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Title: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 07:54:31
Do you have a morning drink?

Currently I'm squeezing the juice of one lemon into a cup and adding water, it is very filling, tasty and it hypes me up, it also takes me longer to drink it versus a soda pop.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 13 January 2015, 07:56:50
Orange juice usually. Sometimes some black tea if I need a boost.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Lurch on Tue, 13 January 2015, 07:59:57
I usually just drink water. This lemon water you speak of sounds enticing.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 13 January 2015, 07:59:57
This was when I kinda knew I had a problem...  when I started drinking in the morning.. (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/depressed2-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862499)
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: R1N3 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 08:04:36
Obligatory coffee post.

I was bout that lemon water life for a while. I'd bite it into it after I squeezed the juice out.
For max hype and a chance to go Super Saiyan mix with a completely cold shower.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 13 January 2015, 08:07:53
Coffee. No creamer, no sugar. Just black coffee.


Sometimes a Coke. I do like a Coke to start the day once in a while.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 08:10:37
Coffee. No creamer, no sugar. Just black coffee.


Sometimes a Coke. I do like a Coke to start the day once in a while.
+1 Black Coffee all day everyday!
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Tym on Tue, 13 January 2015, 08:17:30
A nice liquor, as long as its sweet and over 20% anyway to start the day is great  ;D
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: osi on Tue, 13 January 2015, 08:31:21
Usually 1 coffee and 1 red bull. im dead
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 08:33:39
Usually 1 coffee and 1 red bull. im dead

What kind of red bull? The silver one is pretty good.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 13 January 2015, 08:33:45
3 cups of coffee with half and half.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: osi on Tue, 13 January 2015, 08:37:34
Usually 1 coffee and 1 red bull. im dead

What kind of red bull? The silver one is pretty good.

Original red bull for the win
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:27:55
A medium-large sized glass of orange juice, usually followed half an hour later by 1-2 cups of strong coffee with cream.

I need to make the coffee an occasional pick-me-up rather than a regular thing.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Lain1911 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:31:20
Ensure is pretty good.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: iri on Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:34:45
Oolong or cocoa.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:38:06
Coffee, black, or green tea, green...

Or water.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Bromono on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:00:04
protein shake
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:02:03
protein shake

Do you have a fancy blender? I'm considering juicing and/or going with some sort of shake but don't have a blender.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:08:24
I'm considering juicing

Juicing is by far the best.

The only problem is that you have to continuously buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

If you are cheap, juicers can often be found at yard sales. Look for a larger "mouth/throat" and remember that the ongoing problem is the difficulty in cleaning the damn thing, which has to be done right away and is a pain in the ass.

My Juiceman II is only a mediocre juicer, but it is the one I use most often because I find it the easiest to clean. I have a couple of others, including a Jack LaLanne, which are much better but harder to clean.

Or, best of all, get an over-powered blender and buzz the entire thing down to mush.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Bromono on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:11:54
protein shake

Do you have a fancy blender? I'm considering juicing and/or going with some sort of shake but don't have a blender.

Nothing fancy. Just a normal big blender. I use 2 scoops of peanut butter marshmallow protein powder, 2 hand fulls of ice, and some almond milk. If it is right after a workout ill add a scoop of peanut butter.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: howthegodschill on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:20:00
Water and/or orange juice. I need to get in on the juicing and blending games.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Joey Quinn on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:27:06
Coffee. No creamer, no sugar. Just black coffee.


Sometimes a Coke. I do like a Coke to start the day once in a while.
+1 Black Coffee all day everyday!

Black coffee is the best choice.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:31:45
Coffee. No creamer, no sugar. Just black coffee.


Sometimes a Coke. I do like a Coke to start the day once in a while.
+1 Black Coffee all day everyday!

Black coffee is the best choice.

Do you guys think black coffee taste like cigarettes?
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: fohat.digs on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:40:28
Do you guys think black coffee taste like cigarettes?

I like coffee strong and bitter.

