Food and Drink Help me break my energy drink addiction

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.

MikeMaslowski · 08-09-2014, 01:36 PM

I'm there with ya man. Are your teeth sensitive now? Once my two front teeth seemed to be bothered I let it go. It's been 3 months and I have had one large red bull. I do now drink coffee a few times a week though.

Same thing with the tolerance. Didn't do anything anymore, it really was an addiction. Then I would drink three big ones and end up with a terrible headache.

Good luck, the thing to do is just stop. Easier said than done.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

I'm there with ya man. Are your teeth sensitive now? Once my two front teeth seemed to be bothered I let it go. It's been 3 months and I have had one large red bull. I do now drink coffee a few times a week though.

Same thing with the tolerance. Didn't do anything anymore, it really was an addiction. Then I would drink three big ones and end up with a terrible headache.

Good luck, the thing to do is just stop. Easier said than done.

Luckily my teeth have always been very strong. But I'm sure it'll take its toll if I don't stop.

**SAUTO** · 08-09-2014, 01:36 PM

Then stop, quit being weak minded. Control yourself
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MikeMaslowski · 08-09-2014, 01:37 PM

Oh, and the price is a big factor. Add that shit up and you will poop gallons of taurine.

SPATCH · 08-09-2014, 01:37 PM

****ing gross. You try coffee?

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Oh, and the price is a big factor. Add that shit up and you will poop gallons of taurine.

I added up how much I spend per year on them this morning. Came out to around $1,700 per year.

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Originally Posted by SPATCH

****ing gross. You try coffee?

Never been a coffee fan. But I'll occasionally grab one at work.

SPATCH · 08-09-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I added up how much I spend per year on them this morning. Came out to around $1,700 per year.

Never been a coffee fan. But I'll occasionally grab one at work.

Anyway. I'm probably not going to be of much help in this thread. I've never really developed a dependency for anything.

But, I can say that more than 2 or 3 energy drinks per week is most definitely unhealthy for you, and you are doing the right thing by trying to stop. Good luck to you.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SPATCH

But, I can say that more than 2 or 3 energy drinks per week is most definitely unhealthy for you, and you are doing the right thing by trying to stop. Good luck to you.

Thanks. I need to stop, and I'm tired of feeling fatigued for no reason.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 02:01 PM

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Thanks. I need to stop, and I'm tired of feeling fatigued for no reason.

Fatigue? See a naturopathic doctor or wellness clinic with both those and regular doctors to build your body back up naturally. You sound like you have deficiencies. Drugs, caffeine, alcohol use up B vitamins which are your energy vitamins. They are hard to find in the American diet of white processed foods today. Allergies to food can cause fatigue too. The symptoms are not just sinus related.

Someone here mentioned water, that will help de-tox you by washing out any toxins in your cells. Besides that caffeine dehydrates you. 80% of the people do not drink enough water. Go for 70 ozs a day. I'd buy bottled Volvic for at least a month for the natural trace minerals. It's not cheap but it's really good water. Then switch back to your regular water.

I realize, I am giving you a recommendation that is a lifestyle change that is not easy or even popular. But it works long term. Helps if you have someone assisting you.

Stinger · 08-09-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMaslowski

Oh, and the price is a big factor. Add that shit up and you will poop gallons of taurine.

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I added up how much I spend per year on them this morning. Came out to around $1,700 per year.

Switch to meth.

**SAUTO** · 08-09-2014, 01:55 PM

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Switch to meth.

He will spend quite a bit more money per year on that program
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BWillie · 08-09-2014, 01:40 PM

I drink about 1.5 to 2.5 a day. I usually drink the sugar free kind, at least that may be helpful on your teeth. I kind of like them, I know I should stop, but they help me throughout the day and to do what I do I need to be alert and not fatigued.

I would say to try gum, when I quit I did get a headache for about a 2-3 days and then it quit. It's not a real chemical dependency like drugs and or even nicotine but it is an addiction. Gum has helped me quit for a few weeks, but then I go back again. Maybe even just try drinking something in place of it, like a diet soda, to ramp down. Then move to green tea, and finally maybe a glass of water. I think you are used to the constant having something in your hand, something sweet to drink at different points of the day as well.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I drink about 1.5 to 2.5 a day. I usually drink the sugar free kind, at least that may be helpful on your teeth. I kind of like them, I know I should stop, but they help me throughout the day and to do what I do I need to be alert and not fatigued.

I would say to try gum, when I quit I did get a headache for about a 2-3 days and then it quit. It's not a real chemical dependency like drugs and or even nicotine but it is an addiction. Gum has helped me quit for a few weeks, but then I go back again. Maybe even just try drinking something in place of it, like a diet soda, to ramp down. Then move to green tea, and finally maybe a glass of water. I think you are used to the constant having something in your hand, something sweet to drink at different points of the day as well.

I usually have fights with myself while in the grocery store. Constantly thinking about whether or not to get one. Or if I can avoid it. Hell, did it this morning at Hen House even. Told myself nah, just to get an orange juice or something instead. Then I saw the wall of energy drinks in the cooler....

Talked myself into a sugar free one at least.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I usually have fights with myself while in the grocery store. Constantly thinking about whether or not to get one. Or if I can avoid it. Hell, did it this morning at Hen House even. Told myself nah, just to get an orange juice or something instead. Then I saw the wall of energy drinks in the cooler....

Talked myself into a sugar free one at least.

Orange juice will just spike your blood sugar for a temporary boost too.
Small meals throughout the day of quality protein, healthy fats and some whole grain carbs will provide a more sustained energy. But you'll have to get used to that kind of energy too. It's better for you long term though.
Also, Brewer's Yeast is a good energizer.

08-09-2014, 01:33 PM	Topic Starter
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, 01:36 PM	#2
MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	I'm there with ya man. Are your teeth sensitive now? Once my two front teeth seemed to be bothered I let it go. It's been 3 months and I have had one large red bull. I do now drink coffee a few times a week though. Same thing with the tolerance. Didn't do anything anymore, it really was an addiction. Then I would drink three big ones and end up with a terrible headache. Good luck, the thing to do is just stop. Easier said than done.
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08-09-2014, 01:36 PM	#4
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08-09-2014, 01:37 PM	#5
MikeMaslowski There's always next year. Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10009290	Oh, and the price is a big factor. Add that shit up and you will poop gallons of taurine.
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08-09-2014, 01:37 PM	#6
SPATCH birth of spatch Join Date: May 2008 Casino cash: $10006207	****ing gross. You try coffee?
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08-09-2014, 01:40 PM	#13
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1418759	I drink about 1.5 to 2.5 a day. I usually drink the sugar free kind, at least that may be helpful on your teeth. I kind of like them, I know I should stop, but they help me throughout the day and to do what I do I need to be alert and not fatigued. I would say to try gum, when I quit I did get a headache for about a 2-3 days and then it quit. It's not a real chemical dependency like drugs and or even nicotine but it is an addiction. Gum has helped me quit for a few weeks, but then I go back again. Maybe even just try drinking something in place of it, like a diet soda, to ramp down. Then move to green tea, and finally maybe a glass of water. I think you are used to the constant having something in your hand, something sweet to drink at different points of the day as well.
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