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post 1613847011 08-17-2020, 06:53 PM
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No caffeine brahs GTFIH

Was your strength/endurance effected by cutting out caffeine or did it improve over time? How long did it take you to adjust to having the same stamina and strength without caffeine ?.
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post 1613847351 08-17-2020, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted By youngbuck88⏩
Was your strength/endurance effected by cutting out caffeine or did it improve over time? How long did it take you to adjust to having the same stamina and strength without caffeine ?.
Can't say since I haven't really been back to the gym enough to answer, but I feel I have way better stamina now in just daily life.

I'm sure when I get back it will take some getting used to, but in the past when I have taken weeks off to re-sensitize to caffeine, it didn't really affect anything besides being harder to amp myself up for a big lift. But that gets better with time.
post 1613848351 08-17-2020, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted By FrankGrimes29⏩
Can't say since I haven't really been back to the gym enough to answer, but I feel I have way better stamina now in just daily life.

I'm sure when I get back it will take some getting used to, but in the past when I have taken weeks off to re-sensitize to caffeine, it didn't really affect anything besides being harder to amp myself up for a big lift. But that gets better with time.
Had to cut it out due to anxiety and sleep issues. I also hated relying on it for my mood and to be "normal". 3 days in and I already feel better, steady calm mood throughout the day, concentration slowly improving. I have been tapering down over the last few weeks I didn't just go cold turkey. 1st workout wasnt bad at all. Today in jiu jitsu class I felt gassed more than usual, but also ran 3 miles earlier today to fight off the sluggishness due to no caffeine so that couldve been a factor. I feel amazing,I actually have more focus then I did when I was drinking coffee.
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post 1613849101 08-17-2020, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted By youngbuck88⏩
Had to cut it out due to anxiety and sleep issues. I also hated relying on it for my mood and to be "normal". 3 days in and I already feel better, steady calm mood throughout the day, concentration slowly improving. I have been tapering down over the last few weeks I didn't just go cold turkey. 1st workout wasnt bad at all. Today in jiu jitsu class I felt gassed more than usual, but also ran 3 miles earlier today to fight off the sluggishness due to no caffeine so that couldve been a factor. I feel amazing,I actually have more focus then I did when I was drinking coffee.
Oh yea you'll keep getting better and feeling better. My mental clarity is the best it has been in I don't know how long. You won't have that insane peak of energy like you do from caffeine, but in a lot of ways that can be hindering.

Give it time. Your body will adapt. I've seen some people say that it may take 6 months until you reach your full natural feeling of energy depending on how much you abused caffeine lol. Which I did a lot.

I wouldn't worry about it. Enjoy feeling like a normal human again and the energy that eventually comes with it.
post 1613850361 08-17-2020, 07:29 PM
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Not sure. Don't do coffee or pop...or any caffeine daily.

I will say that the odd 300mg shot of caffeine from a pre workout when you are used to none will light up your world..
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post 1613850631 08-17-2020, 07:31 PM
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Caffeine turned me into a retard. I probably experience every side effect from it. I used to be extremely calm and my mind was always clear but now i have been a chaotic mess since i started drinking it in late 2016

I wake up feeling clear headed but after the first sip i can feel the poison
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post 1613851301 08-17-2020, 07:39 PM
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I wake up more energized and fall asleep much easier

My libido also went up
post 1613852301 08-17-2020, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted By eod8989⏩
Caffeine turned me into a retard. I probably experience every side effect from it. I used to be extremely calm and my mind was always clear but now i have been a chaotic mess since i started drinking it in late 2016

I wake up feeling clear headed but after the first sip i can feel the poison
Yep same here. Did you ever give it up? It makes me irritable and my mind starts racing with stupid thoughts.
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post 1613852371 08-17-2020, 07:50 PM
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If people had one hit of caffeine first thing in the morning, and didn't touch the stuff again for the rest of the day, it wouldn't be a problem.

Moderation.
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post 1613853511 08-17-2020, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted By MountainLion84⏩
I wake up more energized and fall asleep much easier

My libido also went up
Funny because "Research" says it increases testosterone and libido. I think its the other way around, it causes a spike in cortisol too and that will kill your testosterone or sex drive. When I was in jail most of the dudes there were drinking coffee and this one dude wouldn't drink any coffee at all and I asked him why he goes "it ****s with your dick" you dont want that stuff.
Originally Posted By Hutrapper⏩
Not sure. Don't do coffee or pop...or any caffeine daily.

