I used to be a caffeine queen, but now coffee and I have officially parted ways. Here’s my story..
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@jasonchipmanhowlett6 ай бұрын
it is a basic fundamental law: for every quick fix, there is an even greater price to pay.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
LOVE THAT 🙌🏻✨
@amandazplace56632 күн бұрын
True (sigh)😞♥️🇨🇦
@janinaryssy85876 ай бұрын
This resonates so much as i quit coffee 8 days ago. It really surprised me how hard it has been. 🥵 I suffered the whole week of horrible headache and muscle pain in my legs and back. And never been that tired.. today is the first day without headache or muscle pain. 🎉 I will never go back now when i have seen and felt what coffee makes to your system. Luckily we have good caffeine free coffee in Finland so i can still have the taste of morning coffee. 🥰
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Oh man sounds like an intense detox! But you are absolutely right to use that as motivation to not go back. I hope each day feels better and better for you! And hello to Finland 👋🏻🩵
@Griffster126 ай бұрын
I love that idea, to associate the addiction with pain instead of pleasure. What a mind shift!
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yes! That really helped me. Thank you to Tony Robbins! 🔥🔥
@tatymac214 ай бұрын
This is exactly what happened to me as well… I had my first panic attack 2 months ago (I am 37 and was drinking coffee heavily for the last 15 years) and after that very frightening experience (I thought I was having a heart attack and ended up in the ER room) I knew that I had to give up coffee immediately. Interestingly I had no withdrawals and had more ENERGY the first week and I am now grateful for this panic attack. I am saving so much $ and nurturing my nervous system at the same time. I only wish I gave up coffee sooner bc honestly I just drank it for its energy and “focus” not so much for its flavor at all.
@Exploravore4 ай бұрын
Oh I’m so glad you are feeling better. The body is always talking to us!!
@heartquaked6 ай бұрын
I love how often you upload!! Thanks for sharing your wisdom
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
And thank YOU for being here to share! This has been loads of fun- excited to keep going 😊💜🩵
@MsGoldilockz19843 күн бұрын
I've probably had two coffees in my life (it tastes gross to me!) and recently, have felt I've been missing out, due to being close to an artisan coffee place. Your raw portrayal of your experience is shocking and has completely shifted my perception, so thank you. I very much admire your overall intention of ridding yourself of the 'noise': unnecessary mental, physical, emotional stuff that is an impediment to healing. Your channel, more than any other, has made me aware that, in our aversion to silence, we are not only trying to escape our emotional difficulties, but often adding more things that need to be healed from: addictions, toxic relationships, maladaptive patterns. Eventually, you are forced to realise that the way you are working, isn't working. Listening to your videos makes me increasingly aware that I can't continue to avert my own healing journey. It's scary though 🙏
@Exploravore3 күн бұрын
It can be very scary! But transformation is rarely easy. Thats the point though~ we come out stronger on the other side 💚✨
@VeganMangoQueen6 ай бұрын
So glad you quit. I watch coworkers struggle with it and all claim to have anxiety and panic attacks and it’s hard to even talk with them sometimes because they are so jittery and unable to communicate properly. I never really liked it and to be able to I would have to add a bunch of sugary things to it and I’ve since cut out all processed sugar completely. I’ve been vegan almost 10 years and it’s also what gives me my energy. This last year in July my Doberman Venus started having seizures and the stress from it was causing me to lose sleep so I went to see my Dr and ask for help but while discussing my stress from falling asleep (she would only have seizures as she was coming out of sleep so every time she would move during the night I would jump up thinking one was happening) my Dr said btw it’s time for your first mammogram. I almost didn’t go I was too worried about Venus and thought being vegan made me somewhat invincible to cancer but I knew I had several family members who had it and sure enough so did I. Stage 0 DCIS and the PALB2 gene mutation increasing my risk to 70% so I said get them off I don’t care I’m not living my life worrying it will come back and I don’t need them. So September 1st I had surgery and pathology found a small piece of stage 1 so I know I made the right choice. I knew I wanted to stay flat as I wanted all tissue removed to lower my risk to less than 1%. Since then I’ve changed my diet even more to be lower carb no processed carbs no processed sugar and higher healthy fats as there is a lot of research that ketosis starves the glucose that feeds cancer so I do fasting often as well and it gives me a lot of clarity and energy. I was following chef AJ and she interviewed Kiyomi of Sei Mee tea who came up with a process to cold press remove the caffeine from her green tea and now I drink her tea 3xs a day for the cancer fighting benefits and it tastes delicious and I’ll never have coffee again. Sorry for the long post but bless all of you please stay healthy and take care of yourselves 💚🌱
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
So glad you have come through to the other side of that very scary health crises. I wish you well as you continue to heal and take care of your precious body 💖
@deirdrajohnson54936 ай бұрын
I have never had coffee, thankfully.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
You avoided a big trap!
