Comments on: As expected, caffeine was the culprit http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:39:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Cyde Weys http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/comment-page-1/#comment-10990 Cyde Weys Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:33:10 +0000 http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/#comment-10990 Yeah, I've ruled out sugar sodas, but for calorie reasons rather than sugar rush reasons. I can see why bother are worrisome though. As for the nap thing, that sounds nifty, but it wouldn't work for me. I can't get to sleep unless I'm actually tired, and when I'm actually tired, I have a good deal of trouble sleeping for less than a minimum of a few hours. Yeah, I’ve ruled out sugar sodas, but for calorie reasons rather than sugar rush reasons. I can see why bother are worrisome though.

As for the nap thing, that sounds nifty, but it wouldn’t work for me. I can’t get to sleep unless I’m actually tired, and when I’m actually tired, I have a good deal of trouble sleeping for less than a minimum of a few hours.

]]> By: Andrew S http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/comment-page-1/#comment-10988 Andrew S Sun, 25 Nov 2007 23:22:21 +0000 http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/#comment-10988 Interesting comments on the caffeine intake issues. Oddly enough I've never had much of an issue with caffeine affecting my ability to sleep so I guess it affects people in different amounts. Sometimes drinking a cup of coffee makes me tired. However, I do think it is important to not consume vast amounts of caffeine day in and day out. The average body becomes used to caffeine within about 48 hours (from memory) after which you generally need more to get the same amount of affect. I would also add that if you need a caffeine boost, stay away from Coke and other sugar loaded energy drinks. In these cases it is not the caffeine you are craving but the sugar kick instead. It is for this reason I have banned myself from consuming Coke altogether, as well as knocking the consumption of most other soft drinks on the head too. Getting rid of the sugar kicks has helped me cruise through the day with a more consistent level of focus, with a coffee every now and then when I sit down to tackle something important. I did read somewhere a nifty trick with getting the most out of a coffee. Drink a cup of coffee then take a nap for 15 mins. When you wake up you will be ready with a big power kick. I haven't tried it myself as I don't have 15 minutes spare during the day in which I could safely sleep but it might be worth a go to those who can. Interesting comments on the caffeine intake issues. Oddly enough I’ve never had much of an issue with caffeine affecting my ability to sleep so I guess it affects people in different amounts. Sometimes drinking a cup of coffee makes me tired. However, I do think it is important to not consume vast amounts of caffeine day in and day out. The average body becomes used to caffeine within about 48 hours (from memory) after which you generally need more to get the same amount of affect.

I would also add that if you need a caffeine boost, stay away from Coke and other sugar loaded energy drinks. In these cases it is not the caffeine you are craving but the sugar kick instead. It is for this reason I have banned myself from consuming Coke altogether, as well as knocking the consumption of most other soft drinks on the head too. Getting rid of the sugar kicks has helped me cruise through the day with a more consistent level of focus, with a coffee every now and then when I sit down to tackle something important.

I did read somewhere a nifty trick with getting the most out of a coffee. Drink a cup of coffee then take a nap for 15 mins. When you wake up you will be ready with a big power kick. I haven’t tried it myself as I don’t have 15 minutes spare during the day in which I could safely sleep but it might be worth a go to those who can.

]]> By: Cyde Weys http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/comment-page-1/#comment-10797 Cyde Weys Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:28:45 +0000 http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/#comment-10797 Kelly: Oh geez, I hope that doesn't happen to me. I don't need less energy or less ability to focus. Heh, maybe I'll have to switch over to Ritalin or something. I have been exercising for an hour each day though, and that seems to help a lot with energy. Kelly: Oh geez, I hope that doesn’t happen to me. I don’t need less energy or less ability to focus. Heh, maybe I’ll have to switch over to Ritalin or something. I have been exercising for an hour each day though, and that seems to help a lot with energy.

]]> By: Kelly Martin http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/comment-page-1/#comment-10784 Kelly Martin Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:02:51 +0000 http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/#comment-10784 I went off caffeine in 2004, and back on it in 2006. While I was off caffeine, I slept more soundly, but had overall less energy and far less ability to focus. Most notably, it impacted my ability to code. I went off caffeine in 2004, and back on it in 2006. While I was off caffeine, I slept more soundly, but had overall less energy and far less ability to focus. Most notably, it impacted my ability to code.

]]> By: Will (Green) http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/comment-page-1/#comment-10754 Will (Green) Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:45:56 +0000 http://www.cydeweys.com/blog/index.php/2007/11/19/as-expected-caffeine-was-the-culprit/#comment-10754 "three sigma caffeine intake"? I think you're allowed to keep your nerd card, though. “three sigma caffeine intake”?
I think you’re allowed to keep your nerd card, though.

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