“I gave up caffeine for a month – here’s why I’m sticking with it”

Two cups of coffee clinking against each other

Credit: Getty

Strong Women


“I gave up caffeine for a month – here’s why I’m sticking with it”

By Charlotte Robinson

9 months ago

6 min read

A cup of coffee is the only thing that gets most of us out of bed in the morning, and it’s packed with health benefits – so why would you want to give it up? Well, one writer ditched her daily caffeine habit for a month and found that cutting out that early morning energy injection had a massive impact on her fitness and wellbeing. Here, she shares her findings and top tips if you too are thinking of going decaf. 


Get the Stylist app

Sign in once and stay logged in to access everything you love about Stylist in one place.

QR code

Works on iOS and Android

A weekly dose of expert-backed tips on everything from gut health to running, plus receive our 8-week beginner’s guide to strength training.

By signing up you agree to occasionally receive offers and promotions from Stylist. Newsletters may contain online ads and content funded by carefully selected partners. Don’t worry, we’ll never share or sell your data. You can opt-out at any time. For more information read Stylist’s Privacy Policy

Thank you!

You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can manage your subscriptions at any time from an email or from a MyStylist account.

Already a subscriber? Sign In

Get unlimited digital access from £2.99/month

Cancel online anytime