@jasminealixandranorth6 ай бұрын
Organic Matcha with hot soy milk and maple syrup. I gave up coffee a year ago and have never looked back (also vegan :)....
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yum that sounds delish! Unfortunately I can’t tolerate even the smallest amount of caffeine even from gentle teas, but it’s okay I don’t miss it. Yay team Vegan!! 🌿💚
@gareth938319 күн бұрын
Thanks for your video and describing your journey. I've avoided coffee for 2 months so far. I totally agree - having natural energy is the best thing.
@Exploravore18 күн бұрын
That’s awesome congrats! 💜
@nataliadamascena6 ай бұрын
Could you please make a video talking more about how exactly you turned vegan? I've been having the hardest time for years with my health, and the culprit is certantly how I've been eating. I'd love your take on the topic. Lovely video as always, thank you!!! 💗
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear you are having a hard time with your health but you are absolutely right that food is the answer. I am considering making this video- unfortunate there is soo much anti-vegan hate on the internet it is unbelievable. People get very triggered by Vegans just wanting to tell their story and share a positive message and feel personally attacked and therefore attack back- it’s really unfortunate. It is a deep passion of mine though and one of the best decisions I’ve ever made that absolutely turned my health around- so I will attempt an informative video, though likely the trolls will still come 😅
@nataliadamascena6 ай бұрын
I know! It’s really unfortunate and frustrating at times, too. Either way, I hope you do make this video sometime, whenever you’re ready!! I find that the hardest part is knowing how to transition to a vegan diet. I’ve tried, but always failed because I want to go all-in, cold turkey. Either way, thank you for sharing about your coffee journey! It was really helpful to me. ❤
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful, and I will make this video 💚🌿
@user33housecats5 ай бұрын
I like this video because it's real low-tech and you sound authentic and real and here I am trying to quit coffee, two weeks in drinking Teeccino, thank you for your video
@Exploravore5 ай бұрын
Thank you- my aim here is to connect as organically as possible :) Congrats on making it 2 weeks! And Teeccino is great ❣️
@crystalninive6 ай бұрын
I was so happy to see this video! This May will be my 3 years without any caffeine. I quit to get my migraines under control (I did) but yep, all the positive things you listed (yes, birds dress me in the morning, that's just how it is without caffeine /wink) totally happened. Not smoking, drinking, having caffeine and also being vegan is pretty rough in Hungary. You are suddenly excluded from so many social rituals, especially as an artist, but it's a small price to pay for not having those crashes, migraines, shakes, AND also feeling balanced most of the time. We are on the same wavelength about many, many things! Excited for more of your videos! (Also, very happy with the clean, straightforward, just talking videos. So many YTs are just too overwhelming for me. You keep it real, just chatting to us, hangin' with friends, telling stories. Refreshing.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for these kind words and hello to Hungary! Thats awesome you have stuck with your path to health. I’m sorry you feel excluded, but I think you can do fun activities too that are sober like hiking or other activities in nature. Stay true to your path and you will attract the right people into your life who are on similar wavelengths 🙏🏻
@SuperSpider-qx6ct6 ай бұрын
Managed to quit smoking, never enjoyed drinking alcohol. Quitting coffee is next on my list (drinking it as I'm watching this) lol. Thank you for the vid!
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Hey if you got off of smoking (congrats!!) then you definitely have the will power to get off coffee. Cheers and good luck! 💫
@sable747Ай бұрын
I didn’t start drinking Joe until I got married! In fact, on our first “date” at Starbucks I told my husband that I didn’t drink coffee. I knew/know it’s terrible for my anxiety. Somewhere along the way I got hooked and feel like I cling to it too much. I gave it up for two pregnancies, so I know it’s possible. I would love this out of my life. I’m on a trip, so I will try again.
@ExploravoreАй бұрын
Awesome! Good luck to you- you can do it! 🌟
@kylreckamp6 ай бұрын
I’ve been toying with the idea of removing caffeinated drinks from my life for awhile. It tried to do it cold turkey in December and failed big time. Haha. I’ll try it gradually this time! Thanks for another inspiring video! 💜
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Oof I bet that was a nasty headache 😅 Yes try weaning off and then let me know how you feel after not drinking it for a while!