I read an article a few years ago (in Scientific American, I think) that studied how the stomach reacts to coffee. It turns out that milkfat, even in tiny amounts, helps buffer the stomach lining and makes the experience much easier on the body.

The suggestion was that "non-dairy" and "non-fat" substances called "creamers" were useless in this regard, but that even half a spoonful of real cream gave you the milkfat to provide the buffer.

But if you are trying to shoot up the coffee as if it were a drug, the buffer might slow down its absorption! 
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:42:02
Coffee. No creamer, no sugar. Just black coffee.


Sometimes a Coke. I do like a Coke to start the day once in a while.
+1 Black Coffee all day everyday!

Black coffee is the best choice.

Do you guys think black coffee taste like cigarettes?

no... cigarettes taste worse. coffee is delicious.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:43:37
Do you guys think black coffee taste like cigarettes?

I like coffee strong and bitter.

I read an article a few years ago (in Scientific American, I think) that studied how the stomach reacts to coffee. It turns out that milkfat, even in tiny amounts, helps buffer the stomach lining and makes the experience much easier on the body.

The suggestion was that "non-dairy" and "non-fat" substances called "creamers" were useless in this regard, but that even half a spoonful of real cream gave you the milkfat to provide the buffer.

But if you are trying to shoot up the coffee as if it were a drug, the buffer might slow down its absorption! 

I do prefer milk and sugar in my coffee.


Do you guys think black coffee taste like cigarettes?

no... cigarettes taste worse. coffee is delicious.

Maybe I've always just had bad coffee.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 13 January 2015, 11:58:59
I have one double espresso with a tiny bit of steamed milk (like a Flat White or a Cortado), and a Mean Green smoothie (recipe is here: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/mean-green-juice/).
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:00:33
I have one double espresso with a tiny bit of steamed milk (like a Flat White or a Cortado), and a Mean Green smoothie (recipe is here: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/mean-green-juice/).

Aren't apple seeds toxic?
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:06:55
I have one double espresso with a tiny bit of steamed milk (like a Flat White or a Cortado), and a Mean Green smoothie (recipe is here: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/mean-green-juice/).

Aren't apple seeds toxic?

The contain arsenic, IIRC.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:08:22
I have one double espresso with a tiny bit of steamed milk (like a Flat White or a Cortado), and a Mean Green smoothie (recipe is here: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/mean-green-juice/).

Aren't apple seeds toxic?

I core it first.  Don't know if they're toxic but like you I thought I heard it somewhere.  It's easy though, with one of these: http://www.target.com/p/oxo-soft-works-apple-wedger/-/A-13567791#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=apple+corer
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:16:03
Definitely need to try this green stuff at least once.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:18:17
Looking for someone to chime in with:

"Tea. Earl Grey. Hot."
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:26:49
Looking for someone to chime in with:

"Tea. Earl Grey. Hot."

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--SYyHtPUytE/UI8ZBCCWfEI/AAAAAAAAAms/xlnHIuqcjHU/s1600/picardteaearlgrey.png) (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--SYyHtPUytE/UI8ZBCCWfEI/AAAAAAAAAms/xlnHIuqcjHU/s1600/picardteaearlgrey.png)


So far today I'm just now finishing my morning lemon water drink, normally I would have already had a couple sodas so I guess that is a positive.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: pichu23 on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:27:31
Warm water before brushing my teeth.
Then tea, :D
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: eth0s on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:33:14
Coffee with milk. 

Coffee, cigarettes and chocolate all have similar mocha/ tobacco flavors.  Which is why they go so good together.  I quit smoking though, like over 10 years ago.  But I can still enjoy my coffee and chocolate. 

Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: munch on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:34:24
always tea.
actually hot earl grey most of the time, and I have no idea about the reference. :(

can't do coffee anymore, my stomach gave up :|
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:34:41
Coffee, cigarettes and chocolate all have similar mocha/ tobacco flavors.  Which is why they go so good together.  I quit smoking though, like over 10 years ago.  But I can still enjoy my coffee and chocolate. 

