Can't focus on the video, you truly look amazing with NO makeup on, and in your stay-at-home natural state heheh you really look so good. So sorry, had to say that! And I am SO HAPPY for your +300 thousand views on your last video!!! WAWWWWWWWW you inspire me, lady!
@@Maggieloveslife The longest I’ve been completely without caffeine was five days in a row. It felt good. One feels sort of ”normal” mentally. Difficult to describe any better or more specifically than that. Drinking coffee does NOT make me anxious, yet being without coffee gave me a sensation of calmness. Right now my plan is to continue drinking it, but, like I wrote above, definately decrease my intake.
What's interesting to me is that I did something very similar during my holidays and had much more dramatic symptoms than what you described (e.g. nausea, insomnia). My why is to see what happens. It's been more than 6 weeks now and the effect is kinda opposite of your experience. It's harder to keep focus, I am sleepy in the evenings so no energy for hobbies, more random headaches, emotionally I feel more sad in general. I am considering trying black tea instead of coffee. I've already tried green tea to no noticeable effect.
I bought some milk kefir grains and make my own kefir every day and then mix it with some red beet powder so that it looks like some strawberry milkshake :) every now and then I make some coffee with a French coffee press but I only use 1 tablespoon of coffee powder. I drink it if I'm suddenly feeling tired or something and can use a boost. Will never drink it after say 2:30 pm. Good on you quit drinking so many cups!
I just found your channel this morning (Sun. Feb. 2 in the US) and because you mentioned growing your channel from 1,000 subs just a few weeks ago, I noticed that you were at 18,500 subs today. Then while I watched 4 videos it went to 19,300 subs over the course of.... an hour? I think good things are happening to you, and that you can be so authentic and make such progress is very inspiring. The fakeness of most UA-cam channels is discouraging, and you're a tonic.
I also just found her channel and agree with you! I’m trying to build my channel and I honestly am so burnt out on watching phony scripted videos were clearly people just are trying to get viewers… It’s so refreshing to watch real life! And I have the same mission to spread positivity, and silver linings I love her inspiration! Let’s all support more channels like hers!
I also just found her channel and agree with you! I’m trying to build my channel and I honestly am so burnt out on watching phony scripted videos were clearly people just are trying to get viewers… It’s so refreshing to watch real life! And I have the same mission to spread positivity, and silver linings I love her inspiration! Let’s all support more channels like hers!
Thank you for your very kind comment, I really appreciate it. It is amazing to me how quickly the channel is growing all of a sudden - I was posting for 5 months consistently making small progress and then all of a sudden it took off. I'm very grateful for it and to people like you that take the time to write. Have a beautiful day 💛
@@SallysSilverLinings Thank you Sally, such a beautiful and kind thing to write. I really appreciate it And good luck with your channel - it's such a wonderful experience🙏🤗
Hello Maggie. I love what you are doing and hope your experience with UA-cam works out the way you dream. I gave up cocaine around 25, gave up pot around 35, gave up alcohol around 45, gave up cigarettes 6 months ago and looking to slow down caffeine now. There is one thing i don’t know how to give up…my addiction to stress and anxiety! As you see, mine is a life of addiction. I am hoping to better my life as well ! I will try to learn a little from you.
What helps me is those guided calming meditations on UA-cam. Just have to find a voice that you find soothing and the information matches your situation. There is one I did the other night that really really helped and lasted at least an hour afterwards. I find most don't stick with me for long afterwards. It's by Caren Hope and it's called "15-minute guided meditation to reset your nervous system" (just had to find it in a separate tab).
Hi Patrick, thanks for your comment - wow you are really moving through your addictions! So great! Meditation (i know i know - it's probably been suggested to you a millions times) and walking in nature are my best stress relievers. Nothing better than walking in the forest/bush if you have access to it. All the very best 🌲
My addiction is Diet Coke, the caffeine kind, too. So, in addition to the caffeine I also have the aspartame to deal with. I consume 6-8 cans a day! I am sooo inspired by your journey that I’m going to get my butt in gear and kick the habit, I hope. Thank you for your inspiration.
Oh my goodness I use to be addicted to diet coke in the early 2000's. I worked at a restaurant and it was on tap and I could have as much as I liked. Then I started to get a weird spinal tingling sensation and headaches all the time and I did some research and decided it was the aspartame. That is evil stuff if you go down the rabbit hole of how it was even approved in the first place. Thanks so much for watching!!! Have a great day!🌻💛
Hi Alison, the same happened for me - I quit coffee several years ago and then slowly the tea crept in until it became - as I say in the video - 8 cups a day. Sometimes double bagged 😆 I'm sorry you suffer from permanent headaches - that's awful. I know caffeine is dehydrating and every cup of caffeine we have we should have an extra cup of water. Good luck with it and thank you for watching 🙏🤗
Thank you!🧡 We all have a tonne of addictions - some are more obvious than others and some we are completely unconscious to - so don't be hard on yourself. Bit by bit. You can do it! 🤗
I now drink decaf coffee, decaf black tea and decaf green tea. Its definitely an improvement, caffeine brings on negative impacts, so I went decaf at least 1.5 years ago.
Thanks for this video Maggie! I have been needing a reason (no, I think I've been needing the encouragement) to quit caffeine and alcohol. I never had this problem until I moved to Germany 7 years ago where the wine is cheaper than Cola and my husband bought a very very good Espresso machine. When I am back in Asia where the duties on alcohol are so high that I can't afford to pay 10x the price for a bottle of red, I never EVER feel any urge to have a drink! That's how I know my "addiction" is not substance related but environmental and psychological. I will now go watch your video on kicking alcohol, and I hope today is my first day of being a teetotaller.
Wow. I'm going through a hard time right now and don't have much support. You are very much like my inner self. I've subscribed and you're my nice new calming distraction during this really tough time. ❤❤❤ love your content. You're doing good in the world 💐
I haven’t quit coffee or tea but what I did decide to give up at least for 21 days is alcohol and it’s made a big difference. I have more energy. I’m sleeping better. I am not giving it up 100% in my life, but I will on occasion do these 21 to 30 day fast because it doesn’t make a difference at 70 I noticed the difference.
Hi Sue 👋 That's so great !! Apparently even 1 drink can really affect your recovery during sleep. Moderation is great (if you can do it - I'm a bit of an all or nothing person). Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 💛🤗
Also, love the end where you describe how you felt guilty drinking tea, and was consuming that bad vibe- such a key feeling for all addictions. Subtle and really tough. ❤
I've quit a few times over the years, and each time has been harder. Most recently, in 2023, it took me many months of daily suffering before I hit rock bottom with caffeine. I was so exhausted that when I bought tickets to a two-day concert festival, I had to stay home and sleep through everything except for the one act each night that I really wanted to see, then leave early and go straight back to bed. And the final straw was when, on a day off that I had been really looking forward to, I realized that I was stuck in a pattern of finding somewhere to buy coffee and then finding somewhere to use the restroom urgently. I think my body finally had enough. And it had been many months since I could even remember having a snippet of a memory of a dream. I was completely worn down by my compulsion. My relationships suffered, my mental health was worse than ever, and I worry about what damage I did to my body by drinking 500 mg+ a day. I very briefly relapsed a week ago by drinking a few decafs over the week (which still have caffeine), culminating in making myself a cup of regular strength instant coffee using the communal coffee supplies at work. I got about halfway through the cup before I realized that I didn't enjoy the feeling in the slightest, and that I was in danger of throwing away my precious time, energy, and health to another bout of caffeine addiction. I'm currently drinking some fully caffeine-free coffee substitutes (Dandy Blend, Caro, and Leroux), and I'm finding them tasty enough to satisfy my craving for the coffee flavor.
I did this three years ago. My doctor told me if I didn't quit caffeine, I would need a pacemaker as it messed up my heart rhythm at 50. I can't have any. None. This includes decaf, chocolate, and cocoa. Withdrawals lasted three days, and I was sick and in bed. It took months, but I ended up with more energy, which surprised me. 😊
Thank you for this inspiring and informative video! I'm a 2 large cups of coffee a day kind of person and relate to when you said your tea was giving you negative energy each time you had a cup. I'm at that point with my caffeine consumption too and feel its time to release it's powerful hold over me. Having you document the withdrawal stages and then all the positives at the end was super helpful. I've saved this as reference for when I attempt to give up the habit.
Found your channel yesterday and subscribed immediately. I stopped drinking alcohol 6 years ago, stopped drinking coffee maybe 2 years ago (I really don’t care about the exact time. The result is important to me.) and also black, green and white tea (anything that had a stimulating effect on my psyche). I am still (and love) drinking a plenty of herbal and fruit tea and always check the ingredients before buying those. I am keen on the topics that you are talking about.
