Not sure how I did it but it has officially been a month since I gave up coffee. Yes, you read it right. I did not give up caffeine, because I know that would be totally crazy and not worth my while.

I decided my coffee creamer was more like a splash of coffee and needed to come to an end. I was consuming too much sugar and the idea of drinking black coffee makes me want to barf.

I decided to start my journey at the start of my older son’s spring break. I had a few days off of work to go on a mini trip with the family, so I decided it was time to try and give up coffee.

I had moments of this is not a good idea, and I am going to start drinking coffee again. I had some headaches, but not too bad. Excedrin helped with the headaches.

I drink either black tea or green tea with honey now. I also drink hot chocolate or chocolate milk now and then as well.

Finally, I feel great. I still could probably cut down on more sugar, but I accomplished something I thought might be impossible. I don’t miss it, and I enjoy my tea. Maybe 6 months from now I will decide this idea was horrible, but I have a feeling I won’t.

Now, I just need to start consistently running in the morning. I think winter might be officially over so it is definitely time for some early morning runs. It is not perfect but it is progress. That’s all we can truly ask for in life.