anyone else not drink soda?

[EricMartello]

Fools! THE LOT OF YOU!

What's next? Only eating vegetables and not eating meat or dairy products? BAH!

Give me a steak and a non-diet soda any day..in fact, I'll have two!

 

[EricMartello]

Originally posted by: polarmystery

3 cans of coke a day adds up to 50lbs of weight a year.

Hell, 1 can a day adds about 15lbs. That's assuming a 12oz can, nevermind those larger sizes.

Uhhhhhhh...no it doesn't. I drink 1-2 cans of soda per day and my weight has been a consistent for the last 4-5 years.

Soda only has carbs, sugar carbs. Your body can burn those efficiently. If you sit on your ass all day, you'll gain weight from eating or drinking just about anything with carbs in it.

 

[CRXican]

only on the weekends

 

[CRXican]

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy

Originally posted by: polarmystery

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
Why are people who don't drink soda so proud of the fact that they don't drink soda?

Yeah, you are awesome for not partaking in something delicious.

3 cans of coke a day adds up to 50lbs of weight a year.

Hell, 1 can a day adds about 15lbs. That's assuming a 12oz can, nevermind those larger sizes.

This does not answer my question.

because it has no nutritional value, excessive sugar, empty calories

 

[AnonymouseUser]

Soda only on occasion, I drink mostly water, coffee, and wine/beer. I'll even make my own Vanilla Creme soda from time to time (like today).

 

[KeithTalent]

I don't drink soda and never even really think of it. I can't even remember the last time I had one, it's been several years I believe.

KT

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Originally posted by: EricMartello

Originally posted by: polarmystery
3 cans of coke a day adds up to 50lbs of weight a year.

Hell, 1 can a day adds about 15lbs. That's assuming a 12oz can, nevermind those larger sizes.

Uhhhhhhh...no it doesn't. I drink 1-2 cans of soda per day and my weight has been a consistent for the last 4-5 years.

Wow, I missed that post the first time through the thread. I ought to be Exhibit A to counter that post: 24, drinking carbonated beverages since I was a baby, 6'0" and have consistently weighed about 130 lbs for the last decade.

Well, I might be an extreme example.

 

[Locut0s]

At my height I was probably drinking close to 3L of diet soda a day. Always diet mind you. I still drink at least 2 or 3 cans a day or more.

 

[EricMartello]

Originally posted by: CRXican
because it has no nutritional value, excessive sugar, empty calories

Sugar is pure carbs, which is awesome. If you are smart, your brain can burn thru calories quite quickly. If you are active, so can your body. You obviously would not survive SOLELY on soda; you get your nutrition from other sources...like the slice of pizza that goes great with a 24 oz of Pepsi.

 

[HybridSquirrel]

I don't drink soda mainly to cut down on costs. the only thing soda-y i drink would be the occasional red bull or energy drink to help me write papers.

 

[BoberFett]

I gave it up a few years ago and dropped about 30 pounds. Kept it up for a year or so. After I started my current job I started drinking again (Mt Dew is a comfort food, I drink it when I'm stressed) and I've put the weight back on. I keep trying to quit again, but it's tough. The caffeine withdrawal headaches after not having it for a couple days are brutal. Maybe I need a new job.

 

[StinkyPinky]

I average about 2 cans of Diet Coke or Coke Zero a day. Hardly ever have non-diet.

 

[bluewall21]

It's rare for me. Water and Orange Juice are much more common.

However, when I'm looking for some carbonation, it's IZZE for me. It's delicious and seemingly pretty healthy.

 

[Synomenon]

I haven't had soda in at least five years. Just water, orange juice, tea and soy milk.

 

[Bateluer]

Mostly water, usually some alcohol in the month. Very rarely any soda.

 

[oddyager]

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
Why are people who don't drink soda so proud of the fact that they don't drink soda?

Yeah, you are awesome for not partaking in something delicious.

Because soda isn't delicious.

 

[Engineer]

I drink diet pop (fuck the soda shit) and that's pretty much all I drink. I have no idea how many I drink in a day...depends on how thirsty I am.

Originally posted by: oddyager

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
Why are people who don't drink soda so proud of the fact that they don't drink soda?

Yeah, you are awesome for not partaking in something delicious.

Because soda isn't delicious.

Opinions vary (in honor of the late Patrick Swayze).

 

[skace]

Originally posted by: Crono
Drinking soda is potentially an addicting habit, and not a particularly good one if it's a lot of soda often.
People should be happy about not being addicted, but being "proud" of not drinking soda isn't a good thing.

Although I guess in some cases people who are addicted will misconstrue happiness as pride, especially if they want to justify their own addiction to soda to themselves (much like with people who smoke cigarettes, though of course that habit is much more hazardous to your health).

What's wrong with pride in self-sacrifice? People should be proud if they can give up soda, or give up smoking, or lose weight successfully, or remain active in the gym. Life is about sacrifice, if you can succeed at that you should be proud of your accomplishments.

 

[SP33Demon]

Zero cal stevia sweetened Sobe Lifewater > *

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: oddyager

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
Why are people who don't drink soda so proud of the fact that they don't drink soda?

Yeah, you are awesome for not partaking in something delicious.

Because soda isn't delicious.

This.

KT

 

[yh125d]

I found a bottle of that smart water stuff in my fridge, says its like infused with electrolytes and shit. Should I drink it? I normally just drink "drinking water" by the gallon jug or tap water run through a brita

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
Why are people who don't drink soda so proud of the fact that they don't drink soda?

Yeah, you are awesome for not partaking in something delicious.

trust me, im not bragging. i miss drinking soda. i still will pick up a mt dew once in a while, as well as a red pop or a pineapple soda here and there. for the most part, i keep myself from drinking it for the health aspect, but i really do miss it.

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: skace

Originally posted by: Crono
Drinking soda is potentially an addicting habit, and not a particularly good one if it's a lot of soda often.
People should be happy about not being addicted, but being "proud" of not drinking soda isn't a good thing.

Although I guess in some cases people who are addicted will misconstrue happiness as pride, especially if they want to justify their own addiction to soda to themselves (much like with people who smoke cigarettes, though of course that habit is much more hazardous to your health).

What's wrong with pride in self-sacrifice? People should be proud if they can give up soda, or give up smoking, or lose weight successfully, or remain active in the gym. Life is about sacrifice, if you can succeed at that you should be proud of your accomplishments.

There's a difference between pride and satisfaction attained from achieving goals. Sometimes we use the same word for both, but they aren't the same thing. I can be happy that I am losing weight, and can even talk about it with my friends, but once I start bragging or looking down on others it ceases to be satisfaction and turns into pride or even arrogance. It's the difference between being dedicated and strong, and being a self righteous ass.

 

[CRXican]

Originally posted by: BoberFett
I gave it up a few years ago and dropped about 30 pounds. Kept it up for a year or so. After I started my current job I started drinking again (Mt Dew is a comfort food, I drink it when I'm stressed) and I've put the weight back on. I keep trying to quit again, but it's tough. The caffeine withdrawal headaches after not having it for a couple days are brutal. Maybe I need a new job.

switch to coffee

 

[surfsatwerk]

Originally posted by: hanoverphist

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
Why are people who don't drink soda so proud of the fact that they don't drink soda?

Yeah, you are awesome for not partaking in something delicious.

trust me, im not bragging. i miss drinking soda. i still will pick up a mt dew once in a while, as well as a red pop or a pineapple soda here and there. for the most part, i keep myself from drinking it for the health aspect, but i really do miss it.

That stuff is teh bomb.