I profoundly resonate with the experiences described in this video. I cut out caffeine almost 3 weeks ago, cold turkey. I feel so completely different with my energy levels sky rocketing to levels I have never been able to achieve that I am almost mourning all the lost time spent caffeinated. I know that sounds dramatic but the change has been that profound. I can now live life more fully with my children and family. And I am grateful for the courage to change. It was brutally hard, the withdrawal was awful but it's worth it. I'd recommend it to anyone who is on a wellness journey. Feel how good you can feel and the efforts you're putting forth.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It's incredible to hear of your experiences and especially in the great increase in energy. That's amazing! I am so happy for you!
I drank coffee almost my entire life. Three years ago, at 60, I was curious if I could live without coffee. The withdrawals where intense. Two days of brutal headache and one week completely depleted and depressed. Afterwards I felt better and better and was surprised at how much better it felt without coffee. Since then I never drank coffee again.
That is amazing to hear. Thank you so much for sharing this! Did you notice most of the difference within that first month or did it take even longer? I've heard some people say that even months later they continued noticing improvements - some people even say years later they notice more improvements.
I'm waking up on day 3. Feel human I think. Yesterday I got sick twice. I really was not expecting it to be this bad. I'm 54 and have koved coffee since about 19 years old, and never saw it as a real vice. I like it so much though 😢
Yes. I’ve been drinking it for 15 years and it like stole the vitality out of me - the free emotions, the dark reactive cloud over your head, the bad sleep and headaches, and thinking with gaps. The energy from it is toxic. Yes it does help with focus and work and social function, but you pay for it with your health and constant stress.
I came back to say, I stopped drinking coffee too! I watched this video you made and Jesus convicted me with a word, that this is for me too I have to tell you, and testify I am so happy OFF of caffeine and I have more energy too!❤ thank you for this video ❤❤❤ bless you
Alexandra, thank you so much for sharing this! I am so happy for you!!! 💜 I too felt that type of conviction to get off of coffee and I am so glad I did. It's a huge change but a great one!
Hell yeah! Fantastic decision, been off coffee now for about 4 years and it's been almost nothing but positives! Better sleep, no jitters or anxiety, better focus and digestion.
Caffeine gives me soooo much anxiety and mental anguish. I regularly go on and off it whether in the form of tea, chocolate (yes the dark "healthy" 70% kind) or coffee. This is a great reminder to stay off . If it creeps into my body, I get short tempered and then comes the awful remorse and apologies to the good people around me!!
Very interesting. I switched to 1/2 caff for a while, which was fine but wanted to try caffeine free. So I then switched to daily decaf...still get the ritual, warm beverage, etc. but without the caffeine buzz. Now I only have caffeine if I absolutely need it, like got 4 hours sleep or need to power through something in the afternoon and my energy is collapsing. So far, so good!
Looking beautiful as always Holly… coffee is my last vice that I REALLY need to kick to the curb for sure.. I love love looove lucid dreaming.. i’m going to do a few day coffee break just to see if I can kick up my Lucid dreaming 😁 This video is going to help me kick coffee to the curb permanently.. thanks ! 😊❤
Thank you, Bill! I had no idea you drank coffee too. I've heard so many people say after quitting coffee that they are dreaming everyday now. I haven't had lucid dreaming since I was a teen, but it was very fun. If you end up quitting, I'm here to support you! 🙏
Eek. I’m terrified of making the journey into a non-caffeinated life but I’ve been tempted by the positive experience of others and now yours. Thanks for sharing this! Here I go! 😂
I’m on my fourth serious attempt at quitting and I find these videos very motivating. I appreciate them all but yours is very well produced - not just sitting in a chair talking at your cell phone. Bonus points for pronouncing Adenosine correctly 😂 +1 on LMNT, by far the best IMHO. I will say though that only drinking LMNT in the morning and water during the day, I will have to get up to pee at some point in the night. Not so with just coffee in the morning.
Thank you for such a nice comment and feedback on the video! I'm happy for you that you quit. :) I like LMNT too, but I haven't bought any in a long time.
I decided yesterday that I’m DONE with caffeine. I depended on it for the gym, I was ADDICTED to monsters, overall I had way too much of it. In high school I would drink so much caffeine with the intent to pull all nighters all the time. I would be up for wayyyyyy to long. It’s been like this since I was about 15. I’m 20 now and I wish I never became so reliant on it. I know this next week I’ll probably feel low energy but it will be worth it. I don’t want the blood flow to my brain to be decreased the rest of my life. I am gonna miss those monster loca mochas though. But then I remember that this is just like the food industry and is deceptive as hell.
I agree about the food industry deception. You're going to feel so much better once you get past this! It's great you're quitting now while you're young.
Fasting for two weeks was easier for me than giving up coffee I think it was more about not going through the coffee making ritual and the euphoria that came with fasting But - oh my goodness - that first cold brew made me feel soo good and made it worth the trouble
I quit coffee 10 months ago and I never want to go back. I used to wake up always tired, and would only have "energy" after a cup of coffee. Now, I sleep better and wake up feeling well and ready to go. 😊
One time I went off coffee cold turkey after having a latte with 1-2 shots of espresso daily for a year. I vomited the first night and felt like complete crap for a week. Kind of felt like I was in another dimension like that low level depression you mentioned. After the first week I also felt so much better with steady levels of energy. Stayed off it for about 5 months and now unfortunately I go back and forth between using it and then having to get off it again though I don’t use it as consistent as I once did so my withdrawals aren’t that bad. It’s a hard drug to kick that’s for sure and good for you for doing it! Glad you’re reaping the benefits and it’s making your life brighter! Keep it up!
I've been drinking black coffee for the last few years. But before that I was only drinking coffee on the weekend while i was working on my house remodel and I loved that. No withdrawal. Super boost when you need it. I should go back to that.
October 9th is my one year anniversary of quitting. After I reached 3 months I knew I was never going back. Way better sleep, digestion, better mood. My vitamin d levels went way up plus don’t need magnesium daily for aches and pains the next day I would have after a hard days work. I wouldn’t wake up sore.
@@LifeDIY watch how people act when you tell them you quit and try to recommend them. They get totally upset and will defend it like you’re trying to take their child from them. It’s highly addictive. I find it fun. They think a plastic pod with who knows what’s in it while hot boiling water leaches chemicals into their cup is so great for them is beyond me.
I had no idea this video in itself would upset some people so much. But, you're right! And, I'm not trying to tell others to quit - just share my experiences. VERY GOOD POINT about the plastic pods. That's a whole other thing I never talked about but I have been wary of and got rid of my old Keurig because of it. If you see in the video I was using a stainless steel strainer thing to pour the water over the coffee. It's the only thing I trusted. The plastics and the hot water - not a good mix!
@@LifeDIY thanks so much for taking time to reply!!!!also just give it a few months getting through the addiction so you can see if it helps You can always go back. I will bet like me you won’t want t to. Many people have no clue what being caffeine free or coffee free is like. They have been on it since their teens. Another change is I work 2nd shift. When I use to get home after work I needed wind down time. Like a couple hours. Now even tho I’m not tired at work I can’t watch tv for a half hour and I’m ready for bed. That’s a huge plus I’m up earlier this way. Also when I wake up a weird thing is I’m stretching in bed like a baby or young kid again. Also I go into dream land almost nightly especially if I sleep in. For me I was like a drug addict. Same as when I smoked 14 years ago. I needed my cigs just to feel normal. Same with coffee. I wish it could just be a coffee with a friend or a weekend. It had to be every day.
No problem! I hear you about the coffee. I wish I could just have it on the weekend, but I am pretty sure if I did that I'd be having it every day because I loved the perceived energy it gave me. I didn't realize how potent of a drug it was until getting off of it. I feel younger too like you said - a kid waking up stretching and dreaming every night. With the coffee - I too felt I needed it to be normal but I didn't realize that normal felt like garbage. It's a vicious cycle.
Somebody on here mentioned half caff , not sure I've even seen that in Ireland but I wish I created my own and then tapered off. I just made my self very ill. The withdrawal triggered a migraine. I know now how I should have done it. Day 3 though. Feel better than day day 2 😮
Thank you for this - I've been on coffee for longer than I care to say ! 1 -3 cups a day and often having the odd day off, but always going back. I know I am sensitive to it and perhaps that's why I keep going back to it. I've read about the blood flow connection and that's a motivation now. I didn't need coffee when I was a child until around my 20's so logically I don't need it now. Funny how one just gets used to feeling a certain way and you begin to see that as normal - it may not be.! Your description is very motivating - the fact we feel it may be hard I think, is because of all the conditioning around coffee consumption - its made out to be very hard to quit - maybe it isn't ! And the suggestions of it being good for you in "moderate" amounts is a lot of hype. After all, the doctors and researchers are human too and probably addicted.
I love your profile photo! And, thank you for this insightful comment. I 100% agree with everything you stated. Most doctors who promote it are also addicted to it. What surprised me so much was how oblivious I was to coffee ever being an issue for me, until getting off of it (then it became obvious with the major difference in how I felt). I guess it was a strong level of denial on my part. I have never been addicted to anything else thankfully. I just posted my two month update video sharing all my experiences. I am really glad I quit. I think you have the right approach to all of this. I really hope it goes smoothly for you if/when you decide to quit or take a break from it. 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story on quiting coffee. I have been drinking coffee for over 40 years and dont know how I would feel stopping now. I will try it out after I finish the bag I just purchased and let you know how it goes for me.
Carlos, please check back with an update! 40 years is quite a long time. Even if you just take a break and see how you feel, it might be a really good detox. Then you can decide if you want to stay off of it or go back on, etc.
I gradually was able to kick coffee/caffeine out of my life. It was tough the first full week. Monumental headaches and I felt tired. But gradually during weeks 2 and 3, I started feeling better. Never felt so great and healthy in my life. After 35 years of coffee, I am now caffeine free!
Im on day 4 no caffeine. I got the most vivid dreams last few days. I quit mainly because im only 30 but last few years ive just been feeling so zapped out and chronically tired. I already feel so much better with my decision and want to get to the point where im fully living a life without any kind of additional stimulant.
You might continue to get vivid dreams forever after quitting. It's an amazing side effect. That's awesome you quit now - it'll get better and then you won't be dependent on any substance!
I will definitely do update videos on it and share whatever I've experienced! I'm really hoping that energy continues to improve. I've seen a lot of videos on it recently and so many people say they saw even more improvements at month 1, 2, or 3.
You take naps and you said "7 and 1/2 hours is just ok"....Id trade with you in a heartbeat! I get only 3 to 4 hours of sleep and no naps!! I've also gone days without sleep. I envy you.
I notice this pattern when I’m really exhausted and I drink a bunch of coffee so I can function. (I have long Covid, thalassemia and other issues). It makes me SO irritable that I almost feel like I have rabies. It also makes my sound sensitivity way worse. I really gotta cut back. My naturopath already told me it’s terrible for the adrenals.
I'm so sorry to hear about the long covid. I know that must be horribly difficult and exhausting. I used coffee to function too. I didn't really share enough of that in the video as I was keeping it short. But, I've had a lot of issues with fatigue. I too have adrenal issues and I am hoping my adrenals can recover and function better after being off of coffee.