I am loving your videos. I relate so much to quitting caffeine and feeling so good (after withdrawal, lol) as well as sleeping better… then to just turn around and enjoy a cup and finding myself hooked, again. I’m 56 and have been also on a health journey. When you find that keto is harming you, try a whole food plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle (no animal products nor refined oils nor refined sugar). WFPB (especially with a lot of raw cruciferous veggies) reverse diseases (rather than just masking symptoms). Just some info to keep in your back pocket :) Oh- all plants have protein, and all protein originate from plants 🌱
I quit coffee two years ago, alcohol 1 year ago. I still enjoy 1 matcha every morning...but I'm rethinking that after this video. Clarity of purpose was health. But really surviving each moment or emotion that was a trigger helped. The more moments I survived, the stronger my will and confidence became. Until now I don't think too much about it! Benefits for me also include being "weirdly calm" and sleeping so so deeply and waking refreshed and positive.
Thanks for this, so relevant! I dropped alcohol and tea overnight a few years back when I was going through hectic dark night of the soul… which lasted for years. Basically my nervous system couldn’t cope with the caffeine or alcohol because I was already having anxiety. Then recently I started tea again (sigh) but a few cups rather than the volume I used to drink. Seeing your video perhaps it’s in front of me to look at this plus I love rooibos:) I grew up in SA. And some of the alternate teas out there are wonderful like nettle and ashwaganda. I’ve never been able to ‘handle’ caffeine… never gone near coffee and a coke would spin me out.
Hi Lara 👋 Oh yes all those stimulants would wreak havoc on the nervous system if it's already in fight or flight. I completely understand. Do you take your roobios with milk or on it's own? SA meaning South Australia? 🧡
off topic but my boyfriend is south african and as I was reading the first couple of sentences of your comment I thought "this person sounds like his family members!"
Thank you Margot, sugar is a biggie! So addictive. I find once I get off it I don't want it, but when I have it regularly I always want more. And yes, the "being right" as you say - I think we all have a little bit of that. Thanks for being here 🙏💛
You explained it all so well😊 I've reduced the amount of coffee/tea I drink recently. Some days I have none, others maybe one or 2. I was finding that I wasn't enjoying the taste anymore, it was more about the habit of having that hot drink in my hand-so I swapped it for hot squash 😋 Thankfully I dont miss it at all. Another great video Maggie 😊
Hi Rebecca 👋 Did you have any withdrawals when you went without for some days? Or are you one of the lucky ones? Yes the habit for me is clicking on the kettle - I think I get a dopamine hit from that. 😆 What's hot squash? Thanks again for watching! Have a great day!🌻
Just subscribed! I also tried to quit coffee back in 2018, also cold turkey. I tried to replace it with hot choco (made sure there was no caffeine in it) and I also couldn't understand why the headaches were happening until I researched about it. I took naps when needed but on the 3rd or 4th day, I couldn't help it anymore. The reliance is real but I guess I now listen to my body when I know that despite the coffee cups I'm having I still can't focus, that's the time to drink more water (to flush as many caffeine as possible in my system) and call it a day for my coffee and just have water for the rest of the day. It's still really a valueable knowledge to know that caffeine can affect our bones.
Great subject Maggie. And, this is so true. When I go to bed and set my coffee maker up, I can't wait to wake up and get my coffee. So yes. Caffeine is an addiction and I know it. So, as addicts say, I know I need to give it up but I'm just not ready yet. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. But wait! I am also looking forward to your next video sooooo.
I tried to quit coffee completely this month, but I had too bad withdrawal symptoms and I gave up after two days. Now I'm settled at one cup of coffee/day, I drink it in the morning. I will have a hot bamboo drink (no caffeine alternative for coffee) with oat milk if I feel like having a cup during the day. I also avoid cola etc. other drinks with caffeine. I realized that it disturbs the iron and calcium absorption and at my/our age it's not good for hormonal balance. But there's actually some benefits in drinking coffee according to How not to die book it protects against Parkinson's disease and gives years to life, my grandmother lived until 92 and she was a coffee drinker. I'm sure you have heard this "excuse" but it's part of my digestive system. But cutting it down to 1 cup has definitely been a good thing. I've slept better and I have the bamboo drink if I feel like it. About menopausal symptoms: I don't have any symptoms anymore. I have been plant based for a year and it seems to have stopped or turned backwards the biological clock. I used to have annoying hot flashes and heart pains - none anymore! And it happened within weeks after going plant based. I literally feel younger. There's been a long list of other health benefits too. I don't know your standpoint on this matter so I won't go trough the whole list. But I thought it was worth mentioning! Anyway I just discovered your channel and I'm enjoying it very much. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on important subjects ❤️
From an addiction point of view caffeine is probably worse than alcohol since I was able to quit drinking with no problem 2018. I agree with you that anything that you're dependent on is kind of a limitation in life not being able to function before a cup of coffee for example. It's good to realize these things and they are partly just habits and partly physical addiction. I'm impressed that you went through the whole withdrawal process because I couldn't. I am conflicted because of the health benefits and social aspect of it - being vegan drinking coffee seems like the last thing that I have in common with my non vegan non sober friends. I feel like I need at least one thing in common with them not to be totally alone with life habits regarding food and drink. I'm already experiencing the ghosting and cold shoulder so much. I'm slipping so much into the unrelatable category with them. Although changes have been great for my health otherwise. I need to get new like minded friends but it's just challenging under the circumstances: not going to bars (the way I used to make friends) & people have usually already established their friendships at this point in life and not interested in making new friends. But hopefully I will get new opportunities before becoming a total hermit.
Hi Maggie - I too have given up caffeine. I found it a lot easier to substitute hot decaf herbal teas for the caffeinated kinds and found the ritual and sensation of a hot steaming cup of something ( even plain hot water ) helped tremendously. It seems I didn't go through the trauma you seemed to ( except the headaches! ). Love your content!! Xo from Canada ❤️
Hahah thanks for that! Most of my family members have big laughs! Sugar is a big one too - but I find once you cut it out for a few days you lose the craving for it 🧡
Great video - thanks for sharing. I dropped down from an 8 cup of tea habit to just 2 cups in the morning now about 4 years ago and it was a game changer for my sleep patterns, so I would highly recommend that to anyone who is thinking about cutting the caffeine. However I do still really notice how jittery I feel after my second cup of tea at 11am so you've inspired me to cut out all caffeine now! (In the UK we have lots of varieties of decaffeinated teas so it's not *too* bad to swap to the decaf version of our normal brand!) Looking forward to your next video!
I've mostly given up tea because it was affecting my sleep. Since stopping, I’ve been sleeping much better, even though I was only having two or three cups in the morning. I still enjoy tea with ginger, so I’ve switched to the occasional decaf, but I might eventually just stick to hot water with ginger. I do still have tea now and then, but not every day - that’s the plan, at least. I also felt pretty rough for a few days after quitting - agitated, irritable, headaches, etc. After watching your video, I’m considering giving it up completely at some point. Thanks for sharing!
Love this video Maggie, sitting in the discomfort love that line, and something I need to do with trying to give up sugar. I just wanted to give you a big hug on day one..lol Proud of you girl!
Thanks Grace!!! I really could of done with a hug hahah. So glad it's over! I get the sugar thing - it's also one of those things that its' easier to cut out completely I find. If I keep a little bit in my diet then I want more and more and more. Hope you have a great weekend 💚🤗
really really good! I decided i"m going to quit coffee starting spring once the dandelions come out. For now, I'll allow myself coffee in the winter (since it is such a delight)
I had a feeling that coffee had something to do with my osteoarthritis but when I would ask questions about it I would always hear it's good for you. I am way over weight and have lost teeth because of coffee because of the cream and sugar I had in it to drink it. Time to go cold turkey.Thank you for this ,but I am so sad for doing this to myself all these years cause I am now in my 60s and started when I was a teen.
That feeling that I am addicted to something is like a rut in my brain. I am addicted to so many things. Procrastination, coffee shops, desserts, caffeine. I was cutting this all , and then came back, on and off all the time. I almost agreed that I am just weak and cant give up my addictions. But there is a very small hope I can do it. I gave up coffee now, and 1 week ago I had a walk in a different city and allowed myself to have one. I said it was so good that whenever I am back to this city I will have it. And now my brain tried to find reasons to go to that city, its 50 min away by train! I hate that feeling. Allowing even one cup of coffee makes my brain go mad about it. Its a true drug. Same with sugar. The worst thing is that me and my husband were going to coffee shops to have our dates, eating desserts and coffee together. And after 5 years of being like that its hard to find alternative, but still possible. We can go to nature, pick our own herbal tea and have fruits instead of desserts. Its just painful.
