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Mar 16, 2014 8:55 PM
I didn't start until after the BCS bowls but I still have had any pop in over 2 months.
Mar 16, 2014 8:55pm
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Mar 16, 2014 8:56 PM
yep
Mar 16, 2014 8:56pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Mar 16, 2014 9:37 PM
I still haven't given a fuck.
Mar 16, 2014 9:37pm
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Mar 16, 2014 11:51 PM
I gave up drinking soda -- except for at a restaurant -- as well. It's been almost five months for me, though. I was basically an addict, thinking that I needed that constant caffeine drip, until I realized that it was doing nothing for me at all. I don't miss it at all and will never drink soda outside of a restaurant again (there's just something refreshing about a fountain Coke with a good burger, so I will have one then).
Mar 16, 2014 11:51pm
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Mar 17, 2014 7:58 AM
reclegend22;1591828 wrote:I gave up drinking soda -- except for at a restaurant -- as well. It's been almost five months for me, though. I was basically an addict, thinking that I needed that constant caffeine drip, until I realized that it was doing nothing for me at all. I don't miss it at all and will never drink soda outside of a restaurant again (there's just something refreshing about a fountain Coke with a good burger, so I will have one then).
I gave up drinking beer, unless someone else buys it for me. I just make my wife get the groceries.
Mar 17, 2014 7:58am
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Mar 17, 2014 8:37 AM
reclegend22;1591828 wrote:I gave up drinking soda -- except for at a restaurant -- as well. It's been almost five months for me, though. I was basically an addict, thinking that I needed that constant caffeine drip, until I realized that it was doing nothing for me at all. I don't miss it at all and will never drink soda outside of a restaurant again (there's just something refreshing about a fountain Coke with a good burger, so I will have one then).
Lost any weight from it? Everyone I know that drinks pop that stops, instantly loses 10-15. Or at least it seems that way. I need to stop, but can't get past the 5-7 day mark.
Mar 17, 2014 8:37am
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Mar 17, 2014 8:38 AM
My resolution was to find a new job.....still going after it.
Mar 17, 2014 8:38am
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Mar 17, 2014 11:16 AM
wildcats20;1591877 wrote:Lost any weight from it? Everyone I know that drinks pop that stops, instantly loses 10-15. Or at least it seems that way. I need to stop, but can't get past the 5-7 day mark.
I gave up pop for awhile and it didn't make a difference. Then again, I eat whatever I want so that didn't help.

Use tea/coffee to wean yourself off. Quitting cold turkey will open you up to caffeine withdrawal (headaches).
Mar 17, 2014 11:16am
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Mar 17, 2014 11:18 AM
dlazz;1591981 wrote:I gave up pop for awhile and it didn't make a difference. Then again, I eat whatever I want so that didn't help.

Use tea/coffee to wean yourself off.
It's not the caffeine that bothers me. I just really enjoy drinking Pepsi lol.

Plus I hate the taste of coffee and tea.
Mar 17, 2014 11:18am
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MontyBrunswick

Mar 17, 2014 11:18 AM
wildcats20;1591983 wrote:It's not the caffeine that bothers me. I just really enjoy drinking Pepsi lol.

Plus I hate the taste of coffee and tea.
Pepsi sucks.

Hope this helps
Mar 17, 2014 11:18am
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Mar 17, 2014 11:34 AM
dlazz;1591984 wrote:Pepsi sucks.

Hope this helps
Agreed.

I don't make resolutions, but my oldest brother suggested a family resolution to spend more time together. We have been having a family day once a month for the last three months. It's typically a pot luck style dinner and we just hang out and have a good time.
Mar 17, 2014 11:34am
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Mar 17, 2014 12:15 PM
I broke all mine, so I could start them up again for that totally meaningful lent thing.

Just kidding. I didn't make any. I think from my perspective, that sort of "pick a day to resolve to do/give up something" thing doesn't work. I prefer to naturally get motivated and start doing it right then. Whenever I take a "I'll live it up UNTIL THIS DAY" mindset, I always found excuses to keep putting it off when that day came.
Mar 17, 2014 12:15pm
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Mar 17, 2014 12:18 PM
wildcats20;1591877 wrote:Lost any weight from it? Everyone I know that drinks pop that stops, instantly loses 10-15. Or at least it seems that way. I need to stop, but can't get past the 5-7 day mark.
Actually, I've lost a good 15 pounds since stopping pop. I also started cocaine, so not sure how reliable my pop diet is.

But yeah, I feel great. So much more refreshed in the afternoons, no longer feeling like I am going to die of sleep deprivation around 3 p.m if I don't go get a Big Gulp. Once I reached a couple of weeks without soda, I almost forgot about it. It's at the point now that I never think about it at all. Gatorade is my DOC now.
Mar 17, 2014 12:18pm
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Mar 17, 2014 12:20 PM
reclegend22;1592024 wrote:Actually, I've lost a good 15 pounds since stopping pop. I also started cocaine, so not sure how reliable my pop diet is.

But yeah, I feel great. So much more refreshed in the afternoons, no longer feeling like I am going to die of sleep deprivation around 3 p.m if I don't go get a Big Gulp. Once I reached a couple of weeks without soda, I almost forgot about it. It's at the point now that I never think about it at all. Gatorade is my DOC now.
Coke's probably a lot better for you than brand-name Coke. At least in moderation.
Mar 17, 2014 12:20pm
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Mar 18, 2014 9:09 PM
Making all Clevelander sports fans my bitches...yep still on target.
Mar 18, 2014 9:09pm
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Mar 18, 2014 9:12 PM
Still drinking smoking gambling and fucking. The life of no responsibilities is a good one
Mar 18, 2014 9:12pm