Caffeine… is it really so bad?

Aside from the excess fluid consumption concern, I wouldn’t worry about it too terribly much. But I do think excessive desire for coffee is a sign of stress and/or reduced metabolic rate. If you notice something decreasing your interest in coffee, it’s probably a good sign.

I think if you treat it as what it is. Caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, ginseng, etc….

Coffee to me is really weird hit or miss. Sometimes I feel nothing, sometimes I crash, sometimes it suppresses my appetite, and I feel energized.

My favorite, is a good cup of freshly brewed local, with a bit of heavy whipping cream, and a dash of sugar. Yum.

I don’t think caffeine affects me but I love coffee for the taste and aroma, as well as the social aspects. And in the winter I love hot drinks since I run very cold.

Just in case caffeine is bad though, I’ve thought of decaf coffee but am worried that the toxins might be worse than caffeine.

Since learning more here, I’ve cut down a lot on my liquid intake, including coffee – it’s hard as I am so used to always be drinking something. I think I developed that habit to curb eating and cravings.