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I just completed a week without grains, dairy, nuts, caffeine, alcohol, chocolate! &more. Takeaways so far: I feel and look better than I did a week ago. The caffeine withdrawals are gone. If I can do this, you guys can literally do anything.
For those asking, I am trying the autoimmune protocol, which is an elimination diet aimed at targeting allergens that may be triggering my autoimmunity. I am doing an N=1 experiment. I have no issue with these things from a moral/ nutritional stance, so carry on as you wish!
interesting, given your enlightenment in other areas, I had assumed you were already eating a healthy diet 
what comprises of "&more" in this case?
No nightshades or peppery spices, no processed foods, no seed oils.
so you're left with meat, eggs, vegetables and fruit?
Oh... no eggs! haha. Forgot that big one. Meat, fish, veggies, fruit, fermented veggies, coconut yogurt
interesting....rationale? fighting auto immunity? cutting gluten, oils and sugar was a good move....
Yes, autoimmunity issues. I still have carbs!
well, you could eliminate sugar without eliminating carbs....
what are your carb sources?
Still eating fruit and starch rich veggies.
I spent 2 full days on the couch in zombie mode detoxing from caffeine cold turkey. Never go cold turkey.
Oh interesting. I definitely went cold turkey and I was just foggy and had a mild headache for about 3-4 days.
Goals was 30 days made it to 25. I stopped enjoying the gym altogether
Oh no! Were you just not motivated to go or slugging through?
Both, caffeine gets me motivated and helps me push hard. I’ve been using it daily for 7-8 years and it’s amazing
Yes, I can see that. Can be a motivator. Sometimes it has the opposite effect on me though and I crash.
I find if that happens it’s because I’m way overtired
I can second this. That's why its nice to have a rule to not have caffeine after 3-4 pm, it never helps.
I cut caffeine and my energy improved dramatically. Also my mood and I don't clench my jaw when I sleep nearly as much
How long has it been without caffeine?
About 2 months. I'll sip an espresso shot when out with friends but I've done that only twice in two months. I also was out with my nephews & had a cup of coffee bc I was bushed. I love coffee but its an occasional thing bc I know the consequences
Plus, my energy is much more predictable without it. That is a BIG WIN in my book
It’s been two weeks without coffee and I’m amazed at how much more consistent my energy is! I’ll always love coffee but not everyday 
what do you all drink in the morning? if not coffee and black/green/white tea?
Bone broth or an herbal tea
I drink water (1-1.5ltr) with some salt in it for about 2-3 hours. Then I have some tea. Sometimes in another hour or two, I'll drink some raw cacao
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