average SN cafine intake
18 December 2012, 10:36 PM
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average SN cafine intake
whats averages joes relationships with cafine, need a coffee to wake up every day?
4-8 cups per day, or make an effort to go decaf, or even a herbal tea, maybe red bull or cafinated soft drink?
do you know, or care how many mg of caffine you consume daily - and would you consider it a health risk/or worry about consuming too much?
habitual as part of your day, or really feel sh*t, sore heads ect without it?
what role does it play in your life if any?
4-8 cups per day, or make an effort to go decaf, or even a herbal tea, maybe red bull or cafinated soft drink?
do you know, or care how many mg of caffine you consume daily - and would you consider it a health risk/or worry about consuming too much?
habitual as part of your day, or really feel sh*t, sore heads ect without it?
what role does it play in your life if any?
18 December 2012, 10:42 PM
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Having said that, since I gave up smoking (still stopped BTW 
) about four weeks ago I have been drinking less. So I would guess 8 cups.
) about four weeks ago I have been drinking less. So I would guess 8 cups.
18 December 2012, 10:44 PM
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used to drink loads of Diet Coke , but i go out of my way to get caffine free now. Headaches , always got a serious downer on workdays , couldve slept and couldnt be arsed doing anything from 3pm onwards. Although god knows what else is in the caffine free thats probably bad for you .
18 December 2012, 10:45 PM
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for me the smell of freshly ground coffee is amaxing, however it tastes horrible and has a horrible aftertaste.
once when dieting i used it as a supplement and mistakenly consumed 2X200mg caffine tabs, which left me feeling severly ill, and ive avoided ever since - with the odd can of red bull once per month, and cups of tea 1 x daily, green tea 2-3 times daily.
ive a problem with social anxiety and high-ish dose caffine made symptoms so much worse, lesson learned.
but i see work colleagues guzzle easy 6 cups per day, and often complain of needing a cup to get going daily. think my bad experience has put me off for life
once when dieting i used it as a supplement and mistakenly consumed 2X200mg caffine tabs, which left me feeling severly ill, and ive avoided ever since - with the odd can of red bull once per month, and cups of tea 1 x daily, green tea 2-3 times daily.
ive a problem with social anxiety and high-ish dose caffine made symptoms so much worse, lesson learned.
but i see work colleagues guzzle easy 6 cups per day, and often complain of needing a cup to get going daily. think my bad experience has put me off for life
18 December 2012, 10:48 PM
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I woulden't dream of leaving the house in the morning without two cups, even if I were to sleep in I still woulden't leave the house without my caffeine intake.
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18 December 2012, 10:52 PM
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Not allowed caffeine so a big zero from me...
Was a tricky thing to give up as I used to drink loads.
The yanks actually recognise caffeine withdrawal as a medical condition
Was a tricky thing to give up as I used to drink loads.
The yanks actually recognise caffeine withdrawal as a medical condition
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On 2-10 shifts, 2-3 cups. That's one in the morning sometimes, one at 3.30 coffee break and one at 7.30 coffee break. 6-2 shifts is one as soon as on the workshop floor, one at 7.30 coffee break and one at 11.30 coffee break.
I try to have no more than 4 cups on a weekday, maybe one on a weekend. Avoid energy drinks like the plague unless out drinking with mates or raving (energy drink keeps me going whilst others are on disco biscuits/Scunny talc).
I try to have no more than 4 cups on a weekday, maybe one on a weekend. Avoid energy drinks like the plague unless out drinking with mates or raving (energy drink keeps me going whilst others are on disco biscuits/Scunny talc).
18 December 2012, 10:57 PM
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I try and stay away from caffeine as much as possible. If I'm doing a long drive (especially at night) I usually have 1 or 2 cans of red bull.
I've recently started having a pre workout supplement before the gym which will obviously be loaded with the stuff but I don't take much notice or care of how much I consume
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I've recently started having a pre workout supplement before the gym which will obviously be loaded with the stuff but I don't take much notice or care of how much I consume
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18 December 2012, 11:00 PM
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depending on the person withdrawl can be fairly serious - most consumers id say are habitual consumers - part of a routine (similar to addiction) but yet the mg content is rarely known or considered - or indeed products which contain it.
id sat many drugs have pros and cons, i can see the pros (and cons) of caffine for some
but do people worry about there consumption levels or maybe make efforts to reduce intake beleiving a health benefit from lower consumption? or just its part of life?
18 December 2012, 11:03 PM
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in mot sure about caffine in tea, think its abit less than regular coffee, but its usually in dark and milk chocolate too,
theres too many variences amongst manufactureres to get a decent level through blands of tea, caffine drinks and chocolate ect
theres too many variences amongst manufactureres to get a decent level through blands of tea, caffine drinks and chocolate ect
19 December 2012, 06:45 AM
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I used to drink about 20 cups between 8 > 6.
Had problems sleeping etc
Went cold tuckey for a week to see what the effects would be, was terrible - Massive head aches, unable to concentrate, felt sick.
Now I treat my self with one double espresso in the mornings and an instant at 10am.
Had problems sleeping etc
Went cold tuckey for a week to see what the effects would be, was terrible - Massive head aches, unable to concentrate, felt sick.
Now I treat my self with one double espresso in the mornings and an instant at 10am.
19 December 2012, 07:12 AM
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I am a morning person and don't need a coffee boost early in the day.
I have tea with breakfast and every meal.
First coffee of the day is with elevenses.
Then another couple between tiffin and evening meal, after this it's a cafetiere coffee an hour until 10ish, then just water until I go to bed.
Then up every hour having a pee.
I have tea with breakfast and every meal.
First coffee of the day is with elevenses.
Then another couple between tiffin and evening meal, after this it's a cafetiere coffee an hour until 10ish, then just water until I go to bed.
Then up every hour having a pee.
19 December 2012, 07:26 AM
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Have to have a coffee first thing at home, and then I normally go to my local deli and ave one of theirs on the way to work.
Will consume around 5-6 mugs a day ( I don't do cups).
My problem is that I struggle with the taste of normal instant coffees so although its certainly not the best, I tend to use Starbucks Via sachets at home for convenience and take them to work.
A nice packet of beans from my deli which i freshly grind at home on the weekends.
And I certainly get headaches without the stuff.
Will consume around 5-6 mugs a day ( I don't do cups).
My problem is that I struggle with the taste of normal instant coffees so although its certainly not the best, I tend to use Starbucks Via sachets at home for convenience and take them to work.
A nice packet of beans from my deli which i freshly grind at home on the weekends.
And I certainly get headaches without the stuff.
19 December 2012, 08:33 AM
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Highly recommend the Handpresso Wild machine. Makes great coffee, no mess, no power needed, just hot water , can take it anywhere. Use it all the time at home and in the camper.