Same here. Been almost 10 years for me, as well.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:36:30
always tea.
actually hot earl grey most of the time, and I have no idea about the reference. :(

can't do coffee anymore, my stomach gave up :|

Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Nover on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:37:02
~1l of water, followed by a mug of coffee. And the milk I drown my cereal in.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: danwomansan on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:39:07
try to start the day with some orange or apple juice, but we never have it, so it's usually coffee.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: munch on Tue, 13 January 2015, 12:41:02
always tea.
actually hot earl grey most of the time, and I have no idea about the reference. :(

can't do coffee anymore, my stomach gave up :|



oh, awesome. I never could get into that show, or most tv-shows for that matter.
I'm going to start telling my cupboards that when I have tea in the morning!
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: smarmar on Tue, 13 January 2015, 14:50:30
I start off with room-temp water to get the mouth juices flowing again then cherry extract and/or fruit juice in my Irish oats, followed by more water. I usually don't start caffeinating myself until just before or with lunch (some kind of hot tea) unless I stop off at a coffee joint on my way to the office.

I make hella-good just-before-bed smoothies :p
fresh or frozen fruit/berries
banana
goji berries
dried figs
unsweetened plain yogurt
unsweetened almond milk
and a dash of fruit juice (no sugar added)
 :thumb:
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 13 January 2015, 19:27:41
One black coffee, two sugars.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 13 January 2015, 19:37:16
Sometimes I have beer and ice cream for breakfast just to remind myself I'm an adult.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 13 January 2015, 20:36:15

Sometimes I have beer and ice cream for breakfast just to remind myself I'm an adult.
Haha, Sleepyturtle.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 13 January 2015, 20:48:41
Bloody Mary is a good morning drink.
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 13 January 2015, 20:49:07
Sometimes I have beer and ice cream for breakfast just to remind myself I'm an adult.

well you shouldn't have bear AND ice-cream..    too much carbs for 1 morning.. makes you feel like going back to sleep..
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: smarmar on Wed, 14 January 2015, 10:32:23
Looking for someone to chime in with:

"Tea. Earl Grey. Hot."

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--SYyHtPUytE/UI8ZBCCWfEI/AAAAAAAAAms/xlnHIuqcjHU/s1600/picardteaearlgrey.png) (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--SYyHtPUytE/UI8ZBCCWfEI/AAAAAAAAAms/xlnHIuqcjHU/s1600/picardteaearlgrey.png)
Make it so!

So far today I'm just now finishing my morning lemon water drink, normally I would have already had a couple sodas so I guess that is a positive.

Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Joey Quinn on Wed, 14 January 2015, 11:49:48
I have one double espresso with a tiny bit of steamed milk (like a Flat White or a Cortado), and a Mean Green smoothie (recipe is here: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/mean-green-juice/).

Aren't apple seeds toxic?

I core it first.  Don't know if they're toxic but like you I thought I heard it somewhere.  It's easy though, with one of these: http://www.target.com/p/oxo-soft-works-apple-wedger/-/A-13567791#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=apple+corer

I eat apples whole, core and all but pick out the seeds. I use a knife and just cut pieces off as I go, am I weird?
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: danwomansan on Wed, 14 January 2015, 11:52:52
apple seeds contain cyanide but it would take eating a lot of apple seeds all at once, all chewed, to have enough to even make you sick
Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Wed, 14 January 2015, 11:52:56
Looking for someone to chime in with:

"Tea. Earl Grey. Hot."

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--SYyHtPUytE/UI8ZBCCWfEI/AAAAAAAAAms/xlnHIuqcjHU/s1600/picardteaearlgrey.png) (https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--SYyHtPUytE/UI8ZBCCWfEI/AAAAAAAAAms/xlnHIuqcjHU/s1600/picardteaearlgrey.png)



Title: Re: Morning Drink?
Post by: iri on Thu, 15 January 2015, 07:30:16
Sometimes I have beer and ice cream for breakfast just to remind myself I'm an adult.
don't try that in burger king.