How dare you, HB!! Coffee is a sacred cow!!!🤣🤣🤣 I am so glad you did this. There is so much false data and false studies done on caffeine. I mean we all have our confirmation biases. What's important is what works for us. Caffeine shocks the system for more than a few hours but more importantly it affects the system and the sleep cycle even though the caffeine drop off is long gone. Now...I need to get off!!! You are an inspiration!♥
I’ve had caffeine literally every single day with just a handful of exceptions since I was probably like 5 or 6. Started drinking coffee in college and have been drinking too much of it ever since. One exception: there was roughly a week and a half period where I, basically, didn’t have access to coffee. I was in an extremely stressful situation - okay I’ll just say it, it was the beginning of a fairly short stay in prison. It was my responsibility, but it was a really messed up situation, and I’m glad to be mostly past it. Despite the extraordinary amount of stress one undergoes at such a time… within just a couple days, I realized that little everyday occurrences that would usually trigger my social anxiety - someone randomly calling my name, or speaking in front of lots of people, or simply conversing with someone, etc… my anxiety was just GONE. The constricted feeling in my chest - the little surges of adrenaline, the tension in my face and neck, the shaky voice - absolutely 100% gone. It was absolutely remarkable, and I fully attribute it to not having coffee. And strangely - I was eating pure trash, as that was all that was available. But getting exercise and plenty of sleep and no coffee, and I was actually feeling fantastic. I even had some unbelievable “mystical experience” type dreams - which I have with coffee too, but these (one in particular) were just so much more… pure and wholesome and vivid and loving and beautiful? Anyways, as soon as I managed to get coffee through commissary, I got right back into it… there’s not much to do in prison! Reading and drinking coffee was a favorite part of my days. Now, a few years after being released, I’ve known for a long time I should quit coffee, or at least drastically reduce it / only have it on occasion. But I still haven’t managed quite yet to kick it. I plan to soon, and videos like this are wonderfully motivating - thank you 🙏 Oh and one thing I’ll add that I never see others say - I fully believe caffeine makes people more impulsive. It tends to narrow our focus and inhibit our ability to think more broadly and creatively. It gets us in that fight or flight state where willpower basically becomes not applicable and behavior becomes more automatic. Plus, it heightens our sensitivity to dopamine, hurts our sleep quality, and gives you a little micro mania. Maybe it influenced you to have the ravenous hunger? If one is struggling with any impulsive behavior, cutting out the caffeine is likely to be a big help.
Wow, thank you for sharing this! Your observations and experiences make so much sense. I too right away noticed that I am more social and/or have less social anxiety. Sometimes you don't even realize you have it until getting off of caffeine, and then it becomes more apparent. Coffee is a tough one to try to moderate for many people - it's so addictive - to me it's more addictive than sugar, carbs. etc. Thanks for sharing more details about your experiences with it. It's awesome to hear about the anxiety being totally gone. I've heard that from so many others too. Amazing!
@@LifeDIY You are very welcome, and thank YOU for sharing your experience! I completely agree with all of the above. About its addictiveness - I often hear caffeine is one of, if not the most difficult addictions for people to quit (even over harder drugs, as well as cigarettes, weed, alcohol, sugar, etc.). Possibly part of the reason is that it's such an insidious drug - it's not like coffee ruins people's lives or makes us unable to function… the harmful effects are a bit more subtle - although like you've mentioned they're absolutely there. Plus, it's legal and strongly encouraged and so ubiquitous. We’re even told it’s healthy and good for us (which as you explained is a bunch of grade A bologna). Good on you to make such a great and difficult choice few manage to do! And one other thing about the social anxiety - yes 100% less social anxiety, and with that brings more motivation to actually socialize. I also noticed I was way less timid and more assertive, and less of a people pleaser. Although my sample size of 1.5 weeks was small. And just one more thing! About moderation - I agree cutting it out 100% can be much easier for a lot of people. I'm reading some fantastic books on addiction that have totally changed the game for me and flipped conventional wisdom on its head (see Rational Recovery by Jack Trimpey, and other teachings about "Addictive Voice Recognition Technique"). The key idea is that addiction isn't a disease, but a choice we have control over. Rational Recovery suggests we can decide to quit an addictive substance or behavior permanently, right now. When urges or thoughts supporting the addiction arise, we recognize them as the "Addictive Voice" - separate from our true selves. Then, disregard them, and reaffirm our commitment. By identifying and dismissing this voice, we maintain abstinence without ongoing support groups or lifelong struggle Unfortunately, when someone struggles with addiction or faces legal consequences like a drug charge, they're often only offered (or forced into!) one-size-fits-all programs rooted in outdated thinking (which was arrived at more through politics than through good science: just like the food recommendations we’ve gotten for decades). These conventional approaches typically insist that addiction is a disease, that sobriety requires a lifelong struggle taken one day at a time, and that recovery is a mountain to climb requiring extensive work - like attending group meetings regularly and indefinitely, revisiting every last childhood trauma, doing serious soul searching and having a spiritual awakening, etc. While these methods have helped a small few, they have been overall incredibly ineffective (no surprise - as just about everything we’ve ever learned about health is precisely the opposite of what’s true!!). Just consider: all of the above is simply giving yourself permission to continue your addiction in the future! (“Well, I’m only on step 6 so”… or “well, I have a disease so”… etc) In contrast, Rational Recovery-like teachings equip individuals with practical tools to overcome addiction without endless meetings or labels, emphasizing personal responsibility and empowerment. There’s very much a parallel between the above and, for example, pharmaceutical drugs being prescribed for problems stemming from lifestyle choices. A person could simply change their diet and resolve their health issue, for example. But that would mean one less paying customer for those profiting of our ill health, so instead they are encouraged to basically continue what they’re doing but start taking drugs that mask the symptoms. (Obviously there are exceptions where medicine is helpful - but it seems much more often to be the opposite). Similarly, if addiction is a lifelong disease, that’s a lifelong paying customer for whatever might help the person with their “disease”. Oh, also the “Easyway” books (there’s one on caffeine) and “Caffeine Blues” are excellent specifically for coffee/caffeine. Anyways, I digress and need to get to work. Thanks again and best wishes 🙏
Intresting information.... I drink 10 cups of coffee a day (morning: 4 + mid day: 3 + afternoon: 3) and my nightsleep is really bad. Maybe I should try to cut down on coffee to 5 and then 3 cups a day.....just to see what happens.....
@richardristich5282 You can do it!💪🏽 Just do not give up trying and it will get better, I promise! I could not stop myself after one cup like you but now I have zero issues to just drink one or none😊 What helped me personally: I drink a fatty latte before drinking the coffee. it satisfies me so much, that I have issues to finish my coffee after😂
@sassasworld1995thank you im trying again the problem when i go to walmart i'm arguing with myself then i grab my coffee mate creamer and back to coffee aisle but going to keep fighting it 😭
Wow, this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you. I'm down to one cup of caffeen in the morning with decaf the rest of the day. Took me over a year. This morning I had a half and half at 5am and I'm ready for at nap at 10am. With a slight headache.
Good job on cutting down to one cup a day. It's not easy. I totally understand the fatigue and other side effects. When you do end up quitting, it'll be worth it. It's great your decreasing your intake now.
I quit coffee two weeks ago. It happened spontaneously in my case: I went to pure lion diet (beef, salt, water only) and from that first day I didn't want coffee anymore. Before that, I was drinking one big cup of pure black coffee every morning for over 30 years (sometimes one big cup of pure black coffee in the afternoon too). So now I'm on lion diet, mostly just one meal in day and I don't crave coffee at all.
That's so great to hear! How have you adjusted to not having any more coffee? I am also not craving it anymore. I would prefer to have better sleep than the coffee. It's really hard for people to give it up. I too dropped it sort of spontaneously and I'm glad I did it finally.
@@LifeDIYalso, pure black coffee can mess up with hormones too, in some cases, spikes insulin/ rise cortisol - so helps to gain weight instead loose weight... So it is safer for me don't drink it, especially when I'm pure lion. And dr Chaffee doesn't recommend coffee either for autoimmune conditions, just eat beef only and drink water only.
Thanks for sharing this! It's hard on the body when you're eating so clean and then still having the coffee. For me, it's complicated but I am glad I got off of it - my glucose seems more balanced now at night.
Been off coffee for 2 weeks and all caffeine for 4 days. Going from 4 cups a day for 15 years. After a few days in I started waking up alert for the first time in ages. My irritability had decreased and my anxiety by miles!
So happy to hear this! That's a huge change going from 4 to zero. I hope you keep feeling better. And, I hear you about the anxiety. I noticed I am way more talkative out in public now after dropping the coffee.
Excellent talk! Thank you for sharing. Yes, I've been a coffee drinker since I was 16ish, I'm 59 now. I got off coffee for a little while but got sucked right back into it but I know I need to just quit it all together.
Thank you! That's quite a while to be drinking coffee. I know it's so hard to stay off of it. Your body craves that stimulation (or mine does anyway :). If you plan to quit again, hopefully you can take some time off and plan to just rest and relax because the first week can be a bit rough. But, thankfully it gets so much better.
Wow thank you for this caffeine deep dive and detox! Im a barista at starbucks (get free drinks/so much available caffeine) In our battle against hair loss and wrinkles, the most blood flow possible is probably best for us.. Amazing your outdoorsyness is so lit. Such a strong person! Appreciate you as always!!
I’m sitting in a dental waiting room as I write. 😬I never knew about the decrease in blood flow to the brain due to caffeine. I love getting through a day having learnt something new. There are studies that say moderate coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, liver disease, and other things.? I used to drink far too much coffee…only have one a day now…Tassimo Columbian. 😋 Good to hear you felt great after your power nap. Do you think you’ll keep doing that now. I know you weren’t keen on the idea before. I need them to re-energize! I will be interested to see how this pans out for you in the coming weeks, months, Holly. Good luck!
Thanks, Joe! I hope your dental appointment went well. I'm curious about those studies you mentioned. I will look into them. It's so hard to find the truth when wading through studies because there are a lot of major financial motives and companies often involved. I learned a lot about medical studies from my last job. I ended up doing a lot of research and writing - translating studies into something more understandable. I loved doing that. And, then later I worked with a research scientist, so I learned from her too and I really enjoyed it. There's a lot of sketchy stuff going on with a lot of studies, unfortunately - especially ones related to health and nutrition, which is where there is so much confusion. Regarding the naps - I will take a nap if I'm pretty tired. But, since that first week, I currently don't feel like I need any naps. :) I love the the idea of having them to re-energize though. I'm all for it now! They do feel amazing and refreshing. I will do an update videos in the future on this. I hope things only get better.
I wish my experience was like other after quitting coffee. I stopped coffee September 20th but decided to drink decaf maybe 3 weeks after and was still eating chocolate. Withdrawals were awful, I started to get migraines and my body was just changing aches, pains, spasms. 16 days ago I completely stopped all kind of caffeine, I still get mild headaches, my anxiety is bad, I’m hitting a depress stage. When I was on coffee I didn’t have anxiety nor depression so it’s weird to me and new for sure. I had morning body shakes, and felt drunk for about 3 days lol but today I felt a lot better. 20 year relationship with coffee, 2-3 cups a day never had issues sleeping or anxiety only digestive problems. It’s crazy how we all can experience withdrawals differently. I miss coffee so much, but i just want to at least give it a year. This is one wild journey that’s for sure.
