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Finale--30 days with no coffee

Hey guys.

Sorry I have been busy and recovering from my wisdom teeth being pulled out. But I remembered I needed to make a finale post on my experiment.

After 30 days I noticed that I didn't crave coffee anymore. I was able to wake up and feel energized enough with out the coffee.

Although I did drink some on special occasions like Christmas or when I went out to dinner. I always tried to stick with Decaf. Its funny because even when I drink coffee now I just have no interest in it. Like Coffee isn't important to me. Which is great because My anxiety has been controlled to some level. Its far better then it was when I was drinking coffee. I get absolutely better sleep when I don't drink coffee. I get less headaches. I am even more happy. so less depression. Although that's a whole new challenge I have to deal with.

This new year I am making healthy choices and making big changes in my diet and daily routines.

I am super happy I made this challenge because it makes my new years resolution easier.

That's all I have to report. I'm sorry there wasn't much to read. It been the same since I started. But if you have any questions or challenge suggestions please feel free to message me. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS

Thanks for reading my post.

love you all. cioa.

WEEK 2--30 days No Coffee

Today I went to church and they always have coffee for people. Today I was thinking what would coffee taste like after 2 weeks with out coffee. To my surprise I poured just a quarter of the cup with coffee instead the entire cup. I prepared it just like how I used to like my coffee. To my surprise I didn't really care for the taste. Maybe because it wasn't the best coffee I ever had. But with every sip I didn't feel the cozy feeling I usually get. I got the feeling of why am I drinking this? I didn't really need it.

It's crazy how much I didn't really want the coffee. Of course this probably wont be permanent I guarantee that I will eventually find that amazing cup of coffee and get that warm fuzzy feeling I get while drinking coffee.

I also recently went to have breakfast with a friend of mine and to my surprise I wasn't craving coffee. I ended up ordering a water with lemon, And OMG it was so refreshing,

But all in all week two has been the same as week 1. I rarely feel tired. although I had two days where I didn't sleep well and ended up going to bed around 2 am or I kept waking up. Not sure why, maybe cause I have a lot on my mind right now.

But I also noticed my teeth was whiter then they were before when I was drinking coffee. I knew that coffee and dark drinks stained your teeth but It was really awesome to see.

I also noticed that I didn't have cravings for coffee. it kinds of nice because it saves me time in the morning. Now I should stop wearing make up so I can just get up and go ha-ha. that's for another challenge. I am taking one day at a time.

thank you for those who are sticking around and reading my posts.

message me any questions or challenges.

see you all in a week (Dec 18)

Week 1--30 day no coffee

When I was 12 I used to drink 5 cups of coffee a day now I drink one every morning.

Now not having coffee at all I noticed I didn't have a too bad of a coffee withdrawal bc I was drinking so much water. I still had small headaches, because my body was getting used to the fact that I was not consuming coffee. Like my body was searching for the coffee and because they couldn't find it my brain got a headache. hahaha

All in all the first week was terrible because I noticed how dependent I was on coffee. I craved it but I had to remind my self constantly that I was doing a challenge but also over time this crappy feeling that I felt will go away eventually. I noticed my sleep was a lot better. My body is able to naturally become tired. I feel more tired and want to sleep around 10 pm instead of 1am. Each day was different though. One night I would go to bed at 10 another 11 or even 12. but I also noticed I was able to stay asleep till my alarm woke me up. I have insomnia so it was very exciting to find that taking coffee out of my diet really changed the way I slept. I also noticed that I didn't crash at work. When I have caffeine I usually have caffeine crashes at work where it leaves me tired and very lethargic. And this was an issue since I work with 2 to 3 year olds. But now not having a single drop of caffeine in my body my body can naturally use natural energy to keep me up.

Again I still wish for coffee in the morning but then when I think about it has saved me not only time but money every morning. Sometimes I wouldn't have time to make a cup in the morning so I go to Dunkins. But now money that has been going down the drain has stopped.

I actually crave a cold cup of water. I cant wait to see what week two has to offer.

#30 day challenge #no coffee #water #sleep #insomnia

30 Days with No Coffee

Coffee has its pros and its cons.

Coffee helps with health benefits

But the reason why I am doing 30 days with no coffee is because of the cons of drinking coffee. For example: causes more pain for my joints, causes my anxiety to sky rocket, causes caffeine crashes (effects my work ability), keeps me up at night, Causes me to have the shakes, cause more headaches because of dehydration. prolongs period. and so many other reasons.

I thought about theses negative effects coffee gives me and all of sudden it hit me. what would happen if I stopped drinking coffee for a month? I was like yes I am doing this. and that's what I tend to do.

I am cutting off caffeine completely (so no tea or coffee or energy drinks or anything with caffeine in it). I also wanted to cut out sodas (not a huge fan of soda)

Basically the only thing I will be drinking is water and juice.