@asimplealtar6 ай бұрын
Loved this! You're a fantastic natural speaker and I really enjoy the minimal editing. I'm plant based too. Thankfully, I've never liked tea or coffee. I tend to be quite anxious because I'm naturally high energy. I'd be a literal mess if I drank coffee as well 😂.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for that reflection 🩵🩵 And yay team plant based! I’m sure that definitely contributes to your abundant energy 💚🌿
@carrie58135 ай бұрын
Going on a year without the cupa Joe and haven’t looked back. Only problem is all the coffee paraphernalia that’s left over. Can’t seem to part with that yet because I spent so much money on these items. Keep thinking when someone visits they will want coffee, and I’ll have the stuff for them. But, I literally live within walking distance of a Starbucks, so I can likely send that phantom somebody there. Ahhh, I frustrate myself so! 😩 I just need to get rid of that crap. It’s a process, I’m learning. 😊
@Exploravore5 ай бұрын
Be kind with yourself- things will fall away when you are ready. It’s nice to entertain friends or family visiting, but if it would feel like a calmer space for you to not have those things there then it is perfectly fine to let them go 🩵
@GGeorgiaGG6 ай бұрын
Yay another video, love your raw and truthful videos ❤
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you Georgia! ☺️💜
@8.r.a.b6 ай бұрын
Same here, love the raw and truthful videos 🙌
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you Ricardo!! ✨🩵✨
@sevannahullo39376 ай бұрын
The dark circles spoke to me, I drink about 1-2 cups of coffee a day. I have gone a good amount of time without it and I came back to it. It’s the ritual as well.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yes the ritual is a big part of it. It takes time but eventually you can find other rituals to replace it or the desire can just fall away 🙏🏻
@christineschmidt10254 ай бұрын
Me too! I have given up coffee at least 10 or more times in my life.
@MrsIrwin78Ай бұрын
I'm coming up on a year of being caffeine free. Coffee was a big part of who I was, and I think I found that the hardest change, rather than the no more caffeine in itself.
@ExploravoreАй бұрын
Yes totally! It’s the release of an entire identity.. but worth it I think 🌸
@MrsIrwin78Ай бұрын
@@Exploravore definitely!
@linalorenz94344 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 Will keep you posted 😅 Great and so inspiring videos 🌟🌟❤️
@FloraBrt6 ай бұрын
I’m so inspired to quit thanks to you, it’s been 3 days since I started to reduce to one coffee a day and I already sleep better! I am so happy whenever your post, your channel is my new favorite. You are awesome! ❤️🤩
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you Flora 🥰 And yay that is awesome! Stay determined you can do it!! 🔥
@intentional-yo7wg3 ай бұрын
I drink coffee like crazy. Must say 10 cups a day. And i suffer from high anxiety and also shoulder blade,back pain. Every parts of my body pains. Now i am seeing ur video and i shall see how to cut that coffee down then umtimately eliminate it. Thanks for this video hun
@Exploravore3 ай бұрын
Oy yes that is A LOT of coffee 😬😬 Take your time weaning off, but your body will thank you when you do 💜
@extrememinimalism4 ай бұрын
Coffee is ingrained into every community known to man, like the health community, the minimalist community, the student community etc. It's in consumerism, in every supermarket and home goods store, on a mug with a sign saying 'I am not me before coffee' or slogan cushions, making it fashionable and quirky. There are more coffee places in just one city to chose from than we could visit in a year.
@Exploravore4 ай бұрын
Yup it’s EVERYWHERE.. Which was yet another thing that pushed me to release it. When everyone is going right, I tend to want to go left 😄
@turtleanton65394 ай бұрын
Yes🎉
@ginamarie19206 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, I cannot drink coffee (even decaf) as the oils upset my stomach. I still enjoy the coffee shop vibe with an oat milk latte -- London Fog, matcha, or turmeric -- while I read or write letters.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
London Fogs are great!
@MoorUnityFarms6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video because I am ready to let coffee go, I did it before and I lost tons of weight and now I see the weight back I am ready to let it go for good. Thanks for being an inspiration to us all. :)
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Glad you found this helpful and good luck with releasing the habit! You did it before so you know you can do it again 😼⚡️
@JennSarracenia11 күн бұрын
My brother started getting really bad tinnitus. It turns out he was drinking 8+ cups of coffee per day and as soon as he cut back the tinnitus went away. I, on the other hand, have never even had a cup of coffee!
@Exploravore11 күн бұрын
The body is always communicating with us, always trying to bring us back into balance 🦋
@JohnL1950Ай бұрын
After over 50 years of coffee I am now at day 15 caffeine free. Thirty years ago I did abstain from caffeine for nearly a year. This time around I’m going to stay the course. I hear many caffeine free testimonials my understanding is it takes over 3 months to experience dramatic results. We will see.
