Wed, May-26-04, 19:59
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Senior Member
Posts: 2,816
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Plan: Atkins/Protein Power
Stats: 256/179/160
BF:38.9/27.2/24.3
Progress: 80%
Location: Triangle NC
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A lot of us drink coffee and/or tea, as well as caffeine containing sf soft drinks.
I have several cups of tea a day. Black, no sugar. I love coffee, but my stomach doesn't, so I avoid it mostly.
Personally, I've never agreed with the caffeine-is-so-terrible theorey. I think it's a personal thing. I know people who get very jittery on 1 cup of tea, coffee, etc. I know people who have serious heart issues and caffeine can be dangerous.
I will also say that I quit all caffeine for about two month and really didn't notice a difference in how awake or alert I was or wasn't. I'm an insomniac....have been since high school and LC helps, but caffeine or caffeine free didn't seem to matter. When I got up in the morning I'd have a glass of ice water....and that woke me up as much as a cup of coffee or tea (never been a soda fan). Now my boss says she's much more alert and awake since she stopped all caffeine.
Dr Atkins was against caffeine, but not alcohol. I have no problem with caffeine, but have trouble believing alcohol is safe or good for you.
You might want to give it a few more days....after all, you're already into withdrawal.....maybe another day ot two and you'll start to feel better. If not, or if you just really enjoy it, then continue....as long as there's no medical reason to avoid it.
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