By substituting green tea for coffee I've lost 80% of

[LuvLoogie]

18. Drink less coffee.

Drink it black about an hour before you eat. Green tea still has caffeine, but other benefits as well. And you can drink it thoughout the day. I love coffee, but don't drink as much as I used to. My wife and I share about 45 grams/900 ml of water brewed in a French press most mornings. I'll have the occassional red eye. Sometimes I'll have coffee after dinner out, or late in the evening when I drive downtown to pick up my daughter from work.

But I have been drinking a lot more tea lately, as well. Earl Grey, Orange pekoe, oolong, black Darjeeling with sage leaves or mint leaves added to the brew. Also chamomile and chrysanthemum flowers together or separate. Cinnamon tea made from simmered Ceylon cinnamon stick.

Oh and try grinding some cinnamon in with your beans. I add about 5 grams cinnamon to the 45 coffee. Try grinding cardamom pods with your beans, too! Don't quit! Moderate!