Great job quitting and sticking with it! I am so sorry to hear about what you're going through. I hope the symptoms go away and things improve more everyday. I read that anxiety can be a temporary side effect of caffeine withdrawal - just hope it's getting better. I find glycine to be very calming but I mostly tend to take it at night before bed.
@@LifeDIY Hi !! I quite 5 weeks ago. Cold turkey. Really didn't plan for it or research it. Much to my surprise I got terrible headaches at night, lost my focus during the day, and got leg pains (yes, leg pains!) all night long for the first 4 days after quitting. I also got pain in my jaw.. it was kind of nightmare and forced me to research what was going on. UA-cam has 1 million videos on people having a rough time with caffeine withdrawal, so I knew exactly what was happening to me. Sounds like you are in a good place. I do decaffeinated now..
Informative and helpful! I'm going to start by switching to green tea v. quitting caffeine cold turkey, but this definitely gets me excited to see how my energy levels operate without my (2-3 full mugs of) daily coffee habit. Also, you look a bit like Marion Cotillard
Thanks! I have never heard that before. :) And, I am so excited for you! I think switching to green tea first is such a good idea. And, I really hope you have good results. It's a big challenge to quit coffee but I really believe it's worth it. And, I am someone who has always relied on caffeine. I am so happy to be free of it. I'm not going back. :)
Great video and even better timing. I have had a similar dietary path as you, i.e., slow progerssion from moving to more whole foods, to almost no carbs whatsoever now. Mine was for weight loss and health (I have been 285 lbs+ from the time i left highschool.) Im only down about 60 lbs from the start of my journey, but i feel amazing. Coffee was my last crutch. I've had a minimum of one cup a day for 30+ years, and you have encouraged me to take a pause and experiment. Time to do my own N of 1 😉
Thank you! That's very cool to hear about your similar progression with your diet. I'm so happy you're feeling great! I'm excited for you to see how it goes giving up the coffee. For me, it's one rough week and then things are better.
I quit coffee cold turkey both times I was pregnant. If it could potentially affect the well being of my babies, it was a no brainer and it only sucked for about a week each time. These days and for years now, I drink two cups of black coffee in the morning with cinnamon (never been a breakfast person, something else I forced myself to do when I was pregnant lol) and a cup of green tea in the afternoon. I feel great every day and sleep fine, so i feel like a healthy “relationship” for me. With so much conflicting “studies” out there and different personal chemistries, you just have to mix, match, add in, take out… explore and be open to what makes YOU feel your best. Thanks for sharing your journey ❤
Thanks for sharing this! I am glad to hear that. It just shows how different everyone is and I'm glad you aren't having any noticeable or negative side effects. :) 🙏
@@LifeDIY that’s why it’s so important to have people share their experiences like you do. Food for thought and gives people valuable information they may not have thought of. Thank you for having a thoughtful and respectful approach to using this platform!
I quit a 3 decade, 4-5 coffee a day (black) habit. Worst week+ of massive compression headaches. It was horrible. But I have to say, I didn't notice that much of a difference. But now that I'm off the beans, I might have one coffee every 3-4 days. I still love the taste.
Crazy coincidence I also stopped caffeine couple of days ago with the intent to quit for good. I have been drinking energy drinks every single day for 8 years
Awesome to hear that! The caffeine drinks are so addictive. I used to be obsessed with V8 Energy drinks years ago and I just kept switching from one addiction, replacing it with a "better" one, but I am glad to be done with them all! I hope things are going ok for you - I know it's hard to get off of these things.
A great hack I found that if you mix decaf espresso w/ decaf regular (equal parts 1tbls each for 1 cup), it taste just like regular coffee. Been caffeine free for a year now with this hack!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I drink one coffee with milk in the morning as a form of a cosy ritual. Although I know for many years that caffeine does bother my sleep and sometimes my health during the day as well, I couldn‘t give up one my morning coffee. What‘s a great alternative to cappuccino that feels just as cosy and creamy, but not too sweet and without caffeine?
I just quit black coffee over 1 week ago and so far energy seems good now. I had a minor headache day 1 but that was it, so it wasn't too hard for me. I was only drinking 1-2 cups early in the morning so that could be why. I'll see if this helps some of my sleep issues but I plan on having a cup again once in awhile. I just want to clear the gut out first because of the past 2 years due to stressful life situations that happened which wrecked my health
Good for you! It´s a drug. It took me a long time to quit coffee because I am a very addictive personality. Coffee was the hardest. I gave up alcohol 4 years ago. no problem. It took about a month to quit sugar. But coffee took several attemps trough 3 years. But it hold when I came off it in a more slow way. Like 1cup a day for a week, then 1/2 cup a day for a week. Then instant coffee for a week then no coffee.
Good for you for giving up alcohol and coffee! It's interesting to hear that coffee has been the hardest. That's a good way to wean off of it slowly. Have you seen many benefits from stopping the coffee? :)
It´s like getting out of jail! As you pointed out. I am the really me again. It´s been 40 years. Only quitting when being pregnant twice. Then I couldn´t stand coffee!!! I am better at focusing at work and the sleep is so lovely. Not waking up at 3 o´clock in the morning. Though this had to do with my sugar levels as well. I am strictly carnivore now.
Wow, thanks for sharing this! I am so happy to hear it's going well for you with carnivore too. I too only quit when I was pregnant. I'm so glad your sleep is better. :)
Coffee changes my personality as well and I went 20 years without it and than I started drinking it out of necessity because I had mold toxicity and nothing gave me the push I needed to get me through that time in my life which was very stressful....it was so nice when I finally got off of it and back to my self again, it’s so addicting and really changes our personality it’s highly acidic and I find that green tea or Yerba mate don’t have as much of that effect but it’s still caffeine and I feel better without any of it for sure.
Thank you so much for sharing this! And, I am so sorry about the mold toxicity. I totally understand the need for the push and extra energy and focus when you're fatigued or unwell. So I understand why people turn to coffee. It's interesting to hear about how it had such an impact on you too. 🙏
Some people enjoy decaf instead. But, I would just be careful to look for a high quality decaf. Apparently, the process to create decaffeinated coffee is one that involves a chemical called methylene chloride - commonly used in paint removers - to strip away caffeine. Here are some details on how that process is done: interamericancoffee.com/decaf-methylene-chloride-mc/. But, there are some companies that use a Swiss Water (non-chemical) method to remove the caffeine and there are details of it and a list of products that were made by that method here: www.swisswater.com/pages/is-your-decaf-chemical-free-find-out-here. Hope it helps!
I stop coffee from time to time for 3 - 4 days every 3 - 4 months and then start it again. I've read that also it shrinks the brain in addition to the low blood flow. And I think the headaches are from that puffing up of the brain to it's normal size from the higher blood flow when you stop it. But I really need coffee that's what I have found working as a software developer, I can't get half the work I normally do without it.
That's impressive that you stop it for a few days every few months though. At least you have a short detox. For me the worst detox days were the first few days. I totally understand what you're saying about work and productivity. I can imagine you need to be very focused. I'm curious about how productive I'm going to be as I'm coffee-free as time goes on. I've seen a lot of videos on this topic this week and some people say they're even more focused and more productive a month or two after they quit - than when they were having caffeine. I am really hoping that's the case. That's crazy to hear about the possibility of the brain shrinking or brain atrophy...but it would make sense if there's a lack of blood flow over time. You're right about the headaches happening from the increase in blood flow. It's pretty crazy stuff that not everyone knows about. I had no idea before.
@@LifeDIY Thank you for this reply. Yes I agree its worth a try to stop it for longer to see if productivity does increase. I tend to not eat or drink the same things over a prolonged period of time. Like our ancestors their diet would depend on the season. I have fellow software developers that can't stop smoking as well otherwise they feel unproductive and can't focus on their tasks. And sadly there are many that take aldderall to get that focus and be in the zone. But although you have these negative effects of brain shrinkage and smoking or vaping and decreased bloodflow I havent read negativly impacting neurons or neurons dieing because of it which is interesting. I also think because of the low blood flow neurotransmitters tend to last longer and the effects of reuptake, degradation and diffusion are slowed down. Another effect that coffeine has is the feeling of having dry skin for me and feeling thursty all the time which is normal since it's a mild deuretic and increses blood fliw to the kidneys. Anyway i would like to stop it for longer when I can afford that luxury and check if productivity will return. Probably when I take atleast 10 days off in a row.
Super interesting. That's smart to switch things up. I am not a fan of Adderall but I understand why some people would want to take it, if it help them work more and focus better. Hopefully there are some better options though. Some people recommend Tyrosine or Phenylalanine when getting off of coffee, but I haven't noticed anything from them, though I've taken just small amounts. That's interesting what you've been reading about the brain and neurons. I also had excess thirst and using the bathroom more when drinking coffee plus dry skin, but I am not sure if that was related. If you can ever take 10 days off, like you said, that would be an ideal amount of time to get over the caffeine + you can just relax and rest. I was shocked by how exhausted I was after getting off of it ...for the first 3-4 days it felt like my body was desperate for rest after the caffeine was out of my system.
You'll be back, give it a year or so. But, hopefully you can make it less routine. Caffeine has a 4 hour half life, so if you drink during the afternoon it's still bouncing around in your brain at night. The dreams were absolutely me as well, crazy dreams.
I quit coffee and all forms of caffeine 3 weeks ago after drinking it for 25 years. Went cold turkey as well. I’m still withdrawing from it I think . I can’t say I feel tremendously better yet . The only things I do notice is I’m peeing less often and mentally I feel accomplished. 2 months ago I quit vaping . So I think I just need to give my body time to clear all these toxins before I start really feeling a lot better
That's amazing. I totally understand if you don't feel that great yet. I really think it takes a while and I've even heard people say it can take months or years, etc. That's kind of daunting to hear. But, It does seem like it takes a while to really adapt to the new way of life. I noticed one weird thing since quitting - my finger nails are growing insanely fast...almost too fast. Anyway, great job quitting vaping too. It's awesome to hear!
I would love your thoughts after some time on what are normal levels of focus and mental/physical energy daily. I think caffeine could distort our perception of what energy and focus we actually have daily.
Thanks! I will definitely do future updates and share the good and bad - whatever happens. I am really hoping that things improve more over time, though I am feeling pretty decent now. I am hoping for more improvements in mental, physical and daily energy. You are so correct about how caffeine totally distorts our view of what energy and focus is. I would have never known that before quitting. :)
Yes, please! You have to do an update either every two weeks or once a month! Most of us are addicted to coffee, it’s extremely difficult for me. I’m gonna be watching your progress for a while and eventually quit. You are an inspiration to me. I am also extremely ravenous like you.
Thank you for this comment! It's a great reminder for me to keep posting updates! I would be happy to share what's happening. It's so interesting that you're also super ravenous. Quitting has stopped most of that for me. Now when I am hungry, it seems to be "normal" hunger. I had no idea coffee could do that to a person. If you do ever quit in the future, I would try to take a few days off (or a week!) if possible. It would help so much.
