mamapjama Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am trying to curb my coffee intake. It has increased throughout the year. I love the smell of fresh coffee being made so this is really tough. But I notice my teeth have really taken a toll this year. I used to drink tea, but again, the staining is a concern. I have a ton of herbal teas, but I can't find one that I like to drink in the morning like a do a good, hot cup of coffee. I don't want to drink juice, and we don't drink pop. I'm not a good water drinker. I know I should be, but the house is still cold most mornings and I want something hot to help warm me up. What do you drink throughout the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm like you with a good cup of morning coffee. I usually make a green tea then dump that over a cup of ice mid morning. Then I pretty much drink water the rest of the day. Sometimes I add lemon or lime juice. Occassionally I'll have sierra mist and on a really bad day a coke in the afternoon to make it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I pretty much only drink water. I probably have one cup of milk or juice during the course of a day. I would try slowly adding water in during the day to see if you can change your taste for it. I don't like lemon in my water, but I know that a lot of people have an easier time transitioning that way... I feel you about wanting something warm in the mornings, but I don't have any great ideas. Maybe one cup of coffee or tea in the morning and then transition to water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Another hot coffee addict here. Back when I was pg and gave up caffeine (even decaf coffee) I found that I was actually happy carrying around and sipping a cup of hot water with a bit of lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I start the morning with green tea (a wonderful blend with mint - MMMM.) Most of the day, I drink water. We just had an undersink water filter installed, so we have filtered water available all day. Before that, I used the pitcher filters (Pur, Brita.) I hate the taste of chlorinated water. On occasion, I will make a cup of tea in the afternoon to get me through the rest of the day, but I do have to watch my caffeine intake. I brush my teeth with Tom's of Main anti tartar whitening toothpaste and I don't really have problems with staining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I drink 2-3 cups of coffee and water. I carry a water bottle everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Tea :) I have one cup of nice black tea in the morning (sometimes 2 in the colder months), then I switch to decaf (African Rooibus is delicious). The rest of the time it's usually water, but I like my water to be fairly cold so I use a lot of ice in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I drink water and raw milk. Each morning I drink one mug of coffee (2/3 decaf) along with a glass of water and a glass of milk. The rest of the day it is only water and milk. If I feel the need to relax, I might brew some catnip and camomile (sp?) tea. If we end up at a restaurant, I sometimes sneak sips of dh's tea ;) (that would be about every 2 weeks or so--not often.:)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I normally have coffee first thing and then water and sometimes (a couple of times a week) a cordial through the day. Mid afternoon I might have another coffee but more often than not a tea. I do enjoy hot chocolate (i make my own choc mix) which i will have instead of coffee but i like to milk up my hot choc so don't over do them. Only full fat milk in my house ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Water. That is it most days. I might have a cup of organic tea once or twice a month but it is generally water, filtered water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I drink water. If I am very cold, I will have a cup of peppermint tea. Occasionally, I will have fruit juice or lemonade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I drink unsweetened iced tea with lemon and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Decaff tea or Redbush/Ruibosch with soy milk. I also like tisanes (fruit infusions that contain no tea). Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 After two cups of coffee in the morning I switch to mineral water for the rest of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 2 cups of Teechino in the morning Water all throughout the day 1 green smoothie w/ spirulina midday 1 glass of skim milk (not homogonized & very low heat pasturized) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I primarily drink water throughout the day. I usually have a bottle of diet green tea at some point. On a bad day I will have a diet Coke instead of the tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Tea (way too much) water watered-down white grapefruit juice over ice skim milk green smoothies! On cold days, or if I need to cut back on the tea, I will sip a mug of plain hot water. We have great tasting well water, thankfully. I might drink a regular Coke once a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm not a good water drinker. I know I should be, but the house is still cold most mornings and I want something hot to help warm me up. I found that I was actually happy carrying around and sipping a cup of hot water with a bit of lemon. I second the warm water with a squeeze of lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Coffee first thing in the morning = REQUIRED. :D When I'm not drinking coffee, I've got Diet Pepsi or Red Bull... yeah I'm helpful eh? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurad1125 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I start the day with a Dr. Pepper, then switch to water. I'll often have a second DP at about 2 when the afternoon slump hits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I love, love, love coffee, but cannot drink it on a regular basis because my body is too sensitive. I drink chai tea in the mornings and water during the day. My friend gave me this chai tea recipes. Fill mug 1/2 full with boiling water. Seep chai tea bag 2 min. Remove tea bag and fill mug with milk, (I use soy milk) and sweeten with Stevia. Heat and enjoy. I add 1/8 tsp of cardamon spice to give it a kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have about one cup of coffee every morning. Then, I switch to water. Some days, I may put a splash of fruit juice (apple or similar) in my water just to liven it up a little bit. I used to drink A LOT of soda during the day but my body just won't tolerate it any more. I have almost completely weaned myself off of carbonated beverages except for once in a while. When eating out now, I drink iced tea or water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Vodka on the rocks. Just kidding. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 First thing: a BIG cup of coffee and a small glass of OJ - maybe 4 oz at the most Rest of the day: ice water - LOTS of ice water Dinner: sometimes a Perrier; occasionally a glass of wine or a beer, perhaps once a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jld Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 You made me lol, QValencia! Water drinker here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCoppock Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I don't drink nearly as much as I should. Usually I drink a Venti Starbucks coffee and maybe a cup of soda a day.:glare: I know it is really bad for me, but I seem to keep falling back into the habit. When trying to curb my caffiene intake I started making Crystal Light and added extra water to that because it was too sweet. I also like to drink a cup of low sodium V8 or make a green smoothy a few days a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Redbush/Ruibosch.... Laura :iagree: Rooibos here, too. I usually make a pot in the morning, drink a cup warm with brecca, and then drink it cold all day—plain, no milk, no sugar, no flavorings. It's very refreshing!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erica471 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I am down to one cup of coffee in the morning. I also have several mugs of black tea throughout the day. I usually switch to decaf in the late afternoon. In the summer I drink several glasses of iced tea. I usually try and do a half caf/half decaf blend. I have a huge weakness for Coca-Cola Classic:glare:. I love it but I really try to limit myself to one maybe two cans a week. I do drink lots of plain water from my Pur water pitcher all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Coffee in the morning, do not approach me if I am without A juice late morning, orange, apple, or pineapple Water or sugar-free kool aid for lunch Water in afternoon, by then those wine coolers in the fridge are looking mighty tempting Water, tea, or SF kool-aid for dinner Sometime coffee or hot green tea after dinner, sometimes the wine cooler wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I drink water all day. The only thing I drink aside from water is a fruit smoothie in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I hate water. I do drink Pellegrino with a lime and small splash of Splenda. Every morning I have 2 cups of 1/2 caf and then mostly ice tea in the warmer months or herbal tea in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Milk almost exclusively. When I exercise, I drink those powder mixes by Crystal Lite that add flavor to your water. I'm a very picky eater/drinker. I only drink sodas if I'm out at a restaurant. (2-3 times a month.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I won't bore you with my bad habits; however, my helathy alternative hot drink is boiling water with juice and pulp of 1/2 a lemon or lime and 1 tsp of honey. Strangely satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 When it's cold, I drink hot water with lemon. When it's warm, I drink ice water. Sometimes I buy Arizona Iced Tea (either the Lemon or Raspberry variety), and drink that. But, I really don't need the calories and sugar, so water is better lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cattchels Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 (edited) Most of what I drink is just water from our refrigerator water filter, but I'll occasionally drink tea and a nice tall pint. :D Edited April 25, 2010 by cattchels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 On a bad day, Manhattans! :D Haven't had a bad day in a looonnnggg time, so it's just water for me, after morning coffee. Hmmm, maybe I need to have a bad day soon. ;) Yeah, like that's going to happen. Maybe in September -- I'll have to pencil it into my schedule! Now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songbirdie Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Teechino!!! It tastes much like coffee, and you brew it in the coffee maker. So it fills the house with that wonderful aroma, and you drink it however you drink your coffee - black, sugar, cream, etc. It is made from ground, roasted nuts and dried fruits. It REALLY satisfies my longing for a cup of coffee, yet has *no caffeine*!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrsjamiesouth Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 What has helped for me is I make myself drink 2 glasses of water before I allow myself a Coffee. I also like Caffeine Free Diet Coke and Crystal Light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Water. If I need something warm to drink in the winter, I'll drink various teas sweetened with honey if I need to sweeten them. I might have a cup of milk with dinner. Very occasionally I might have half a cup to a cup of juice in the morning. I don't buy pop, but if DH happens to buy some (luckily he hasn't in a while) I find myself drinking about one a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Vodka on the rocks. Just kidding. :D Too funny. I was just thinking that vodka looks like water and doesn't stain your teeth. Depending on the day, it could be even more of a requirement than coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Coffee in the am, unsweetened iced tea or water the rest of the day. Although, yesterday, I had a strawberry fanta from Rallys and it was a very refreshing treat! For the staining, I started using Kiss My Face's whitening aloe toothpaste and it whitens stains better than any other tooth paste I've tried, and, it doesn't weaken enamel like many whitening products to. It tastes good and leaves your mouth squeaky clean. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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