Food and Drink Help me break my energy drink addiction - Page 11

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:33 PM

Since I was 11 or 12 years old, on average, I've drank about 2 per day.

I slowed down considerably right around 20 years old, and since then have been on about 1 or 2 per day.

If I see them in a grocery store, I have to buy one. If I go inside to Quik Trip, there's no chance I can walk out empty handed. I don't even feel a true burst of energy off them, and haven't felt that in many years. I drink them and at most I'll be at a normal level of energy, but without one I'll feel heavy eye'd throughout the day.

I'm still in decent/good shape, but I'm tired of feeling tired. I feel like once I finally break away from these things I'll once again have my natural energy back and maybe once I do indulge in a caffeinated beverage I'll actually feel energy from it. At this point I can still drink one or two and fall asleep 5 minutes later no problem.

It's a real addiction, and I need to do something about it. Don't know how to alter my mind into thinking I don't need energy drinks anymore, but I gotta stop.

CanadianChiefs · 08-09-2014, 08:26 PM

Substitute with diet carbonated drinks if you're craving, and just think how much more healthier you'll be after a few months.

tjwessksu · 08-09-2014, 08:38 PM

Actually the correct term is adrenal dysregulation, because there are periods of high and low cortisol, thanks for pointing that out about the fatigue thing. And no it is not made up, do you know the lab used to test for adrenal dysregulation, dhea, etc. im guessing you have zero background and no research on this field because you are referring to dr oz, who merely exists to confuse the hell out of people. I knew any legitimate discussion as to the causes of fatigue would be blasted on a forum like this.

tjwessksu · 08-09-2014, 08:39 PM

And pubmed has a thousand articles on the adrenals type in adrenal dysregulation or something similar and theres your science.

Psyko Tek · 08-09-2014, 08:43 PM

Have you tried meth or maybe cocaine?

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tjwessksu

A functional medicine practitioner will run a lot of tests to look for nutritional deficiencies, as these are pretty much at the heart of every disease known to man, not lack of drugs or energy drinks. 3 things that need to be boosted are thyroid, adrenals and mitochondrial function. Google those and what supplements will help and you're on your way. For thyroid, to see if you have an issue take morning temperature if it's below 97.5 on average for 14 days then you are not producing enough thyroid hormone and have subclinical hypothyroidism. Or see the doc and get a comprehensive thyroid panel, Jeremy Baptist at allergy link will run all of those. There are so many things you can replace the energy drinks with that could help it could probably fill out a book, you just don't hear about them. Methylated B vitamins, adaptogens to support the adrenals (read adrenal fatigue), and the list goes on. Good luck

The list of absolute horseshit does go on, which is the only correct statement in this slop.

DJJasonp · 08-09-2014, 08:51 PM

add me to the list of those trying to quit.

About 8 or so years ago, I cut all caffeine out of my diet (bad diet coke addiction).

Then one slip with a red bull......and back at it. 'bout 4 or so years ago, quit again....and then another slip up (this time, sugar free rockstars).

I've been trying to quit those for a good 2 or so years now. The headaches from withdrawl symptoms is migraine-worthy, let me tell you.

Ive read that you should cut your consumption by 1/2 each day....and the withdrawl symptoms are not quite as bad.

Good luck - it's a tough road, but it can be done.

And for the record - once you make it past that week or so - you feel way better off caffeine, than on it!

BigCatDaddy · 08-09-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tjwessksu

Actually the correct term is adrenal dysregulation, because there are periods of high and low cortisol, thanks for pointing that out about the fatigue thing. And no it is not made up, do you know the lab used to test for adrenal dysregulation, dhea, etc. im guessing you have zero background and no research on this field because you are referring to dr oz, who merely exists to confuse the hell out of people. I knew any legitimate discussion as to the causes of fatigue would be blasted on a forum like this.

I didn't refer to Oz who is currently getting his ass sued off right now for pimping supps that don't do near what he claims. I'm open minded to point including stuff only done in vitro as the moment. I'll check it out, but the term "adrenal fatigue" as a negative stigma related to it. I'm pretty skeptical when it comes to alternative medicine though.

tjwessksu · 08-09-2014, 08:56 PM

This whole country needs a paradigm shift. Land of the sheeple. Youve all been indoctrinated into this from the moment your born. Im done.

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I didn't refer to Oz who is currently getting his ass sued off right now for pimping supps that don't do near what he claims. I'm open minded to point including stuff only done in vitro as the moment. I'll check it out, but the term "adrenal fatigue" as a negative stigma related to it. I'm pretty skeptical when it comes to alternative medicine though.

There's being open, and there's believing a quack who is talking about "subclinical hypothyroidism", adrenal fatigue, methylated B vitamins, etc. as if they are some sort of miracle cure for fatigue.

