Kimber Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 It sounds crazy, but I don't really like coffee. I have always tried to get my energy naturally and sleep if I felt tired. But I started drinking 1/2 cup on co-op days to make it through the day without being completely exhausted. The difference is absolutely amazing. I still get tired around 3 or so, but I am not tired in the extreme like I was. Now I wonder whether or not I am going to need more than a 1/2 cup as my body adjusts. My mother has always drank 1 cup per day for the past 40 years. My mil drinks about 2 pots per day. Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 It sounds crazy, but I don't really like coffee. I have always tried to get my energy naturally and sleep if I felt tired. But I started drinking 1/2 cup on co-op days to make it through the day without being completely exhausted. The difference is absolutely amazing. I still get tired around 3 or so, but I am not tired in the extreme like I was. Now I wonder whether or not I am going to need more than a 1/2 cup as my body adjusts. My mother has always drank 1 cup per day for the past 40 years. My mil drinks about 2 pots per day. Kimberly If you don't like coffee, you might want to try 5 1/2 hour energy. It's a blend of B-vitamins, amino acids, essential nutrients, has zero sugar, zero herbal stimulants (and only 4 calories). Plus, you won't crash as with other "energy" drinks like Red Bull. It sounds like you might be fine with a 1/2 a bottle or a bit less (they are small). They don't taste the best, but they really work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimber Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 I already take a large B complex, coQ10, a little iron, and vitamin d3. Would the 5 1/2 hour energy be more of the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I don't like coffee either- until I sweeten it with a ridiculous amount of vanilla flavoring, or the Sweet Italian Cream, or some such. Well, now that I'm on a diet, I use Splenda and a small amount of fat free vanilla... and I don't drink it so much to keep me awake as I do to keep me full lol. One cup in the morning helps me not be hungry for a while. Then I eat a late breakfast, which holds me over til lunch with no morning snacking, and since lunch often ends up being a little later too, I can usually make it to dinner with either no snacking or one light snack, then I eat my dinner, and then I have "points" left for evening snacks. So, coffee's helping me lose weight :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I take lots of sublingual B-vit and 5 hour does nothing for me, but you could give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacefully Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 You only need a 1/2 cup? Man, I need at least 32 oz. throughout the day to keep me in my happy place. :lol Also a high protein breakfast, amino acids (neurotransmitter precursors), maca powder, vitamins B complex and D... And I think plenty of rest would help too, but I've forgotten what that feels like. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQmom Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I don't like coffee either, but I discovered that a cup of tea in the afternoons helped me immensely. After about six weeks of drinking a cup of hot tea every day, I was addicted to the caffeine! If I couldn't get my tea, I had a terrible headache and felt way more tired than before. I went off of it cold turkey. I only drink tea now every once in awhile--definitely not every day. I didn't want to be so reliant on something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atara Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I can only drink it in the mornings, when I awaken. For me, it is almost a symbol of time for myself. After all, I can't drink the coffee once it is cold. So, to even have a full cup stay hot, it means I MUST be sitting (mostly) still.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I'm in the two pot a day camp. Don't go down that:ack2: dark road... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Some dark chocolate mid morning and mid afternoon keeps me sane... And then after a child pitches a fit... And again more after another child has a math meltdown... And still more after the dog barfs on the rug... And more after someone ate several key ingredients to the dinner, and others went bad before you could use them... And then... I can see how the 1/2 cup habit becomes 2 pots... Or 1 square of chocolate could turn into 2 bars a day pretty quick! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I take lots of sublingual B-vit and 5 hour does nothing for me, but you could give it a try. Really? I felt like I could run the Boston marathon:lol: My DH can drink caffeine and it barely affects him. He can drink some before bed and fall right asleep. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I'm in the two pot a day camp. Don't go down that:ack2: dark road... :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Some dark chocolate mid morning and mid afternoon keeps me sane...And then after a child pitches a fit... And again more after another child has a math meltdown... And still more after the dog barfs on the rug... And more after someone ate several key ingredients to the dinner, and others went bad before you could use them... And then... I can see how the 1/2 cup habit becomes 2 pots... Or 1 square of chocolate could turn into 2 bars a day pretty quick! ;) :lol::lol::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehogs4 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 It sounds crazy, but I don't really like coffee. I have always tried to get my energy naturally and sleep if I felt tired. But I started drinking 1/2 cup on co-op days to make it through the day without being completely exhausted. The difference is absolutely amazing. I still get tired around 3 or so, but I am not tired in the extreme like I was. Now I wonder whether or not I am going to need more than a 1/2 cup as my body adjusts. My mother has always drank 1 cup per day for the past 40 years. My mil drinks about 2 pots per day. Kimberly i LOVE coffee, and yet my one cup of 1/2 caff. every morning is what makes me sane. it doesn't take much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 But I still drink the other 1 1/2 cups just because I like it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenC3 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 LOL!!! You mean a half a pot?? I love coffee and I really like low-acid coffee and it DOES make me a better mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I've just started drinking it this week and feel the same way. I got a keurig for my birthday and had to use it! I've definitely found it puts me in a better mood. I had been drinking caffeinated sodas in the morning and thought it was the same as coffee but I had no idea. Coffee works much better. I don't usually like the taste much but I've found some flavored ones that are pretty yummy with milk and sugar. I've been giving it to my DS who has a little bit of ADD tendencies and he loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I love coffee and drink way too much. If I stopped cold turkey I'd probably be sick for days. So I don't foresee giving it up. It doesn't do much for my energy level though. I can drink it and go right to sleep. Maybe I should try to cut down though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecj98 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I've started drinking one cup of coffee each morning this school year. The 9 month old still doesn't sleep through the night, so that one cup gets me up and going in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekmom Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I really tried to like coffee, but I can't stand it (don't like tea or soda either)! Basically, I drink water, and it does not give me energy. I've tried the 5 hour energy drinks, but they're just too pricey. I bought a bottle of No Dose coated caffeine pills and take 1/2 of one every day. It really does put me in a better mood (and keeps me from yawning constantly). Much, much cheaper than the 5 hour drinks, and I don't have to choke down coffee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimber Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 I read all the posts and my nagging feeling of guilt is gone. It's Wednesday morning, and I'm grabbing my coffee cup. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I've been branching out into the world of teas and espresso. :D I've found a little tea after dinner gives me a boost to finish some chores after my DC are asleep. The espresso is bad after dinner though...I don't want to be up all night after all. :lol: I've also been doing the couch to 2K running/walking program. The first few times wiped me out, but after the 3rd time, I got a nice boost of energy. After nine months of morning sickness and months of little sleep with a fussy baby, I'm starting to feel much more energetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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