@ExploravoreАй бұрын
That’s amazing congrats!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@hellokittydoll27946 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your story! I too drank a fair amount of coffee in college as well. I now typically drink one cup of flavored decaf coffee a day and possibly one diet soda. Sometimes I will have one cup of caffeinated coffee. Either way keeping my caffeine intake low is just so much better for me overall. 🥰
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear you found a better balance that works for you 💚💚
@anju.mar46 ай бұрын
Hey:) Quitting coffee sounds great! I also did that and it wasn’t hard, but for me it was a big challenge quitting chocolate (I was sooo addicted, it was controlling my life😂). But now I haven’t eaten chocolate for 2 years yay :)
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yay congrats on no chocolate!! It’s funny how we all have our things 😄
@ginamarie19206 ай бұрын
I used to work at Starbucks corporate, and we all had to learn to use the espresso machine. I used to make myself several double or triple shot lattes a day. No wonder my normal sleep struggles were exaggerated!
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Danger Zone!! lol it’s crazy too how fast tolerance goes up and you just have more and more..
@grettaarzate80706 ай бұрын
THIS. You are so great. And SO inspiring. Might you consider getting a little microphone for your videos?
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for those lovely words 🙏🏻✨ As of right now no mic yet- you know how I like to keep things minimal lol. I haven’t received any feedback that I am hard to hear, and from my own listening I think it’s ok- I have a pretty loud voice haha. My goal with these videos is to connect as organically as possible so that it feels like a conversation with a friend- that’s why I’m not too concerned with fancy production and editing ;)
@rosanevarez1496 ай бұрын
Same here, makes me feel anxious, I’m glad I saw this video knowing that’s is ok not to drink coffee instead I’m going to eat better and sleep better cause that why I was drinking it to give me energy
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yes you absolutely don’t need it- no other animal in nature requires a drug to get through the day 😉
@markhines1926 ай бұрын
Wow thanks for sharing your journey with us. I can relate to the panic attacks because for a number of years as an adult I had panic attacks to the point where I thought I was having heart attacks I couldn't breathe and I couldn't get through my day and finally I had to be put on some medication. Thankfully that didn't last long and I learned to control it and I now 10 or 15 years later I only have occasional panic attacks. I never associated coffee drinking with it so you have given me food for thought. I have been a coffee drinker all my life and I drink it black at home but go several times a week to my local espresso stand and get a single shot espresso. I have been thinking though lately of cutting because it is expensive to get it at the espresso also to make it at home with all the equipment needed. I chuckled when you said it was a legal drug because it reminded me of Tom Hanks character in the movie " you've got mail" when he tells his assistant as they are about to open a new book store with a coffee shop in it that they sold their customers " books and legal addictive stimulants." Wish me well on cutting coffee out of my life too.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story Mark- glad the panic is mostly gone. I think it’s a combination always, but yes could be interesting to see how you feel if you cut back! Let me know how that goes!
@markhines1926 ай бұрын
I will. Hey are you comfortable sharing your first name. It just seems more connected if I know who I am communicating with. If you are not, that's okay too.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
The last name will stay under wraps for now, but my first name is Alicia :)
@markhines1926 ай бұрын
@@ExploravoreAlicia is a pretty name. I don't want your last name. Alicia, I am looking forward to future content on this channel. I have been inspired by the authentic content.
@markhines1926 ай бұрын
Alicia, I am cold turkey off coffee starting this morning. Wish me luck.
@Bobbi-the-Croz5 ай бұрын
I relate to this so much! ☕️😱 I was never a coffee drinker in my twenties and then it became a social thing. I wean off and then go back for the habit, taste, identity, etc. I have been wanting to try again to get rid of the habit since my health hasn’t been the greatest for the past year. I needed this inspiration. Thank you 🙏🏼
@Exploravore5 ай бұрын
Good luck on the quest Bobbi! Let me know how it goes ❤️❤️
@Bobbi-the-Croz5 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore Update… I’m on day 3 caffeine free. It’s been rough, but I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I tried the gradual reduction strategy in the past and I found that it didn’t work, much like an alcoholic trying to limit their drinking. I’m committed and am realizing how truly hooked on caffeine my body had become. I’m feeling positive and have even gone back to ballet class to focus on my physical and emotional well being. I feel like I’m slowly getting back to myself this week. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Blessings 🙏🏼
@Exploravore5 ай бұрын
@Bobbi-the-Croz Ah this is awesome to hear!! Keep staying strong ❤️🔥❤️🔥
@Owlsonix6 ай бұрын
Good for you! 👏👏👏 I used to have severe panic attacks as well. My right hand used to lock during attacks. That usually happened after an asthma attack. It still happens, but not nearly as often. Thank you for sharing. 🌻
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yikes with asthma too?! 😢 Glad you are not having that as often 🩵🩵
@Nobarkus2 ай бұрын
I've been drinking coffee for 40 years! I'm in the second week cutting back. Some days just a green tea.
