It started with three a day. Black coffee in the morning, a
cup of tea around 11am and perhaps another in the afternoon.
I began to cut down, making it two a day – one for the
morning and one in the afternoon, so when commuting I wouldn’t feel rancid and
shoulder hunched on the cold bus home. On the weekend I glug down on my special
coffee (sent to me from Origin Coffee in Cornwall-thank you!) like it’s water
on tap – it’s my weekend treat! Since caffeine is a stimulant, I tend to drink
it to give my brain a boost. They say that caffeine is good for depression, as
well as brazil nuts, combining these two elements with a brew has helped me
feel good! However, enough was enough. I’m iron deficient and in the world of
nutrition, caffeine inhibits the absorption of the good metal stuff.
It’s time I had to make a change. For about two weeks now
I’ve cut down to one cup a day, sometimes none. Amazingly I’m feeling quite
good without it, perhaps I’m even feeling better! There are no coffee jitters
and I feel more hydrated, since I run long distance I’m keen to maintain this- and my skin
feels great. The downside is I’ve been upping my processed sugar intake to plough
through. I do have a sweet tooth and I like to enjoy indulgent foods, I suppose
as I’m nutritionally aware I beat myself up about this more than necessary.
Mind over matter, I’m trying to maintain a healthy balance to keep my energy up, nutrition consistent and of course my mind strong.
All in all, I’m feeling pretty good and I don’t just mean
physically. Mentally I feel good and I think that’s part of the reason why I’m
thriving without caffeine :) I’m making sure I take time to rest, time to chill out and
also time to recognise and do those lovely things which really make me happy.
Also I’d like to say happy birthday to my friend who I wrote
about in this post, who turned 24 yesterday :D I’m sure he’s feeling a little
ropey today from his hardcore and well deserved celebrations!
Enjoy the day!
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