kicking diet coke...

1 year ago

Originally Posted by discrat

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.

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discrat

1 year ago

Originally Posted by Mark Singletary

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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tagiscom

1 year ago

Originally Posted by discrat

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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lanfear63

1 year ago

Originally Posted by discrat

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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discrat 1 year ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

Did someone give you some Fizzical education?

bad so bad. you are slipping in your old age lol
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- lanfear63 1 year ago
  
  Originally Posted by discrat
  
  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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  Dan Riffle 1 year ago
  
  Originally Posted by lanfear63
  
  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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Jamell

1 year ago

I have been trying to avoid coke soda lately because it can become addictive.

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DWolfe

1 year ago

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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tagiscom

1 year ago

Originally Posted by 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.

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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lanfear63

1 year ago

Originally Posted by tagiscom

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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DWolfe 1 year ago

Originally Posted by tagiscom

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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- tagiscom 1 year ago
  
  Originally Posted by DWolfe
  
  That sounds similar to this sandwich - https://garlicmysoul.com/blog/wp-con...1/DSC_0049.jpg
  
  Yes that is exactly the same except here we have sesame seeds and it also comes in a dark roll.
  
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Monetize

1 year ago

Originally Posted by discrat

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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Kay King

1 year ago

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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Claude Whitacre

1 year ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

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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discrat

1 year ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

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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Monetize

1 year ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

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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discrat

1 year ago

Originally Posted by Kay King

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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max5ty 1 year ago

Originally Posted by discrat

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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- discrat 1 year ago
  
  Originally Posted by max5ty
  
  '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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  tagiscom 1 year ago
  
  Originally Posted by discrat
  
  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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Mark Singletary

1 year ago

Originally Posted by discrat

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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Dan Riffle

1 year ago

Originally Posted by Mark Singletary

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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Princess Balestra 1 year ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

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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discrat

1 year ago

Originally Posted by Mark Singletary

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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max5ty

1 year ago

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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Wild Man

1 year ago

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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Jamell

1 year ago

Well done Coke soda can be very addictive. I haven't drank a coke soda for a few days .

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DABK

1 year ago

Kicking diet Pepsi is one of mine.

Originally Posted by discrat

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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tagiscom

1 year ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

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

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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discrat 1 year ago

well one diet coke in 5 weeks. so iam doing
decent
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- Mark Singletary 1 year ago
  
  Originally Posted by discrat
  
  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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  discrat 1 year ago
  
  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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  Mark Singletary 1 year ago
  
  Originally Posted by discrat
  
  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!!
  
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lanfear63 1 year ago

Originally Posted by tagiscom

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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MarcelloFumuso

1 year ago

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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lanfear63 1 year ago

Originally Posted by 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.

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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AdGuruShop

1 year ago

I love Diet Coke !

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DWolfe

1 year ago

Originally Posted by MarcelloFumuso

If you're going to drink soda, it's better to drink the original one. .

Originally Posted by lanfear63

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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discrat 1 year ago

Originally Posted by DWolfe

He probably means the original formula that contained Cocaine ;>)

Nothing like a good healthy dose of that
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Princess Balestra

1 year ago

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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