@Exploravore2 ай бұрын
Amazing! How do you feel??
@Nobarkus2 ай бұрын
Not too bad, a little less energy but my anxiety is better and that was my motivation to quit. I drank mostly cold brew coffee through out the day.
@Exploravore2 ай бұрын
@Nobarkus your energy will balance out over time 💜
@sandra77770Ай бұрын
WOW! THIS IS SUCH A POWERFUL MESSAGE!! Thank you for sharing all of your story. It is definitely something that I need to consider after drinking coffee for 31 years and having worked in that industry for nearly two decades. I can relate to your experience on many, many levels and after hearing this I am encouraged and inspired to get it a try. 💛
@ExploravoreАй бұрын
That’s wonderful to hear. It’s definitely the hardest thing I ever decluttered lol but it was worth it. Let me know how it goes for you 🌼
@sandra77770Ай бұрын
@@Exploravore I have tried a few times before and felt so much better, but it is definitely a habit and mindset that I need to break. So much harder, like you mention than decluttering other things. haha. Thank you so much for all that you do to encourage, help and inspire others 🌷
@christineschmidt10254 ай бұрын
My problem is taste and ritual, that grinding of the beans and hearing the brewing pot. And sipping black coffee or putting a tiny bit of coconut milk in. I continue to try and give it up and replace with Teecino herbal teas.
@Exploravore4 ай бұрын
I hear you- it’s one hell of a drug! And the ritual is a big part of the addiction. If you truly don’t see a problem in your life from it then that’s fine! But if you really want to stop, it may just take some grit. Replacements never worked for me because nothing tasted as good as coffee lol. What really got me to quit was the desire to not need ANYTHING- replacement or otherwise. It’s liberating to just be able to wake up and start my day with just some water 🩵
@markhines1926 ай бұрын
Alicia, finishing day two caffeine free. No issues yet. Feel good so far. Shooting for a week.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Hell yes 🔥🔥🔥
@breatheinsimple53696 ай бұрын
I quit coffee a few times cold turkey over the last few years for months at a time. I never felt good without it. Part of it also is the health benefits of coffee, like newer studies showing lower body fat and lower risk of diabetes. But I stick to 1.5 to 2 cups a day tops. I cannot drink it after lunch it makes me feel sick. Mornings are way better with it for me though haha. Knowing me though, I am sure I will experiment again to see if I feel better without it again. I wish I felt way better without it!
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Like I said it’s a personal choice for everyone, so if it works for you then great!
@breatheinsimple53696 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore totally! I am jealous you feel so good without it 😅 also most coffee is full of mold which is gross but I still drink it 🙄
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
@breatheinsimple5369 Hah yeah they say there are great health benefits to it too so though so we just have to find our own paths :)
@breatheinsimple53694 ай бұрын
Ok I quit cold turkey again on Thursday. Wish me luck to stick to it 😂
@Exploravore4 ай бұрын
@breatheinsimple5369 You’ve got this!! ⚡️⚡️
@Robert-qm1ld6 ай бұрын
I’m down to 75% decaf/25% regular coffee after 40 years of being caffeinated. About 2 weeks then all decaf because I like the taste. Maybe not the best choice but better than what I’ve been drinking. I don’t find herbal teas satisfying, generally.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yeah I only drink herbal occasionally if I’m really in the mood. Thats great you are cutting back. I was on only decaf towards the end, but my body just started rejecting that too. And honestly a lot of decaf tastes gross and burnt to me 😅😅
@linalorenz94344 ай бұрын
Hi again, just finished your « coffee-video » I tried ones to stop drinking coffee, with no succès, but I think it would be good for me too. Have been drinking daily at least the last 25 years, but will try to stop 1st April. Thank you sooo much for sharing your expériences 🙏❤️🌟
@Exploravore4 ай бұрын
Good luck to you! Stay strong with your intention- it will feel powerful to not need it 🌟 Let me know how it goes!
@linalorenz94344 ай бұрын
Unfortunately couldn't stop drinking coffee definitely this time either, but glad I managed to change my diet to vegan more than a year ago now 🌱😃
@Exploravore4 ай бұрын
@linalorenz9434 That is wonderful the planet and the animals say thank you 🌱💜🌟
@linalorenz94344 ай бұрын
Thank You for your quick answers 😃 And for all the great and useful sharings 🙏❤🌟
@nrshree6 ай бұрын
Good video! Thanks for sharing. If you have any tips on giving up alcohol wpuld love to hear!
