough.
For breakfast I had a smoothie: Kale, mango, cilantro, soy milk, splash of OJ, and ground flaxseeds. My lunch menu is a cup of chili sans carne and a large salad.
Exercise - so far I have been taking it easy. I've been walking on my treadmill in the mornings and reading for about 30 minutes. Nothing strenuous but I get my HB up to about 100 bpm. Nothing like Insanity when it gets to about 180 bpm and I have to back off but at least I am moving.
So the games have begun and I need to push my mind, will, and emotions beyond their comfort zone during the next 90 days (and beyond). I am confident my body will follow suit but the battle is definitely going to be in my mind.
TK
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