Hi SJD,

I'm sorry I am coming to this dialogue late, I have been away for awhile. But the one coffee I drink in the morning (oh, and often an afternoon decaf) is suspect in my book. I was only ever an occasional coffee drinker in my early life (only when I traveled, tea otherwise), but then a lover turned me on to it full-time, and it rooted. That was about 8 years ago. And I feel like it contributed to some not so great stuff for me. But I drink one strong cup first thing when I get up.

SO, I would love to hear your thinking around what you are doing, and why you've challenged yourself to give it up - if you feel like i! Hilda

: This coffee- free living is still a
: puzzling process for me (and the
: equivalent in many ways to sugar
: withdrawal.)
: Some days - no problem and I rejoice
: in those and look at what
: combination of food worked to help
: me along. I believe there is a
: connection and it all seems to be
: about my energy level.
: Other days, like yesterday, stlll
: felt very flat and dull in the
: mornings and felt I had to have
: that one caffeinated green tea.
: Was inclined to blame that
: flatness on the msg in the Chinese
: food the day before.
: The after lunch cravings are gone and
: I had been drinking decaf anyway
: after 3 p.m .
: I feel some good but slow progress.