I will say that the odd 300mg shot of caffeine from a pre workout when you are used to none will light up your world..
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Originally Posted By CopeFear⏩
If people had one hit of caffeine first thing in the morning, and didn't touch the stuff again for the rest of the day, it wouldn't be a problem.

Moderation.
Well what about the crash after? Its really hard to just leave it to one cup in the morning especially if you are working out later in the day, you are going to want that boost again. If you save the caffeine hit until your evening workout then forget sleeping on time.
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post 1613853571 08-17-2020, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted By youngbuck88⏩
Yep same here. Did you ever give it up? It makes me irritable and my mind starts racing with stupid thoughts.
Same dude

I havent really I did do 1 day with no caffeine and felt calm and kind of normal but relapsed because I got bored

I get irritable when I drink it and my mind starts racing and then I get irritable when I start withdrawing after a few hours
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post 1613854671 08-17-2020, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted By youngbuck88⏩
Well what about the crash after? Its really hard to just leave it to one cup in the morning especially if you are working out later in the day, you are going to want that boost again. If you save the caffeine hit until your evening workout then forget sleeping on time.
I'm a morning lifter, so I consume caffeine upon waking, go do my workout and then there's no need for anymore later.

I personally have never felt a "crash" from caffeine, maybe it hits different for individuals. Or it could be when that time comes around I have about to or already had my first meal of the day.
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Dunno but I had 3 cups of coffee today and had a complete CHIT workout.
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I drink maybe one cup of coffee a year (srs). A single sip and I can't sit still for 2 hours.

8 hours of sleep does wonders for your natural energy levels
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Only drink in the morning. I take the most glorious dump after my morning coffee. The anxiety passes after you build tolerance.
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Originally Posted By LtGoose⏩
I drink maybe one cup of coffee a year (srs). A single sip and I can't sit still for 2 hours.

8 hours of sleep does wonders for your natural energy levels
cant even sleep without tossin and turning all night feelsbadman
Originally Posted By bea5twood⏩
Only drink in the morning. I take the most glorious dump after my morning coffee. The anxiety passes after you build tolerance.
Well id say i had a pretty high tolerance. I was abusing the **** out of it. Anywhere from 3-7 cups a day.
Originally Posted By CopeFear⏩
I'm a morning lifter, so I consume caffeine upon waking, go do my workout and then there's no need for anymore later.

I personally have never felt a "crash" from caffeine, maybe it hits different for individuals. Or it could be when that time comes around I have about to or already had my first meal of the day.
Probably because you drink it and workout right after so you get the high off your workout and caffeine that lasts you late into the day. It all comes down to genetics I believe certain people dont have the right enzyme to process caffeine so they have adverse effects .Just like the other bruh in here it ruins my mood and makes me irritable with racing thoughts. Very rarely i get a good uplifting high from a cup of coffee ,and its usually why i keep chasing that high and consume it.
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Originally Posted By youngbuck88⏩
Well id say i had a pretty high tolerance. I was abusing the **** out of it. Anywhere from 3-7 cups a day.

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My morning coffee cup is huge.. about the size of 3 smaller mugs.

If i drink a cup of coffee in the afternoon i can't get to sleep at night. I dont take any bcaa or preworkout with tutti fruity artificial sugar and caffiene before or after training.
The only supp i take once in a while now is protein and not everyday. Some days i feel like i didnt get enough protein i take a scoop to top up my daily intake.

I could cut the coffee out completely but i enjoy the taste. It's been part of my morning ritual for years.
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Originally Posted By youngbuck88⏩
Funny because "Research" says it increases testosterone and libido. I think its the other way around, it causes a spike in cortisol too and that will kill your testosterone or sex drive. When I was in jail most of the dudes there were drinking coffee and this one dude wouldn't drink any coffee at all and I asked him why he goes "it ****s with your dick" you dont want that stuff.



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Well what about the crash after? Its really hard to just leave it to one cup in the morning especially if you are working out later in the day, you are going to want that boost again. If you save the caffeine hit until your evening workout then forget sleeping on time.
Brb quitting caffeine cuz a dude you met in jail one time said it fks with your dick
post 1613897571 08-18-2020, 09:50 AM
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Having withdrawals now. Chit sucks lol
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Probably a little bit. Without some sort of pwo I burn out quicker in the gym. But regular pwos and coffee make me jittery, gives me anxiety, makes my heart race, etc. so the cons outweigh the pros.

I switched to this chit and feel a lot better. It’s clean energy.

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