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! I have a video titled “why I quit drinking alcohol” if you want to check that out 💜✨
@Sobermama9276 ай бұрын
Can you make a video about college and if your degree is in use now at the restaurant you work at. I have become so anti college mainly due to the debt I see others in and I'm curious to hear your take, thanks.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
I will definitely make a video on this- thank you for the great idea ⚡️💜⚡️
@pattayapa855 ай бұрын
Thank you, It was awesome
@Exploravore5 ай бұрын
🙏🏻💕🌟
@AvantiSeaHawk2 ай бұрын
Hi Exploravore, I really love your videos on minimalism, veganism, consuming less, etc; just the other day I saw a short of you doing insane yoga postures and I'm wondering if you might offer zoom instruction for beginners, I'm 47 and can barely touch my toes, name your price!
@ExploravoreАй бұрын
Hello! So I’m not a yoga teacher and don’t have formal yoga training- all of my flexibility comes from my elite training as a synchronized swimmer.. Zoom training may be on the horizon! I’ll definitely make it known here if I decide to go that route 💜
@AvantiSeaHawkАй бұрын
@@Exploravore oh wonderful, I'd sign up right away heh heh, I'm mostly looking to stretch / increase flexibility, no yoga necessary, I've tried doing yoger (as they say out here in the northeast) for years and it's just no cigar for me but boy would it be nice to be super flexible like gumbi, thanks soooo much for responding & considering!!
@ExploravoreАй бұрын
@AvantiSeaHawk of course! I do have a video titled “my flexibility routine as a professional synchronized swimmer and dancer” that goes over stretches you can do at home if you want to check that out 🌼🩵
@AvantiSeaHawkАй бұрын
Ummmm yesssss indeed, I'll plan to watch that one tonight on my stretching mat, love your content & style, it's peaceful inclusive and respectful
@theoldaccountthatiusedtous67675 ай бұрын
2012 was also my year when I felt burnt out and my anxiety got bad (turns out my body was yelling at me to process experiences that happened to me, that I never even knew needed to be processed)!
@Exploravore5 ай бұрын
I remember it being a very intense year for a lot of people- I think there was a big cosmic shift going on at the time… I hope you transcended through your healing process 🙏🏻✨
@MichaelFerrie6 ай бұрын
Gave up alcohol for dry January and realised that coffee keeps me awake at night, have recently switched over to decaf and feel so much better.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Nice! And isn’t it interesting that when you take away one substance it shines light on the effects of another as your body is healing…
@lasthope32536 ай бұрын
I love your authenticity and what you create. I would love to watch your morning/evening routine, or more food videos. 🤍
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻✨ Morn/eve routine vids are on the list… Probably not too many food vids yet as I really eat the same thing everyday- would be a pretty boring video 😄😄
@Nika.Rudneva6 ай бұрын
@@ExploravoreAnyway, interesting)
@lasthope32535 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore Omg I check it several times a day because I can't wait for the new movie. Is this also an addiction? ahahaha
@Exploravore5 ай бұрын
Hahah well if so then maybe a healthy one 😁 New one coming soon 💘
@DagmarWalle6 ай бұрын
Amazing your story, very Eye opening thank you for sharing. Also for maten more insight for addiction, fitigue maybe the work of Anthony william aka medical medium night also be nice read and information about health. I think you would love it if you don’t know him already that is.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve heard of him but don’t really know his work in depth- I’ll have to check it out! 🩵
@doubleleterlady6 ай бұрын
Caffeine is absolutely a drug and I wish people were more aware of the negative affects of it, especially on your sleep and anxiety/panic. I do a tolerance break every few weeks but I love the taste of black coffee. I limit myself to a cup a day and some green tea when I’m in the mood. Coffee does have health benefits and that’s part of the reason I continue to drink it, but the benefits are outweighed by the negative effects if too much is consumed 😢
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yeah everyone has to listen to their body and find the balance that works for them 🙌🏻
@doubleleterlady6 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore exactly!!!
