Not sure this is worth it...
Hi! I'm 3.5 weeks caffeine-free. I haven't noticed enough of a change for this to be worth it to me.
I was a 2 cup per day coffee drinker before. Never had caffeine headaches. Coffee was just my favorite morning ritual and I loved going to a coffee shop to get some work done and knowing I could have a tasty cup to take the edge off. I can't bring myself to pay for decaf.
I'm wondering....does it get better? Will I see more changes? I initially quit to see if it played an impact on my anxiety, but I don't feel like it made a difference.
Here's what I have noticed:
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I'm pooping less. I already struggle with constipation, so I'm not stoked about this one.
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It is easier to wake up in the morning. When I wake, I'm up. It doesn't matter if it's 6am or 9am, I don't feel like a slave to the snooze button.
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My sleep feels the same, and my Oura ring has shown minimal changes there.
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My Oura ring says that my resting heart rate has decreased and so has my HRV, but I've also been exercising more and eating very clean.
I really miss coffee. Maybe this is one of those instances where I have to try it again for my body to see what happens when I drink it. Almost like an elimination diet reintroduction phase. Anyone have any advice?
Posted Jun 3, 2025, 2:37 PM UTC