I know this may sound like a TMI topic but it is a valid concern, especially for those of us on carnivore-How has quitting affected your regularity? I tried to give it up when I first went carnivore, but it proved really difficult. I felt like I was giving up the last of life's little pleasures. But seeing this video has inspired me to try again (he says as he sips his second cup for the day).
This is a good question. I've seen a lot of people talk about it in their videos actually. I didn't notice much the first few days, but since then I have noticed it's a slight issue, so I'm taking magnesium everyday and that helps. I use the magnesium sold by Thorne. I am hoping that normalizes again over the coming weeks. When some people are drinking coffee on carnivore they add fats to their drink - usually dairy. I think that even this could be impacting regularity. I was adding coconut milk to my coffee as I can't have dairy and it's pretty high fat too. So over the last couple days, I'm trying to add in coconut milk to my diet to see if this helps. My doctor has also recommended psyllium husk added onto some foods as it can help with the issue...Other than that, I think it makes sense not to quit coffee the same time you're going carnivore. If you're new to carnivore then you're totally giving up all carbs, sugar, etc. and that alone can cause some rough side effects. I think it's probably better for most people to do these things separately. Now if/when you quit coffee, you'll be able to see if you feel a difference from quitting coffee versus how you normally feel on carnivore.
I am 7 days into cutting coffee out. I am a 2+ year carnivore so i feel my withdrawal symptoms are not as bad as they should be since i dont really consume sugar. But 7 days later i still feel like im in a bubble and not as sharp as normal. I was drinking a gallon or more of coffee a day. My goal is 3 weeks for now and if i dont cut it out fully maybe go back to a greatly reduced amount.. im on a mission to get rid of all addictions. I beat sugar and 19 months nicotine free after being a 30 year smoker. Now coffee is on the chopping block. Ill keep my sparkling water addiction. I carbinate my own at home and dont need flavors
Great job! I hope you can stay off the coffee for good! It's worth it. :) I know how you feel about not being as sharp. It'll get better. You may also want to look into Methylene Blue as a supplement. I'm going to be posting a video on it within a few days. I've been experimenting with it and noticed so far it's really helping with mental clarity, feeling sharp and energy and focus.
@LifeDIY I was looking into the methylene blue. I may have to try it. Which brand do you use? I saw Thomas delauer endorsing one I thought that one seemed to be a little bit pricey. Is that one of those you get what you pay for deals or is cheap just as good?
Yeah that's the Troscriptions one. I have their product but it is pricey. I've also bought from Meraki and Biopharm. I think Biopharm is the best price for what you get. You just need one that is USP and 3rd party tested for heavy metals. I used to work in the supplement industry and I've noticed there are many shady companies...no offense to any of these companies but for that reason I don't really trust any out there and their 3rd party testing. I think these ones I bought from are likely fine but I may end up spending some money to get all three of them 3rd party tested to compare the results with what's on their website versus the results I get. I know that's going a bit overboard but I'll do a video on the results later if I do this. I am looking into it now. Troscriptions doesn't share their 3rd party testing on their site - so I need to email them. I like their product because it's easy to take though. For the other liquid products, I take the dropper and put drops in empty gel capsules to take it and avoid staining my mouth. I've only taken it a few days and have had to take a break due to some upcoming lab tests. Also I won't have a video out on it within a few days like I thought....I need to put that out a bit later, but hopefully soon!
@@LifeDIY I did end up picking up the 50ml bottle from biopharm. I put drops in a shallow glass of water and straight down the hatch. No mouth staining so far for me this way. I have only taken some a couple times so far. I just got it delivered yesterday.
Hi Holly, your aura ring; can you please tell me what it is and how does it work? Is it linked to some app that tells you about how well you slept? So interesting. ❤❤❤
I h ave quit coffee easily many times in the past when I was doing a course of homeopathic medicines. I never had withdrawals. But I keep drinking it because I love it so much. I got a nice coffee substitute made in Poland called Inka. It is delicious and has no coffee and no caffeine. It tastes better than Postum to me. My year on carnivore with healing and losing that final 20 pounds has been stalled. Giving up my coffee will be really hard, but I'm going to give it a try. But you had me at "decreased blood flow to the brain."
she quit coffee. a week late she bought an ak47. wiped out a mall. then went to starbucks. and bought a: Venti Iced Skinny Hazelnut Macchiato with Sugar-Free Syrup, Extra Shot, Light Ice, and No Whip.
Have you done a 23andme test or similar to see what your CYP1A and AHR SNPs polymorphisms are? Fast, medium or slow metaboliser? Anyway. Coffee has a lot of benefits when one looks at research. Perhaps drinking it earlier in the day or switching to tea instead (Tea also has a lot of benefits) could work.
Great question! I have had my entire genome sequenced through Nebula Genomics, so I just looked up those genes are a few others associated with caffeine metabolism. Based on my genes, it suggests that I have a moderate rate of caffeine metabolism.
@@LifeDIY Cool. I have the medium fast on CYP1A2 and should be medium metaboliser as well. I do really well with coffee as long as I have it earlier in the day and not too much. But I also saw that there are some genetics related to anxiety in response to caffeine, so I guess there is a lot of variation in who does well or not and also depending on what you looking at. Just saying typically a medium metaboliser should potentially see some health benefits with coffee in particular. (caffeine is in other things than coffee though)
I’m dying I fk I’ve been over 1000 mg a day. I have been crying since day one and don’t want to live. I am on day four going on day five I think I was having intermittent withdrawal.
Nice. Cofee is generally healthy, but it strains the adrenal glands, so if stress, lack of energy or even anxiety is an issue, coffee can worsen the problem. Now you just need to let go of your denial considering the negative effects of a carnivore diet.
Being hungry all of the time is from mineral depletion. You are probably low on copper, zinc, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, silica, iodine, boron, selenium, etc.
My dad drank coffee most of his adult life, but then when he was around 80 years old he read a medical report that said that coffee is bad for elderly people, so he quit drinking coffee and started drinking Bigelow Constant Comment tea, and within a year after he quit drinking coffee he started showing signs of dementia, which got progressively worse until he died at 86 years old.
coffee is actually great for a lot of people, its not for every one but the benefits are obvious for some. There are papers documenting its positives for fighting depression.
I am currently. I have taken big breaks from it, but since quitting coffee I started taking NMN again to try to help boost energy levels. I tend to take 500 mg of pure powder in the morning. I don't do it everyday though.
So, it looks like you may have a low tolerance for caffeine? Estimates suggest that about 10-15% of the population might have some sensitivity to caffeine, but extreme intolerance, where even small amounts of caffeine cause significant adverse effects, is much less common. Specific numbers for extreme intolerance are not well-documented, but it is likely well under 1% of the population. That said, hopefully this is the start of better sleep!
Thanks, Vince! According to my genetics, I am a moderate metabolizer of caffeine - not fast and not slow. But, there's so much more to it than that and so many genes involved in it (and everything else) so it's very complicated. I never had issues up until trying carnivore - maybe a coincidence, who knows. I cut out so many things from my diet over the last year or two and it felt like the caffeine's impact really changed too. It seems like it revved up my metabolism to a crazy level and was ravenously hungry at all times. Whatever it was, it seemed too harsh for me and my body was rejecting it. My sleep has definitely changed and even when it's not longer in duration, I feel pretty even all day and I do feel like I'm sleeping better so far and dreaming so much.
Even when I go to sleep hours later, I still wake up at 3 AM...no matter what time I go to sleep. So I go to bed at 7 in order to try to get more hours of sleep.
Folgers is complete garbage!!! Perhaps you should consider the quality & toxicity of the coffee/ caffeine products you have consumed. Most coffee is laden with pesticides, herbicides & high amounts of toxic molds!!! Coffee may be a profitable drug, but it is the least toxic drug for those of us who have neurodivergent issues like ADHD!!! I have quit all coffee & caffeine intake for months at a time several different times & have never had withdrawal issues. Nor have I ever had any sleep issues, body pain issues or blood flow issues while consuming any amount of caffeine/ coffee. Considering the very bad side effects of prescription medications for ADHD, coffee is a much better alternative!!!
I totally understand. I have narcolepsy. We all make our own choices. I'm glad the coffee is working well for you in place of prescription medications. That's incredible you never had any withdrawal symptoms. Folgers was a coffee I was recently drinking. In the video clips I also show organic coffee as well.
Well, you're tough for quitting cold turkey. I have halved my caffeine intake by switching to tea and I'm planning to halve it further in 7 days. It's my first day and I feel like a corpse. Everything is hazy, fuzzy, can't think.
Thank you and sorry it's hitting you so hard already. I hope it gets better really fast. I totally understand the fuzzy, hazy thinking. It gets better thankfully!
How dare you! I roast my own coffee. I love, love, LOVE the taste of coffee with heavy cream in the morning. And as a high IQ person, maybe my brain benefits from a little less blood flow and a little more down time? I know I'm better with coffee so there's no reason to give it up...not even for a day! I won't let you take my coffee, I WON'T! But its not like I'm addicted or anything...
I profoundly resonate with the experiences described in this video. I cut out caffeine almost 3 weeks ago, cold turkey. I feel so completely different with my energy levels sky rocketing to levels I have never been able to achieve that I am almost mourning all the lost time spent caffeinated. I know that sounds dramatic but the change has been that profound. I can now live life more fully with my children and family. And I am grateful for the courage to change. It was brutally hard, the withdrawal was awful but it's worth it. I'd recommend it to anyone who is on a wellness journey. Feel how good you can feel and the efforts you're putting forth.
Thank you so much for sharing this. It's incredible to hear of your experiences and especially in the great increase in energy. That's amazing! I am so happy for you!
I drank coffee almost my entire life. Three years ago, at 60, I was curious if I could live without coffee. The withdrawals where intense. Two days of brutal headache and one week completely depleted and depressed. Afterwards I felt better and better and was surprised at how much better it felt without coffee. Since then I never drank coffee again.
That is amazing to hear. Thank you so much for sharing this! Did you notice most of the difference within that first month or did it take even longer? I've heard some people say that even months later they continued noticing improvements - some people even say years later they notice more improvements.
I'm waking up on day 3. Feel human I think. Yesterday I got sick twice. I really was not expecting it to be this bad. I'm 54 and have koved coffee since about 19 years old, and never saw it as a real vice. I like it so much though 😢
Yes. I’ve been drinking it for 15 years and it like stole the vitality out of me - the free emotions, the dark reactive cloud over your head, the bad sleep and headaches, and thinking with gaps. The energy from it is toxic. Yes it does help with focus and work and social function, but you pay for it with your health and constant stress.
wow so 50 yrs went down the drain
I came back to say, I stopped drinking coffee too!
I watched this video you made and Jesus convicted me with a word, that this is for me too
I have to tell you, and testify I am so happy OFF of caffeine and I have more energy too!❤ thank you for this video ❤❤❤ bless you
Alexandra, thank you so much for sharing this! I am so happy for you!!! 💜 I too felt that type of conviction to get off of coffee and I am so glad I did. It's a huge change but a great one!
Hell yeah! Fantastic decision, been off coffee now for about 4 years and it's been almost nothing but positives! Better sleep, no jitters or anxiety, better focus and digestion.
