Caffeine- are you completely addicted

[jtunderdog]

I would say Im at a low point as far as caffeine usage but Im still probably in the 500mgs a day range. There have been points where I was well over 1200mgs a day. It just seems that when I can't get motivated to work out it is the only thing that helps. I have read several studies that for someone my size it may even be beneficial to take in up to 800 mgs a day. They have also proven it is less of a diuretic as one thought. Im just wondering how many folks beside me have to get caffeine going within five minutes of waking.

 

[The Dude]

I'm fortunate. I don't use caffeine at all except for preworkout. I don't drink tea, coffee, or soda. Just water.

 

[jtunderdog]

I went 4 years without it myself at one point. I drank water or juice and occasionally a sports drink.

 

[southernbell]

Yes, I have to have coffee everyday.

 

[Crazymank]

yes, coffee every morning.

 

[saudades]

No, I don't touch it if I can help it. Even a little bit will over-jitter me. I'm just over-sensitive to it for some reason.

 

[steph]

Definitely!!

If I don't have caffeine pre-workout, it's just awful. One night two weeks ago I was exhausted and took a nap after work. I forced myself out of bed a couple hours later and went to Dunkin Donuts for my usual pre-workout large black iced coffee with a shot of espresso... EXCEPT I decided "Hmm, let's try decaf tonight and see if it actually makes a difference." Epic fail... I need the caffeine... and I usually take it WITH fat burners.

So yes, caffeine is a requirement for my existence.

 

[Chris250]

Hell Yes im addicted to caffine....Its bad to..I probably take in well over 1000mg per day (split up ofcourse) probably more when im in strict diet mode...LOL

 

[Pharm_Fed]

No caffeine or any stimulants for me. Like saud, I just get jittery and feel crappy and even a little bit give me trouble sleeping. My drinks are limited to water, milk, and sometimes a little juice.

 

[Juced_porkchop]

i liek having a few cups of green tea, but straight caff maybe 100-300mg ed maybe.