OMG what was up with that spider???? was not expecting that! Really enjoyed your video (sans spider)! Quite informative - loved the "flashbacks" - looked painful. Well done for kicking the habit. I am tea drinker too. 🫖
Oh yes that spider..... just so disturbing. I put the tea bag in and the kettle on - walked away to do something - came back and automatically poured the water in and killed the spider instantly - it must of crawled in pretty quickly!! It was a Huntsman so not harmful - just big. *shudders*
So for the new year, I committed to stop drinking with my partner. He had a problem with it, I did not, but I wanted to do it with him. I wasn’t a super regular alcohol drinker, but I’m finding myself drinking more coffee now than I did before as a replacement… Ugh. I don’t think Im addicted to caffeine, but I do recognize I depend on it to wake up in the morning. I need to kick drinking it through the day though before it becomes a problem :( I think I’m going to stop being lazy and not make any coffee tomorrow and try a walk to jumpstart my day and see if I can still “wake up” without my caffeine. Thank you for the inspiration, I’ve been enjoying your videos!
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Congratulations Maggie. When you overcome an addiction (even if we don’t realize we are), it is a milestone. The one thing I noticed (which may be editing) is your face did not look so red. I am a tea drinker also (although mine is a 20oz 😂). Most of the time it is 2 first thing in the morning, but lately it has been 1 and it is taking me hours to get through. I notice I am not enjoying it as I once had. I have also had headaches and am curious if they would subside if I did this. Maybe you have given me the push I needed. As always, your videos are raw and beautiful. Keep strong.❤
Hi Sherry, thank you for watching and for taking the time to write. That's a great point about my face - I get rosacea so I wonder if no caffeine is helping that. Thanks for noticing! It's interesting your body is sort of rejecting the tea - if you're not wanting to drink it. Thank you for being here - I hope you're having a beautiful weekend. We are having glorious weather at the moment in Melbourne. ☀💛
i love my coffee ritual, i can't quit. don't tempt me, lol. there's an article in the harvard website that says "Drinking coffee linked to healthier hearts and longer lives" i think i'll just hold on to that hope 😅
Hahha I get it - I'm not saying everyone should quit that's for sure. Just if it's negatively impacting your life like it is mine. I completely get the ritual 💛 Have an awesome weekend and thank you for watching 🙏
I found lovely organic decaf coffee and tea and since then I don’t feel like I miss out. The good stuff is expensive, but worthwhile. Because I too feel that caffeine was impacting me negatively on many levels. Same with alcohol.
I quit caffeine too at the beginning of the year. For almost two weeks I was a raging monster!! The dopamine deficit was insane… I still don’t think I’m back to normal yet or out of the water. I had a serious addiction to it, and a lot of other substances in the pas. Caffeine is a challenging one!! I had to relapse on some tea one day because I had to drive 7 hrs and my friends dog kept me up half the night before. So for safety, it got me through. But I’m still committed. Absolutely NO COFFEE ever again!! If I need some caffeine tea for a real reason, I won’t be so hard on myself.
Wonderful video. I recently had the inner guidance to quit caffeine cold turkey--oof😅 I'm on the other side and feeling better! May I ask, was there any substitutions? I found when I went alcohol free that have a good sub helped me. I kept the habit of a drink, just changed the substance. Do you have a favorite replacement drink?! Thank you for the "lived message" I love that you're sharing your experience ❤️❤️
I gave up two cups of coffee a day due to health problems. For a while I had decaf coffee but in the end I gave it up too. I drink decaf tea instead, but as it has a small amount of caffeine too, I only have two cups a day. I pretty much exclusively drink water everyday and no alcohol, so it’s my one little treat.
Aint giving up my love for coffee! :D haha I have started waiting an hour or two after awakening, so that I don't have a crash later... but, you make great videos. :)
Thank you for sharing this valuable Video, I plan not to have Caffeine anymore, I will make my last day on January 31, Friday 2025, I am excited to remove it, I have stopped it for a couple of months and I let Saddness start me over, again, No, More, sincerely, Diana Lipski a soon to be 13 years Vegan and this is something I need to quit, Goodbye Mr. Caffeine 👍
I am drinking coffee like a huge amount and everyone was telling me to stop. I never could. So I hope ur video will help me. I have anxiety and sleep problems , and I feel bones are making some noise when I am walking 😂😂😂😂so maybe it is worth it. I will start 2morrow, so I will let u know if I manage :)
Thanks for sharing, I also stopped drinking strong coffee, there are not many videos out there about how bad coffee is for you, I used to get a pain near my heart, so I knew it was bad for me, just took me a long time to eventually quit .. Question ❓ were you having your tea with sugar and milk ? Couldn't that be the reason you got the headaches, it was the withdrawal symptoms from stopping the sugar/or sugar in the milk?
me too ... now battling sugar ...... just as difficult as alcohol and cigarettes for me .... although , to be fair, God is the One that removed the niccotine addiction from me , from one day to another ... so gently and softly , that I didn't even notice i had stopped smoking ....
I quit caffeinated coffee about a year ago. The first few weeks were rough. So tired, brain fog, migraine headaches. That actually helped me push through because I knew that if my body is having this reaction then I truly needed to rid myself of this toxin. I switched over to decaf (so I still get my coffee but without the caffeine. I also quit sodas (regular and diet) at the same time. Truth be told, I am ok and living my life (I feel) like I did before. Some people say that once they got over the caffeine hump that they gained a certain clarity and energy from within. I have yet to feel those but I do feel healthier. I feel like I have gained a little weight...ok maybe 15 pounds or so) since then. Maybe the caffeine was burning more calories before... I don't know. I'll continue this journey. I don't need caffeine.
This is an excellent video and Maggie is so wholesome of character. I am glad you managed to kick the caffeine addiction. My addiction was chocolate. At it's height I use to buy £200 - 300 worth of chocolate a month. I knew my body wasn't producing enough insulin to counteract the sugar I was introducing into my system as I would feel awfully tired after a session. That's when I decided to quit. It's been 18 months.
Wow congratulations on overcoming your chocolate addiction - and for 18 months! That's honestly incredible.🎉 Your future self is thanking you! Thanks for taking the time to share 💛
Everything she says is true. I went cold turkey, when I was drinking coffee I felt bad through out the day... more anxiety less energy cause of the crash etc...
More people suffer from food addiction than coffee or caffeine. Nothing is good for you when it comes to excess. I drink coffee, (and VERY healthy drink) moderately just like I do beer or food. The substance isn't the enemy. The lack of moderation is.
Hi, I have a question: What do mean with "tea"? I ask this, because drinking tea in Germany is a bit different. Many people here drink tea like chamomille, mint, dryed fruits (I do), not necessarily black or green tea.
For those who decide to do it, for the very first day, try to at least make sure it's on a day off, maybe even for day two. Youre going to be tired, might get the awful withdrawal headache, and even get an upset stomach
I couldn't agree more - as you would know from my dreadful withdrawals. I could not have gone through all that if I was working. Now way. So glad to come out the other side. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for being here 🤗
These days I have one cup of coffee in the morning and two mugs of tea later. I use a light, low caffeine tea, the trouble is you never really now how much caffeine there is. That said, I have several times stayed off caffeine for months, even years, I just replaced the tea with hot water, maybe with camomile, or just a slice of lemon. It was easy, and I never had anything like headaches or typical withdrawal symptoms. For years of my life I had these food intolerances and health issue related to the gut. I was put on diets,with lists of foods to eat and not to eat. I was on them for years. Now I can eat a bit of most types of foods and I rather not focus too much about it. What I discovered over the years; no food group is sort of innocent or neutral; neither vegetarian, grains, fruits or vegetables, dairy or meat. They all have an effect on us and you can use them to control certain reactions in the body. When we are healthy and in reasonable balance we handle a varied diet fine. It is when the body is weak, when we are stressed or overworked we get sensitive, some of us probably are more sensitive or less robust than others. I don`t think coffee or tea in themselves are that bad, just don`t overdo it. My father and my brother drink several cups of coffee a day, and they both say if they do not get coffee before noon, they have a headache not too long after, so caffeine withdrawal is real. Some studies have indicated four cups of coffee a day is fine, with out putting an upper limit, I think some in the study had up to 6 cups. These were regular cups, not the largest mugs.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I agree I don't think caffeine is bad either - just not great when it's in excess amounts like I was having. Especially if it is having negative health effects on my bone density as I was explaining. I completely agree about food and diet - any diet can be good if we are in balance. If there was one perfect diet we would surely all agree on it by now hahah.Thanks so much for taking the time to share so much - I greatly appreciate it. Have a lovely weekend 🧡🌻
@@Maggieloveslife Yes, I agree, with omitting caffeine you are at least following their train of though. I am sure you are into all the details on bone health. I have relaxed quite a bit on the diet part, and now I just try to keep it withing reason and not to overdo anything. As long as you are not smoking and not underweight you have already checked out the worst risk factors.