Thanks! I am so happy to hear that! 🙏
@@LifeDIY Yes looking forward to hearing updates, but definitely impressed with your resolve, you won't regret quitting caffeine!
Caffeine gives me soooo much anxiety and mental anguish. I regularly go on and off it whether in the form of tea, chocolate (yes the dark "healthy" 70% kind) or coffee. This is a great reminder to stay off . If it creeps into my body, I get short tempered and then comes the awful remorse and apologies to the good people around me!!
I've heard many people say this recently. It seems to put so much stress on the body and can greatly contribute to anxiety issues for some people.
I stopped drinking coffee 6 days ago and I never felt this goood, no palpitations, heartburn and I feel light and happy
@@sheplansfinanceph Thanks for sharing this. That is amazing to hear!
Не пью кофеин 3 месяца. Стал более спокоен и сон улучшился. Удачи в начинании!
Very interesting. I switched to 1/2 caff for a while, which was fine but wanted to try caffeine free. So I then switched to daily decaf...still get the ritual, warm beverage, etc. but without the caffeine buzz. Now I only have caffeine if I absolutely need it, like got 4 hours sleep or need to power through something in the afternoon and my energy is collapsing. So far, so good!
Looking beautiful as always Holly… coffee is my last vice that I REALLY need to kick to the curb for sure.. I love love looove lucid dreaming.. i’m going to do a few day coffee break just to see if I can kick up my Lucid dreaming 😁 This video is going to help me kick coffee to the curb permanently.. thanks ! 😊❤
Thank you, Bill! I had no idea you drank coffee too. I've heard so many people say after quitting coffee that they are dreaming everyday now. I haven't had lucid dreaming since I was a teen, but it was very fun. If you end up quitting, I'm here to support you! 🙏
This is the best video online about it. On hour 46 and this is great motivation.
Congrats on quitting! It is totally worth it. And, thank you for the kind comment.
That is the last drop of encouragement I needed to do it myself! Thank you!
Awesome to hear it!
Eek. I’m terrified of making the journey into a non-caffeinated life but I’ve been tempted by the positive experience of others and now yours. Thanks for sharing this! Here I go! 😂
Thank you! I totally understand that. I never really thought about it seriously until I did it. :)
Did you take the no coffee plung? Any update?
I’m on my fourth serious attempt at quitting and I find these videos very motivating. I appreciate them all but yours is very well produced - not just sitting in a chair talking at your cell phone. Bonus points for pronouncing Adenosine correctly 😂
+1 on LMNT, by far the best IMHO. I will say though that only drinking LMNT in the morning and water during the day, I will have to get up to pee at some point in the night. Not so with just coffee in the morning.
Thank you for such a nice comment and feedback on the video! I'm happy for you that you quit. :) I like LMNT too, but I haven't bought any in a long time.
I decided yesterday that I’m DONE with caffeine. I depended on it for the gym, I was ADDICTED to monsters, overall I had way too much of it. In high school I would drink so much caffeine with the intent to pull all nighters all the time. I would be up for wayyyyyy to long. It’s been like this since I was about 15. I’m 20 now and I wish I never became so reliant on it. I know this next week I’ll probably feel low energy but it will be worth it. I don’t want the blood flow to my brain to be decreased the rest of my life. I am gonna miss those monster loca mochas though. But then I remember that this is just like the food industry and is deceptive as hell.
I agree about the food industry deception. You're going to feel so much better once you get past this! It's great you're quitting now while you're young.
Fasting for two weeks was easier for me than giving up coffee
I think it was more about not going through the coffee making ritual and the euphoria that came with fasting
But - oh my goodness - that first cold brew made me feel soo good and made it worth the trouble
I quit coffee 10 months ago and I never want to go back. I used to wake up always tired, and would only have "energy" after a cup of coffee. Now, I sleep better and wake up feeling well and ready to go. 😊
One time I went off coffee cold turkey after having a latte with 1-2 shots of espresso daily for a year. I vomited the first night and felt like complete crap for a week. Kind of felt like I was in another dimension like that low level depression you mentioned. After the first week I also felt so much better with steady levels of energy. Stayed off it for about 5 months and now unfortunately I go back and forth between using it and then having to get off it again though I don’t use it as consistent as I once did so my withdrawals aren’t that bad. It’s a hard drug to kick that’s for sure and good for you for doing it! Glad you’re reaping the benefits and it’s making your life brighter! Keep it up!
I've been drinking black coffee for the last few years. But before that I was only drinking coffee on the weekend while i was working on my house remodel and I loved that. No withdrawal. Super boost when you need it. I should go back to that.
October 9th is my one year anniversary of quitting. After I reached 3 months I knew I was never going back. Way better sleep, digestion, better mood. My vitamin d levels went way up plus don’t need magnesium daily for aches and pains the next day I would have after a hard days work. I wouldn’t wake up sore.
Thanks for sharing this! That's great to hear about the benefits, and improved vitamin d!
@@LifeDIY watch how people act when you tell them you quit and try to recommend them. They get totally upset and will defend it like you’re trying to take their child from them. It’s highly addictive. I find it fun. They think a plastic pod with who knows what’s in it while hot boiling water leaches chemicals into their cup is so great for them is beyond me.
I had no idea this video in itself would upset some people so much. But, you're right! And, I'm not trying to tell others to quit - just share my experiences. VERY GOOD POINT about the plastic pods. That's a whole other thing I never talked about but I have been wary of and got rid of my old Keurig because of it. If you see in the video I was using a stainless steel strainer thing to pour the water over the coffee. It's the only thing I trusted. The plastics and the hot water - not a good mix!
@@LifeDIY thanks so much for taking time to reply!!!!also just give it a few months getting through the addiction so you can see if it helps You can always go back. I will bet like me you won’t want t to. Many people have no clue what being caffeine free or coffee free is like. They have been on it since their teens. Another change is I work 2nd shift. When I use to get home after work I needed wind down time. Like a couple hours. Now even tho I’m not tired at work I can’t watch tv for a half hour and I’m ready for bed. That’s a huge plus I’m up earlier this way. Also when I wake up a weird thing is I’m stretching in bed like a baby or young kid again. Also I go into dream land almost nightly especially if I sleep in. For me I was like a drug addict. Same as when I smoked 14 years ago. I needed my cigs just to feel normal. Same with coffee. I wish it could just be a coffee with a friend or a weekend. It had to be every day.
No problem! I hear you about the coffee. I wish I could just have it on the weekend, but I am pretty sure if I did that I'd be having it every day because I loved the perceived energy it gave me. I didn't realize how potent of a drug it was until getting off of it. I feel younger too like you said - a kid waking up stretching and dreaming every night. With the coffee - I too felt I needed it to be normal but I didn't realize that normal felt like garbage. It's a vicious cycle.
caffeine creates pain in your muscles and joints. we think we're aging or we think it's too much exercise but it was coffee all along. suxs !
I'm not even close to trying to give up caffeine. My addiction is too strong😢
Thank you for sharing your experience, it's inspiring!❤
@@invincible_migraineur Thank you! I totally understand. 🙏 It has to be the right time, when you're ready.
Somebody on here mentioned half caff , not sure I've even seen that in Ireland but I wish I created my own and then tapered off. I just made my self very ill. The withdrawal triggered a migraine. I know now how I should have done it. Day 3 though. Feel better than day day 2 😮
Thank you for this - I've been on coffee for longer than I care to say ! 1 -3 cups a day and often having the odd day off, but always going back. I know I am sensitive to it and perhaps that's why I keep going back to it. I've read about the blood flow connection and that's a motivation now. I didn't need coffee when I was a child until around my 20's so logically I don't need it now. Funny how one just gets used to feeling a certain way and you begin to see that as normal - it may not be.! Your description is very motivating - the fact we feel it may be hard I think, is because of all the conditioning around coffee consumption - its made out to be very hard to quit - maybe it isn't ! And the suggestions of it being good for you in "moderate" amounts is a lot of hype. After all, the doctors and researchers are human too and probably addicted.
I love your profile photo! And, thank you for this insightful comment. I 100% agree with everything you stated. Most doctors who promote it are also addicted to it. What surprised me so much was how oblivious I was to coffee ever being an issue for me, until getting off of it (then it became obvious with the major difference in how I felt). I guess it was a strong level of denial on my part. I have never been addicted to anything else thankfully. I just posted my two month update video sharing all my experiences. I am really glad I quit. I think you have the right approach to all of this. I really hope it goes smoothly for you if/when you decide to quit or take a break from it. 🙏
Thank you for sharing your story on quiting coffee. I have been drinking coffee for over 40 years and dont know how I would feel stopping now. I will try it out after I finish the bag I just purchased and let you know how it goes for me.
Carlos, please check back with an update! 40 years is quite a long time. Even if you just take a break and see how you feel, it might be a really good detox. Then you can decide if you want to stay off of it or go back on, etc.
Wean yourself off it gradually. I'm on day 3 of cold turkey here. The withdrawal triggered a migraine and I couldn't hold water down yesterday. 😮
I gradually was able to kick coffee/caffeine out of my life. It was tough the first full week. Monumental headaches and I felt tired. But gradually during weeks 2 and 3, I started feeling better. Never felt so great and healthy in my life. After 35 years of coffee, I am now caffeine free!
Im on day 4 no caffeine. I got the most vivid dreams last few days. I quit mainly because im only 30 but last few years ive just been feeling so zapped out and chronically tired. I already feel so much better with my decision and want to get to the point where im fully living a life without any kind of additional stimulant.
You might continue to get vivid dreams forever after quitting. It's an amazing side effect. That's awesome you quit now - it'll get better and then you won't be dependent on any substance!
Wow thank you for making this video and the day by day updates❤
No problem! Thank you for checking it out, Alexandra! I just posted a 2 month update today. 🙏 💜
🙏🏼Thank you for sharing this info with us! I hope you continue to see positive changes, pls keep us updated if you do.
I will definitely do update videos on it and share whatever I've experienced! I'm really hoping that energy continues to improve. I've seen a lot of videos on it recently and so many people say they saw even more improvements at month 1, 2, or 3.
You take naps and you said "7 and 1/2 hours is just ok"....Id trade with you in a heartbeat! I get only 3 to 4 hours of sleep and no naps!! I've also gone days without sleep. I envy you.
I notice this pattern when I’m really exhausted and I drink a bunch of coffee so I can function. (I have long Covid, thalassemia and other issues). It makes me SO irritable that I almost feel like I have rabies. It also makes my sound sensitivity way worse. I really gotta cut back. My naturopath already told me it’s terrible for the adrenals.
I'm so sorry to hear about the long covid. I know that must be horribly difficult and exhausting. I used coffee to function too. I didn't really share enough of that in the video as I was keeping it short. But, I've had a lot of issues with fatigue. I too have adrenal issues and I am hoping my adrenals can recover and function better after being off of coffee.
How dare you, HB!! Coffee is a sacred cow!!!🤣🤣🤣 I am so glad you did this. There is so much false data and false studies done on caffeine. I mean we all have our confirmation biases. What's important is what works for us. Caffeine shocks the system for more than a few hours but more importantly it affects the system and the sleep cycle even though the caffeine drop off is long gone. Now...I need to get off!!! You are an inspiration!♥
I’ve had caffeine literally every single day with just a handful of exceptions since I was probably like 5 or 6. Started drinking coffee in college and have been drinking too much of it ever since.
