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What's Your Vice

Post by dutchcan » May 2nd, 2006, 2:16 am

A recent discussion about heartrate and the suggestion that cutting caffeine can make a difference in your RHR, got me to thinking.

Coffee is something I have NO intention on giving up, no matter how positively it can affect my heartrate. I never really considered it a vice, but having just gobbled down my first cup of the day, the 'buzz' I'm feeling forces me to accept otherwise. :shock:

So what's your vice? What's the one thing you need/want every day to help you through your day?
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Post by mumbles » May 2nd, 2006, 2:30 am

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Post by torpedo » May 2nd, 2006, 8:34 am

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If I dont have one by 10am I get a headache.
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Post by Hal Morgan » May 2nd, 2006, 9:37 am

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Post by RowtheRockies » May 2nd, 2006, 10:45 am

Dutchcan,

I'm with you on the coffee. First cup at 8:00 A.M. Last cup of the day at about 9:00 at night and about 3 additional cups in between. I won't give it up.

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Post by ancho » May 2nd, 2006, 11:04 am

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Post by Bob S. » May 2nd, 2006, 11:09 am

An intense dislike of coffee and anything having to do with it - especially the many stupid names for it (e.g. joe).

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Post by johnlvs2run » May 2nd, 2006, 11:57 am

I've never drunk any coffee and don't like the smell of it.
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Re: What's Your Vice

Post by Sir P » May 2nd, 2006, 2:16 pm

dutchcan wrote:So what's your vice? What's the one thing you need/want every day?
JVB :wink:

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Post by Francois » May 2nd, 2006, 2:23 pm

I stopped drinking coffee two years ago when I was suffering from some arrhythmia, and it solved my problem. I was drinking only one cup a day at breakfast, but I guess that was one cup too much.
I had severe headaches for the first three days, and felt sleepy in the afternoons. I would have never thought about it as a drug, but in the end, that's what it was.
Don't get me wrong, I really loved coffee. I would go to great length to get the freshest beans from specialized shops, that I would grind myself just before making coffee. It was quite a ritual!

As for vice, I do enjoy a little piece of dark chocolate (80 to 85% cocoa) with a cup of herb tea after lunch and dinner. :oops:

Indulge in your little vice, as long as it is done in moderation, it adds some spice to life! :wink:

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Post by mumbles » May 2nd, 2006, 5:34 pm

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Post by Spectre » May 3rd, 2006, 11:55 am

mumbles wrote:Google Earth
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Re: What's Your Vice

Post by dutchcan » May 3rd, 2006, 2:36 pm

Sir P wrote:
dutchcan wrote:So what's your vice? What's the one thing you need/want every day?
JVB :wink:

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What's JVB? ( or should I ask)
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Post by dutchcan » May 3rd, 2006, 2:38 pm

As for vice, I do enjoy a little piece of dark chocolate (80 to 85% cocoa) with a cup of herb tea after lunch and dinner. :oops:

Indulge in your little vice, as long as it is done in moderation, it adds some spice to life! :wink:
I couldn't agree with you more! On both counts! Dark chocolate ranks right up there with my coffee. Okay...so I may indulge in more than one vice. :wink:
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