If a someone was to ask me about two weeks ago if I had a caffeine addiction I would tell them no, however now that it has been two weeks with out caffeine I can honestly say yes I was. I would love to say it is because an unfortunate event happened in my life and that is where it started (about two months ago) but even that would be a lie. It started when I would get a soda at a restaurant from there it progressed to a soda with dinner or caffeinated tea with a meal. The event that happened in my life only amplified it I would have up to three sodas in a day and I'm talking the bottles which are already two servings. My excuse would be "Its the only thing keeping me happy" or "I'm so tired it will be the only one today" and I would get to the point where I would crave them so bad that I would go buy one even if I was at work. To most people I was fine almost normal. I soon realized that I wasn't myself I was always tired I had no motivation to even take the dog out, I was eating more junk food, and I was constantly getting head aches and feeling sick, not only that but my back aches had gotten worse and my face had exploded with acne in what seemed like over night. I would feel awake but be super sluggish. So I made this pack to myself that each month I was going to cut out something that was bad for me, this month being caffeine. At first I had the worst head aches and barely had the energy to walk to work let alone get out of bed. Now almost two weeks later I feel so much better I can hop out of bed and start my day, my face is starting to clear up and I find myself excited about my day. Last night I had a dream where I drank a Coca-Cola and in my dream I felt super guilty only to wake up and still feel that guilt. My roommate asked me if I would go back to drinking soda and to be honest no I wouldn't. I found a few picture that show how much people will go to sell coffee or some sort of caffeinated drink that one would think is a exaggeration but is actually the reality. I challenge you to stop drinking caffeine for a month. If you decide to take my challenge the beginning journey will suck and be really hard but just hang in there and wait till the following week. Please keep in mind these photos aren't mine, I will try to link all of them from where I found them so if it isn't the original I apologize. All photos under "Caffeine" in pinterest. Until next time guys. Rey
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