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kicking diet coke...

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hadn't had a sip of it since Jan 4th which is saying a whole lot for me. it's my new year resolution.

Any of you have one or more ??
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    Any of you have one or more ??
    Yes, I was just drinking one.

    Wait, you mean one Diet Coke or one resolution?

    Getting off those things is almost impossible, but it's something I need to do. Maybe I'll start with an easier resolution and build up. Maybe start with something like: No sour/ruined milk. Just say no. I think I could do that resolution pretty easily.

    Good job, Robert. Keep it up.

    Mark
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post

      Yes, I was just drinking one.

      Wait, you mean one Diet Coke or one resolution?

      Getting off those things is almost impossible, but it's something I need to do. Maybe I'll start with an easier resolution and build up. Maybe start with something like: No sour/ruined milk. Just say no. I think I could do that resolution pretty easily.

      Good job, Robert. Keep it up.

      Mark
      it's a battle for sure, Mark. But iam really taking it seriously and it's a day to day thing
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  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    hadn't had a sip of it since Jan 4th which is saying a whole lot for me. it's my new year resolution.

    Any of you have one or more ??
    I'd say they taste horrible.
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  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    hadn't had a sip of it since Jan 4th which is saying a whole lot for me. it's my new year resolution.

    Any of you have one or more ??
    Did someone give you some Fizzical education?
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      Did someone give you some Fizzical education?
      bad so bad. you are slipping in your old age lol
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        bad so bad. you are slipping in your old age lol
        I raise my can of delicious, mouth watering, invigorating, fizzy, refreshing, tasty diet coke to you for your efforts.
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

          I raise my can of delicious, mouth watering, invigorating, fizzy, refreshing, tasty diet coke to you for your efforts.
          I clink your can with a can of ice-cold, electrifying Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine Coca-Cola, and from the moment the tab snaps open, that unmistakable, caramel-kissed aroma rushes out like an invitation to pure bliss. The first sip? A tidal wave of fizz erupts on my tongue, an effervescent explosion of liquid gold--crisp, invigorating, and so perfectly balanced between syrupy sweetness and a citrusy, almost mystical zing that it feels like bottled nostalgia. The deep, velvety cola essence wraps around my taste buds, laced with hints of warm vanilla, a whisper of cinnamon, and a teasing bite of something dark and mysterious, like a secret the universe has been keeping. Every swallow sends a cool, carbonated shiver down my spine, refreshing, exhilarating, utterly addictive--like liquid happiness trapped in a can, daring me to take another sip.
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    I have been trying to avoid coke soda lately because it can become addictive.
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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    Diet Coke is the worst thing to drink, it makes you crave food IMHO. I used to be a big Pepsi drinker but cut out all soda out a few years back. Due to high blood pressure. Fast forward a few years, on a rare occasion I have a root beer soda or Dr. Pepper.


    "it's my new year resolution.

    Any of you have one or more ??" As far as resolutions, I don't make them because they won't last.
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    • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
      Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

      Diet Coke is the worst thing to drink, it makes you crave food IMHO. I used to be a big Pepsi drinker but cut out all soda out a few years back. Due to high blood pressure. Fast forward a few years, on a rare occasion I have a root beer soda or Dr. Pepper.

      "it's my new year resolution.

      Any of you have one or more ??" As far as resolutions, I don't make them because they won't last.
      Haven't touched cakes since Xmas since l enjoy looking and feeling good, (used to have one a week then tried one a month then tried cold turkey then none apart from rare occasions).

      Funny thing is l used to feel a bit sick afterwards, (not much fun in that) but after a Bacon and Egg Brioce or Toasted cheese tomato l don't.

      I still have one chocolate bar a week and quarter of a glass of coke a day with ice, (summer here) so cool Turkey not cold.

      This has been a resolution l guess since Covid but l suspect that l will cave in a little when it gets colder here.
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      • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
        Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

        Haven't touched cakes since Xmas since l enjoy looking and feeling good, (used to have one a week then tried one a month then tried cold turkey then none apart from rare occasions).

