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How I Went From 4 Cups of Coffee and 3-Hour Naps to Running a Marathon in One Year

If you're trapped in the exhausting cycle of caffeine dependency and afternoon crashes that's stealing your potential, you'll want to read this...

by Ashley C.

Health & Performance

For years I thought I was living normally.

The busier my schedule got, the MORE I relied on coffee to function.

Some days I’d crash so hard I’d sleep for hours in the afternoon, sometimes even 3 full hours.

I was lucky enough to have flexible work hours, so I could occasionally crash for that long. But even with that nap, I'd drag myself through the workday, barely performing, feeling like I was constantly behind and overwhelmed.

I kept telling myself "this is just how busy, productive people live."

But here's what really frustrated me...

Despite drinking 4 cups of coffee daily and sneaking in naps when I could, I still felt completely drained.

You see, even though I would ALWAYS start my morning with coffee...

And carefully time my afternoon caffeine to avoid my inevitable crash... 

I'd still feel foggy, unmotivated, and like I was just barely keeping my head above water. 

Which meant pursuing any meaningful goals—getting in shape, advancing my career, or even having energy during my free—felt completely impossible.

Instead of feeling excited about my potential, I'd be in survival mode thinking: "How am I going to get through today?" And "When can I take my nap?"

Because relying on artificial stimulants and daily recovery naps was always on my mind.

Over the years I tried a lot of different solutions looking for help...

Some people would tell me to just drink stronger coffee, try different brands, or time up my caffeine differently...

And I did what they suggested, but it didn't help.

Other times I'd switch to energy drinks, pre-workout supplements, or even prescription stimulants, thinking they'd give me the boost I needed...

But every solution led me back to the same exhausting pattern of artificial highs followed by devastating crashes. 

The worst part was accepting that this was just "normal adult life." 

But I refused to believe that feeling constantly tired was inevitable.

After spending years trapped in this exhausting routine, I finally decided to take my health into my own hands.

I started researching every solution I could find for natural, sustained energy and productivity.And soon I discovered...

Three little-known facts about coffee dependency and afternoon crashes that no one had told me. 

First, it turns out that extreme caffeine dependency is incredibly common among high-achievers. According to recent studies, millions of productive professionals rely on 3-5+ cups of coffee daily just to function.That means at any given time, nearly half the ambitious people around me might also be fighting the same exhausting caffeine trap.

It also meant that all that time I'd felt like this was just "the price of being productive," I should've been looking for a better solution.

But as common as it is, according to health experts, this level of caffeine dependency actually sabotages long-term performance and achievement.

So now I knew there had to be a better way—and more importantly—I finally had hope that I could break free from this cycle. 

Second, I discovered that caffeine dependence correlates with poor sleep quality, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization. All of these symptoms—excessive coffee consumption, mandatory afternoon naps, lack of sustained energy, and feeling constantly overwhelmed—could be caused by the same underlying caffeine dependency issue. 

Third, I learned that the surprising hidden culprit behind all of my symptoms was something I'd never considered, but was easier to fix than I ever imagined.

Cortisol poisoning—the hidden performance killer

At first, I was confused. I was drinking coffee FOR energy! How could it be making me MORE tired?But the more research I read, the more it made sense

I started getting it when I learned that the stress hormone preventing me from ever having the energy I needed to feel healthy, happy and confident was cortisol.

Simply put, excessive cortisol was robbing me of my energy potential.

Research suggests that high-stress lifestyles and habits such as snoozing, checking your phone at night, and drinking too much coffee can cause cortisol poisoning. 

And this has severe negative effects that could lead to:

  • Ongoing fatigue
  • Bone loss and osteoporosis
  • Chronic sleep issues
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Weight gain
  • Heart disease
  • Headaches
  • Accelerated aging
  • Digestive problems
  • Anxiety or depression
  • Even low sex drive

To make matters worse, when you wake up in the morning, cortisol's at its highest level. 

So when you've been dealing with cortisol poisoning for years and your morning coffee is one of the first things you consume...

And you constantly load up with more cups of coffee throughout the day...

Your cortisol overload becomes a ticking time bomb! 

After so many months or years of cortisol poisoning you can develop "ADRENAL FATIGUE."

It's that tired-to-your-bones feeling that makes "getting through your day" feel like an uphill battle!

The more coffee you consume, the more cortisol floods your bloodstream.

Which meant that all that time I'd spent drinking 4 cups of coffee daily and taking 3-hour naps...

I had NO CLUE I was actually making my cortisol problem WORSE!

But when I found out there were healthier, safer ways to use caffeine—without the constant crashes or the risk of cortisol poisoning—I finally felt hopeful.