I have given up caffeine a few times but find that I always come back to it to get through my work. If I could live my life free from external demands I wouldn’t need caffeine
I know I am addicted to sugar. My A1C results were really high. It is difficult to not eat any sweets because I got used to having dessert after I eat. We also have a lot of sweets or candy around the house. It doesn’t help that I always had free chocolate or hot chocolate available at work.
Are your teeth somewhat hollow or see through sort of? My teeth seem like they are losing bone density, they dont seem as solid as they used to be and even make a hollow sort of sound when I clank them together, is this osteopenia?
I have reasons to quit coffee, I did it cold turkey too. I like this video. But that music was to loud in the start. I couldn't hear what you said. Just so ya know. Keep up the good work.
youtube is so random in what type of content gets suggested. But I am tuning in once in a while to your videos. I consume caffeine and sugar at the same time due to energy drinks. I live remote without electricity and as its freezing I store the cold products outside. So the other day I thought I had left an ice outside and that it got covered in snow. I started to dig through snow and ice just to find it and I came to think myself "dude are you a crackhead its just an ice". Its kinda simple though if I dont buy foods that I shouldnt it...
Haha this is so relatable - I've been known to hide tea bags in different parts of my bag and car just in case I run out - and then when I did indeed run out I'd be rummaging through everything to find them. The same thought crossed my mind!
My biggest addiction was nicotine 12year old started off on over years tell I was in my late 30s decided yep I'm Done. I now my body would purposely cause chaos seemed like. how I quit was nt easy patch Def helped using sleep helped me seemed easier go without. But after 3rd day think u gt it. To me wasn't on mind less head aches. Really enjoy video learned alot about neg and good effects Ty. I wanta quit caffeine. Any quiting keep at. It I think I've quit 5 times over years. If we were only wolverine. 😊 in heaven I'll be in smokers lounge I now live today but this body can't keep up with spirit.
Hello Maggie, I just discovered your Channel and I really like the content that you create. Its so inspiring! I also have a massive caffein consumption going on(up to 6 cups of coffee a day) and I know its not good for me. Especially since I know it messes with my Cortisol and my Insulin Level. I saw your video and it inspires me to quit caffein once more. I did it twice in my life and I got it, so I’m sure I can do it again. The symptoms you named were similar to mine. Plus, I had some kind of “muscle cramps” in my legs.. very uncomfortable… but after a week, they were gone. So.. I’m optimistic😊 Thank you for sharing your experience Maggie! Best Wishes from Switzerland🫶🏻
Im on the edge. Been addicted to stimulants for 50 years - combined with self-hate its part of my work process. First nicotine (stopped 32 years ago) then tea. I already limit myself to three cups of tea in the morning and thereafter I drink decaffeinated and sometimes herbals. Im in my 70s and have mild ckd (and suspect tea is one cause). Water is healthier.
I used to be a coffee addict big time. I drank it starting the day, all the way throughout the day and even in the evening, night, or even midnight... 24/7 I'd say.. I was also one of those people who used to say, I can't function unless I had my morning coffee.. Well.. I never really drink it because of the effects.. Or the benefits of it... I drank it because I loved the taste of it. I always drank it sweet, with milk.. Then after I became vegan, with all sorts of plant based milks.. Preferably oat. At one point, I did start to feel having really weird heartbeats... Weird heart rhythm... That scared me.. Also my sleeps were terrible... After a break up, last year in the beginning of July, I decided to change my life... I went cold turkey on smoking cigarettes.. I also stopped smoking weed.. Because I stopped smoking, I had to stop having my morning coffees. Now. I'm a non smoker. But I do drink coffee. Maybe once or twice a week. And only one in the morning. And only black coffee, with no sugar, no nothing. And I'd say, 98% of the times I drink decaf. And this time, I drink it because of the benefits, which are : improved memory, cognition and mood, a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, multiple cancers, and other chronic diseases and increased overall longevity. I don't drink it because of the taste anymore, although I kinda do like the black bitter taste of coffee. And I only drink coffee with caffeine, if I feel like having some specialty coffees. I really love the taste of Frei Cafe's tobacco, and raspberry coffee... (These are highly recommended with any kinds of sweeteners and milks!) But I don't go crazy for drinking coffee in general like I used to. Even if people offer me coffee, I kindly say no thank you. I do have a new way of waking myself up though.. And that's the every day cold shower after waking up, for 90 seconds. (Do a little research about the benefits, you'll be surprised!) YOU can give up on your addictions like I did, or everybody did... It is easier than you think. I do like the videos of the missus, but I gotta say she was a bit theatrical with the messy hair and no make up. 😁🫶🏼 You can feel like crap and still brush your hair and wash your face. 👀 For some people won't work a slow, step by step, day by day quitting. I do highly recommend to be brave and go cold turkey. You'll thank me later. Good job, Ms. Maggie! Great videos! Keep em coming! Sending you love all the way from Budapest! You got a new subscriber! 🕉️🙏🏼
Thank you for the video, I find it to be very inspiring as someone considering giving up coffee and soda. I am someone that can drink a couple pots of coffee a day and going to sleep after coffee has never been an issue. I am 57 and just feel drained all the time... the coffee only gives me a temp pickup. A couple of decades ago, I tried drinking decaf and found that the momentarily energy boost I got from morning coffee, seemed to be as much psychological as physical. Anyhow... strongly considering giving it up for my physical health, the health of my pocketbook and feel it plays a large role in my overall lack of energy.
Would love to hear your experiences about giving up caffeine - or any other difficult habit to kick to the curb 🙌
Can't focus on the video, you truly look amazing with NO makeup on, and in your stay-at-home natural state heheh you really look so good. So sorry, had to say that! And I am SO HAPPY for your +300 thousand views on your last video!!! WAWWWWWWWW you inspire me, lady!
New to your channel. Thanks 😊
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@@Maggieloveslife The longest I’ve been completely without caffeine was five days in a row. It felt good. One feels sort of ”normal” mentally. Difficult to describe any better or more specifically than that. Drinking coffee does NOT make me anxious, yet being without coffee gave me a sensation of calmness.
Right now my plan is to continue drinking it, but, like I wrote above, definately decrease my intake.
What's interesting to me is that I did something very similar during my holidays and had much more dramatic symptoms than what you described (e.g. nausea, insomnia). My why is to see what happens. It's been more than 6 weeks now and the effect is kinda opposite of your experience. It's harder to keep focus, I am sleepy in the evenings so no energy for hobbies, more random headaches, emotionally I feel more sad in general. I am considering trying black tea instead of coffee. I've already tried green tea to no noticeable effect.
I bought some milk kefir grains and make my own kefir every day and then mix it with some red beet powder so that it looks like some strawberry milkshake :) every now and then I make some coffee with a French coffee press but I only use 1 tablespoon of coffee powder. I drink it if I'm suddenly feeling tired or something and can use a boost. Will never drink it after say 2:30 pm. Good on you quit drinking so many cups!
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Tea actually. But I’ve had 4 cups of coffee today so i think I qualify:)
I just found your channel this morning (Sun. Feb. 2 in the US) and because you mentioned growing your channel from 1,000 subs just a few weeks ago, I noticed that you were at 18,500 subs today. Then while I watched 4 videos it went to 19,300 subs over the course of.... an hour? I think good things are happening to you, and that you can be so authentic and make such progress is very inspiring. The fakeness of most UA-cam channels is discouraging, and you're a tonic.
I also just found her channel and agree with you! I’m trying to build my channel and I honestly am so burnt out on watching phony scripted videos were clearly people just are trying to get viewers… It’s so refreshing to watch real life! And I have the same mission to spread positivity, and silver linings I love her inspiration! Let’s all support more channels like hers!
I also just found her channel and agree with you! I’m trying to build my channel and I honestly am so burnt out on watching phony scripted videos were clearly people just are trying to get viewers… It’s so refreshing to watch real life! And I have the same mission to spread positivity, and silver linings I love her inspiration! Let’s all support more channels like hers!
Thank you for your very kind comment, I really appreciate it. It is amazing to me how quickly the channel is growing all of a sudden - I was posting for 5 months consistently making small progress and then all of a sudden it took off. I'm very grateful for it and to people like you that take the time to write. Have a beautiful day
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@@SallysSilverLinings Thank you Sally, such a beautiful and kind thing to write. I really appreciate it And good luck with your channel - it's such a wonderful experience🙏🤗
Hello Maggie. I love what you are doing and hope your experience with UA-cam works out the way you dream.
I gave up cocaine around 25, gave up pot around 35, gave up alcohol around 45, gave up cigarettes 6 months ago and looking to slow down caffeine now. There is one thing i don’t know how to give up…my addiction to stress and anxiety! As you see, mine is a life of addiction. I am hoping to better my life as well ! I will try to learn a little from you.
