This was a nice read, thank you for sharing. I give up both alcohol and caffeine for one month every year. I've currently been off caffeine for 2 months. The

This was a nice read, thank you for sharing. I give up both alcohol and caffeine for one month every year. I've currently been off caffeine for 2 months. The most pronounced effect is by far the consistent energy levels throughout the day. It's an incredible feeling to wake up in the morning, before sun rise, and just be "ready to go"! You forget what that's like after years of coffee consumption. I also found I'm much more aware of other folks who are hyped up on caffeine or needing more. The biggest loss for me is the positive effect that caffeine had on my weightlifting capabilities (via incr blood pressure). Ultimately I think giving up caffeine for the rest of my life would be the most logical decision; but it's not something I've ever even considered. Habits that act as crutches can have such a powerful hold on our lives.