Peace out, coffee

If any of you have read the About: Momma page for this blog, you will know I like to drink my sweet, candy flavored coffee.

2 teaspoons of sugar
3 little containers of vanilla creamer
1 squirt of Hershey syrup
vanilla flavored coffee

Y’all. That is a lot of … uh … sweet. And, I love it.

Unfortunately, my body hasn’t loved or responded so well to it. In the past 6 months, I have gained about 15 pounds (!) and the only thing I have really changed in my diet was drinking more coffee. I’d have a cup or 2 in the morning (yes, with all of that sugar!), then I often have another in the afternoon.

I only started drinking coffee within the past couple of years (in 2015, I believe), but really started downing it in the last 6 (or so) months.

I’m paying for it now.

My body can’t take the influx of sugar as well at my age. Though I realize 38 isn’t old, I’ve heard enough women say that once they hit their 40’s their metabolism levels changed dramatically. Maybe I’ve hit that stage early, who knows? Regardless, I realize something has to change.

This year really is about simplifying my life, isn’t it? I’ve removed Facebook and Instagram for the year, I have decided I won’t purchase any new books (and read what I already own, what a concept!), and now I’m cutting out my daily consumption of coffee. It probably sounds painful and like I’m missing out in changing my daily habits, but I’m truly finding freedom in … less.

I am hopeful this will be the same way with coffee. I’m not going to ban myself from it completely, at this point, but I will stop drinking it daily. I anticipate that I’ll enjoy a cup of coffee on Saturday mornings with Papa as well as when I go out for a coffee date with friends.

Small beginnings.

This will be my first morning without any coffee. I expect the headaches to begin right around 10:00 or 11:00am.

Bring on the Ibuprofen!

6 thoughts on “Peace out, coffee

  1. You Go, Mama! Do yo thang! May the Lord bless your small beginnings with very mild or maybe no headaches at all. You just keep inspiring me. Proud of you! Xoxoxoxo

  2. I hate to be the bearer of bad news BUT ibuprofen is far worse for you than coffee (although probably just as detrimental as sugar). Don’t shoot the messenger! I love reading your blogs and am so happy I still have this place to connect with you. I’m certainly missing your Facebook posts.

    • Thank you! I didn’t need to take any ibuprofen for any headaches, yay! I’m so thankful.

      I’m glad you can enjoy my random musings in my miniscule spec of the blogging world. I certainly miss seeing your FB posts, too! I often think about you when I am standing at my desk doing my work instead of sitting. 🙂 You just go that extra step and cycle while working, too! I’m inspired. Praying all is well with you and your husband.

    • No worries. I still love a good cup of coffee with friends. So thankful for you friend. I’ll hang with you any time! 🙂

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