Gave up weed...hey hey hey now....let's not go crazy😮
My man giving up something every 10 years
Was a line in the movie surfer dude
What helps me is those guided calming meditations on UA-cam. Just have to find a voice that you find soothing and the information matches your situation. There is one I did the other night that really really helped and lasted at least an hour afterwards. I find most don't stick with me for long afterwards. It's by Caren Hope and it's called "15-minute guided meditation to reset your nervous system" (just had to find it in a separate tab).
Hi Patrick, thanks for your comment - wow you are really moving through your addictions! So great! Meditation (i know i know - it's probably been suggested to you a millions times) and walking in nature are my best stress relievers. Nothing better than walking in the forest/bush if you have access to it. All the very best 🌲
My addiction is Diet Coke, the caffeine kind, too. So, in addition to the caffeine I also have the aspartame to deal with. I consume 6-8 cans a day! I am sooo inspired by your journey that I’m going to get my butt in gear and kick the habit, I hope. Thank you for your inspiration.
coke makes me poop, and that's a good thing.. starting to believe that coke is a great colon cleanser
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Oh my goodness I use to be addicted to diet coke in the early 2000's. I worked at a restaurant and it was on tap and I could have as much as I liked. Then I started to get a weird spinal tingling sensation and headaches all the time and I did some research and decided it was the aspartame. That is evil stuff if you go down the rabbit hole of how it was even approved in the first place. Thanks so much for watching!!! Have a great day!🌻💛
@ yep. I just went cold turkey off Diet Coke. So far, so good.
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This is so interesting. Since coming off coffee my tea intake has soared. I suffer from permanent headaches. Inspired to try this
Hi Alison, the same happened for me - I quit coffee several years ago and then slowly the tea crept in until it became - as I say in the video - 8 cups a day. Sometimes double bagged 😆 I'm sorry you suffer from permanent headaches - that's awful. I know caffeine is dehydrating and every cup of caffeine we have we should have an extra cup of water. Good luck with it and thank you for watching 🙏🤗
I love that you’re so genuine, even in the thick of withdrawals. There’s more than one addiction I could be looking at 😳 tea is only one 😢
Thank you!🧡 We all have a tonne of addictions - some are more obvious than others and some we are completely unconscious to - so don't be hard on yourself. Bit by bit. You can do it! 🤗
I now drink decaf coffee, decaf black tea and decaf green tea. Its definitely an improvement, caffeine brings on negative impacts, so I went decaf at least 1.5 years ago.
your videos are inspiring and spontaneous, you just got a loyal fan from gen Z, keep doing the beautiful work
Your videos are so calming for me ❤❤❤
I'm so glad!!! Thank you for being here, I really appreciate it 🙏🌳🌻
So nice to see that there are people out there who think the same way!!❤
Thanks for this video Maggie! I have been needing a reason (no, I think I've been needing the encouragement) to quit caffeine and alcohol. I never had this problem until I moved to Germany 7 years ago where the wine is cheaper than Cola and my husband bought a very very good Espresso machine. When I am back in Asia where the duties on alcohol are so high that I can't afford to pay 10x the price for a bottle of red, I never EVER feel any urge to have a drink! That's how I know my "addiction" is not substance related but environmental and psychological. I will now go watch your video on kicking alcohol, and I hope today is my first day of being a teetotaller.
Chocolate is a biggie for me. Great video - I was feeling you on Day 2 - that looked pretty painful!!! 🤗
Indeed it was painful haha. Chocolate is completely universal and understandable!!!! Thanks for watching 💛
Wow. I'm going through a hard time right now and don't have much support. You are very much like my inner self. I've subscribed and you're my nice new calming distraction during this really tough time. ❤❤❤ love your content. You're doing good in the world 💐
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I haven’t quit coffee or tea but what I did decide to give up at least for 21 days is alcohol and it’s made a big difference. I have more energy. I’m sleeping better. I am not giving it up 100% in my life, but I will on occasion do these 21 to 30 day fast because it doesn’t make a difference at 70 I noticed the difference.
Hi Sue 👋 That's so great !! Apparently even 1 drink can really affect your recovery during sleep. Moderation is great (if you can do it - I'm a bit of an all or nothing person). Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 💛🤗
The less you drink, the more you enjoy it. It’s poison, but a bit with company can be nice.
POWER Maggie, another gorgeous video. So honest, so informative, and actually convincing! I LOVE your Why.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate you watching and your kind comment! Have a brilliant day! 💛☀
Also, love the end where you describe how you felt guilty drinking tea, and was consuming that bad vibe- such a key feeling for all addictions. Subtle and really tough. ❤
It’s Grace 🫣🎭love you
@@jashcatlips6460 OMG GRACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY thank you for telling me!!!! Love you girlfriend ❤
I've quit a few times over the years, and each time has been harder. Most recently, in 2023, it took me many months of daily suffering before I hit rock bottom with caffeine. I was so exhausted that when I bought tickets to a two-day concert festival, I had to stay home and sleep through everything except for the one act each night that I really wanted to see, then leave early and go straight back to bed. And the final straw was when, on a day off that I had been really looking forward to, I realized that I was stuck in a pattern of finding somewhere to buy coffee and then finding somewhere to use the restroom urgently. I think my body finally had enough.
And it had been many months since I could even remember having a snippet of a memory of a dream. I was completely worn down by my compulsion. My relationships suffered, my mental health was worse than ever, and I worry about what damage I did to my body by drinking 500 mg+ a day.
I very briefly relapsed a week ago by drinking a few decafs over the week (which still have caffeine), culminating in making myself a cup of regular strength instant coffee using the communal coffee supplies at work. I got about halfway through the cup before I realized that I didn't enjoy the feeling in the slightest, and that I was in danger of throwing away my precious time, energy, and health to another bout of caffeine addiction.
I'm currently drinking some fully caffeine-free coffee substitutes (Dandy Blend, Caro, and Leroux), and I'm finding them tasty enough to satisfy my craving for the coffee flavor.
I watched this video and found out that I can actually try quitting smoking using your method 🙌
The end of the video where you were wondering what else is possible was so inspiring. The music throughout was a lovely touch too. Thanks, Maggie!
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I can't believe how important and helpful this video has been for me. Thank you for doing this and showing the real journey. Stopping caffeine now!
Thank you for being here, i'm so glad it was helpful 🧡
I did this three years ago. My doctor told me if I didn't quit caffeine, I would need a pacemaker as it messed up my heart rhythm at 50. I can't have any. None. This includes decaf, chocolate, and cocoa. Withdrawals lasted three days, and I was sick and in bed. It took months, but I ended up with more energy, which surprised me. 😊
Quitting caffeine changed my life. Glad more people like you are talking about it!
Thank you for this inspiring and informative video! I'm a 2 large cups of coffee a day kind of person and relate to when you said your tea was giving you negative energy each time you had a cup. I'm at that point with my caffeine consumption too and feel its time to release it's powerful hold over me. Having you document the withdrawal stages and then all the positives at the end was super helpful. I've saved this as reference for when I attempt to give up the habit.
Found your channel yesterday and subscribed immediately. I stopped drinking alcohol 6 years ago, stopped drinking coffee maybe 2 years ago (I really don’t care about the exact time. The result is important to me.) and also black, green and white tea (anything that had a stimulating effect on my psyche). I am still (and love) drinking a plenty of herbal and fruit tea and always check the ingredients before buying those. I am keen on the topics that you are talking about.
Thank you so much, thanks for being here. So incredible you've cut our all those substances when they are everywhere in our society. So great! 🤗
I am loving your videos. I relate so much to quitting caffeine and feeling so good (after withdrawal, lol) as well as sleeping better… then to just turn around and enjoy a cup and finding myself hooked, again.
I’m 56 and have been also on a health journey. When you find that keto is harming you, try a whole food plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle (no animal products nor refined oils nor refined sugar). WFPB (especially with a lot of raw cruciferous veggies) reverse diseases (rather than just masking symptoms).
Just some info to keep in your back pocket :)
Oh- all plants have protein, and all protein originate from plants 🌱
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I quit coffee two years ago, alcohol 1 year ago. I still enjoy 1 matcha every morning...but I'm rethinking that after this video. Clarity of purpose was health. But really surviving each moment or emotion that was a trigger helped. The more moments I survived, the stronger my will and confidence became. Until now I don't think too much about it!
Benefits for me also include being "weirdly calm" and sleeping so so deeply and waking refreshed and positive.
Thanks for this, so relevant!
I dropped alcohol and tea overnight a few years back when I was going through hectic dark night of the soul… which lasted for years. Basically my nervous system couldn’t cope with the caffeine or alcohol because I was already having anxiety. Then recently I started tea again (sigh) but a few cups rather than the volume I used to drink. Seeing your video perhaps it’s in front of me to look at this plus I love rooibos:) I grew up in SA. And some of the alternate teas out there are wonderful like nettle and ashwaganda.