        Funny thing is l used to feel a bit sick afterwards, (not much fun in that) but after a Bacon and Egg Brioce or Toasted cheese tomato l don't.

        I still have one chocolate bar a week and quarter of a glass of coke a day with ice, (summer here) so cool Turkey not cold.

        This has been a resolution l guess since Covid but l suspect that l will cave in a little when it gets colder here.
        "Haven't touched cakes since Xmas"

        Now your going too far
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      • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
        Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

        after a Bacon and Egg Brioce
        That sounds similar to this sandwich - https://garlicmysoul.com/blog/wp-con...1/DSC_0049.jpg

        With Pork Roll added, this would ruin anyone's diet - https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W35GBA/tay...sey-W35GBA.jpg
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  • Profile picture of the author Monetize
    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    hadn't had a sip of it since Jan 4th which is saying a whole lot for me. it's my new year resolution.

    Any of you have one or more ??

    Your health should not revolve around new year's resolutions.

    You either take care of yourself or you don't.
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    I had a heart procedure in November. Had Covid for the second time in December. Strained my back a week ago and ended up in ER and excruciating pain. Still being treated for that and still hurting.

    Good news is heart is fixed - lost 10 lbs with Covid and since I wasn't overweight I get to eat lots of desserts to regain that 10 lbs - back pain finally easing today. It's not how many times you fall - it's how many times you get back up...right?

    My resolution is to hibernate till spring. I'm over this Sh**. I'm going to bloom again with the wildflowers.


    Missing my gym workouts - hopefully back to them in 2 weeks and my trainer is putting together some back strengthening exercises to get back in the groove.


    Kicking diet coke? Stop buying it - replace it with water, tea, juice, etc. It won't take long to get over the 'need' because it's a habit, not an addiction.
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post



      Kicking diet coke? Stop buying it - replace it with water, tea, juice, etc. It won't take long to get over the 'need' because it's a habit, not an addiction.
      Yup.
      Until a few months ago, I drank a few cans of diet Dr Pepper (Cherry flavor), every day.

      I decided to stop buying it, to see how much I missed it. I just replace it with hot tea, or fruit juice.

      I also used to eat a small bowl of Smiths Cherry Cordial ice cream several times a week. The price went up, it irritated me, and I stopped buying it.

      I know...I know...I'm very heroic.
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      • Profile picture of the author discrat
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        Yup.
        Until a few months ago, I drank a few cans of diet Dr Pepper (Cherry flavor), every day.

        I decided to stop buying it, to see how much I missed it. I just replace it with hot tea, or fruit juice.

        I also used to eat a small bowl of Smiths Cherry Cordial ice cream several times a week. The price went up, it irritated me, and I stopped buying it.

        I know...I know...I'm very heroic.
        you are Claude. Good for you. That's not an easy thing to do. Believe me i know.

        You are my hero
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    • Profile picture of the author Monetize
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

      I had a heart procedure in November. Had Covid for the second time in December. Strained my back a week ago and ended up in ER and excruciating pain. Still being treated for that and still hurting.

      Good news is heart is fixed - lost 10 lbs with Covid and since I wasn't overweight I get to eat lots of desserts to regain that 10 lbs - back pain finally easing today. It's not how many times you fall - it's how many times you get back up...right?

      My resolution is to hibernate till spring. I'm over this Sh**. I'm going to bloom again with the wildflowers.


      Missing my gym workouts - hopefully back to them in 2 weeks and my trainer is putting together some back strengthening exercises to get back in the groove.


      Kicking diet coke? Stop buying it - replace it with water, tea, juice, etc. It won't take long to get over the 'need' because it's a habit, not an addiction.

      OMG. I was wondering what was up with you.

      I thought you were just tired of deleting spammy posts.

      Years ago, probably 30 years, I saw Dr. Andrew Weil on PBS or somewhere,
      and he said that when you get older you should have a few extra pounds so
      that in case you get sick, your body will have something to draw on.