You see, caffeine is NOT all bad—there are ways to use it properly.

I discovered that nature made caffeine perfectly healthy, but we humans exploited it into problems.

Coffee beans are actually the seeds of a fruit called 'coffeeberry', which is known for its high concentration of antioxidants that fight against harmful free radicals caused by stress.

But for centuries, the coffeeberry fruit was thrown away as waste during coffee harvesting.

Think about this: Nature wrapped the coffee bean in an antioxidant-rich fruit that PROTECTS your body against the harmful side effects of drinking too much straight caffeine!

Yet millions still drink just straight coffee and hot water, missing out on the fruit that offsets caffeine side effects.

Plus, I learned about ancient medicinal herbs like Ashwagandha that help modulate your stress response and normalize cortisol levels.

So now I finally had my answer: I needed to find a morning formula that included natural caffeine with protective antioxidants, plus ingredients that could balance my cortisol levels.

Once I knew what I was looking for, I started seeing ads for something called EarlyBird Morning Cocktail.

I was skeptical, but I found their website and looked over all of the ingredients.

When I looked at their formula, I started getting excited because I saw that it contained KSM-66 Ashwagandha for adrenal support and natural caffeine that wouldn't overwhelm my system. 

It was exactly what I was looking for based on my research.

The ad mentioned you couldn't find it in stores, so I decided to order directly from Club EarlyBird. 

I figured if I hated it, I'd return it since they offered a 60-day guarantee.

I was hesitant going in, but I knew I had to give EarlyBird a fair shot.

I placed my order and a few days later, my EarlyBird arrived.

Now all I had to do was put it to the test.

I mixed up my first Blood Orange Mimosa EarlyBird Cocktail and prepared it bedside like the instructions said.

It smelled incredible.

The next morning when my alarm went off, I drank it down immediately.

It was DELICIOUS.

It was sweet, refreshing, and actually enjoyable to drink first thing in the morning.

Honestly, I thought it tasted too good to actually work.

But I figured I'd stick with it and see what happened.

I was dreaming of having natural energy that lasted all day—without needing multiple cups of coffee or mandatory afternoon naps. 

So each morning I drank my EarlyBird, and to my INCREDIBLE surprise...

This Morning Cocktail Transformed My Entire Life in Less Than One Year!

The change didn't happen overnight, but within the first few weeks, I noticed something amazing:I could get through my entire workday without a single nap.My energy stayed steady from morning until evening, and for the first time in years, I felt AWAKE and ALERT all day long.

But here's where it gets really crazy...

Since starting EarlyBird, I've accomplished things I never thought possible:
✅ I started working out BEFORE work (never thought I'd be that person!)
✅ I trained for and completed a FULL MARATHON
✅ I got a HUGE raise at work
✅ I eliminated my 4-cups-daily coffee habit completely
✅ I gave up my 3-hour afternoon naps entirely 

I couldn't believe what I was capable of when my energy was naturally sustained throughout the day.

The marathon was probably the biggest shock—I went from someone who needed a 3-hour nap every afternoon to someone who could train for 26.2 miles while working full-time. 

My work performance improved so dramatically that my boss gave me a significant raise. When you have consistent energy and mental clarity, everything becomes easier.

In fact, from that first month on...

All my crashing and napping was GONE GONE GONE!

Since then, I've been a completely different person.

I am so grateful to EarlyBird and I'm blown away by the results!

I'm energized, accomplished, and confident because I can pursue any goal I set my mind to, without worrying about when my energy will crash.

I truly can't believe that something so natural could unlock this level of sustained energy.

But I'm not alone—so many other high-achievers are seeing similar transformations with EarlyBird... 

"I'm a busy mom of 2 and work full-time as a Nurse Practitioner. Every morning was always very hectic, despite multiple energy drinks and coffee they were always rushed, scattered, and stressed... Now mornings run much smoother! I can get my thoughts in order to get everything situated before even getting my kids up and running. I have the energy and focus to get dinner in the crockpot, clothes lined out for the kids, pets taken care of, and myself organized and ready. It's GREAT!"Leslie L., Nurse Practitioner

"I had a kidney transplant in October and it was hard for me my energy has been drained... A buddy of mine gave me a tub of EarlyBird holy sht! What a difference! I cannot wait to wake up and take it to start my day. I retain more information in my early reading and still have the energy to go to the gym around 6:30am no preworkout needed. Every day I wake up ready to conquer my day."* — Matthew E., Entrepreneur

"Always hitting the snooze button and no motivation throughout the day no matter how much coffee I consumed! Now never a slow morning and pretty much no more coffee to survive... This product has transformed my life and morning routine. Without EarlyBird I am not sure what I would have done."Tyler T., Single Father

Customer results have not been independently verified. Results may vary.

