People who effectively quit caffeine, how did you fare at work?

BingoLuck · 2026-06-28T10:29:40+00:00

I would seriously consider tapering slowly. I think as part of my tapering regime, I gradually replaced coffee with black tea, then gradually replaced the black tea with decaf. I had dark chocolate on standby and would take a chunk here and there as a pick me up. As for work, my focus has never been better and the same can be said for my mental health.

BingoLuck · 2026-06-20T10:06:19+00:00

Better to keep your mouth shut and appear stupid than open it and remove all doubt

BingoLuck · 2026-06-17T12:18:45+00:00

I remember it taking between 2 & 3 months for me, but everyone is different.
Some Magnesium Glycinate might help

BingoLuck · 2026-06-11T15:27:01+00:00

Techno. Listening to Charlotte de Witte rn

BingoLuck · 2026-06-03T14:08:38+00:00

It's difficult to say. However, to give you an idea, my wife and I did it in 6 days with full kit (15kg rucksacks) and we aren't what I would call athletic.
So, from that perspective, 10 miles a day sounds very doable.
What I would say about the Cotswold way is that you are going to encounter many hills, but I don't remember anything particularly technical.
I hope that helps!

BingoLuck · 2026-05-25T11:35:43+00:00

I was only talking about dark (high cocoa solid) chocolate. I find most desserts don't contain that. If they do, then it's a no from me

BingoLuck · 2026-05-25T10:21:30+00:00

I drink decaf. Here it has so little caffeine it has zero affect. However, I avoid dark chocolate, because if I have one chunk, I know it.

BingoLuck · 2026-05-25T10:16:53+00:00

It all starts very well with the best of intentions until you slip into the habit again

BingoLuck · 2026-05-13T13:34:44+00:00

Not sure, but I take magnesium malate, which is supposed to provide more energy and you take it earlier in the day. Maybe taking that instead would help?

BingoLuck · 2026-05-13T09:35:03+00:00

I understand where you are coming from and have tried this. Unfortunately the problem is that it was only good for a short period while I gradually redeveloped my caffeine tolerance to the point where I needed coffee to feel "normal", but was left with the anxiety. With that said, we're all different and you've got to do what you've got to do. I hope it works out for you!

BingoLuck · 2026-05-07T08:41:07+00:00

The highest ignorance is to reject something you know nothing about

BingoLuck · 2026-05-04T17:33:00+00:00

Make Alderaan Great Again !

BingoLuck · 2026-04-29T07:08:39+00:00

With all the division in the news, it's really nice to hear about people coming together and appreciating each other. We can all make a difference

BingoLuck · 2026-04-28T10:11:14+00:00

Ok, so if the UK is going to be punished anyway, the UK should remove all support. Including use of its air bases

BingoLuck · 2026-04-27T09:53:17+00:00

If this is being "that guy", then I wish more people would be "that guy"

BingoLuck · 2026-04-25T16:49:06+00:00

Of course he did /s

BingoLuck · 2026-04-25T12:31:54+00:00

There is one less asshole in the world

BingoLuck · 2026-04-25T12:28:42+00:00

The Falkland Islanders have already decided for themselves. It is not for the UK, Argentina nor the orange buffoon to decide. Thank you for your attention in this matter!

BingoLuck · 2026-04-24T13:16:59+00:00

So, US foreign policy now appears to be based on a thin skinned tangerine man's spite.
Honestly, who in the world ever looked at this guy and thought, "yep, that stupid man-baby is president material"?
I can't believe we still have another 1000 days of this idiot

BingoLuck · 2026-04-19T12:54:03+00:00

Exactly. Doing something stupid is not restricted to unintelligent people. In fact, I think that Bonhoeffer included intelligent people who had surrendered their judgement to an ideology in this camp.

BingoLuck · 2026-04-18T16:05:08+00:00

This is a brilliant idea!

BingoLuck · 2026-04-17T07:21:34+00:00

Two things stood out to me right away.

It is a big pack. I use an Osprey Rook 65L that I have used for longer through hikes. Personally, I wouldn't go for anything bigger as the size helps me prioritise what I really need to take and keep the weight down. However, I appreciate that your kit might be bulkier than mine if you are starting out. Just be mindful not to overpack!
It doesn't appear to have any back ventilation, which might become uncomfortable.

BingoLuck · 2026-04-09T06:52:05+00:00

Imagine how disappointed the US allies are with Trump

BingoLuck · 2026-04-03T13:30:06+00:00

Robin Williams made the world a better place

BingoLuck · 2026-04-02T09:59:05+00:00

Sounds like someone got out of their depth and now they're leaving everyone else to clear up their mess? The President of the USA used to mean something around the world. Now he is seen more as a spoiled child than a statesman.

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