      I have seen a couple of my skinny old friends get sick and die, so I think there
      was something valid in Dr. Weil's health tip.

      I hope that you will be all right, wildflower.

      @Claude ~ Let us face it, you are old and life is short. Stop being cheap and
      buy the cherry ice cream. Also, did you know you could add water to soda pop
      and you can't even tell the difference. It impacts the bubbles but not the taste.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by Kay King View Post



      Kicking diet coke? Stop buying it - replace it with water, tea, juice, etc. It won't take long to get over the 'need' because it's a habit, not an addiction.
      yeah i would have to disagree. Diet coke has a lot of caffeine which is highly addictive
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      • Profile picture of the author max5ty
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        yeah i would have to disagree. Diet coke has a lot of caffeine which is highly addictive
        'The hard part isn't getting your body in shape, it's getting your mind in shape'.
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          Originally Posted by max5ty View Post

          'The hard part isn't getting your body in shape, it's getting your mind in shape'.
          Absolutely so true. It's all about rewriting that 'story' in your head that says you can't do it and you are not good enough
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          • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
            Originally Posted by discrat View Post

            Absolutely so true. It's all about rewriting that 'story' in your head that says you can't do it and you are not good enough
            Just stop it,....this abuse of Claude needs to STOP NOW!!!!


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      • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        yeah i would have to disagree. Diet coke has a lot of caffeine which is highly addictive
        I used to think it was the caffeine, but lately I've been thinking it may be the fizz. I bought some sparkling (or whatever it's called) water with fizz, and it hit the spot.

        Mark
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post

          I used to think it was the caffeine, but lately I've been thinking it may be the fizz. I bought some sparkling (or whatever it's called) water with fizz, and it hit the spot.

          Mark
          That's the case for me. I went caffeine free a few years ago. I still crave pop for the fizz.
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          • Profile picture of the author Princess Balestra
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            I still crave pop for the fizz.
            Fancy musself as a slayivve wh*re, gonna git this tattooed on my ARM.
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          Originally Posted by Mark Singletary View Post

          I used to think it was the caffeine, but lately I've been thinking it may be the fizz. I bought some sparkling (or whatever it's called) water with fizz, and it hit the spot.

          Mark
          now that i think about it that is very true in my case as well. Something about the carbonation that is so delectable
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  • Profile picture of the author max5ty
    You can go to Walmart and get one of them there new fangled contraptions that makes sparkling water.

    You can make a ton of different flavors.

    Or just drink plain water.

    Walmart needs your business.

    They just spent a million bucks changing their logo...which is the biggest joke so far this year.

    Plus, they'll spend a few more million changing all the signs
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  • Profile picture of the author Wild Man
    I've never personally known any one who kept a NY resolution.

    I think the whole idea is just mental masturbation.

    As a kid my mom often called me a coke-aholic. Remember the little ten ounce bottles before they ruined the recipe? Like nectar of the gods.

    After they ruined Coke I switched to Pepsi which I still drink almost daily.

    My real addiction is Canada Dry ginger ale. It's my new "beer" which I gave up years ago.

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  • Profile picture of the author Jamell
    Well done Coke soda can be very addictive. I haven't drank a coke soda for a few days .
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  • Profile picture of the author DABK
    Kicking diet Pepsi is one of mine.


    Originally Posted by discrat View Post

    hadn't had a sip of it since Jan 4th which is saying a whole lot for me. it's my new year resolution.

    Any of you have one or more ??
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  • Profile picture of the author tagiscom
    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

    I raise my can of delicious, mouth watering, invigorating, fizzy, refreshing, tasty diet coke to you for your efforts.
    Must have gone to Fiverr for that remark?

    Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

    I clink your can with a can of ice-cold, electrifying Zero Sugar Zero Caffeine Coca-Cola, and from the moment the tab snaps open, that unmistakable, caramel-kissed aroma rushes out like an invitation to pure bliss. The first sip? A tidal wave of fizz erupts on my tongue, an effervescent explosion of liquid gold--crisp, invigorating, and so perfectly balanced between syrupy sweetness and a citrusy, almost mystical zing that it feels like bottled nostalgia. The deep, velvety cola essence wraps around my taste buds, laced with hints of warm vanilla, a whisper of cinnamon, and a teasing bite of something dark and mysterious, like a secret the universe has been keeping. Every swallow sends a cool, carbonated shiver down my spine, refreshing, exhilarating, utterly addictive--like liquid happiness trapped in a can, daring me to take another sip.
    Must have gone to Claude!

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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      well one diet coke in 5 weeks. so iam doing
      decent
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      • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
        Originally Posted by discrat View Post

        well one diet coke in 5 weeks. so iam doing
        decent

        Dude, don't let it get you down. Just get started again. That's still great progress! Keep it up.

        Mark

        PS And if you do get down about slipping, my experience is that since I don't drink alcohol, a Diet Coke or Coke Zero hits the spot like nothing else can. Feel free to try my method! I hope that was helpful!
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        • Profile picture of the author discrat
          oh no Mark on the contrary iam very happy with the progress

          heck i was drinking 3 or 4 a day!!!!
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          • Profile picture of the author Mark Singletary
            Originally Posted by discrat View Post

            oh no Mark on the contrary iam very happy with the progress

            heck i was drinking 3 or 4 a day!!!!
            Back in the day, I could go through two 2 liters a day. Sometimes more.

            I come from an extended family that, for the most part, doesn't drink water and so that's something I had to learn as an adult. Maybe it's a southern thing, not sure. It was always Pepsi or Coke, Koolaid, juice, milk, etc. Now, I live in a culture where many people only drink water and most of the time it's hot or at least room temperature. Uugh!!

            Mark
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    • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
      Originally Posted by tagiscom View Post

      Must have gone to Fiverr for that remark?



      Must have gone to Claude!
      Nope, he got it written for him by the new wonder AI App from India...Deep Sikh
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  • Profile picture of the author MarcelloFumuso
    If you're going to drink soda, it's better to drink the original one. All this 'less sugar' and 'sugar-free' stuff is such a lie.
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    • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
      Originally Posted by MarcelloFumuso View Post

      If you're going to drink soda, it's better to drink the original one. All this 'less sugar' and 'sugar-free' stuff is such a lie.
      So, you are suggesting that when it says zero sugar on the can or bottle, really it is laced with the stuff? Shocking, that's false advertising, and being a Type 2 Diabetic, I am alarmed. The owners of Coke Cola should be rounded up and put in Iron coffins with spikes on the inside. :-)
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    I love Diet Coke !
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  • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
    Originally Posted by MarcelloFumuso View Post

    If you're going to drink soda, it's better to drink the original one. .
    Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

    The owners of Cocoa Cola should be rounded up and put in Iron coffins with spikes on the inside. :-)
    He probably means the original formula that contained Cocaine ;>)
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      Originally Posted by DWolfe View Post

      He probably means the original formula that contained Cocaine ;>)
      Nothing like a good healthy dose of that
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    Janno what I wanna kick rn?

    A-HOLES!

    In the butt, in the fayisse, in the eyebawls!

    Question is: who in hellsy are these folk who commit Moi to iresystuffs?

    Janno, this comes up so often in my yogah groop.

    We are like yeah so prone an' yeah so plass an' yeah so ... actschwlly you dyin' for a pee it ain't so cute ...

    anyways, my reendownmuhfrickinlegs:Nirvana scores ain't dowin' too bad.

    So I gotta consider mebbe I sum kinda soodo-expoit at least 25%a the tiyimme.

    (Canya feel me calmin' musself down, evin if'n you ain't wanna the assholes ima referrin' to earliah?)

    I should suppose an eternity of open souls on a mwah mwah mwah mishyoon.

    Kissupstuffs.

    Ha ha, turns out we all evocatively CHOOSY.
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