One exception: there was roughly a week and a half period where I, basically, didn’t have access to coffee. I was in an extremely stressful situation - okay I’ll just say it, it was the beginning of a fairly short stay in prison. It was my responsibility, but it was a really messed up situation, and I’m glad to be mostly past it.
Despite the extraordinary amount of stress one undergoes at such a time… within just a couple days, I realized that little everyday occurrences that would usually trigger my social anxiety - someone randomly calling my name, or speaking in front of lots of people, or simply conversing with someone, etc… my anxiety was just GONE. The constricted feeling in my chest - the little surges of adrenaline, the tension in my face and neck, the shaky voice - absolutely 100% gone. It was absolutely remarkable, and I fully attribute it to not having coffee. And strangely - I was eating pure trash, as that was all that was available. But getting exercise and plenty of sleep and no coffee, and I was actually feeling fantastic. I even had some unbelievable “mystical experience” type dreams - which I have with coffee too, but these (one in particular) were just so much more… pure and wholesome and vivid and loving and beautiful?
Anyways, as soon as I managed to get coffee through commissary, I got right back into it… there’s not much to do in prison! Reading and drinking coffee was a favorite part of my days.
Now, a few years after being released, I’ve known for a long time I should quit coffee, or at least drastically reduce it / only have it on occasion. But I still haven’t managed quite yet to kick it.
I plan to soon, and videos like this are wonderfully motivating - thank you 🙏
Oh and one thing I’ll add that I never see others say - I fully believe caffeine makes people more impulsive. It tends to narrow our focus and inhibit our ability to think more broadly and creatively. It gets us in that fight or flight state where willpower basically becomes not applicable and behavior becomes more automatic. Plus, it heightens our sensitivity to dopamine, hurts our sleep quality, and gives you a little micro mania. Maybe it influenced you to have the ravenous hunger? If one is struggling with any impulsive behavior, cutting out the caffeine is likely to be a big help.
Wow, thank you for sharing this! Your observations and experiences make so much sense. I too right away noticed that I am more social and/or have less social anxiety. Sometimes you don't even realize you have it until getting off of caffeine, and then it becomes more apparent. Coffee is a tough one to try to moderate for many people - it's so addictive - to me it's more addictive than sugar, carbs. etc. Thanks for sharing more details about your experiences with it. It's awesome to hear about the anxiety being totally gone. I've heard that from so many others too. Amazing!
@@LifeDIY You are very welcome, and thank YOU for sharing your experience! I completely agree with all of the above.
About its addictiveness - I often hear caffeine is one of, if not the most difficult addictions for people to quit (even over harder drugs, as well as cigarettes, weed, alcohol, sugar, etc.). Possibly part of the reason is that it's such an insidious drug - it's not like coffee ruins people's lives or makes us unable to function… the harmful effects are a bit more subtle - although like you've mentioned they're absolutely there. Plus, it's legal and strongly encouraged and so ubiquitous. We’re even told it’s healthy and good for us (which as you explained is a bunch of grade A bologna). Good on you to make such a great and difficult choice few manage to do!
And one other thing about the social anxiety - yes 100% less social anxiety, and with that brings more motivation to actually socialize. I also noticed I was way less timid and more assertive, and less of a people pleaser. Although my sample size of 1.5 weeks was small.
And just one more thing! About moderation - I agree cutting it out 100% can be much easier for a lot of people. I'm reading some fantastic books on addiction that have totally changed the game for me and flipped conventional wisdom on its head (see Rational Recovery by Jack Trimpey, and other teachings about "Addictive Voice Recognition Technique"). The key idea is that addiction isn't a disease, but a choice we have control over. Rational Recovery suggests we can decide to quit an addictive substance or behavior permanently, right now. When urges or thoughts supporting the addiction arise, we recognize them as the "Addictive Voice" - separate from our true selves. Then, disregard them, and reaffirm our commitment. By identifying and dismissing this voice, we maintain abstinence without ongoing support groups or lifelong struggle
Unfortunately, when someone struggles with addiction or faces legal consequences like a drug charge, they're often only offered (or forced into!) one-size-fits-all programs rooted in outdated thinking (which was arrived at more through politics than through good science: just like the food recommendations we’ve gotten for decades). These conventional approaches typically insist that addiction is a disease, that sobriety requires a lifelong struggle taken one day at a time, and that recovery is a mountain to climb requiring extensive work - like attending group meetings regularly and indefinitely, revisiting every last childhood trauma, doing serious soul searching and having a spiritual awakening, etc. While these methods have helped a small few, they have been overall incredibly ineffective (no surprise - as just about everything we’ve ever learned about health is precisely the opposite of what’s true!!). Just consider: all of the above is simply giving yourself permission to continue your addiction in the future! (“Well, I’m only on step 6 so”… or “well, I have a disease so”… etc)
In contrast, Rational Recovery-like teachings equip individuals with practical tools to overcome addiction without endless meetings or labels, emphasizing personal responsibility and empowerment.
There’s very much a parallel between the above and, for example, pharmaceutical drugs being prescribed for problems stemming from lifestyle choices. A person could simply change their diet and resolve their health issue, for example. But that would mean one less paying customer for those profiting of our ill health, so instead they are encouraged to basically continue what they’re doing but start taking drugs that mask the symptoms. (Obviously there are exceptions where medicine is helpful - but it seems much more often to be the opposite). Similarly, if addiction is a lifelong disease, that’s a lifelong paying customer for whatever might help the person with their “disease”.
Oh, also the “Easyway” books (there’s one on caffeine) and “Caffeine Blues” are excellent specifically for coffee/caffeine.
Anyways, I digress and need to get to work. Thanks again and best wishes 🙏
Intresting information....
I drink 10 cups of coffee a day (morning: 4 + mid day: 3 + afternoon: 3) and my nightsleep is really bad.
Maybe I should try to cut down on coffee to 5 and then 3 cups a day.....just to see what happens.....
Are you kidding?
10?? 😂
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Im stopping now my 15 cups a day for 30 years thanks for this
😳😳😳 daaaamn that is a lot😅
@ trying had 2 this morning but its tough once i have 1 cup its over 😂
@richardristich5282 You can do it!💪🏽 Just do not give up trying and it will get better, I promise! I could not stop myself after one cup like you but now I have zero issues to just drink one or none😊 What helped me personally:
I drink a fatty latte before drinking the coffee. it satisfies me so much, that I have issues to finish my coffee after😂
@sassasworld1995thank you im trying again the problem when i go to walmart i'm arguing with myself then i grab my coffee mate creamer and back to coffee aisle but going to keep fighting it 😭
Wow, this is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you. I'm down to one cup of caffeen in the morning with decaf the rest of the day. Took me over a year. This morning I had a half and half at 5am and I'm ready for at nap at 10am. With a slight headache.
Good job on cutting down to one cup a day. It's not easy. I totally understand the fatigue and other side effects. When you do end up quitting, it'll be worth it. It's great your decreasing your intake now.
I quit coffee two weeks ago. It happened spontaneously in my case: I went to pure lion diet (beef, salt, water only) and from that first day I didn't want coffee anymore. Before that, I was drinking one big cup of pure black coffee every morning for over 30 years (sometimes one big cup of pure black coffee in the afternoon too). So now I'm on lion diet, mostly just one meal in day and I don't crave coffee at all.
That's so great to hear! How have you adjusted to not having any more coffee? I am also not craving it anymore. I would prefer to have better sleep than the coffee. It's really hard for people to give it up. I too dropped it sort of spontaneously and I'm glad I did it finally.
@@LifeDIYalso, pure black coffee can mess up with hormones too, in some cases, spikes insulin/ rise cortisol - so helps to gain weight instead loose weight... So it is safer for me don't drink it, especially when I'm pure lion. And dr Chaffee doesn't recommend coffee either for autoimmune conditions, just eat beef only and drink water only.
Thanks for sharing this! It's hard on the body when you're eating so clean and then still having the coffee. For me, it's complicated but I am glad I got off of it - my glucose seems more balanced now at night.
Been off coffee for 2 weeks and all caffeine for 4 days. Going from 4 cups a day for 15 years. After a few days in I started waking up alert for the first time in ages. My irritability had decreased and my anxiety by miles!
So happy to hear this! That's a huge change going from 4 to zero. I hope you keep feeling better. And, I hear you about the anxiety. I noticed I am way more talkative out in public now after dropping the coffee.
Excellent talk! Thank you for sharing. Yes, I've been a coffee drinker since I was 16ish, I'm 59 now. I got off coffee for a little while but got sucked right back into it but I know I need to just quit it all together.
Thank you! That's quite a while to be drinking coffee. I know it's so hard to stay off of it. Your body craves that stimulation (or mine does anyway :). If you plan to quit again, hopefully you can take some time off and plan to just rest and relax because the first week can be a bit rough. But, thankfully it gets so much better.
I’ve never had coffee but watching how my mom was without her morning cup growing up was a good reason to never start.
Yes - you're smart!
Wow thank you for this caffeine deep dive and detox! Im a barista at starbucks (get free drinks/so much available caffeine) In our battle against hair loss and wrinkles, the most blood flow possible is probably best for us.. Amazing your outdoorsyness is so lit. Such a strong person! Appreciate you as always!!
I’m sitting in a dental waiting room as I write. 😬I never knew about the decrease in blood flow to the brain due to caffeine. I love getting through a day having learnt something new. There are studies that say moderate coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of Parkinson's disease, liver disease, and other things.? I used to drink far too much coffee…only have one a day now…Tassimo Columbian. 😋
Good to hear you felt great after your power nap. Do you think you’ll keep doing that now. I know you weren’t keen on the idea before. I need them to re-energize!
I will be interested to see how this pans out for you in the coming weeks, months, Holly. Good luck!
Thanks, Joe! I hope your dental appointment went well. I'm curious about those studies you mentioned. I will look into them. It's so hard to find the truth when wading through studies because there are a lot of major financial motives and companies often involved. I learned a lot about medical studies from my last job. I ended up doing a lot of research and writing - translating studies into something more understandable. I loved doing that. And, then later I worked with a research scientist, so I learned from her too and I really enjoyed it. There's a lot of sketchy stuff going on with a lot of studies, unfortunately - especially ones related to health and nutrition, which is where there is so much confusion. Regarding the naps - I will take a nap if I'm pretty tired. But, since that first week, I currently don't feel like I need any naps. :) I love the the idea of having them to re-energize though. I'm all for it now! They do feel amazing and refreshing. I will do an update videos in the future on this. I hope things only get better.
Great job Holly! I will be doing the same too in 2 weeks!
Awesome! 🙏
I wish my experience was like other after quitting coffee. I stopped coffee September 20th but decided to drink decaf maybe 3 weeks after and was still eating chocolate. Withdrawals were awful, I started to get migraines and my body was just changing aches, pains, spasms. 16 days ago I completely stopped all kind of caffeine, I still get mild headaches, my anxiety is bad, I’m hitting a depress stage. When I was on coffee I didn’t have anxiety nor depression so it’s weird to me and new for sure. I had morning body shakes, and felt drunk for about 3 days lol but today I felt a lot better. 20 year relationship with coffee, 2-3 cups a day never had issues sleeping or anxiety only digestive problems. It’s crazy how we all can experience withdrawals differently. I miss coffee so much, but i just want to at least give it a year. This is one wild journey that’s for sure.
