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Erik G Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2002 Posts: 13280 Location: Tejas!
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Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:56 pm Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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EverettB wrote: |
sb001 wrote: |
Abscate wrote: |
I’ve kicked the “black water of death” habit , known as cola, with a permittedrelapse for pizza night. That crap will kill you as sure as alcohol, but doesn’t have the demon factor of course.
Kudos to all of you who have slayed that demon, and I wish you all well. |
Any tips/ tricks/ substitute intakes you'd care to share? I drink 5-6 colas a day |
La Croix or other non-sugary carbonated drinks if you like the "bubbles".
When I quit Coke I quit cold turkey and suffered through some headaches for a few days but if you don't want to or can't do that, wean yourself off it by cutting down to 4/3/2/1/zero. This works better for some people. I've done it for some other things. |
THIS. I was never a 5/6 a day person but 1-2 yes. I do still like rootbeer with my pizza, or occasional in n out burger. I bring my own since theirs has caffeine. Along with that, I quit eating fast food. It's terrible for you. I do like an in-n-out burger but all of that is pretty fresh no preservatives, and maybe a couple times a year. Once you quit drinking soda, drinking a soda is gross. |
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10406 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:04 am Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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Erik G wrote: |
EverettB wrote: |
sb001 wrote: |
Abscate wrote: |
I’ve kicked the “black water of death” habit , known as cola, with a permittedrelapse for pizza night. That crap will kill you as sure as alcohol, but doesn’t have the demon factor of course.
Kudos to all of you who have slayed that demon, and I wish you all well. |
Any tips/ tricks/ substitute intakes you'd care to share? I drink 5-6 colas a day |
La Croix or other non-sugary carbonated drinks if you like the "bubbles".
When I quit Coke I quit cold turkey and suffered through some headaches for a few days but if you don't want to or can't do that, wean yourself off it by cutting down to 4/3/2/1/zero. This works better for some people. I've done it for some other things. |
THIS. I was never a 5/6 a day person but 1-2 yes. I do still like rootbeer with my pizza, or occasional in n out burger. I bring my own since theirs has caffeine. Along with that, I quit eating fast food. It's terrible for you. I do like an in-n-out burger but all of that is pretty fresh no preservatives, and maybe a couple times a year. Once you quit drinking soda, drinking a soda is gross. |
Just my luck...
https://www.eatthis.com/la-croix-healthy/
I have WAAYYY more dental problems than anything else these days, so that one is out. _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69823 Location: Phoenix Metro
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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sb001 wrote: |
Erik G wrote: |
EverettB wrote: |
sb001 wrote: |
Abscate wrote: |
I’ve kicked the “black water of death” habit , known as cola, with a permittedrelapse for pizza night. That crap will kill you as sure as alcohol, but doesn’t have the demon factor of course.
Kudos to all of you who have slayed that demon, and I wish you all well. |
Any tips/ tricks/ substitute intakes you'd care to share? I drink 5-6 colas a day |
La Croix or other non-sugary carbonated drinks if you like the "bubbles".
When I quit Coke I quit cold turkey and suffered through some headaches for a few days but if you don't want to or can't do that, wean yourself off it by cutting down to 4/3/2/1/zero. This works better for some people. I've done it for some other things. |
THIS. I was never a 5/6 a day person but 1-2 yes. I do still like rootbeer with my pizza, or occasional in n out burger. I bring my own since theirs has caffeine. Along with that, I quit eating fast food. It's terrible for you. I do like an in-n-out burger but all of that is pretty fresh no preservatives, and maybe a couple times a year. Once you quit drinking soda, drinking a soda is gross. |
Just my luck...
https://www.eatthis.com/la-croix-healthy/
I have WAAYYY more dental problems than anything else these days, so that one is out. |
Ohhh, bummer.
I'm always drinking water too so my mouth gets rinsed. I'm not sure if negates the issue or not. _________________ How to Post Photos
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:08 am Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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One day at a time (sometimes one minute at a time ) has equaled 14,611 days for me
40 years ago today I had my last drink after driving the Small Wonder short bus in a parade in downtown Ft. Collins, CO. _________________ Rick
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked |
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typ914 Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2012 Posts: 230 Location: Atlanta, Ga
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 5:29 am Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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I have a large collection of whiskeys, bourbons, rums, and a few others I have collected over the years from micro craft distilleries. Funny thing is I almost never drink. Maybe once a month. If I had any friends I would have a tasting party.
On another note my drink of choice is unsweet tea. I was working on a deck in the middle of summer and was drinking a LOT of tea to to stay hydrated. Ended up overdosing on caffeine. Man that was fun. |
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crukab Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002 Posts: 6116 Location: Vermont
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Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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Year two in the rear-view mirror, still dry. I don't miss it, I am waiting to get pulled over, "have you been drinking"? Oh no Ocifer, not me.... _________________ Tom
My Pops:
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I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
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'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
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madmike Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2005 Posts: 5292 Location: Atlanta,Michigan
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Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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It's been over 20 yrs. for me , Don't miss them 'Hangovers' one bit _________________ 'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
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slayer61 Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2021 Posts: 1018 Location: CA
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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July 4th 1996 I was just out of jail for the last time... so far _________________
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SLO-N-LO-69 Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2006 Posts: 629 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2022 7:33 am Post subject: Re: Quitting drinking |
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I had to quit because it was wrecking my stomach and adding to anxiety problems I had at the time. I know a couple people referenced the amount of money saved and that it true! I can't believe the amount of money I used to spend on it. Going on three years for me. I don't miss hangovers for sure but I definitely hate all the body pain that I feel now. |
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