@msstacey7776 ай бұрын
I stopped the flavored sugary espresso drinks from coffee shops because it was definitely an addiction and it was contributing to my cholesterol. I’ve always been high end of normal and my LDL/HDL was always good!!! My diet is perfect snd I exercise! The sugar and carbs was just allowing my body to hold on to cholesterol and needless to say I topped the scale of being in high normal to actually being over 200 for my total cholesterol! Not to mention my sleep was sporadic and I was noticing dark circles and occasionally have palpitations! I know black filtered coffee is the better option but I don’t own a coffee pot and most of these coffee houses don’t filter through the old school paper filters…they have more drip coffee and cold brew versions which are still not ideal for me.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Not to mention those drinks at the coffee shops are expensive!! Sounds like you are on the way to letting it go.. 🌻
@msstacey7776 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore yes expensive! I occasionally would get free coffee because my son works at Starbucks 🫣
@marliesk99206 ай бұрын
I never really liked coffee much, except ice coffee in summer with vanilla ice cream and cream. I can't sleep, if I drink coffee after 3 o'clock, it makes me jittery, and I get migraines from it. I drink green tea all day long. Would like to drink more herbal tea, but they taste so boring.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yeah I won’t lie most herbal teas aren’t that good hahaha. I do have an amazing one though from Tea Republic that is Blueberry and Butterfly Pea Flower and tastes Devine- I highly recommend 😉
@YorkshireGirlinDarwin2 ай бұрын
Still working on this one, Alicia - much love ❤️🇦🇺
@Exploravore2 ай бұрын
It is literally the HARDEST thing I have ever decluttered lol. Sending love back my friend 💜
@edgetransit33206 ай бұрын
Blue looks great on you! I don't drink coffee either. Do you workout? Your arms look like they got some muscle on it :)
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️ Yes I workout. I’m also a bartender too, so that helps 😄
@susannebader31516 ай бұрын
Hey oh i love coffee so much ☕🙋
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
If coffee loves you back, then no problem! ☺️
@Loisjara6 ай бұрын
For me it's also time to let the coffee go. Will you share some of your stoicisme- insights in the future?
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Good luck with releasing your coffee habit! And yes I will make a video on Stoicism 🙏🏻
@hanskazan74033 ай бұрын
Same as all other drugs, yeah once in a while a cup of coffee isnt that bad but if you need to use it just to feel normal youre just an addict... people saying all the time at my work etc yeah iam not addicted i just like the taste and the ritual😂😂 drinking 10 cups every day
@Exploravore3 ай бұрын
Yes it’s the most socially acceptable drug!
@stevenaaus6 ай бұрын
Oh no.. Working at Starbucks! I spent 6 months in a bakery distributors :( I do a few decafs every week now... But chocolate!
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Haha yes it was a trap lol. Luckily I’ve never had a weakness for chocolate. But even the micro amount of caffeine in chocolate will get to me so I can only have a tiny square earlier in the day
@TheEtoneKapone5 ай бұрын
Ive been struggling quitting caffiene for the past couple years. It really is a subtle drug, i somehow always convince myself yea, i can do it once a week on weekdays no probleeeem. Then turns to ok, every other day. Before you know it your dragging your feet with a stank attitude until you drink it daily. Even when things are going so good naturally it then becomes a reward lol. Im coming to terms knowing that I cant use it in moderation it is what it is.
@Exploravore5 ай бұрын
Yup I was exactly the same- i tried for a long time to just have it as a “treat” and then before I knew it it would be every day. It’s one hell of a drug! Good luck on your quitting journey 🙏🏻✨
@nataliyaslone42086 ай бұрын
I agree it’s a drug. Luckily I have no addiction to it and just drink it occasionally. But for those with addiction it’s better to quit for sure!
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
That’s great it doesn’t have power over you ⚡️
@helgaschulteiss2 ай бұрын
I have the same problems with sugar and chocolate. They are such strong drugs on my body👀 A day without chocolate or sweets is very hard for me. Did you have similar experiences or do you just not eat such things?
@Exploravore2 ай бұрын
I really don’t crave sweets- potato chips are my weakness lol but I don’t eat them often. The body is smart and will often crave things because it needs a nutrient. If you are craving sweets you likely need some glucose! But instead of chocolate or candy or cakes try fruit and in general healthy carbohydrate rich food like potatoes and rice and legumes. I eat loads of those so rarely crave anything sugary. If I eat lower carb by accident then I find I’ll be craving sugar, bc my body needs it ;)
@helgaschulteiss2 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore Thank you for your answer ! Yes i think you are right, in most cases i crave for sweets when i dont eat properly. Still there is often this wish for a dessert ( chocolate or cookies or so) even when i had a proper meal and fruit for dessert, i guess it is a habit 🙈 But i will check where there is a lack of nutritions
@Exploravore2 ай бұрын
@helgaschulteiss Try dates with natural peanut butter for dessert it’s divine 😊
@helgaschulteiss2 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore 😋😻 ja das klingt super👍
@cameroncorinthian75916 ай бұрын
I've been thinking about quiting for a long time but I feel sick after trying to quit after a day
@extrememinimalism6 ай бұрын
it might be the detox... it's a thing.
