It’s been three weeks since I’ve had my last cup of coffee. If I had to pick my unhealthiest habit, that would be it followed closely by my consumption of refined sugar. At some point, I probably would have sold you my liver for a cup of coffee. But the reality is that my reliance on hot water and ground up coffee beans is more in my head than anything. Feeling deprived of my favorite substance made me melancholy, but when I took Kristy’s advice, I thought about looking at it from a different perspective. Rather giving up the love of my life, I could look at it from the perspective of becoming a green tea drinker. Green tea is full of antioxidants and other stuff aimed at keeping you healthy. But you know what would make green tea taste better? Coffee. Preferably from Lavazza or Novo.
I like the three week increment. I mean, what’s the big deal of giving up something for three weeks? So to up the ante, I’m ridding myself of my next worst habit. Refined, glorious sugar. Even if it’s free or someone’s birthday, I’m saying no thank you! Instead, I’m going to replace sugary treats of goodness, and fill my plate full of fruit. You know what makes fruit taste better? Sugar. But that is neither here nor there.
So cheers to three more weeks of nurturing better habits for myself.
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Elaine, I haven’t done the three-week pact yet (good idea though) but the last few days I just haven’t had coffee. I wanted to see if I could do it. For me, I love coffee but am sort of lucky that I just have one cup a day, in the morning before or at work. I supplemented with water and felt refreshed, slept better and also didn’t feel the heaviness that sometimes comes from coffee.
Now, after the two days I felt in control and had a cup of coffee. I actually felt better without it, but coffee is nostalgic, it tastes delicious and I do feel a buzz from it. Then a friend told me 75% of Americans are dehydrated and one of the biggest reason for the mid-day tiredness comes from being dehydrated. BAM!
Just my thoughts
Can’t wait to see you tomorrow!
Great job, Elaine! Isn’t it funny how hard it is to start/keep up healthy habits even though we know long term it will make us feel so much better?! Keep up the good work. =)