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For 30 years now, I've drink Pepsi. I can't even imagine a meal without soda. I drink about 4 cans a day. I truly believe that all my weight gain (50 lb) is from Pepsi alone-my diet is generally healthy otherwise.
Over the last 10 years I've tried to quit, but can't. I honestly tried. I've told God if Pepsi will ever go out of business, I will never look for anything else. Every year goes by with me promising to quit, as I truly believe I will lose weight and my life will be in total control. I feel totally powerless. (I know, some people kicked heroine and cocaine habit-what am I crying about!)
Moreover Pepsi goes so well with other crappy foods.
Has anyone ever kicked Pepsi's habit to the curb? What worked? I would love to hear stories of success. Please tell me it's doable!
Pepsi goes well with crappy food? I believe it.. always tasted like metallic cigarette butts to me. Some of my bunch still drink that many other brand sodas a day. Not healthy. Switch to iced Tea. I did it long ago.
I have a friend like you. She has even been to expensive clinics to try to overcome her dependence. She hasn't been able to, and she now has Type 2 diabetes.
One easy way is not to have it readily available - don't buy it. I drink cola in moderation because I don't buy it and bring it into my home with regularity.
Make it a special treat to have a couple of times a week. Substitute the Pepsi with an ice-cold glass of water with a fresh lemon slice.
One easy way is not to have it readily available - don't buy it. I drink cola in moderation because I don't buy it and bring it into my home with regularity.
Make it a special treat to have a couple of times a week. Substitute the Pepsi with an ice-cold glass of water with a fresh lemon slice.
That probably makes sense to you, someone who doesn't have an addiction to Pepsi. I personally don't drink soda, maybe 2 times per year, but that kind of advise to me sounds like telling an alcoholic to just switch to ice water and maybe a glass of wine once or twice a week. It seems simple to some people who don't have a problem with something, but I think there's more to it than that.
It might be the sugar you're craving. You can switch to iced tea and gradually decrease the amount of sugar in the tea. If it's the throat burn that has you hooked, you can switch to carbonated water. Many fast food restaurants have carbonated water available at the drink dispenser.
I am a single man who eats out most of the time. I know it's sounds silly, but I tried to stop a while back, and actually felt physically sick, I could not stop shaking and became deeply depressed. It sounds like an excuse, but there is something in this garbage that just clicks with me.
I know what you are all saying, "Look at the poor people in the Middle East and the Appalachian Mountains struggling for normal life! Just get over it. Stop it already! -this is not a REAL issue!". And to some point I agree.
Drinking it, makes me feel completely out of control and for decades I've been hoping to stop. I've just found lists I've made for myself 20 years ago. Quitting Pepsi is on it. Just do it already!!!
I am fairly disciplined person: I get up every morning, go to work, finished 3 BA's. This took some will power.
This is my New Year's resolution: THIS IS IT and all of the posts are encouraging to me.
It does not sound silly at all - a physiological withdrawal from either the caffeine and/or the sugar may have caused your symptoms.
Reduce your consumption gradually (set the limits that you believe are achievable while at the same time listening to what your body is telling you) - that would be a great and achievable New Year's Resolution in my opinion.
One easy way is not to have it readily available - don't buy it. I drink cola in moderation because I don't buy it and bring it into my home with regularity.
Make it a special treat to have a couple of times a week. Substitute the Pepsi with an ice-cold glass of water with a fresh lemon slice.
Don't even walk down the soda aisle! Avoid it. If its not there, you can't drink it.
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