I’ve never been able to ‘handle’ caffeine… never gone near coffee and a coke would spin me out.
Hi Lara 👋 Oh yes all those stimulants would wreak havoc on the nervous system if it's already in fight or flight. I completely understand. Do you take your roobios with milk or on it's own? SA meaning South Australia? 🧡
@ hello:) SA is South Africa for me so I had rooibos with milk as a child on my friends farm. Still like milk added:) Now I live in New Zealand 🙂
@@laraanderson-art Oh wonderful! I think Roobios is native to South Africa isn't it? ☺
off topic but my boyfriend is south african and as I was reading the first couple of sentences of your comment I thought "this person sounds like his family members!"
@@Maggieloveslife yes native to South Africa:)
It’s been two videos so far, I feel like my mum speaking to me. Thanks so much.
Aww that's lovely! Thank you for being here 🙏💛
This is a great video thank you ❤
Really love that bush backdrop- so calming. Well done on your feat. I have trouble with sugar 🧁 and maybe ‘being right’ as you say 🫢🤭
Thank you Margot, sugar is a biggie! So addictive. I find once I get off it I don't want it, but when I have it regularly I always want more. And yes, the "being right" as you say - I think we all have a little bit of that. Thanks for being here 🙏💛
You explained it all so well😊 I've reduced the amount of coffee/tea I drink recently. Some days I have none, others maybe one or 2. I was finding that I wasn't enjoying the taste anymore, it was more about the habit of having that hot drink in my hand-so I swapped it for hot squash 😋 Thankfully I dont miss it at all. Another great video Maggie 😊
Hi Rebecca 👋 Did you have any withdrawals when you went without for some days? Or are you one of the lucky ones? Yes the habit for me is clicking on the kettle - I think I get a dopamine hit from that. 😆 What's hot squash? Thanks again for watching! Have a great day!🌻
@@Maggieloveslife I didn't, but that could be because I would have it fairly weak 🤣
Squash is like a cordial, it's sugar free and made with water😋
@@rebeccaj oh right! Sounds yum 🍹
Thankyou for showing us your journey, this has really helped me! Loving you & your channel!
Just subscribed!
I also tried to quit coffee back in 2018, also cold turkey. I tried to replace it with hot choco (made sure there was no caffeine in it) and I also couldn't understand why the headaches were happening until I researched about it. I took naps when needed but on the 3rd or 4th day, I couldn't help it anymore. The reliance is real but I guess I now listen to my body when I know that despite the coffee cups I'm having I still can't focus, that's the time to drink more water (to flush as many caffeine as possible in my system) and call it a day for my coffee and just have water for the rest of the day.
It's still really a valueable knowledge to know that caffeine can affect our bones.
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Great subject Maggie. And, this is so true. When I go to bed and set my coffee maker up, I can't wait to wake up and get my coffee. So yes. Caffeine is an addiction and I know it. So, as addicts say, I know I need to give it up but I'm just not ready yet. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. But wait! I am also looking forward to your next video sooooo.
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Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou Maggie - I am totally with you. So good to hear you say it as well.
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Thank you so much! I'm so glad! Have a lovely weekend 🧡
So proud of you Maggie! 🎉 😊 I sill don’t know how to mentally wake up without coffee but here’s hoping, someday LOL
Thanks Ali!! Haha - I totally get it. I'm not saying everyone should stop that's for sure. I hope you're doing well? 🤗
@ yes ✨ Thank you 😊
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I tried to quit coffee completely this month, but I had too bad withdrawal symptoms and I gave up after two days. Now I'm settled at one cup of coffee/day, I drink it in the morning. I will have a hot bamboo drink (no caffeine alternative for coffee) with oat milk if I feel like having a cup during the day. I also avoid cola etc. other drinks with caffeine. I realized that it disturbs the iron and calcium absorption and at my/our age it's not good for hormonal balance. But there's actually some benefits in drinking coffee according to How not to die book it protects against Parkinson's disease and gives years to life, my grandmother lived until 92 and she was a coffee drinker. I'm sure you have heard this "excuse" but it's part of my digestive system. But cutting it down to 1 cup has definitely been a good thing. I've slept better and I have the bamboo drink if I feel like it. About menopausal symptoms: I don't have any symptoms anymore. I have been plant based for a year and it seems to have stopped or turned backwards the biological clock. I used to have annoying hot flashes and heart pains - none anymore! And it happened within weeks after going plant based. I literally feel younger. There's been a long list of other health benefits too. I don't know your standpoint on this matter so I won't go trough the whole list. But I thought it was worth mentioning! Anyway I just discovered your channel and I'm enjoying it very much. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts on important subjects ❤️
From an addiction point of view caffeine is probably worse than alcohol since I was able to quit drinking with no problem 2018.
I agree with you that anything that you're dependent on is kind of a limitation in life not being able to function before a cup of coffee for example. It's good to realize these things and they are partly just habits and partly physical addiction. I'm impressed that you went through the whole withdrawal process because I couldn't.
I am conflicted because of the health benefits and social aspect of it - being vegan drinking coffee seems like the last thing that I have in common with my non vegan non sober friends. I feel like I need at least one thing in common with them not to be totally alone with life habits regarding food and drink. I'm already experiencing the ghosting and cold shoulder so much. I'm slipping so much into the unrelatable category with them. Although changes have been great for my health otherwise. I need to get new like minded friends but it's just challenging under the circumstances: not going to bars (the way I used to make friends) & people have usually already established their friendships at this point in life and not interested in making new friends. But hopefully I will get new opportunities before becoming a total hermit.
Hi Maggie - I too have given up caffeine. I found it a lot easier to substitute hot decaf herbal teas for the caffeinated kinds and found the ritual and sensation of a hot steaming cup of something ( even plain hot water ) helped tremendously. It seems I didn't go through the trauma you seemed to ( except the headaches! ). Love your content!! Xo from Canada ❤️
Thanks for being here 🙏💛
LOVED that pucking plum scene with the crazy laughing! Good for you girl. Besides caffeine I'd like to get rid of sugar.
Hahah thanks for that! Most of my family members have big laughs! Sugar is a big one too - but I find once you cut it out for a few days you lose the craving for it 🧡
Insightfull, thanks for sharing your experience of letting the caffeine go! 🙏
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Great video - thanks for sharing. I dropped down from an 8 cup of tea habit to just 2 cups in the morning now about 4 years ago and it was a game changer for my sleep patterns, so I would highly recommend that to anyone who is thinking about cutting the caffeine. However I do still really notice how jittery I feel after my second cup of tea at 11am so you've inspired me to cut out all caffeine now! (In the UK we have lots of varieties of decaffeinated teas so it's not *too* bad to swap to the decaf version of our normal brand!) Looking forward to your next video!
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I've mostly given up tea because it was affecting my sleep. Since stopping, I’ve been sleeping much better, even though I was only having two or three cups in the morning. I still enjoy tea with ginger, so I’ve switched to the occasional decaf, but I might eventually just stick to hot water with ginger. I do still have tea now and then, but not every day - that’s the plan, at least.
I also felt pretty rough for a few days after quitting - agitated, irritable, headaches, etc. After watching your video, I’m considering giving it up completely at some point. Thanks for sharing!
Love this video Maggie, sitting in the discomfort love that line, and something I need to do with trying to give up sugar. I just wanted to give you a big hug on day one..lol Proud of you girl!
Thanks Grace!!! I really could of done with a hug hahah. So glad it's over! I get the sugar thing - it's also one of those things that its' easier to cut out completely I find. If I keep a little bit in my diet then I want more and more and more. Hope you have a great weekend 💚🤗
Wise woman. Ma sha Allah ☺️
Thank you for sharing. You've inspired me to quit coffee. I have health issues and should not be drinking coffee but I am addicted.
really really good! I decided i"m going to quit coffee starting spring once the dandelions come out. For now, I'll allow myself coffee in the winter (since it is such a delight)
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I had a feeling that coffee had something to do with my osteoarthritis but when I would ask questions about it I would always hear it's good for you. I am way over weight and have lost teeth because of coffee because of the cream and sugar I had in it to drink it. Time to go cold turkey.Thank you for this ,but I am so sad for doing this to myself all these years cause I am now in my 60s and started when I was a teen.
That feeling that I am addicted to something is like a rut in my brain. I am addicted to so many things. Procrastination, coffee shops, desserts, caffeine. I was cutting this all , and then came back, on and off all the time. I almost agreed that I am just weak and cant give up my addictions. But there is a very small hope I can do it. I gave up coffee now, and 1 week ago I had a walk in a different city and allowed myself to have one. I said it was so good that whenever I am back to this city I will have it. And now my brain tried to find reasons to go to that city, its 50 min away by train! I hate that feeling. Allowing even one cup of coffee makes my brain go mad about it. Its a true drug. Same with sugar. The worst thing is that me and my husband were going to coffee shops to have our dates, eating desserts and coffee together. And after 5 years of being like that its hard to find alternative, but still possible. We can go to nature, pick our own herbal tea and have fruits instead of desserts. Its just painful.
