Chef Jim Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Man you are in the wrong business, you should be an addiction counselor. Nah, they'd get tired of me hitting them upside the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I try to stick to one soda a day at lunch. Size doesn't matter though, but I do try to stick to 12-20oz. The rest of the day is water with flavor packets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I try to stick to one soda a day at lunch. Size doesn't matter though, but I do try to stick to 12-20oz. The rest of the day is water with flavor packets. That's not what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 The rest of the day is water with flavor packets. That's one thing I've always found odd -- why don't people just drink straight water? Seems like everyone I know wants to add flavor to the water -- isn't the flavor of water good enough? I guess I should be happy that I like how normal water tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 That's one thing I've always found odd -- why don't people just drink straight water? Seems like everyone I know wants to add flavor to the water -- isn't the flavor of water good enough? I guess I should be happy that I like how normal water tastes. Whenever I start a diet (which I urgently need to do right now) I get sick of drinking water after about three days. It feels like I have to force myself to drink it. The flavor packets help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I just wanted to let you all know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as face down your demons. I can only begin to imagine what it must be like to face the internal torment that slowly chips away at your health, your family, and your life. Looking into the eye of Dr. Pepper every day is not something I would wish on anyone and my heart goes out to all of you. May God be with you in your time of need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Drink coffee. Once I started drinking more coffee, I started drinking less soda. Don't drink too much soda anyway, hate the carbonation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Drink coffee. Once I started drinking more coffee, I started drinking less soda. Don't drink too much soda anyway, hate the carbonation. And if you're addicted to pot...smoke crack instead, and you won't smoke too much pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 And if you're addicted to pot...smoke crack instead, and you won't smoke too much pot. No, the equivalent would be eating hash brownies or using a vaporizer rather than smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 those of us that do struggle from time to time with issues that may seem innocuous or trivial to some of you do appreciate your 'heartfelt and sincere' thoughts. Thoughts go back at you hoping that nothing ever should arise in your life that causes you some distress. But just know that. god forbid something does come up in your lives, there are some of us out here that will listen and or offer advice should it be needed. I just wanted to let you all know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as face down your demons. I can only begin to imagine what it must be like to face the internal torment that slowly chips away at your health, your family, and your life. Looking into the eye of Dr. Pepper every day is not something I would wish on anyone and my heart goes out to all of you. May God be with you in your time of need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 those of us that do struggle from time to time with issues that may seem innocuous or trivial to some of you do appreciate your 'heartfelt and sincere' thoughts. Thoughts go back at you hoping that nothing ever should arise in your life that causes you some distress. But just know that. god forbid something does come up in your lives, there are some of us out here that will listen and or offer advice should it be needed. Living as a midget's gotta be tough on the little guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 those of us that do struggle from time to time with issues that may seem innocuous or trivial to some of you do appreciate your 'heartfelt and sincere' thoughts. Thoughts go back at you hoping that nothing ever should arise in your life that causes you some distress. But just know that. god forbid something does come up in your lives, there are some of us out here that will listen and or offer advice should it be needed. He does have an addiction, it's called the Buffalo Bills. How many people do you know that would devote so much time to keeping a fan website going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 those of us that do struggle from time to time with issues that may seem innocuous or trivial to some of you do appreciate your 'heartfelt and sincere' thoughts. Thoughts go back at you hoping that nothing ever should arise in your life that causes you some distress. But just know that. god forbid something does come up in your lives, there are some of us out here that will listen and or offer advice should it be needed. Sodas aren't an addiction, they're a habit. There's a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 i know i have been trying....i have been drinking Sam's Choice Clear American Sparkling Water beverage from wal-mart....zero calories, zero everything on the nutrition label...they come in different flavors....they are really good and at $0.68 for a liter bottle, i am not missing pepsi or other softdrinks at all....the aspertame may kill me, but it can get in line....just an fyi for anyone else struggling to cut stuff out of their diet..... Walmart - the evil empire try drinking water from the tap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 ok, for one thing...i never claimed anything to be an addiction, simply talked about cutting back on something that some have a hard time cutting back on it.....second, there are some pops that have caffeine in it, and i believe caffeine does contribute to or have addictive tendencies.....and it is pretty hard to break habits as well as addictions for some people..... Sodas aren't an addiction, they're a habit. There's a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 ok, for one thing...i never claimed anything to be an addiction, simply talked about cutting back on something that some have a hard time cutting back on it.....second, there are some pops that have caffeine in it, and i believe caffeine does contribute to or have addictive tendencies.....and it is pretty hard to break habits as well as addictions for some people..... Yes, caffeine is an addictive drug. But it seems most people on this forum don't believe in addictions. "Just don't do it," and wham, done. Glad it doesn't work that way in real life, or my wife, who runs a drug/alcohol halfway house, would be out of a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 i am amazed at some of the condescending, contrarian and argumentative attitudes about a simple post like this. but then again, having been on this board for some time, i guess i really am not too amazed....and before someone jumps on you about your statement about being an addictive drug...jury is pretty split as to whether it is really addictive or not.... Yes, caffeine is an addictive drug. But it seems most people on this forum don't believe in addictions. "Just don't do it," and wham, done. Glad it doesn't work that way in real life, or my wife, who runs a drug/alcohol halfway house, would be out of a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frit0 Bandit0 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 This is easy Increase the amount of water you drink if any ... just drink an 8oz glass of water 1 to 6 times a day (whatever your comfortable with). Now I didn't suggest you replace soda with water so .. your desire for soda will diminish automatically without anguish. Your welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 i am amazed at some of the condescending, contrarian and argumentative attitudes about a simple post like this. but then again, having been on this board for some time, i guess i really am not too amazed....and before someone jumps on you about your statement about being an addictive drug...jury is pretty split as to whether it is really addictive or not.... Yeah, I don't understand people around here either. Whatever. A couple of interesting articles: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neur...eb3/Howard.html http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=13971 I just assumed it was addicting, due to people complaining about getting headaches and such from not taking it. So while it does have addicting qualities, it isn't technically addicting (at least according to one of the links). Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Yeah, I don't understand people around here either. Whatever. A couple of interesting articles: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neur...eb3/Howard.html http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=13971 Amazing. You didn't know what you were talking about. When does that ever happen? Now crawl back to your "fat people can't help it" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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