Great job quitting and sticking with it! I am so sorry to hear about what you're going through. I hope the symptoms go away and things improve more everyday. I read that anxiety can be a temporary side effect of caffeine withdrawal - just hope it's getting better. I find glycine to be very calming but I mostly tend to take it at night before bed.
My withdrawal from caffeine was so hard.. so much of what you described I experienced. I got terrible pain, and lost my focus just like you did.
How long ago did you quit? I hope you're doing better. I know it can take longer than people expect when getting through it.
@@LifeDIY Hi !! I quite 5 weeks ago. Cold turkey. Really didn't plan for it or research it. Much to my surprise I got terrible headaches at night, lost my focus during the day, and got leg pains (yes, leg pains!) all night long for the first 4 days after quitting. I also got pain in my jaw.. it was kind of nightmare and forced me to research what was going on. UA-cam has 1 million videos on people having a rough time with caffeine withdrawal, so I knew exactly what was happening to me. Sounds like you are in a good place. I do decaffeinated now..
Informative and helpful! I'm going to start by switching to green tea v. quitting caffeine cold turkey, but this definitely gets me excited to see how my energy levels operate without my (2-3 full mugs of) daily coffee habit. Also, you look a bit like Marion Cotillard
Thanks! I have never heard that before. :) And, I am so excited for you! I think switching to green tea first is such a good idea. And, I really hope you have good results. It's a big challenge to quit coffee but I really believe it's worth it. And, I am someone who has always relied on caffeine. I am so happy to be free of it. I'm not going back. :)
Great video and even better timing. I have had a similar dietary path as you, i.e., slow progerssion from moving to more whole foods, to almost no carbs whatsoever now. Mine was for weight loss and health (I have been 285 lbs+ from the time i left highschool.) Im only down about 60 lbs from the start of my journey, but i feel amazing. Coffee was my last crutch. I've had a minimum of one cup a day for 30+ years, and you have encouraged me to take a pause and experiment. Time to do my own N of 1 😉
Thank you! That's very cool to hear about your similar progression with your diet. I'm so happy you're feeling great! I'm excited for you to see how it goes giving up the coffee. For me, it's one rough week and then things are better.
I quit coffee cold turkey both times I was pregnant. If it could potentially affect the well being of my babies, it was a no brainer and it only sucked for about a week each time. These days and for years now, I drink two cups of black coffee in the morning with cinnamon (never been a breakfast person, something else I forced myself to do when I was pregnant lol) and a cup of green tea in the afternoon. I feel great every day and sleep fine, so i feel like a healthy “relationship” for me. With so much conflicting “studies” out there and different personal chemistries, you just have to mix, match, add in, take out… explore and be open to what makes YOU feel your best. Thanks for sharing your journey ❤
Thanks for sharing this! I am glad to hear that. It just shows how different everyone is and I'm glad you aren't having any noticeable or negative side effects. :) 🙏
@@LifeDIY that’s why it’s so important to have people share their experiences like you do. Food for thought and gives people valuable information they may not have thought of. Thank you for having a thoughtful and respectful approach to using this platform!
@@0G14-c6m Thank you! I really appreciate your comment.
I quit a 3 decade, 4-5 coffee a day (black) habit. Worst week+ of massive compression headaches. It was horrible. But I have to say, I didn't notice that much of a difference. But now that I'm off the beans, I might have one coffee every 3-4 days. I still love the taste.
Crazy coincidence I also stopped caffeine couple of days ago with the intent to quit for good. I have been drinking energy drinks every single day for 8 years
Awesome to hear that! The caffeine drinks are so addictive. I used to be obsessed with V8 Energy drinks years ago and I just kept switching from one addiction, replacing it with a "better" one, but I am glad to be done with them all! I hope things are going ok for you - I know it's hard to get off of these things.
A great hack I found that if you mix decaf espresso w/ decaf regular (equal parts 1tbls each for 1 cup), it taste just like regular coffee. Been caffeine free for a year now with this hack!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I drink one coffee with milk in the morning as a form of a cosy ritual. Although I know for many years that caffeine does bother my sleep and sometimes my health during the day as well, I couldn‘t give up one my morning coffee. What‘s a great alternative to cappuccino that feels just as cosy and creamy, but not too sweet and without caffeine?
The Great Bill Nott brought me here!
Thanks for stopping by from his channel! 🙏
it causes a low level of anxiety in everyone they just dont notice and yep the withdrawal causes those dpdr symptoms
I just quit black coffee over 1 week ago and so far energy seems good now. I had a minor headache day 1 but that was it, so it wasn't too hard for me. I was only drinking 1-2 cups early in the morning so that could be why. I'll see if this helps some of my sleep issues but I plan on having a cup again once in awhile. I just want to clear the gut out first because of the past 2 years due to stressful life situations that happened which wrecked my health
My joint pain el eliminated after giving up mo
All caffeine products during the first week
That's amazing!
Good for you! It´s a drug. It took me a long time to quit coffee because I am a very addictive personality. Coffee was the hardest. I gave up alcohol 4 years ago. no problem. It took about a month to quit sugar. But coffee took several attemps trough 3 years. But it hold when I came off it in a more slow way. Like 1cup a day for a week, then 1/2 cup a day for a week. Then instant coffee for a week then no coffee.
Good for you for giving up alcohol and coffee! It's interesting to hear that coffee has been the hardest. That's a good way to wean off of it slowly. Have you seen many benefits from stopping the coffee? :)
It´s like getting out of jail! As you pointed out. I am the really me again. It´s been 40 years. Only quitting when being pregnant twice. Then I couldn´t stand coffee!!! I am better at focusing at work and the sleep is so lovely. Not waking up at 3 o´clock in the morning. Though this had to do with my sugar levels as well. I am strictly carnivore now.
Wow, thanks for sharing this! I am so happy to hear it's going well for you with carnivore too. I too only quit when I was pregnant. I'm so glad your sleep is better. :)
Coffee changes my personality as well and I went 20 years without it and than I started drinking it out of necessity because I had mold toxicity and nothing gave me the push I needed to get me through that time in my life which was very stressful....it was so nice when I finally got off of it and back to my self again, it’s so addicting and really changes our personality it’s highly acidic and I find that green tea or Yerba mate don’t have as much of that effect but it’s still caffeine and I feel better without any of it for sure.
Thank you so much for sharing this! And, I am so sorry about the mold toxicity. I totally understand the need for the push and extra energy and focus when you're fatigued or unwell. So I understand why people turn to coffee. It's interesting to hear about how it had such an impact on you too. 🙏
What about decaf coffee? I love drinking coffee in the morning but you’re right. Caffeine is not healthy for the body.
Some people enjoy decaf instead. But, I would just be careful to look for a high quality decaf. Apparently, the process to create decaffeinated coffee is one that involves a chemical called methylene chloride - commonly used in paint removers - to strip away caffeine. Here are some details on how that process is done: interamericancoffee.com/decaf-methylene-chloride-mc/. But, there are some companies that use a Swiss Water (non-chemical) method to remove the caffeine and there are details of it and a list of products that were made by that method here: www.swisswater.com/pages/is-your-decaf-chemical-free-find-out-here. Hope it helps!
Wow, congrats to you. I think I¨m close to 400mg a day, maybe I should start thinking about giving up this 50 year old habbit
I stop coffee from time to time for 3 - 4 days every 3 - 4 months and then start it again. I've read that also it shrinks the brain in addition to the low blood flow. And I think the headaches are from that puffing up of the brain to it's normal size from the higher blood flow when you stop it. But I really need coffee that's what I have found working as a software developer, I can't get half the work I normally do without it.
That's impressive that you stop it for a few days every few months though. At least you have a short detox. For me the worst detox days were the first few days. I totally understand what you're saying about work and productivity. I can imagine you need to be very focused. I'm curious about how productive I'm going to be as I'm coffee-free as time goes on. I've seen a lot of videos on this topic this week and some people say they're even more focused and more productive a month or two after they quit - than when they were having caffeine. I am really hoping that's the case. That's crazy to hear about the possibility of the brain shrinking or brain atrophy...but it would make sense if there's a lack of blood flow over time. You're right about the headaches happening from the increase in blood flow. It's pretty crazy stuff that not everyone knows about. I had no idea before.
@@LifeDIY Thank you for this reply. Yes I agree its worth a try to stop it for longer to see if productivity does increase. I tend to not eat or drink the same things over a prolonged period of time. Like our ancestors their diet would depend on the season. I have fellow software developers that can't stop smoking as well otherwise they feel unproductive and can't focus on their tasks. And sadly there are many that take aldderall to get that focus and be in the zone. But although you have these negative effects of brain shrinkage and smoking or vaping and decreased bloodflow I havent read negativly impacting neurons or neurons dieing because of it which is interesting. I also think because of the low blood flow neurotransmitters tend to last longer and the effects of reuptake, degradation and diffusion are slowed down. Another effect that coffeine has is the feeling of having dry skin for me and feeling thursty all the time which is normal since it's a mild deuretic and increses blood fliw to the kidneys. Anyway i would like to stop it for longer when I can afford that luxury and check if productivity will return. Probably when I take atleast 10 days off in a row.
Super interesting. That's smart to switch things up. I am not a fan of Adderall but I understand why some people would want to take it, if it help them work more and focus better. Hopefully there are some better options though. Some people recommend Tyrosine or Phenylalanine when getting off of coffee, but I haven't noticed anything from them, though I've taken just small amounts. That's interesting what you've been reading about the brain and neurons. I also had excess thirst and using the bathroom more when drinking coffee plus dry skin, but I am not sure if that was related. If you can ever take 10 days off, like you said, that would be an ideal amount of time to get over the caffeine + you can just relax and rest. I was shocked by how exhausted I was after getting off of it ...for the first 3-4 days it felt like my body was desperate for rest after the caffeine was out of my system.
You'll be back, give it a year or so. But, hopefully you can make it less routine. Caffeine has a 4 hour half life, so if you drink during the afternoon it's still bouncing around in your brain at night. The dreams were absolutely me as well, crazy dreams.
Do you mean I'll be back to drinking coffee? I don't plan on it. :)
I quit coffee and all forms of caffeine 3 weeks ago after drinking it for 25 years. Went cold turkey as well. I’m still withdrawing from it I think . I can’t say I feel tremendously better yet . The only things I do notice is I’m peeing less often and mentally I feel accomplished. 2 months ago I quit vaping . So I think I just need to give my body time to clear all these toxins before I start really feeling a lot better
That's amazing. I totally understand if you don't feel that great yet. I really think it takes a while and I've even heard people say it can take months or years, etc. That's kind of daunting to hear. But, It does seem like it takes a while to really adapt to the new way of life. I noticed one weird thing since quitting - my finger nails are growing insanely fast...almost too fast. Anyway, great job quitting vaping too. It's awesome to hear!
Can we get an update on this?
