Food and Drink Help me break my energy drink addiction - Page 2

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.

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.

**Bufkin** · 08-09-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

The thing is, I LOVE the taste of them. They probably aren't that good, but my brain has been wired to like them for over a decade, since I was a kid.

I started out hating the taste of Red Bull. Now that I need it to function a lot of times, I've grown to crave the taste. Weird how that works.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

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.

I eat about 150 grams of protein per day at minimum.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Fisher

I started out hating the taste of Red Bull. Now that I need it to function a lot of times, I've grown to crave the taste. Weird how that works.

It's a messed up system they have out there in energy drink world.

Pablo · 08-09-2014, 01:48 PM

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The thing is, I LOVE the taste of them. They probably aren't that good, but my brain has been wired to like them for over a decade, since I was a kid.

I drink them sometimes. Usually sugar free Red Bull if I do.

But all energy drinks pretty much taste like cat piss. I definitely wouldn't say the flavor is anything most people enjoy.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:49 PM

I weigh 183 right now. If I get off them I could probably get down to 10% body fat like I'm wanting. That's a big factor to me.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 01:49 PM

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I eat about 150 grams of protein per day at minimum.

Quality protein in small quantities throughout the day?

milkman · 08-09-2014, 01:50 PM

Mix an energy drink with anti-freeze.
That'll kill your addiction.

TLO · 08-09-2014, 01:50 PM

I'm someone who also has an addictive personality, so I feel I can relate to you to an extent. You need to find something positive and healthy to take the place of your energy drinks, while taking care not to replace them with something equally/more destructive.

I'm also not one who is in fantastic tip top shape, but I've been working out quite a bit lately, and I feel great. Even a simple walk around campus seems to give me extra energy and puts me in a better mood.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Quality protein in small quantities throughout the day?

Not small quantities necessarily. Quality, I'd say yes. It's not McDonalds protein and ish like that.

SPATCH · 08-09-2014, 01:51 PM

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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, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Smoke

I'm someone who also has an addictive personality, so I feel I can relate to you to an extent. You need to find something positive and healthy to take the place of your energy drinks, while taking care not to replace them with something equally/more destructive.

I'm also not one who is in fantastic tip top shape, but I've been working out quite a bit lately, and I feel great. Even a simple walk around campus seems to give me extra energy and puts me in a better mood.

I am usually guaranteed to have one right around 8am after I get to work. Maybe coffee or just water would be a possible replacement.

Pablo · 08-09-2014, 01:52 PM

Honestly, the more water you drink in a day; the more anything sugary/sweet tastes awful to you. Force yourself to get a gallon of water down a day and it may help your taste buds get back to normal.

That might help eliminate one aspect of your craving/addiction.

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.

BWillie · 08-09-2014, 01:53 PM

If you want to save money, the Hy-Vee in Olathe off of 151st Street has Venom for $1.25 each. I don't actually like Red Bull that much. I love Monster & Venom though, and sometimes drink Full Throttle, Amp, and Rockstar. Unfortunately Red Bull is probably the least bad for you, it has the least amount of caffeine than any of them.

08-09-2014, 01:33 PM
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3272900	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, 01:49 PM	#21
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3272900	I weigh 183 right now. If I get off them I could probably get down to 10% body fat like I'm wanting. That's a big factor to me.
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milkman Dumbass! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Leading the Marty bashing Casino cash: $10029395	Mix an energy drink with anti-freeze. That'll kill your addiction. __________________
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08-09-2014, 01:50 PM	#24
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $-2660000	I'm someone who also has an addictive personality, so I feel I can relate to you to an extent. You need to find something positive and healthy to take the place of your energy drinks, while taking care not to replace them with something equally/more destructive. I'm also not one who is in fantastic tip top shape, but I've been working out quite a bit lately, and I feel great. Even a simple walk around campus seems to give me extra energy and puts me in a better mood.
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08-09-2014, 01:52 PM	#28
Pablo Ultrabanned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northland Casino cash: $-1960644	Honestly, the more water you drink in a day; the more anything sugary/sweet tastes awful to you. Force yourself to get a gallon of water down a day and it may help your taste buds get back to normal. That might help eliminate one aspect of your craving/addiction.
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08-09-2014, 01:53 PM	#30
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1538759	If you want to save money, the Hy-Vee in Olathe off of 151st Street has Venom for $1.25 each. I don't actually like Red Bull that much. I love Monster & Venom though, and sometimes drink Full Throttle, Amp, and Rockstar. Unfortunately Red Bull is probably the least bad for you, it has the least amount of caffeine than any of them.
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