I read about the correct way to drink coffee in the Wall Street Journal and wrote about it HERE. That was a little over two weeks ago and I’ve followed the plan wondering if I could tell the difference or not. I’m surprised to report that it REALLY works for me! Who knew?
I feel better, I’m more alert. I have lost that groggy feeling I’d have when I needed coffee to get out of bed. The trick is that you don’t drink coffee right away, but wait 60 to 90 minutes to allow your body to naturally wake up. Cortisol is the hormone that tells your body to be awake and responsive. Having coffee right away interferes with the natural process.
Instead of my husband bringing me a cup of coffee and placing it on my nightstand — which he has done for the past 36 years — he has converted to bringing me hot water with one quarter of a lemon. The hot lemon water has its own benefits, smells wonderful and is cleansing.
I don’t have my cup of coffee until after I’ve written my morning pages. I’ve adopted my morning routine by following “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron. Then I do daily Bible readings, get out of bed and get ready to walk. I’m fully awake and ready to go — and sometimes I forget to have coffee altogether when I return.
I was very skeptical about this and surprised how this small change makes me feel better and more productive.
If you’re a coffee-first-thing-in the-morning person, give this a try. I’d like to hear if it had the same positive effect for you, too. Will you be willing to give it a try?
This was the wreath on our Palm Springs gate.
How cool is this!
I might give it a try. It might be after the holidays. I will be at places where coffee first thing is the norm so it would be hardto stick to it there.
I was surprised at how much more alert I feel.
No coffee!!
Wouldn’t it be the same with tea?
Hmmm…different components…I’m going to ask my tea guru
Let me know. If you’re drinking caffeinated tea, it would seem to be the same. But does tea have caffeine?
Some do, others don’t.
I may try this beginning in January. I need a change.
I was feeling so good this morning, but now I’m tired…Oh well. It worked for half a day today.
There’s the bright side. 🙂
Your body just has not caught up to your evil tactics. When it does, it will retaliate in the worst way.
You gave me a great laugh this morning!
That sounds like such a good change. I’ve been drinking water before coffee as well at it definitely makes a difference..funny how the little things add up 🙂
It’s a tiny thing but makes my days better.
Oh I’ve been trying this ever since I heard that I shouldn’t have coffee before 8 am. Also, I tried the lemon and water for 2 weeks and it worked but I couldn’t stick to it. You encouraged me to try again.
I’m glad I’m encouraging you.
Oh no, I do not care how bad I feel, I love my morning coffee with Larry! Best part of waking up…C