How to Reduce Daily Caffeine Intake

Are you addicted to your morning cup of coffee? Do you drink caffeine throughout the day to keep your energy level up? If you're experiencing difficulty sleeping from all that caffeine, here's how to reduce your daily caffeine intake.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Reduce daily caffeine intake gradually. If you're used to consuming a large amount of caffeine each day, you may experience caffeine withdrawal symptoms if you stop it abruptly. Make it your goal to cut back by a cup every few days.
2. Substitute herbal tea for some of your coffee servings. Visit a health food store and discover the interesting flavors available to you. Buy several so you can give yourself variety.
3. Substitute decaffeinated coffee for your regular coffee. This is probably the easiest way to lower your caffeine intake since decaf tastes almost the same as regular coffee.
4. Reduce daily caffeine intake by being aware of less obvious sources of caffeine found in such sources as chocolate, over the counter pain medications, and soft drinks. Print out a chart listing the caffeine content from various sources and keep track of how many milligrams you consume on a daily basis. Gradually taper down your intake.
5. Dilute your coffee with a little more milk or water each day as you gradually cut back on your caffeine consumption. You'll still be able to enjoy your coffee but you'll get less caffeine per cup.
6. Sell your espresso machine or coffee maker. This will reduce your access to coffee and allow you to drink it only when you're at the office or when you visit a coffee shop. Turn coffee into a special treat rather than a daily requirement.
7. Start exercising in the morning so you feel more energized without depending on the stimulating effects of caffeine.