Once I felt how life-changing it was, I got curious:

Why Does EarlyBird Work So Well For High-Performance Without Crashes?

The secret is in EarlyBird's unique blend of 13 science-backed ingredients.It's a special combination of adaptogens, natural caffeine, amino acids, and nootropics that support adrenal recovery, sustained energy, and peak mental performance.Some of the key ingredients in EarlyBird are:

  • KSM-66 Ashwagandha: A patented form of ashwagandha that helps restore adrenal function and stress resilience. It's clinically proven to improve memory, cognitive function, and energy levels while repairing the damage caused by chronic caffeine overconsumption.
  • PurCaf (Organic Green Coffee Beans): 150mg of natural, clean caffeine that provides mental alertness without overwhelming your adrenals or causing crashes associated with synthetic caffeine.
  • L-Theanine: An amino acid that promotes smooth, sustained energy and laser focus while preventing the jitters and anxiety that come with high caffeine intake. It helps optimize cognitive performance under pressure.
  • CoffeeBerry (Neurofactor): A patented form of coffee berry fruit that increases BDNF levels for enhanced focus and mood, while providing powerful antioxidants that repair stress-related cellular damage.
  • Electrolyte Blend: Calcium, sodium, and potassium to optimize hydration and cellular energy production—providing the foundation for sustained peak performance.

And that's just barely scratching the surface! Each ingredient was carefully chosen to work synergistically for maximum energy, focus, and adrenal recovery.

After all my research and testing, I can safely say EarlyBird is the best solution for breaking the coffee-crash cycle while unlocking your true performance potential!

But you don't have to take it from me, everywhere I look, I see hundreds of high-achievers raving about EarlyBird...

What Are Other People Saying About EarlyBird?

Nichole H.

"Works great. I was skeptical at first, but now I'm a believer!"

Corey G.

"I'm not a morning person and I never have been. I have been clean and in recovery for 2½ years and I've been waiting to find something that actually works and actually helps get me through my day that's not a substance, thank you so much EarlyBird!"

Christina B.

"Game Changer!! I'm so grateful for EarlyBird! My mornings are no longer a drag. I'm not overly wired, but rather 100% ready to get up and start my day. I've since given up coffee as a regular staple to my day and honestly, I don't miss it. Plus I'm saving money!"

Nathaniel L., Fitness Enthusiast

"I train 5x a week and some days I just don't feel like it. EarlyBird is a good kick in the ass!"

Customer results have not been independently verified. Results may vary.

How Much Does It Cost?

When I bought EarlyBird, I paid full price, but honestly, I would happily pay double that now that I know how much this has transformed my career and personal achievements.The ability to pursue and accomplish meaningful goals is truly priceless.But you might be luckier than I was, because right now there's an exclusive deal that brings the price down to just $54 for a 45-day supply when you choose Subscribe & Save.

That's just $1.20 per serving!

Compare that to my old 4-cups-daily coffee habit plus the productivity I was losing to 3-hour naps—I'm now saving hundreds while achieving more than ever before.

So if they haven't sold out yet, I would strongly suggest trying a few flavors now while you still can.And there's no reason not to, since you don't risk a thing by trying it. 

Because EarlyBird is fully backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it without risking a penny. 

Plus, even if you return it for a full refund, you get to keep the free cocktail shaker!

Is EarlyBird Worth It?

YES, and it's easy to see why.

NOTHING is more important than having the sustained energy and mental clarity to pursue your biggest goals, especially when you're juggling multiple responsibilities and ambitious projects.

EarlyBird not only breaks the expensive, exhausting coffee cycle, but it's packed with premium ingredients you need for peak performance, adrenal recovery, and sustained achievement. 

And you have nothing to lose, because Club EarlyBird's 60-Day Guarantee gives you two full months to see how well EarlyBird works for you.

But I know you'll love it—I highly recommend it to every high-achiever trapped in the caffeine-crash cycle! 

UPDATE: Ambitious professionals and entrepreneurs all over are catching on fast to the benefits of EarlyBird, and I've heard that certain flavors are moving quickly. If you want to get the Subscribe & Save discount, you have to act now, or you may not get another chance.

Join over 150,000+ high-achievers who've discovered what sustainable peak performance feels like

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This advertorial is based on real customer experiences with EarlyBird Morning Cocktail. Individual names may have been changed to protect privacy. Results may vary and are not guaranteed.