I would love your thoughts after some time on what are normal levels of focus and mental/physical energy daily. I think caffeine could distort our perception of what energy and focus we actually have daily.
Thanks! I will definitely do future updates and share the good and bad - whatever happens. I am really hoping that things improve more over time, though I am feeling pretty decent now. I am hoping for more improvements in mental, physical and daily energy. You are so correct about how caffeine totally distorts our view of what energy and focus is. I would have never known that before quitting. :)
Yes, please! You have to do an update either every two weeks or once a month! Most of us are addicted to coffee, it’s extremely difficult for me. I’m gonna be watching your progress for a while and eventually quit. You are an inspiration to me. I am also extremely ravenous like you.
Thank you for this comment! It's a great reminder for me to keep posting updates! I would be happy to share what's happening. It's so interesting that you're also super ravenous. Quitting has stopped most of that for me. Now when I am hungry, it seems to be "normal" hunger. I had no idea coffee could do that to a person. If you do ever quit in the future, I would try to take a few days off (or a week!) if possible. It would help so much.
Thank you so much for sharing!
No problem - thank you!
I know this may sound like a TMI topic but it is a valid concern, especially for those of us on carnivore-How has quitting affected your regularity?
I tried to give it up when I first went carnivore, but it proved really difficult. I felt like I was giving up the last of life's little pleasures. But seeing this video has inspired me to try again (he says as he sips his second cup for the day).
This is a good question. I've seen a lot of people talk about it in their videos actually. I didn't notice much the first few days, but since then I have noticed it's a slight issue, so I'm taking magnesium everyday and that helps. I use the magnesium sold by Thorne. I am hoping that normalizes again over the coming weeks. When some people are drinking coffee on carnivore they add fats to their drink - usually dairy. I think that even this could be impacting regularity. I was adding coconut milk to my coffee as I can't have dairy and it's pretty high fat too. So over the last couple days, I'm trying to add in coconut milk to my diet to see if this helps. My doctor has also recommended psyllium husk added onto some foods as it can help with the issue...Other than that, I think it makes sense not to quit coffee the same time you're going carnivore. If you're new to carnivore then you're totally giving up all carbs, sugar, etc. and that alone can cause some rough side effects. I think it's probably better for most people to do these things separately. Now if/when you quit coffee, you'll be able to see if you feel a difference from quitting coffee versus how you normally feel on carnivore.
@@LifeDIYit is said that putting castor oil in your belly button helps with constipation
I am 7 days into cutting coffee out. I am a 2+ year carnivore so i feel my withdrawal symptoms are not as bad as they should be since i dont really consume sugar. But 7 days later i still feel like im in a bubble and not as sharp as normal. I was drinking a gallon or more of coffee a day. My goal is 3 weeks for now and if i dont cut it out fully maybe go back to a greatly reduced amount.. im on a mission to get rid of all addictions. I beat sugar and 19 months nicotine free after being a 30 year smoker. Now coffee is on the chopping block. Ill keep my sparkling water addiction. I carbinate my own at home and dont need flavors
Great job! I hope you can stay off the coffee for good! It's worth it. :) I know how you feel about not being as sharp. It'll get better. You may also want to look into Methylene Blue as a supplement. I'm going to be posting a video on it within a few days. I've been experimenting with it and noticed so far it's really helping with mental clarity, feeling sharp and energy and focus.
@LifeDIY I was looking into the methylene blue. I may have to try it. Which brand do you use? I saw Thomas delauer endorsing one I thought that one seemed to be a little bit pricey. Is that one of those you get what you pay for deals or is cheap just as good?
Yeah that's the Troscriptions one. I have their product but it is pricey. I've also bought from Meraki and Biopharm. I think Biopharm is the best price for what you get. You just need one that is USP and 3rd party tested for heavy metals. I used to work in the supplement industry and I've noticed there are many shady companies...no offense to any of these companies but for that reason I don't really trust any out there and their 3rd party testing. I think these ones I bought from are likely fine but I may end up spending some money to get all three of them 3rd party tested to compare the results with what's on their website versus the results I get. I know that's going a bit overboard but I'll do a video on the results later if I do this. I am looking into it now. Troscriptions doesn't share their 3rd party testing on their site - so I need to email them. I like their product because it's easy to take though. For the other liquid products, I take the dropper and put drops in empty gel capsules to take it and avoid staining my mouth. I've only taken it a few days and have had to take a break due to some upcoming lab tests. Also I won't have a video out on it within a few days like I thought....I need to put that out a bit later, but hopefully soon!
@@LifeDIY I did end up picking up the 50ml bottle from biopharm. I put drops in a shallow glass of water and straight down the hatch. No mouth staining so far for me this way. I have only taken some a couple times so far. I just got it delivered yesterday.
I’m on day 10 caffeine free. I’m still tired and groggy. When will this shift? I just need some support atm.
Hi Holly, your aura ring; can you please tell me what it is and how does it work? Is it linked to some app that tells you about how well you slept? So interesting. ❤❤❤
I h ave quit coffee easily many times in the past when I was doing a course of homeopathic medicines. I never had withdrawals. But I keep drinking it because I love it so much. I got a nice coffee substitute made in Poland called Inka. It is delicious and has no coffee and no caffeine. It tastes better than Postum to me. My year on carnivore with healing and losing that final 20 pounds has been stalled. Giving up my coffee will be really hard, but I'm going to give it a try. But you had me at "decreased blood flow to the brain."
Thanks for sharing this! The coffee substitute sounds good. And I hope things go smoothly for you when you quit! 🙏
she quit coffee. a week late she bought an ak47. wiped out a mall. then went to starbucks. and bought a: Venti Iced Skinny Hazelnut Macchiato with Sugar-Free Syrup, Extra Shot, Light Ice, and No Whip.
Have you done a 23andme test or similar to see what your CYP1A and AHR SNPs polymorphisms are? Fast, medium or slow metaboliser? Anyway. Coffee has a lot of benefits when one looks at research. Perhaps drinking it earlier in the day or switching to tea instead (Tea also has a lot of benefits) could work.
Great question! I have had my entire genome sequenced through Nebula Genomics, so I just looked up those genes are a few others associated with caffeine metabolism. Based on my genes, it suggests that I have a moderate rate of caffeine metabolism.
@@LifeDIY Cool. I have the medium fast on CYP1A2 and should be medium metaboliser as well. I do really well with coffee as long as I have it earlier in the day and not too much. But I also saw that there are some genetics related to anxiety in response to caffeine, so I guess there is a lot of variation in who does well or not and also depending on what you looking at. Just saying typically a medium metaboliser should potentially see some health benefits with coffee in particular. (caffeine is in other things than coffee though)
....anyone else hear church bells ringing during the very end of the video when they say "big announcement coming next week"..... xo
I thought you were like 24. Did you start coffee at 4?
I've never actually had a cup of coffee .
I’m dying I fk I’ve been over 1000 mg a day. I have been crying since day one and don’t want to live. I am on day four going on day five I think I was having intermittent withdrawal.
Nice. Cofee is generally healthy, but it strains the adrenal glands, so if stress, lack of energy or even anxiety is an issue, coffee can worsen the problem.
Now you just need to let go of your denial considering the negative effects of a carnivore diet.
On day ten today 🎉
Being hungry all of the time is from mineral depletion. You are probably low on copper, zinc, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, silica, iodine, boron, selenium, etc.
My dad drank coffee most of his adult life, but then when he was around 80 years old he read a medical report that said that coffee is bad for elderly people, so he quit drinking coffee and started drinking Bigelow Constant Comment tea, and within a year after he quit drinking coffee he started showing signs of dementia, which got progressively worse until he died at 86 years old.
Sorry about your dad. 🙏
@@LifeDIY ~ Thank you for your kind words. You really are a sweetheart.
coffee is actually great for a lot of people, its not for every one but the benefits are obvious for some. There are papers documenting its positives for fighting depression.
Read Caffeine Blues
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My sex drive went up when I went off caffeine.
Are u still taking NAD/ NMN supplement ?
I am currently. I have taken big breaks from it, but since quitting coffee I started taking NMN again to try to help boost energy levels. I tend to take 500 mg of pure powder in the morning. I don't do it everyday though.
So, it looks like you may have a low tolerance for caffeine? Estimates suggest that about 10-15% of the population might have some sensitivity to caffeine, but extreme intolerance, where even small amounts of caffeine cause significant adverse effects, is much less common. Specific numbers for extreme intolerance are not well-documented, but it is likely well under 1% of the population. That said, hopefully this is the start of better sleep!
Thanks, Vince! According to my genetics, I am a moderate metabolizer of caffeine - not fast and not slow. But, there's so much more to it than that and so many genes involved in it (and everything else) so it's very complicated. I never had issues up until trying carnivore - maybe a coincidence, who knows. I cut out so many things from my diet over the last year or two and it felt like the caffeine's impact really changed too. It seems like it revved up my metabolism to a crazy level and was ravenously hungry at all times. Whatever it was, it seemed too harsh for me and my body was rejecting it. My sleep has definitely changed and even when it's not longer in duration, I feel pretty even all day and I do feel like I'm sleeping better so far and dreaming so much.
Remember that almost all coffe contains mold.
you going to sleep at 7 so you wake up in the middle of the night?
Even when I go to sleep hours later, I still wake up at 3 AM...no matter what time I go to sleep. So I go to bed at 7 in order to try to get more hours of sleep.
Folgers is complete garbage!!! Perhaps you should consider the quality & toxicity of the coffee/ caffeine products you have consumed. Most coffee is laden with pesticides, herbicides & high amounts of toxic molds!!!
Coffee may be a profitable drug, but it is the least toxic drug for those of us who have neurodivergent issues like ADHD!!! I have quit all coffee & caffeine intake for months at a time several different times & have never had withdrawal issues. Nor have I ever had any sleep issues, body pain issues or blood flow issues while consuming any amount of caffeine/ coffee. Considering the very bad side effects of prescription medications for ADHD, coffee is a much better alternative!!!
I totally understand. I have narcolepsy. We all make our own choices. I'm glad the coffee is working well for you in place of prescription medications.
That's incredible you never had any withdrawal symptoms.
Folgers was a coffee I was recently drinking. In the video clips I also show organic coffee as well.
what about baby on keto :)
But, but, all the kool kids are doing it!
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HI 👽👽, sleep is important, and you look active. You need to increase good fats more...yes
Thanks!
Well, you're tough for quitting cold turkey.
I have halved my caffeine intake by switching to tea and I'm planning to halve it further in 7 days. It's my first day and I feel like a corpse. Everything is hazy, fuzzy, can't think.
Thank you and sorry it's hitting you so hard already. I hope it gets better really fast. I totally understand the fuzzy, hazy thinking. It gets better thankfully!
You are a beautiful lady.
That's very kind of you to say. 🙏
How dare you! I roast my own coffee. I love, love, LOVE the taste of coffee with heavy cream in the morning. And as a high IQ person, maybe my brain benefits from a little less blood flow and a little more down time? I know I'm better with coffee so there's no reason to give it up...not even for a day! I won't let you take my coffee, I WON'T! But its not like I'm addicted or anything...
Hahaha :) Sounds about right!
Finally quit after 15 years all day. What’s the deal with these farts tho 😂
you wanna marry me lol