Off to a terrible start today... (xposted)

Admin-pattyandthemoos · #1 August 3rd, 2009, 08:34 AM

So I decided I really need to cut down my caffeine intake. I drink like 3-4 six cup pots of coffee a day. I usually have 6 large cups of coffee by noon. I really need to cut down. I think it is part of the reason I get so many headaches. Well anyway, I bought some half decaf/half caffeinated coffee. My day is going all wrong now. I normally have so much more done by this time in the day. I am suffering...

I have to get caught up on a few things but I will be a posting fool this afternoon or if I continue dragging maybe it will be this evening... Sorry I am trying.

Coley · #2 August 3rd, 2009, 08:42 AM

WOW! You sound like my dad. He drinks nothing but coffee from the moment he wakes up until the moment he goes to bed.

I know today feels rough, but I think if you stick with it, because that's WAY too much caffeine sweetie, your body will adjust and you'll be alright.

It's like when I kicked my ciggies. It was rough at first because of the adjustment, but I made up my mind that it was for our baby and I've gotten through it pretty well.

Don't worry about being a bit off on the board... it's all good.

We are more than happy to cut you some slack when you are making healthy changes.

sweatshirtgirl · #3 August 3rd, 2009, 09:07 AM

wow, that's ALOT! lol. But good for you! I used to get my Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee every morning for a few years and if I didn't have it, I'd get horrible headaches. But I had to go cold turkey about a year ago b/c it was causing stomach problems. It was rough for only a couple of days, so like Nikki said, stick with it and it will get better! And you're not cutting out completely like I did, so it should be easier right? (maybe?)

kbpeanut · #4 August 3rd, 2009, 09:10 AM

I'm right there with you...but I made the switch to half caf when we started TTC. Each month, I'm slowly putting less and less caf and more and more decaf. Seems to work!!!

forest · #5 August 3rd, 2009, 09:14 AM

Good luck on cutting down on your caffeine. Take it slow for sure.

I totally get headaches from not getting enough although I think it would probably kill me if I drank as much as you do!

I'm sure everyone understands if you are not making a ton of posts today.

CandaceDianne · #6 August 3rd, 2009, 09:52 AM

Yea...you may need to lay off a little on the coffee!

I hope your day gets better!! I am proud you are trying 1/2 and 1/2!!!

Admin-pattyandthemoos · #7 August 4th, 2009, 04:51 AM

I don't think it was just the coffee. I am sorry I bailed on everyone yesterday. I did try to come post around 8 but I was so tired my brain wasn't working right. I went to bed pretty early ~~today~~ yesterday (apparently my brain is still not working properly). I am still not loving my life with less caffeine. I can only imagine how I would feel like if I went cold turkey. I really want to cut down though. I don't think this is healthy and I know I would have to quit drinking so much once I get pregnant anyway. (I know I should quit altogether. I have never stopped completely but I always cut down to just one cup when I am pregnant.)

Mod-LilSunshine · #8 August 4th, 2009, 06:19 AM

That's a lot of coffee to give up! Good for you for trying so hard to quit drinking it (or at least cutting back). I hope today goes much better for you!!

CandaceDianne · #9 August 4th, 2009, 06:45 AM

Yea, you would have major headaches if you quit cold turkey. I have to have my coffee first thing in the morning during the work week. Weekends, I usually dont drink coffee, maybe just a Non-Fat Lattee from McDs.

I do need to watch my diet coke intake on the weekends, that's when I can go overboard.

Coley · #10 August 4th, 2009, 06:47 AM

We love you Patty and we're here to be your cheerleaders!!

Blue Eyes 409 · #11 August 4th, 2009, 06:55 AM

Oh wow that is a lot of coffee can you drink Decaf?

When I first found out I have diabetes I had to give up my sweet tea and I tell you it was hard for a few days. I would drink a gallon a day so I know how you feel. I hope that it is not to hard for you.

D�chas · #12 August 4th, 2009, 07:01 AM

God I can't imagine drink that much coffee. I drink about 1 cup every 3to4 days. I hope the headaches leave you. Cold turkey from anything will have that effect on you.
You Can Do It

k8liz311 · #13 August 4th, 2009, 07:24 AM

Good for you for cutting down!! I was drinking about 2 cups a day and I cut it out cold turkey a few days ago.. and I had a horrible headache but luckily it only lasted one day. Now I barely notice that I'm not drinking the coffee. I hope the adjustment does well for you!