In the interest of my health, I am going to stop using any+all stimulants.

**skelooth** · 12-22-2005, 07:24 PM

I have half a bottle of synephrine left, and that's it.

I'm not buying any more ephedrine, not buying amp, none of it. The only stim I'll use is the stimX sample I'm getting in the mail ( :nosthumbs )

This is in the interest of my own health and well being. I have been a VERY heavy coffee drinker for about TEN YEARS!!! Granted coffee has great antioxidant properties.... I'm addicted, and show all signs of drinking too much coffee.

Since school is out for a month, i'm going to try something. Beginning tomorrow morning ( :fingersxd ) I will drink regular black tea instead of coffee. And will drink green tea in the evenings.

Eventually once I have my self 'under control', I will switch to nothing but green tea, at which point I will consider myself over the addiction.

Now I just have to repeat to myself 100 times each day "I do not need stimulants to get out of bed, I do not need stimulants to lose weight".

Vegeto · 12-22-2005, 07:28 PM

I think that's a great idea!
Unfortunatly, one of the most overlooked fundamentals of lifting is health. Younger lifters especially don't realize that the better your overal health, the more energy you will have to exercise. Also, your body will produce hormones much more efficiently if you are healthy. There are no negetives to being healthy! Good move, IMO. Every change you make adds up.

**powerman2000** · 12-22-2005, 07:31 PM

:coffe: Good for you bro for taking control over that situation. Better to do it now rather than later when your age will have more of an impact on the negative side of using stims and drinking tons of coffee. I can empathize with you since I love coffee, but it doesn't love me and I've had to all but stop drinking it. I do get cravings for a cup at least once a week, but I'm finding it not too difficult to resist. Stay strong brutha and always do whats best for your health!

**skelooth** · 12-22-2005, 08:12 PM

yup. I've decided that bodybuilding is more than just a sport of lifting weights to grow muscle.

It's a sport of time, determination, will power, intelligence, and health. As far as I'm concerned, it's the ultimate sport :p

It would be really nice to say "I'm not addicted to any drugs"

**powerman2000** · 12-22-2005, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

yup. I've decided that bodybuilding is more than just a sport of lifting weights to grow muscle.

It's a sport of time, determination, will power, intelligence, and health. As far as I'm concerned, it's the ultimate sport :p

It would be really nice to say "I'm not addicted to any drugs"

:werd:

**builtbeast** · 12-23-2005, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

This is in the interest of my own health and well being. I have been a VERY heavy coffee drinker for about TEN YEARS!!! Granted coffee has great antioxidant properties.... I'm addicted, and show all signs of drinking too much coffee.

Since school is out for a month, i'm going to try something. Beginning tomorrow morning ( :fingersxd ) I will drink regular black tea instead of coffee. And will drink green tea in the evenings.

Eventually once I have my self 'under control', I will switch to nothing but green tea, at which point I will consider myself over the addiction.

It's good to hear you are planning on switching over to the green tea. :nosthumbs

I drink two cups of coffee a day. I haven't had any problems myself with it and rarely have more than two cups unless I really am tired.

**Peaked_18** · 12-23-2005, 12:18 PM

No more coffee, chocolate, fluff???

**krzna** · 12-23-2005, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

The only stim I'll use is the stimX sample I'm getting in the mail ( :nosthumbs

the biggest devil

**skelooth** · 12-23-2005, 07:42 PM

krzna, is that avatar from KRULL??? Sweet! :nosthumbs

So the stimX is that good eh?

I really do love a good stimulant

Lift · 12-23-2005, 08:13 PM

Good luck, the next few days probably wont be a lot of fun.

**skelooth** · 12-24-2005, 01:00 AM

yeah, i went from drinking 5 cups of coffee in the morning to 12 cups of black tea haha.

**davtown** · 12-24-2005, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

yeah, i went from drinking 5 cups of coffee in the morning to 12 cups of black tea haha.

damn!

Congrats on the switch, I too am awaiting my StimX sample in the mail

The Booger · 12-24-2005, 01:32 AM

Sounds like a good plan. Two years ago I was downing coffee and pop like it was nothing. Realized it wasn't very healthy to drink that much caffiene and crap.

Tea has become my drink of choice. Between Erica and myself, there is easily 200-250 bags of tea around the kitchen. Whether it be hot or cold, I love it. Still have some coffee here and there but nothing like I used to. One full pot a day wasn't uncommon.

**skelooth** · 12-24-2005, 01:42 AM

yeah i'm on complete abstinence from coffee unfortunately.

The game plan is black tea in the day and green tea in the evening, and so far it seems to be working. I admit I'm a little lethargic and cranky, but at least no headaches

**builtbeast** · 12-24-2005, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Booger

Sounds like a good plan. Two years ago I was downing coffee and pop like it was nothing. Realized it wasn't very healthy to drink that much caffiene and crap.

