It's funny, because when I tell people about this plan, a majority of people say, "Wow! I couldn't do that...I NEED my morning coffee!"
I think that's exactly why we take out the caffeine.
Caffeine is definitely an addiction for some people, and there's a reason why:
[Kathy Freston, the creator of this plan] argues that caffeine consumption leads to an increased production of adrenaline, which can build up in the body and cause tension and headaches. Also, the stimulation of the adrenal glands by caffeine can deplete them, which in turn, leaves you feeling tired and in need of more caffeine to feel awake, or even just normal. (from thatsfit.com)Now, I've never drank coffee, so I don't need it to wake up. But I do normally have a soda or two during the day, which gave me a caffeine kick. This change hasn't been too bad for me since the first 3 days, when I definitely felt a slump in my energy level come mid-morning!
For those of you who swear you couldn't give up your coffee, I'd encourage you to just try it for a week! Make a cup of herbal tea in the morning - it doesn't have the caffeine, but it fulfills a habit of drinking something warm right when you get up!
QUESTION FOR YOU: Could you give up caffeine for 3 weeks?
wait, aren't you on day 11? we're on 13 (well, 14 according to carson, haha.)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the caffeine thing...I have never relied on it to wake me up or help me function. however, I did enjoy iced tea and hot green tea quite often, and I think I experienced a slight amount of withdrawals just from that (headaches, lethargy, etc). I can't imagine what the withdrawals would be like for someone who uses it as a morning ritual to start their day. I still say it would be totally worth it for those people to cut it out for 3 weeks and acknowledge the addiction, and see what life might be like without it. :)
I feel like I have more energy than ever lately. if only I wasn't craving sweets and gluten so bad, I'd want to stay on the cleanse forever!
Hahaha, I'm with you! I'm going to need some chocolate at the end of week 3 :-)
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