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Small, easy upgrades to the coffee routine you already have. Tick off what you did today — aim for 5 of 8.
| Daily habit | M | T | W | T | F | S | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water first Drink a full glass of water before your first cup of coffee. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Wait a little Try having coffee 30–60 minutes after waking, once you are up and moving. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Pair it with protein Eggs, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese with your coffee keeps you fuller than coffee alone. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Go easy on sweeteners Swap flavored syrups for a dash of cinnamon, cocoa or vanilla extract. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Choose your creamer A splash of milk or unsweetened plant milk instead of sugary creamers. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Get morning light Drink your coffee by a window or outside for 5–10 minutes of daylight. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Move for 10 minutes A short walk or stretch while your coffee brews or cools. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Set a caffeine cut-off Have your last caffeinated drink at least 8 hours before bed for better sleep. | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
3 better-for-you coffee ideas
- Cinnamon protein latte: brewed coffee + 1/2 cup warm milk + 1 scoop vanilla protein powder + cinnamon. Blend or froth.
- Lighter iced mocha: cold brew + unsweetened almond milk + 1 tsp cocoa powder + a few drops of vanilla.
- Homemade pumpkin spice: coffee + 2 tbsp canned pumpkin + 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice + milk, lightly sweetened to taste.
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