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Katie — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:56:27 -0000

I have been completely caffeine free for going on 4 years now. I originally quit because I constantly got horrible migraine headaches. I did quit cold turkey, but it wasn't coffee I was addicted to, it was Mountain Dew. The withdrawal headaches were the worst. But I am now loving life as a caffeine free person! With now only about two really bad migraines a year! Congrats on kicking the habit!

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mom — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:34:51 -0000

I am very proud of you - as a 2-cup-a-day person, I know this is hard. I have always limited my day's caffeine to 2 cups of coffee at breakfast. After thatm no caffeine wither in soft drinks or tea. My mid-day and evening treat is herbal tea which I find to be very relaxing and refreshing. And, as you know, even when under heavy stress, I have never had high blood pressure or palpitations.

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pixie — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:33:32 -0000

A few years ago I was working for a women who was all organic and natural etc. I learned a lot just from talking to her and while working for her I decided to quit soda. Prior to that I was a coke head. I drank soda all day long. ALL DAY LONG. I hated water.

So when I switched off soda's I didn't go cold Turkey on caffeine, I was allowed a sweet tea, and then after a week of sweet tea's (only at lunch) I started doing half sweet and half un-sweet. Now I can't stand a sweet tea. It's WAY too sweet. I have occasionally had a soda and I never ever drink more then about 4 sips and I just feel *done* and it's only for a special occasion but I find myself over the years wanting it less and less. THen when I got pregnant I didn't want to drink caffeine and also i started to LIKE water. Once I committed to JUST drinking water and I got used to it, now I love it and drink it all the time, crave it. I still don't drink the "recommended" amount which I have always thought was silly. Drink water when you are thirsty. Easy. Drink wine and fruit juice etc when you feel like it.

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Silvia — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:14:58 -0000

I just remembered something. When I started to drink less coffee I could understand that many times I just needed something warm and cosy, to comfort me. So I started to drink tea, without caffeine, I bought some delicious camomile teas, different combinations, with apple, lime-flower and so on. That also helped me to relax. Sorry I talk too much. I visit you for several months now ;)and I love to read you!

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Silvia — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:26:07 -0000

Hi ;) I follow the link from flickr. I was drinking a loads of coffee for more then 10 years and some months ago I started with the palpitations too. It was a stressful time. Before going to the doctor I reduced to just two little cups/day. When I felt better I went back to loads of coffee and the palpitations came back. I decided I really had to stay on the "two a day" and I'm feeling very well. Now I am trying to do the same to my smoking habit. Surprisingly I just cut is down to half with no worries. But I must admit that some days are more difficult. Thanks for the post!