A good starting point - declutter the kettle/coffee maker! Itll reduce your intake drastically, especially if you are a SAHM or work from home.
Great tip! 🎉
Great video, Maggie! We DO create our own reality!! 🤗
Hi Heidi! 👋 Indeed!!!! So great. Thanks for watching - I hope you've had a lovely weekend 💚
@ I did, thank you! You as well. 🥰
OMG what was up with that spider???? was not expecting that! Really enjoyed your video (sans spider)! Quite informative - loved the "flashbacks" - looked painful. Well done for kicking the habit. I am tea drinker too. 🫖
I agree! The spider 🕷️🕸️🫣
Oh yes that spider..... just so disturbing. I put the tea bag in and the kettle on - walked away to do something - came back and automatically poured the water in and killed the spider instantly - it must of crawled in pretty quickly!! It was a Huntsman so not harmful - just big. *shudders*
So for the new year, I committed to stop drinking with my partner. He had a problem with it, I did not, but I wanted to do it with him. I wasn’t a super regular alcohol drinker, but I’m finding myself drinking more coffee now than I did before as a replacement… Ugh.
I don’t think Im addicted to caffeine, but I do recognize I depend on it to wake up in the morning.
I need to kick drinking it through the day though before it becomes a problem :( I think I’m going to stop being lazy and not make any coffee tomorrow and try a walk to jumpstart my day and see if I can still “wake up” without my caffeine.
Thank you for the inspiration, I’ve been enjoying your videos!
Larry Burkett's book on "Giving and Tithing" drew me closer to God and helped my spirituality. 2020 was a year I lived it. I cashed in my life savings and gave it all away. My total giving amounted to 40,000 dollars. Everyone thought I was delusional. Today, I receive 85,000 dollars every two months. I have a property in Calabasas, CA, and travel a lot. God has promoted me more than once and opened doors for me to live beyond my dreams. God kept to his promises to and for me
There's wonder-working power in following Kingdom principles on giving and tithing. Hallelujah!
But then, how do you get all that in that period? What is it you do please, mind sharing?
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Congratulations Maggie. When you overcome an addiction (even if we don’t realize we are), it is a milestone. The one thing I noticed (which may be editing) is your face did not look so red. I am a tea drinker also (although mine is a 20oz 😂). Most of the time it is 2 first thing in the morning, but lately it has been 1 and it is taking me hours to get through. I notice I am not enjoying it as I once had. I have also had headaches and am curious if they would subside if I did this. Maybe you have given me the push I needed. As always, your videos are raw and beautiful. Keep strong.❤
Hi Sherry, thank you for watching and for taking the time to write. That's a great point about my face - I get rosacea so I wonder if no caffeine is helping that. Thanks for noticing! It's interesting your body is sort of rejecting the tea - if you're not wanting to drink it. Thank you for being here - I hope you're having a beautiful weekend. We are having glorious weather at the moment in Melbourne. ☀💛
@ If you think about it, keep an eye on the rosacea and update in a few weeks. It would be very interesting to. Blessings to you❤️
@@sherrydrupert I will do. Thanks Sherry, blessings to you as well 💚
i love my coffee ritual, i can't quit. don't tempt me, lol. there's an article in the harvard website that says "Drinking coffee linked to healthier hearts and longer lives" i think i'll just hold on to that hope 😅
Hahha I get it - I'm not saying everyone should quit that's for sure. Just if it's negatively impacting your life like it is mine. I completely get the ritual 💛 Have an awesome weekend and thank you for watching 🙏
I found lovely organic decaf coffee and tea and since then I don’t feel like I miss out. The good stuff is expensive, but worthwhile. Because I too feel that caffeine was impacting me negatively on many levels. Same with alcohol.
I quit caffeine too at the beginning of the year. For almost two weeks I was a raging monster!! The dopamine deficit was insane… I still don’t think I’m back to normal yet or out of the water. I had a serious addiction to it, and a lot of other substances in the pas. Caffeine is a challenging one!! I had to relapse on some tea one day because I had to drive 7 hrs and my friends dog kept me up half the night before. So for safety, it got me through. But I’m still committed. Absolutely NO COFFEE ever again!! If I need some caffeine tea for a real reason, I won’t be so hard on myself.
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Wonderful video. I recently had the inner guidance to quit caffeine cold turkey--oof😅 I'm on the other side and feeling better! May I ask, was there any substitutions? I found when I went alcohol free that have a good sub helped me. I kept the habit of a drink, just changed the substance. Do you have a favorite replacement drink?! Thank you for the "lived message" I love that you're sharing your experience ❤️❤️
I gave up two cups of coffee a day due to health problems. For a while I had decaf coffee but in the end I gave it up too. I drink decaf tea instead, but as it has a small amount of caffeine too, I only have two cups a day. I pretty much exclusively drink water everyday and no alcohol, so it’s my one little treat.
Aint giving up my love for coffee! :D haha I have started waiting an hour or two after awakening, so that I don't have a crash later... but, you make great videos. :)
Thank you! 🙏💛
Thank you for sharing this valuable Video, I plan not to have Caffeine anymore, I will make my last day on January 31, Friday 2025, I am excited to remove it, I have stopped it for a couple of months and I let Saddness start me over, again, No, More, sincerely, Diana Lipski a soon to be 13 years Vegan and this is something I need to quit, Goodbye Mr. Caffeine 👍
I did the same thing! Gave up caffeine yesterday and starting fresh today Feb 1st! New Month! New You! 😊
Good for you!! Well done, happy for you, enjoyed your story 😊 I skipped meat years ago, but that was very easy haha
New sub and loving your channel. Do you have more info on your choice for keto and dieting history.
1 good quality black coffee every morning is just perfect and balanced :)
I am drinking coffee like a huge amount and everyone was telling me to stop. I never could. So I hope ur video will help me. I have anxiety and sleep problems , and I feel bones are making some noise when I am walking 😂😂😂😂so maybe it is worth it. I will start 2morrow, so I will let u know if I manage :)
when my 6th and most expensive coffemachine that serves me greatly DIES, I will try this based on your video. thanks
Thanks for sharing, I also stopped drinking strong coffee, there are not many videos out there about how bad coffee is for you, I used to get a pain near my heart, so I knew it was bad for me, just took me a long time to eventually quit ..
Question ❓ were you having your tea with sugar and milk ? Couldn't that be the reason you got the headaches, it was the withdrawal symptoms from stopping the sugar/or sugar in the milk?
We created our own reality. Yes!
thank you Maggie. if i slowed down (which is what happens when I stop) I might be less likely to let my limbic system answer first.
me too ... now battling sugar ...... just as difficult as alcohol and cigarettes for me .... although , to be fair, God is the One that removed the niccotine addiction from me , from one day to another ... so gently and softly , that I didn't even notice i had stopped smoking ....
Yay! It’s tough. But your lungs are thanking you. ❤❤❤
I quit caffeinated coffee about a year ago. The first few weeks were rough. So tired, brain fog, migraine headaches. That actually helped me push through because I knew that if my body is having this reaction then I truly needed to rid myself of this toxin. I switched over to decaf (so I still get my coffee but without the caffeine. I also quit sodas (regular and diet) at the same time. Truth be told, I am ok and living my life (I feel) like I did before. Some people say that once they got over the caffeine hump that they gained a certain clarity and energy from within. I have yet to feel those but I do feel healthier. I feel like I have gained a little weight...ok maybe 15 pounds or so) since then. Maybe the caffeine was burning more calories before... I don't know. I'll continue this journey. I don't need caffeine.
This is an excellent video and Maggie is so wholesome of character. I am glad you managed to kick the caffeine addiction. My addiction was chocolate. At it's height I use to buy £200 - 300 worth of chocolate a month. I knew my body wasn't producing enough insulin to counteract the sugar I was introducing into my system as I would feel awfully tired after a session. That's when I decided to quit. It's been 18 months.
Wow congratulations on overcoming your chocolate addiction - and for 18 months! That's honestly incredible.🎉 Your future self is thanking you! Thanks for taking the time to share 💛
Everything she says is true. I went cold turkey, when I was drinking coffee I felt bad through out the day... more anxiety less energy cause of the crash etc...
Why I don't feel joy ? I didn't felt it for a log time. I am 21
More people suffer from food addiction than coffee or caffeine. Nothing is good for you when it comes to excess. I drink coffee, (and VERY healthy drink) moderately just like I do beer or food. The substance isn't the enemy. The lack of moderation is.
