I gave up coffee about two months ago. I suffered some pretty horrible withdrawal.
I don’t have issues with coffee consumption, it was the money I was spending. I almost always went to coffee shops, and I’d get a carb-loaded snack while I was at it. Even brewing coffee at home, I had to have good coffee. The money added up.
During my tour, I was drinking coffee every day again. After the tour, I started going through withdrawal again. So, I bought a cheap can of coffee at the grocery store. Yes, I’m drinking coffee daily again now. I’m spending very little money on it though. It’s hot, bitter, and loaded with caffeine. It’ll do.
I had intended to go with a low-carb diet after the tour. I was even considering giving the paleo-diet another try. I’ve decided against it. I will try to stay away from most wheat products, but I will continue to eat ride. I’m just going to have to control portion sizes and try to eat healthy.
My weight has been rising slightly this year. From just under 220 to just over. Although I had been weighing myself, I hadn’t bothered to update it here. Now I have.
Why is my weight still an issue? I still eat too much. I’ll do alright for a while, then I’ll pig out on pizza and beer, or burgers and beer, or down a whole box of cookies. It’s a balancing act. I want to enjoy eating, and use it as a social activity, but I don’t want to overdo it.