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tjwessksu

This whole country needs a paradigm shift. Land of the sheeple. Youve all been indoctrinated into this from the moment your born. Im done.

No. We have a scientific method that fuels the evidence-based medicine doctors practice daily. You can toss around terms like subclinical hypothyroidism and fill in massive logical gaps with lofty promises, but when there is absolutely no data and evidence to support your bullshit, people will call you a quack.

Sorry, but you're a ****ing quack.

BigCatDaddy · 08-09-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist

There's being open, and there's believing a quack who is talking about "subclinical hypothyroidism", adrenal fatigue, methylated B vitamins, etc. as if they are some sore of miracle cure for fatigue.

I've heard mixed reviews from people that have tried injectable B vitamins. Never checked out the science though since I wasn't planning on trying it myself.

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I've heard mixed reviews from people that have tried injectable B vitamins. Never checked out the science though since I wasn't planning on trying it myself.

Why? The liver stores massive amounts of B12, and you would have to be avoid it for months to become deficient. Pointless.

And it's readily available in meat and dairy. The only people who should worry are strict vegans.

BigCatDaddy · 08-09-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist

Why? The liver stores massive amounts of B12, and you would have to be avoid it for months to become deficient. Pointless.

And it's readily available in meat and dairy. The only people who should worry are strict vegans.

Right. Like I said I heard mixed reviews. Sound like the positive may have been placebo, but since I wasn't planning on buying it I never checked it out past what guys in my gym told me.

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Right. Like I said I heard mixed reviews. Sound like the positive may have been placebo, but since I wasn't planning on buying it I never checked it out past what guys in my gym told me.

This sums up how I feel about "supplements" in general.

**Anyong Bluth** · 08-09-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tjwessksu

Actually the correct term is adrenal dysregulation, because there are periods of high and low cortisol, thanks for pointing that out about the fatigue thing. And no it is not made up, do you know the lab used to test for adrenal dysregulation, dhea, etc. im guessing you have zero background and no research on this field because you are referring to dr oz, who merely exists to confuse the hell out of people. I knew any legitimate discussion as to the causes of fatigue would be blasted on a forum like this.

Uh, man. The information is illuminating and great, so feel free to share.
As for his Oz comment, I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic, not cutting down your post or information. It was a joke...
We can have a meaningful discussion, but ya gotta lighten up, Francis.

08-09-2014, 01:33 PM
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3362900	Help me break my energy drink addiction Since I was 11 or 12 years old, on average, I've drank about 2 per day. I slowed down considerably right around 20 years old, and since then have been on about 1 or 2 per day. If I see them in a grocery store, I have to buy one. If I go inside to Quik Trip, there's no chance I can walk out empty handed. I don't even feel a true burst of energy off them, and haven't felt that in many years. I drink them and at most I'll be at a normal level of energy, but without one I'll feel heavy eye'd throughout the day. I'm still in decent/good shape, but I'm tired of feeling tired. I feel like once I finally break away from these things I'll once again have my natural energy back and maybe once I do indulge in a caffeinated beverage I'll actually feel energy from it. At this point I can still drink one or two and fall asleep 5 minutes later no problem. It's a real addiction, and I need to do something about it. Don't know how to alter my mind into thinking I don't need energy drinks anymore, but I gotta stop.
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08-09-2014, 08:38 PM	#152
tjwessksu Rookie Join Date: Aug 2014 Casino cash: $10004900	Actually the correct term is adrenal dysregulation, because there are periods of high and low cortisol, thanks for pointing that out about the fatigue thing. And no it is not made up, do you know the lab used to test for adrenal dysregulation, dhea, etc. im guessing you have zero background and no research on this field because you are referring to dr oz, who merely exists to confuse the hell out of people. I knew any legitimate discussion as to the causes of fatigue would be blasted on a forum like this.
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DJJasonp My work speaks for itself!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Casino cash: $-1834800	add me to the list of those trying to quit. About 8 or so years ago, I cut all caffeine out of my diet (bad diet coke addiction). Then one slip with a red bull......and back at it. 'bout 4 or so years ago, quit again....and then another slip up (this time, sugar free rockstars). I've been trying to quit those for a good 2 or so years now. The headaches from withdrawl symptoms is migraine-worthy, let me tell you. Ive read that you should cut your consumption by 1/2 each day....and the withdrawl symptoms are not quite as bad. Good luck - it's a tough road, but it can be done. And for the record - once you make it past that week or so - you feel way better off caffeine, than on it! __________________ Its easier to fool a man, than to convince a man he's been fooled.
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08-09-2014, 08:56 PM	#158
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