Though it took several months beyond my 40th birthday, I finally saw 180 on the scale. In the course of 18 months I’ve dropped a solid 20 pounds. What started as my 35 Day No Caffeine Experiment led to a series of lifestyle changes which had a long-term affect in taking-off the belly fat. The truth is that it’s hard to get started but the momentum has led to an ever easier series of decisions for what I ingest in my body. Fundamentally the move away from the 20 year habit of drinking coffee (which has been permanent) has led to a revision in how I see food and energy.
I used to feed on caffeine and sugar to boost my energy. The truth is that it was a counterfeit version of energy, short-lived and fleeting at best. By diverting from the quick fixes I’ve noticed a long-term vitality that comes from more exercise, good food and letting my body naturally float through the variance in levels of energy through the day as opposed to the quick fixes. I no long move through the day on artificial highs of caffeine and white sugar. Don’t get me wrong, I still drink tea many mornings sweetened with honey. I eat a piece of chocolate now and again as well. What I don’t do is to depend substances to buoy me up.
so do you feel more energy after quitting coffee? I’m 24 years, weigh 160, pretty healthy, but for some reason I feel a lack of energy and get tired easily. I drink about 6 cups of tea and 4 cups of coffee per day, sometimes more, and lots of honey. maybe I need to try this experiment
Serge, Yes I feel a significant increase in energy, not to mention that a sleep a great deal more than when on heavy doses of caffeine. Go for it, just don’t give-in after a short while.
Phil, your bike looks better than the last time I saw it. Very nice, and way to go getting it adjusted. I’m trying to talk Robin into letting me get a bike. I really want a vintage 1949 Indian. But we’ll see.
Thanks Billy! I’m really enjoying it. If you want to have a bike to work on get an Indian or an old Harley. If you want to ride get a recent Harley (for a price) or go metric.