I am a die hard coffee drinker. Okay not die hard.. I'm really quite the snob. I blame it on the fact that I started my love affair with coffee in THE coffee city - SEATTLE! Man I love that town. Anyway.. focus.
I drink coffee every single day. I've quit here and there only to come back and I've decided that I love coffee not for it's caffeine jolt (though that's a nice bonus), but for the experience and process of it. It's a nice comfort food and I WILL NOT give it up.
Well my consumption ramped up as my frequency of early morning workouts ramped up. I would have a cup when I first got up... then my normal two cups. Well yesterday I had that PLUS a HUGE chocolate bar... well beyond my 'one serving' allotment. And to add insult to injury it was espresso laced chocolate. DAMN that stuff packs a punch. Uh, maybe not so much if you stick to ONE serving, but yesterday I was flying so high I could barely concentrate and had the jitters. It was bad. I had said chocolate bar in the late afternoon... and all the while I was eating it I was thinking, "I'm going to regret this later".. this did not stop me from eating it. UGH!
By the time dinner time rolled around I could barely stand to be in my own skin. I got out of the house for some quiet time before swim and my head was just spinning. Getting in the water helped to calm things down a bit and I'm glad I did it, but I was still a mess and didn't get to bed until midnight. Obviously there was going to be NO early a.m. workout today. Not a great start to my day.
I felt like I got hit by a truck this morning when I woke up. Had some 'hair of the dog' so to speak w/ my a.m. cup of coffee... and then another. SHIT! Here we go.
Well, my speed workout SUCKED today! I still couldn't focus very well and my heart was pounding out of my chest and my attitude was in the shitter... damn damn damn. Why does caffeine make me feel a bit psycho? Oh well. Lesson learned, right? At least until the next time I get a hankering for a chocolate bar and go and eat most of it! I was feeling a bit more calm half way through my weight set, but am still definitely feeling the aftermath of a caffeine overdose!
So, note to self ALL THINGS IN MODERATION!
yes moderation! I have been buying packs of starbucks via (regular and decaf) opening all of them and dumping them all together in a small mason jar. That way I get half the amount of caffeine but still enjoy my coffee once or twice a day!
ReplyDeleteyes moderation! I have been buying packs of starbucks via (regular and decaf) opening all of them and dumping them all together in a small mason jar. That way I get half the amount of caffeine but still enjoy my coffee once or twice a day!
ReplyDeleteKaren.. I try to trick myself w/ the half caff thing... all would have been fine if I hadn't eaten the monster chocolate bar.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteHave you noticed a difference in the kinds of coffee your body reacts to? I also get the jitters, not so good feeling you described, but only from certain types of coffee...it depends on the roasting process, I've decided. I'm OK with Starbucks Coffee and a few others. I've tried to stick with the brands and roasting processes that suit me better...I can drink certain types and feel fine with 3-4 cups even, and if it's the wrong kind for me - like Ancora - I get the jittery nervous feeling and also very sweaty from one cup.
And, you're right, the espresso laced dark chocolate bars do me in, too! But they are addicting!
I've tried to give up coffee as well, too, but it's something I love. So, I was really glad to read your post. I think it's perfectly fine to allow some foods/drinks you know aren't the most healthy for you if you truly do enjoy them as a treat. I'm that way with coffee, wine, and some beer. :)
Caffeine, my nemesis or my BFF. Its' hard to say these days. I feel your pain. ha!
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog and thanks for the lovely compliment. After reading some of my entries I am hoping you didn't think I was 20-something because my writing style is so juvenile ;) kidding...I think. Go Team!