@cameroncorinthian75916 ай бұрын
Hopefully it doesn't last long
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
DEFINITELY a thing
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yes when coming off your body will detox and almost produce flu like symptoms. That will eventually go away. Wean off slow, and make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating loads of fresh fruits and veggies :)
@cameroncorinthian75916 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore thank you so much
@iamthefiremanjj4 ай бұрын
Yep relate 200 percent
@8.r.a.b6 ай бұрын
Well, the coffee industry is another big lobby, which traps us in healthy promises... I think life without coffee is much clearer
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
It’s a personal choice for everyone, but I enjoy being outside of that whole system now :)
@8.r.a.b6 ай бұрын
Yes I agree. The important thing is to make conscious choices that add value to our existence and without wanting to overtly harm anyone.
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
@ricardo_someone YES 👏🏻👏🏻
@petraho53026 ай бұрын
thank you for your great videos. But can you please activate the german subtitles? Thank you 😊
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yes! I will figure out how to do this. Sorry I am not the best at technology 🤪
@8.r.a.b6 ай бұрын
And how about Portuguese subtitles? 😁
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yes I will try to activate all of them! I’m new so I have no idea how to do this hahah but I will figure it out!
@petraho53026 ай бұрын
@@Exploravore thank you ❤
@8.r.a.b6 ай бұрын
no worries. I can understand English, I was just messing with you, ahahah, although this way (subtlites), maybe it would be more beneficial to reach more people.
@dragodragon90316 ай бұрын
Everry thing that give us addiction its bad for our body, mind and spirit. This is a law of life. Coffee addiction its like tobacco adiction or other intoxication for the body: give you on short moment pleasure and relaxing but on the long run if you whant to same pleasure and relaxing you need to take it more and more, untill you dont feel anymore the pleasure that you fealt from beginning, it becomes only an automatic reflex. What its intresting in my case its exactly what you talk in the video. I quit Coffee long time a go , for a period. It was great! Than when I start this job were Im working now ,I start again drinkin it. Little in the begining, and now I drink like 4 or 5 cups per day, because its a job with anlot of stress level and somehow, in my mind, I say to myself that drinking it calm me down, in the moment. But its only in my mind because you can obtain the saime level on calmness dribkin only a cup of warm water with honey inside. Problem its the cofein that make you dependent.... So I better to quit for alll drinkin coffe. What its intresting is that all the people who have lets say bussy life, they are coffe drinkers. Its an modern society dependency like: alcohol, tobacco, drugs etc.. So my opinion its the best thing that happens to you.: quitting coffee. This is other thing that give you fredom! Have a nice sunny day😊!
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Yes very well stated- thank you for sharing this and good luck with your mission to let it go! ⚡️⚡️
@catherinesheffield11752 ай бұрын
I love coffee, i say i'm addicted ! But whoa not to the degree you drank! Hily crow. Anyhow i wouldnt mind trying to kick it for : better sleep, whiter teeth 🤔 etc. i wont go cold turkey! 🤗
@Exploravore2 ай бұрын
Give it a go and let me know how you feel! 🩷
@mlr45246 ай бұрын
My laptop is spying on me and is alive. I'm drinking coffee watching this after midnight lol. This was autosuggested. Coincidence?
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Haha! The algorithm is always watching 👀
@turtleanton65394 ай бұрын
Oh oki
@Nika.Rudneva6 ай бұрын
Hi! ❤ This color suits you very well) I really want to stop drinking coffee. Now I drink 2 cups a day and it’s some kind of addiction. Do you just drink water throughout the day? Or water with lemon? When you wake up in the morning, do you eat fruit right after breakfast or drink water first? I look forward to every video of yours🪻
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🩵 And definitely wean off slowly you can do it! I really only drink plain water- fancy beverages just are not interesting to me. I don’t eat my fruit right away when I wake up I’m not quite hungry yet. I do drink water right away though :)
@martinibluegreen6 ай бұрын
I'm the only one around me who doesn't drink coffee. Sometimes I feel weird because it's so common to drink it.🫤🙂 But I don't feel well after drinking coffee, so I stick with it. I like having a cup of herbal tea when I want a hot drink. Thanks for sharing! 💜
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Sometimes (or most times for me), it’s more fun to go against the pack 😉
@8.r.a.b6 ай бұрын
Hello, do you have an email or other form of contact so we can send you suggestions for topics for videos? See you soon 🙏
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
Feel free to drop any ideas here- I read all of the comments! 💜💜
@8.r.a.b6 ай бұрын
alright then... For now, 2 topics: emotional cluter, digital minimalism
@8.r.a.b6 ай бұрын
*future ideas: benefits of sleeping on the floor (japanese futon)
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
@ricardo_someone On it 🫡🫡
@Exploravore6 ай бұрын
@ricardo_someone Oof I definitely can’t speak to that one- I tried it once and hated it lol. I have a normal mattress ;)