Caffeine - Friend or Foe? - Page 3

Ryan Riverz · 18-10-2009

Being an on/off insomniac and self admitted caffeine junkie, this is really near and dear to my heart. I used to drink 4-5 Mt Dews per day, which are loaded with caffeine plus other sodas like cola and maybe some tea here and there. I also like coffee and some energy drinks. It had noticeable effects on my ability to sleep, and I think sometimes made me grouchy for no reason.

I've been able to tone it down some over the past couple of years and I can definitely feel some positive results, but I still love my drinks.

What is your relationship with caffeine?

michyed · 18-10-2009

I drink a liter of green tea everyday. Last year was a stressful year, I was sleep-deprived while juggling a zillion AP courses, extra curriculars and MUN conferences all over the world... I think I had at least a million cups of coffee a day

vivalavida · 18-10-2009

I drink about 2 cups of coffee a day with the occasional cup of tea =)

ChloeFrancoise · 18-10-2009

It doesn't take a lot of coffee if it's strong enough for me to feel anxious for hours because of it. Therefore I haven't had any for a while. It's bad enough feeling anxious for an actual reason which at least I know I can diminish if I do some exercise. I mostly stick to tea. I don't want to know what I'd be like if I had as much coffee as some people do.

Geostud · 18-10-2009

I am a huge caffeine junkie as well! It's not uncommon for me to drink 6+ cups of coffee each day. Especially during winter when it gets dark and frigid so early, I tend to self-medicate with coffee.

Blondes · 18-10-2009

Sugar free RedBull is my bestie.

amazingGrace · 18-10-2009

Last year when I was doing my college finals I lived off triple espressos, black coffee and sugar-free Red Bull.

Apart from that, I have maybe one cup of coffee a month, a cup of tea about once or twice a week (one of which is usually green tea), maybe one hot chocolate a week and coke or any other pop about four or five times a year.

Really, I tend to stick to water. Sometimes I have a bit of fruit juice (watered down), milk or smoothies, and the occasional naughty milkshake. I rarely drink alcohol but I'm a plain old tap water girl at heart! I don't see the point in sugary or caffeine-loaded drinks - mainly because i love food so i'd rather save my calories for food rather than waste them on drinks when I can drink calorie-free water!

Feline · 18-10-2009

I really love my coffee & drink several cups per day. When I get up, I can't function until I've had my big mug of coffee. I don't tend to drink caffeinated soft drinks during the day, but sometimes drink vodka & cola when I am out on a night.

joie · 18-10-2009

Love caffeine, can't live without it. It makes me a better person in the mornings. I usually only have 1-2 coffees a day though (sometimes up to 4-5 in times of need) and lattes at that. I like espresso too. No sugar. I got my coffee machine serviced a few months ago and since then have been in coffee heaven. I find that coffee wakes me up in the mornings but it also relaxes me at night.

I also drink tea (usually black but I don't mind green/herbal). Cola is an addiction I am once again attempting to curb. I haven't touched V/Red Bull since my uni days

northernsky · 19-10-2009

I'm addicted to coffee, but I'm trying to cut down on it, so I'm drinking like 100 cups of ersatz a day now

madchenlieben · 19-10-2009

I stopped drinking coffee cause it was giving me dysentery, i dont understand how americans drink that much coffee

silk skin paws · 20-10-2009

I rarely consume caffeine. Friend or foe? I'm not sure.

pinksatin · 20-10-2009

Both. For school it is not just a friend, it is indispensable. I don't really ever have exams, just a constantly heavy workload of lots of projects. So I rely on coffee to keep me going and not fall asleep at reasonable hours when I still have so much work to do. Which leaves me sleep-deprived and needing more caffeine the next day but it is necessary. My doctor told me to cut back but I don't think that I can stop drinking it and still get all my work done. Definitely friend for school work.

But definitely a foe for my health. So bad for your skin and your body! But I guess there are worse things I could be using. That is what I keep telling myself.

Ryan Riverz · 20-10-2009

To the friend or foe question, I would agree and say BOTH. It just depends on what time of day, the mood, the amount, etc. etc...

Crying Diamonds · 21-10-2009

I'm saying foe now... I have really stopped enjoying drinking coffee - it's just become like a medicine and I'm not into things dictating me.. so I'm weaning myself off it and onto like, fruit juice, water or just nothing.

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Ryan Riverz rising star Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC, USA Gender: homme Posts: 178	The Caffeine Thread Being an on/off insomniac and self admitted caffeine junkie, this is really near and dear to my heart. I used to drink 4-5 Mt Dews per day, which are loaded with caffeine plus other sodas like cola and maybe some tea here and there. I also like coffee and some energy drinks. It had noticeable effects on my ability to sleep, and I think sometimes made me grouchy for no reason. I've been able to tone it down some over the past couple of years and I can definitely feel some positive results, but I still love my drinks. What is your relationship with caffeine? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ryanriversmusic - My myspace, feel free to add me.