Now I am thinking how on earth will I remember to drink water and remember to continue drinking water since I don't drink enough a day. Then I remembered that my sister showed me this app called Plant Nanny and basically as you drink water you grow a plant. It sends friendly reminders that your plant in thirsty so it means you need to drink water too, its super easy to use.

I will post weekly the process and how I feel. I am aware of the caffeine withdrawal symptoms I get them often when I change my intake of coffee.

stay tuned for the first week post (Dec 1)

HAPPY THANKS GIVING and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Goodnight my Honey Buns

#Ditching #Coffee #Orange juice #water #vitamins #chores #life #new changes #challenge #healthy

I lay on my bed as confusion sweeps my mind; trying to make what love really is. I am trying to understand my emotions but It seems like I can’t. My emotions are very foreign to me. I can’t seem to understand what they want me to understand. It’s over whelming. It’s frustrating and this frustration brings me to tears that make my heart ache. He tells me give it time. How can I give this a try when I don’t love him and when he says he only likes me? My path is unclear, the road has disappeared, and I am walking through unknown territory. He plays with my emotions telling me he’s not ready to say I love you or give me his 100% all but yet he still wants me in his life, he wants me to his girlfriend. Love is funny and love is weird. I spent years trying to find it and I have found it within the people who never stopped loving me; my family. Confusion has hit. I can’t speak what my heart aches with him. When I am with him I lose all concentration; somehow he numbs everything leaving me speechless. He had enough of my constant arguments and unable to get my emotions out. I know what I want and I am afraid he’s not it. I know how I want my relationship to be; I want my guy to know what makes me mad and watch my body language, I want my to have the same interest as me, I want my guy to do things that make me happy, I want my guy to be there for me when I need him most, I want my guy to drive everywhere and even drive for me no matter the hour, most of all I want him to respect me and my choices; a guy who is just like me.

For once in my life I have no advice to give to myself or for you if you are going through something like this. The only answer I know is pray; that’s just want I am going to have to do.

I am back on the tumblr world. Been freaking busy. #LifeAsATeacher

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The Past

Sometimes I think to my self am I the way I am because of how my past affected me. Am I broken from the people who hurt me in the past. Do I hate because of the past?. Can I even see the light? Or will I be stuck behind dark clouds for the rest of my life? I am in pain and sometimes I see no cure the heal my heart that bleeds. Its hard to heal when you have no one but your music. Its only a temporary fix. People just don't know how much pain I'm in and how much I hold back. By the end of the day I crawl into bed with tears in my eyes. I pray when I remember . I just hope God can heal me. I am stopping my bad habits but now I feel worthless . I only feel useful when I'm doing my sins. I hate tonight.

#dark #devil #worhless #helpless #broken #lost #nolight #tears #heart #nolove #single

Lost and Found (short story--Rough Draft)

Her heart was aching. She felt like crumpling. As she fell to her knees with tears rolling down her cheeks. Dark clouds began to fill the sky. Soon the sun she once saw began to fade away. Cold rain poured out just as her tears did. Lightning bolts shooting out of the dark clouds with every scream she let out. As she felt lost in a maze of broken dreams everything she once knew vanished before her eyes. Despair rose upon her. She was lost. Soon enough she could not bear the pain and fell with exhaustion. Her red tired eyes staring at the dark clouds above. How could she have everything and then suddenly lose it all. As she shook on the cold ground. The dark clouds began to part letting out a ray of light that only seemed to shine on her. Soon her hair began to dry and her skin began to warm up. She felt a two gentle hands on her shoulders that she could not see but helped her rise to her feet. As she looked up into the light she saw a warming face smiling down upon her. Soon the dark clouds began to vanish and the warm sun that she thought was gone shone brighter than before. Blue sky stretching from one end of the world to the other. A flock of birds flying right above her head. Green luscious trees blew with the crisp air. As she breathed the beautiful world she thought she lost she realizing that NO matter where you are in life no matter how lost you feel you will always be found.

All comments are welcomed. Let me know what you think.

You know I am tired of Society always telling us who we have to be and act. I am sick of some people telling me what I can and cant do because its wrong or weird. Listen if i cared i would of stopped doing it a long time ago. But today I am doing things for my self. I wont Let society define me. We are such unique people and deserve our own Identity not what the world gives up. Labels are just words. Why not show who we truly are.

Today and for the rest of my life I will do things that will make me happy.

I am sick of getting my self into bad relationships or relationships that have no good intentions. I am a women and deserve respect not be turned into a sex toy. I am not worthless I am a GEM.

I am tired of people telling me Peppy people are annoying. excuse thats who I am and if you dont like it you can get out of my face because I LOVE WHO I AM

I am saying bye to the people who are wasting my time.

Life is to damn short for crappy coffee and Guys who dont care.

I am going to be my own leader.

any one else want to join me?