That's how Wikipedia -- purvayor or all knowledge -- defines CAFFEINE.
Over the past year or so I have been weaning myself off this drug, a drug which I have been addicted to since childhood. Yes, childhood.. However, this drug is so pervasive in our diet, I doubt I will ever be entirely rid of it.
To be rid of it, would mean that I'd have to give up chocolate!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
But, Ahhh, I do remember the heady days of my youth when I'd suck down a 2L of Diet Coke and was ready to take on the world. That was before I became a believer. Before, Amen!
Dr. Amen. Yeah, my dad has been telling me for years but, he's just my dad (and a doctor). Dr. Amen is on TV and has a couple of books.
Caffeine also makes me more hungry. Sure, I'm more *engergetic* but my stomach tells me I need much more to eat then I actually need. Kind of like pregnant women who tell themselves that they are "eating for two."
Fat chance. . . . 60% with a likelihood of sleep loss at night.
Yes, I know it's not all bad. I know that there are even some Docs who will tout coffee as a health food (the wizard of Oz is among them, but he's a little trippy dippy at times.) For me, it's the caffeine->energy->hunger equation that keeps me away. It makes me have the munchies like Harold and Kumar. My butt just can't afford that many trips to White Castle!!
However, I got a caffeine monkey on my back and one day if I fall off the wagon, things could get ugly.
I doubt I'd go back to the Diet Coke, which I've lost my taste for. I'd go right for the hard stuff.
Yes. They'll find me wandering the streets one night, leaving a trail of Red Bull, and expressos. Doubtless I'll be on a carb binge as well, so look for me at the nearest IHOP or Village Inn.
Does Dr. Drew have a detox program for caff & carbs?
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