Good to hear you cut out the pop, I haven't had pop in years.

Coffee is alright in moderation, that's the key though. :coffe:

**jiza101** · 12-24-2005, 08:15 AM

Ever since ive been alive i have hated coffee, for me its green tea, i love that shit, at the start i didnt, but now i do, i usually have 2-3 cups of it a day

KingOfChaos · 12-24-2005, 03:54 PM

Caffiene addiction can **** you up :P

12-22-2005, 07:24 PM	#1
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	In the interest of my health, I am going to stop using any+all stimulants. I have half a bottle of synephrine left, and that's it. I'm not buying any more ephedrine, not buying amp, none of it. The only stim I'll use is the stimX sample I'm getting in the mail ( :nosthumbs ) This is in the interest of my own health and well being. I have been a VERY heavy coffee drinker for about TEN YEARS!!! Granted coffee has great antioxidant properties.... I'm addicted, and show all signs of drinking too much coffee. Since school is out for a month, i'm going to try something. Beginning tomorrow morning ( :fingersxd ) I will drink regular black tea instead of coffee. And will drink green tea in the evenings. Eventually once I have my self 'under control', I will switch to nothing but green tea, at which point I will consider myself over the addiction. Now I just have to repeat to myself 100 times each day "I do not need stimulants to get out of bed, I do not need stimulants to lose weight". __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-22-2005, 07:28 PM	#2
Vegeto blameless sinner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 803 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	I think that's a great idea! Unfortunatly, one of the most overlooked fundamentals of lifting is health. Younger lifters especially don't realize that the better your overal health, the more energy you will have to exercise. Also, your body will produce hormones much more efficiently if you are healthy. There are no negetives to being healthy! Good move, IMO. Every change you make adds up. __________________ ______________ ________________ ......Busy Training...... __________________ ________________ __________________

12-22-2005, 07:31 PM	#3
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,136 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	:coffe: Good for you bro for taking control over that situation. Better to do it now rather than later when your age will have more of an impact on the negative side of using stims and drinking tons of coffee. I can empathize with you since I love coffee, but it doesn't love me and I've had to all but stop drinking it. I do get cravings for a cup at least once a week, but I'm finding it not too difficult to resist. Stay strong brutha and always do whats best for your health! __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

12-22-2005, 08:12 PM	#4
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	yup. I've decided that bodybuilding is more than just a sport of lifting weights to grow muscle. It's a sport of time, determination, will power, intelligence, and health. As far as I'm concerned, it's the ultimate sport :p It would be really nice to say "I'm not addicted to any drugs" __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-23-2005, 07:42 PM	#9
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	krzna, is that avatar from KRULL??? Sweet! :nosthumbs So the stimX is that good eh? I really do love a good stimulant __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-23-2005, 12:18 PM	#7
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	No more coffee, chocolate, fluff???

12-23-2005, 08:13 PM	#10
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Good luck, the next few days probably wont be a lot of fun. __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

12-24-2005, 01:00 AM	#11
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	yeah, i went from drinking 5 cups of coffee in the morning to 12 cups of black tea haha. __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-24-2005, 01:32 AM	#13
The Booger Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Look left. Posts: 664 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Sounds like a good plan. Two years ago I was downing coffee and pop like it was nothing. Realized it wasn't very healthy to drink that much caffiene and crap. Tea has become my drink of choice. Between Erica and myself, there is easily 200-250 bags of tea around the kitchen. Whether it be hot or cold, I love it. Still have some coffee here and there but nothing like I used to. One full pot a day wasn't uncommon.

12-24-2005, 01:42 AM	#14
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	yeah i'm on complete abstinence from coffee unfortunately. The game plan is black tea in the day and green tea in the evening, and so far it seems to be working. I admit I'm a little lethargic and cranky, but at least no headaches __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-24-2005, 08:15 AM	#16
jiza101 Rocco Siffredi Join Date: May 2005 Location: On Set Posts: 621 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 10	Ever since ive been alive i have hated coffee, for me its green tea, i love that shit, at the start i didnt, but now i do, i usually have 2-3 cups of it a day __________________

12-24-2005, 03:54 PM	#17
KingOfChaos Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 156 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Caffiene addiction can ** you up :P __________________ Shawn Muder** Bodybuilding Enthusiast Fire Controlman, United States Navy Starting Weight: 520 lbs. BF - 62% (3/24/04) Current Weight: 315 lbs. BF - 22% (03/09/08) MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/darkspeaker Livejournal: http://www.livejournal.com/~kingoflaw/ Realms of Evil, My D&D website: http://www.realmsofevil.net/