Earlier this week I decided that I would give up drinking "fat" Coke.
I went to the shops and bought a couple of bottles of Coca Cola Zero instead, knowing from experience that this is the least-bad diet cola - for me anyway.
The first 3 days went OK, I merrily drank my Zero with no apparent ill-effects. Then, last night, I stopped to buy dinner on my way to spend the evening at a friend's house. I bought a chicken kebab with garlic sauce and chilli sauce. Hm, going to need a drink to go with this.
I looked in the fridge.
There was all sorts in there.
But there was no contest - I grabbed a bottle of "fat" Coke, and that was it. I am back on the sugary stuff, I can't shake it.
Should I think about rehab?
18 comments:
I used to be a Pepsi girl. I couldn't drink diet anything for the life of me. But then I switched and stuck it out, and now I can't drink the regular stuff at all!
I would think though, that with all the cycling you do, that you don't have to worry about drinking "fat" coke.
I'm with Terri, once I switched, I can't go back to the regular stuff. It's SOO sweet.
And I also agree with part 2- with all the cycling, if that's your worst vice, I say keep it!
People go to rehab for coke addictions all the time...oh wrong coke...sorry. LOL!
I drink caffiene free Pepsi...I am a Pepsi girl. :0)
Yes, you should go to rehab - and take me with you - I love "fat" pop.
I think I gained another 10 pounds (oh weight you're in the UK..um, 22 kilos? -- i'm not sure i did the math right...anyhow I digress) when I went to the suger free stuff. So you're doing your body good by enjoying yourself
and the kebob thing sounds yummy!
I have never been much of a pop drinker but take away my coffee and look out. At least I now drink 1/2 real and 1/2 decaf. It's a start. I just love the smell and taste of coffee first thing in the morning.
So. From what I understand anyway is that all this so-called fabulous sugar-free stuff (i.e. nutra sweet, sweet n low, splenda) is, basically, one molecule away from being fermaldehyde. It's terrible for you, your body and your brain. It causes major health issues. In fact, it was denied 7 times by the FDA before it passed and got into our food system. Money talks.
I think you're better off drinking the sugared stuff. Cycling and your walks will balance it out. Enjoy your life.
Rock Chef, I gave up Mt Dew over a year ago and although I have had one once or twice, I have not gone back on the stuff!!!!
I substitute sweet tea (iced) or Propel fitness water, the peach flavor is a-ma-zing!!!
sometimes there is just no substitute for the real thing - plus, the real, original way is better for you anyway - all this new scientific stuff is full of crappy chemicals anyway
I don't know if this is just me with my weird stuff - but I love what I call the "first pour" out of a bottle of Coke over ice - it is just the right fizz and sweetness - I drink Diet Lipton Green Tea all the time - but love a real Coke every once in awhile - not a can though.
Terri - My wife is the same, only has a small sip if desperate.
Princess - Yes, I think it is my worst diet vice, so thanks I will stick with it.
Logzie - We don't get caffiene free Pepsi, only the Coke version which is really nasty stuff!
Ali - Sorry, everyone else seems to think I don't need rehabilitating!
tz - Pounds are fine for us Brits! BTW you should have divided, not multiplied. 22 kilos is 48.4 pounds!
Chachi - I have never liked coffee - or tea, which makes me something of an outcast in England!
Jen - Is that stuff really that bad? I had heard that it might not be that good for you, but wow!
Kiki - I think that was a good move - go for something totally different !
Zig - Thanks for the reassurance - now, where did that bottle go?
Claire - I only like ice with coke if I get to drink it quickly, otherwise the melting ice makes the coke horrible!
I gave up Coke and all other fizzy drinks a long time ago. I'm convinced that they rot your stomach. I know it's boring, but the best drink for you is water.
I love diet coke! And as of late I have been drinking diet wild cherry pepsi. I know the chemicals are bad for you and all, but I haven't been able to kick the habit yet. I do enjoy a mountain dew from time to time. And I love Arnie Palmer which is half sweet tea and half lemonade.
I'll be in the room next to you at rehab. I have been unsuccessfully trying to quit Diet Dr.Pepper for some time.
How can you not like diet coke?!? That stuff is like heaven to me!
I don't have a problem with pop if I want to stop drinking it I can but i definitely get cravings for it once in awhile. good luck!
Marie - I do drink a lot of squash at home, which is mostly water...
Kenady - hm, the only cherry version that I seem to like is the "fat" one :-(
MommyK - Hi, welcome to my blog! I only tried Dr Pepper once...
Mindy - Really? I don't think I know ANYONE who loves Diet Coke! Until now, that is!
Rachael - Thanks for the encouragement, but the others seem to think I am better of not giving up! Oh well.
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