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vivalavida backstage pass Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: England Gender: femme Posts: 826	I drink about 2 cups of coffee a day with the occasional cup of tea =) __________________ blog no 2

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Geostud front row Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Gender: homme Posts: 306	I am a huge caffeine junkie as well! It's not uncommon for me to drink 6+ cups of coffee each day. Especially during winter when it gets dark and frigid so early, I tend to self-medicate with coffee. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettrock/

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Feline rock-chic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York/Lincoln, UK Gender: femme Posts: 2,168	I really love my coffee & drink several cups per day. When I get up, I can't function until I've had my big mug of coffee. I don't tend to drink caffeinated soft drinks during the day, but sometimes drink vodka & cola when I am out on a night. __________________ Empancipate yourself from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds (Bob Marley - Redemption Song)

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michyed addicted to nail polish Join Date: Jun 2009 Gender: femme Posts: 2,519	I drink a liter of green tea everyday. Last year was a stressful year, I was sleep-deprived while juggling a zillion AP courses, extra curriculars and MUN conferences all over the world... I think I had at least a million cups of coffee a day

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ChloeFrancoise tfs star Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Gender: femme Posts: 1,533	It doesn't take a lot of coffee if it's strong enough for me to feel anxious for hours because of it. Therefore I haven't had any for a while. It's bad enough feeling anxious for an actual reason which at least I know I can diminish if I do some exercise. I mostly stick to tea. I don't want to know what I'd be like if I had as much coffee as some people do.

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Blondes backstage pass Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Gender: femme Posts: 594	Sugar free RedBull is my bestie.

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amazingGrace rising star Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK, USA, NZ...i'm a child of the world Gender: femme Posts: 154	Last year when I was doing my college finals I lived off triple espressos, black coffee and sugar-free Red Bull. Apart from that, I have maybe one cup of coffee a month, a cup of tea about once or twice a week (one of which is usually green tea), maybe one hot chocolate a week and coke or any other pop about four or five times a year. Really, I tend to stick to water. Sometimes I have a bit of fruit juice (watered down), milk or smoothies, and the occasional naughty milkshake. I rarely drink alcohol but I'm a plain old tap water girl at heart! I don't see the point in sugary or caffeine-loaded drinks - mainly because i love food so i'd rather save my calories for food rather than waste them on drinks when I can drink calorie-free water!

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joie rising star Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Australia Gender: femme Posts: 168	Love caffeine, can't live without it. It makes me a better person in the mornings. I usually only have 1-2 coffees a day though (sometimes up to 4-5 in times of need) and lattes at that. I like espresso too. No sugar. I got my coffee machine serviced a few months ago and since then have been in coffee heaven. I find that coffee wakes me up in the mornings but it also relaxes me at night. I also drink tea (usually black but I don't mind green/herbal). Cola is an addiction I am once again attempting to curb. I haven't touched V/Red Bull since my uni days

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northernsky trendsetter Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,419	I'm addicted to coffee, but I'm trying to cut down on it, so I'm drinking like 100 cups of ersatz a day now __________________ la fête est finie. Last edited by northernsky; 19-10-2009 at 12:09 AM.

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madchenlieben rising star Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Latin Gender: femme Posts: 179	I stopped drinking coffee cause it was giving me dysentery, i dont understand how americans drink that much coffee

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silk skin paws doldrums Join Date: Oct 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 1,348	I rarely consume caffeine. Friend or foe? I'm not sure.

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pinksatin trendsetter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: lying on the ceiling staring at the floor Gender: femme Posts: 1,363	Both. For school it is not just a friend, it is indispensable. I don't really ever have exams, just a constantly heavy workload of lots of projects. So I rely on coffee to keep me going and not fall asleep at reasonable hours when I still have so much work to do. Which leaves me sleep-deprived and needing more caffeine the next day but it is necessary. My doctor told me to cut back but I don't think that I can stop drinking it and still get all my work done. Definitely friend for school work. But definitely a foe for my health. So bad for your skin and your body! But I guess there are worse things I could be using. That is what I keep telling myself. __________________ Good things come to those who shop.

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Crying Diamonds Geometric Discharge Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: homme Posts: 7,057	I'm saying foe now... I have really stopped enjoying drinking coffee - it's just become like a medicine and I'm not into things dictating me.. so I'm weaning myself off it and onto like, fruit juice, water or just nothing. __________________ __________________ __________________

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