Hi, I have a question: What do mean with "tea"? I ask this, because drinking tea in Germany is a bit different. Many people here drink tea like chamomille, mint, dryed fruits (I do), not necessarily black or green tea.
For those who decide to do it, for the very first day, try to at least make sure it's on a day off, maybe even for day two.
Youre going to be tired, might get the awful withdrawal headache, and even get an upset stomach
I couldn't agree more - as you would know from my dreadful withdrawals. I could not have gone through all that if I was working. Now way. So glad to come out the other side. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for being here
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These days I have one cup of coffee in the morning and two mugs of tea later. I use a light, low caffeine tea, the trouble is you never really now how much caffeine there is. That said, I have several times stayed off caffeine for months, even years, I just replaced the tea with hot water, maybe with camomile, or just a slice of lemon. It was easy, and I never had anything like headaches or typical withdrawal symptoms.
For years of my life I had these food intolerances and health issue related to the gut. I was put on diets,with lists of foods to eat and not to eat. I was on them for years. Now I can eat a bit of most types of foods and I rather not focus too much about it. What I discovered over the years; no food group is sort of innocent or neutral; neither vegetarian, grains, fruits or vegetables, dairy or meat. They all have an effect on us and you can use them to control certain reactions in the body. When we are healthy and in reasonable balance we handle a varied diet fine. It is when the body is weak, when we are stressed or overworked we get sensitive, some of us probably are more sensitive or less robust than others.
I don`t think coffee or tea in themselves are that bad, just don`t overdo it. My father and my brother drink several cups of coffee a day, and they both say if they do not get coffee before noon, they have a headache not too long after, so caffeine withdrawal is real. Some studies have indicated four cups of coffee a day is fine, with out putting an upper limit, I think some in the study had up to 6 cups. These were regular cups, not the largest mugs.
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I agree I don't think caffeine is bad either - just not great when it's in excess amounts like I was having. Especially if it is having negative health effects on my bone density as I was explaining. I completely agree about food and diet - any diet can be good if we are in balance. If there was one perfect diet we would surely all agree on it by now hahah.Thanks so much for taking the time to share so much - I greatly appreciate it. Have a lovely weekend 🧡🌻
@@Maggieloveslife Yes, I agree, with omitting caffeine you are at least following their train of though. I am sure you are into all the details on bone health. I have relaxed quite a bit on the diet part, and now I just try to keep it withing reason and not to overdo anything. As long as you are not smoking and not underweight you have already checked out the worst risk factors.
I have given up caffeine a few times but find that I always come back to it to get through my work. If I could live my life free from external demands I wouldn’t need caffeine
I know I am addicted to sugar. My A1C results were really high.
It is difficult to not eat any sweets because I got used to having dessert after I eat. We also have a lot of sweets or candy around the house.
It doesn’t help that I always had free chocolate or hot chocolate available at work.
Are your teeth somewhat hollow or see through sort of? My teeth seem like they are losing bone density, they dont seem as solid as they used to be and even make a hollow sort of sound when I clank them together, is this osteopenia?
Sorry if you answered it somewhere, but what do you drink instead? The comfort of a warm drink in the morning...or throughout the day is hard to beat
Solely for the comfort? Hot milk with chocolate powder 😊
I just like coffee/tea. I can go days without them but man do i like drinking them
I have reasons to quit coffee, I did it cold turkey too. I like this video. But that music was to loud in the start. I couldn't hear what you said. Just so ya know. Keep up the good work.
youtube is so random in what type of content gets suggested. But I am tuning in once in a while to your videos.
I consume caffeine and sugar at the same time due to energy drinks. I live remote without electricity and as its freezing I store the cold products outside.
So the other day I thought I had left an ice outside and that it got covered in snow. I started to dig through snow and ice just to find it and I came to think myself "dude are you a crackhead its just an ice".
Its kinda simple though if I dont buy foods that I shouldnt it...
Haha this is so relatable - I've been known to hide tea bags in different parts of my bag and car just in case I run out - and then when I did indeed run out I'd be rummaging through everything to find them. The same thought crossed my mind!
My biggest addiction was nicotine 12year old started off on over years tell I was in my late 30s decided yep I'm Done. I now my body would purposely cause chaos seemed like. how I quit was nt easy patch Def helped using sleep helped me seemed easier go without. But after 3rd day think u gt it. To me wasn't on mind less head aches.
Really enjoy video learned alot about neg and good effects Ty. I wanta quit caffeine. Any quiting keep at. It I think I've quit 5 times over years. If we were only wolverine. 😊 in heaven I'll be in smokers lounge I now live today but this body can't keep up with spirit.
Khoffeee !!! is good for health. Is there a downside to decaffeinated coffee?
Coffee for me is like a bathroom must have, somehow I end up painfully constipated without it:( anyone else have the same issue?
Hello Maggie,
I just discovered your Channel and I really like the content that you create. Its so inspiring!
I also have a massive caffein consumption going on(up to 6 cups of coffee a day) and I know its not good for me. Especially since I know it messes with my Cortisol and my Insulin Level.
I saw your video and it inspires me to quit caffein once more. I did it twice in my life and I got it, so I’m sure I can do it again.
The symptoms you named were similar to mine. Plus, I had some kind of “muscle cramps” in my legs.. very uncomfortable… but after a week, they were gone. So.. I’m optimistic😊
Thank you for sharing your experience Maggie!
Best Wishes from Switzerland🫶🏻
Wow thanks for being here all the way from Switzerland! I just love how youtube connects us all! Have a beautiful day 🙏💛
Teas made from herbs can be very healthy so these can make up for a great substitute.
I reflect your experiences.
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but the question is what can i drink instead? that would be warm and comforting?
Im on the edge. Been addicted to stimulants for 50 years - combined with self-hate its part of my work process. First nicotine (stopped 32 years ago) then tea. I already limit myself to three cups of tea in the morning and thereafter I drink decaffeinated and sometimes herbals. Im in my 70s and have mild ckd (and suspect tea is one cause). Water is healthier.
I used to be a coffee addict big time. I drank it starting the day, all the way throughout the day and even in the evening, night, or even midnight... 24/7 I'd say.. I was also one of those people who used to say, I can't function unless I had my morning coffee.. Well.. I never really drink it because of the effects.. Or the benefits of it... I drank it because I loved the taste of it. I always drank it sweet, with milk.. Then after I became vegan, with all sorts of plant based milks.. Preferably oat. At one point, I did start to feel having really weird heartbeats... Weird heart rhythm... That scared me.. Also my sleeps were terrible... After a break up, last year in the beginning of July, I decided to change my life... I went cold turkey on smoking cigarettes.. I also stopped smoking weed.. Because I stopped smoking, I had to stop having my morning coffees. Now. I'm a non smoker. But I do drink coffee. Maybe once or twice a week. And only one in the morning. And only black coffee, with no sugar, no nothing. And I'd say, 98% of the times I drink decaf. And this time, I drink it because of the benefits, which are : improved memory, cognition and mood, a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, multiple cancers, and other chronic diseases and increased overall longevity. I don't drink it because of the taste anymore, although I kinda do like the black bitter taste of coffee. And I only drink coffee with caffeine, if I feel like having some specialty coffees. I really love the taste of Frei Cafe's tobacco, and raspberry coffee... (These are highly recommended with any kinds of sweeteners and milks!) But I don't go crazy for drinking coffee in general like I used to. Even if people offer me coffee, I kindly say no thank you. I do have a new way of waking myself up though.. And that's the every day cold shower after waking up, for 90 seconds. (Do a little research about the benefits, you'll be surprised!) YOU can give up on your addictions like I did, or everybody did... It is easier than you think. I do like the videos of the missus, but I gotta say she was a bit theatrical with the messy hair and no make up. 😁🫶🏼 You can feel like crap and still brush your hair and wash your face. 👀 For some people won't work a slow, step by step, day by day quitting. I do highly recommend to be brave and go cold turkey. You'll thank me later. Good job, Ms. Maggie! Great videos! Keep em coming! Sending you love all the way from Budapest! You got a new subscriber! 🕉️🙏🏼
The hardest addiction is to the market economy, to one of its most important allies (psychology) & there is the root of all the other programming.
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That’s me! I have to quit!
Thank you for the video, I find it to be very inspiring as someone considering giving up coffee and soda. I am someone that can drink a couple pots of coffee a day and going to sleep after coffee has never been an issue. I am 57 and just feel drained all the time... the coffee only gives me a temp pickup. A couple of decades ago, I tried drinking decaf and found that the momentarily energy boost I got from morning coffee, seemed to be as much psychological as physical. Anyhow... strongly considering giving it up for my physical health, the health of my pocketbook and feel it plays a large role in my overall lack of energy.
You can do it! Maybe cut down and don't do cold turkey like I did - much kinder to the body.
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