I have tried the zero version and didn't like it. I am going to start the powdered drinks so I can get back down to water again. I don't know how I got addicted, but I have to get back off. It only adds more calories to my diet. Thank you for your input ShahakuOriginally Posted by Shahaku
Anubisa
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Most important thing I've learnt is, that you can learn to like anything, you just gotta have the persistence to stick with it. It's not the taste that's the problem usually, its persistence.
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I have never been across the way
Seen the desert and the birds
You cut your hair short
Like a shush to an insult
The world had been yelling
Since the day you were born
Revolting with anger
While it smiled like it was cute
That everything was shit.
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It can take up to 15-20 times of trying something to acquire enough of a taste as to not dislike it. I used to make the kids try foods 20 times before they could say they didn't like something and choose to not eat it. It works quite effectively, actually.
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I am starting to use powdered drink fruit punch mixes. It's better, but I'm hoping to get fully back to water, however, at least I'm not craving Gatorade right now.
Anubisa
Dedicated and devoted to Lord Anubis and Lady Bast. A follower of the path of Egyptian Wicca.
Reading is Love | Serenity Hutchinson (Online Resume)
You're not being cute at all. I mean anything can be an addiction. I just need to break free from the Gatorade. I know it's not easy but you can do it.
Oh boy. I have kicked soda lots of times, and then it never sticks, partly because I am living with another soda addict. It is actually horrifying when I try to visualize how much of that crap I have ingested. I also get migraine with certain artificial sweetners, so diet soda just isn't the answer (not that it's a good thing anyway).
What has worked is switching to iced tea for the caffeine, and then sparkling water and then off. 1st week I can have 1 or 2 depending on the severity of withdrawal, but that is it. Works, but never more than 3 months. Again partly because my husband is sweet, but also addicted and brings it in, or gets me a Coke if I'm having a bad day.
I'm Diabetic and used to drink a 2 liter of Coke or Dr Pepper a day. Once I was diagnosed I quit. It took me a few weeks. But now I can't stand the taste of regular soda. Hurts my teeth. In fact Diet Root beer tastes exactly like the real thing! I know it's better to drink water (I do in a big gallon container at work I leave in the fridge). But my indulgence is a diet dr pepper from the 7-11 drinks fountain. I also brew homemade tea with stevia and put it in the big gallon jug for work. I tried to explain to my boss he won't like it. It's not sweet tea. But he's up for it. Sometimes I even put pieces of fruit in my water. Unfortunately I can't add those no calorie powder mixes to water. They all have Maltodextrin. And it's crap for diabetics. It's a high on the glycemic index and has to be counted with your carbs. Bummer.
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I'm finally getting off of Gatorade. In fact I haven't drank any in weeks. I am substituting liquid flavors to add to my water. Now Gatorade isn't appealing anymore. I got a Gatorade the other day and it just wasn't great like it used to be.
Anubisa
Dedicated and devoted to Lord Anubis and Lady Bast. A follower of the path of Egyptian Wicca.
Reading is Love | Serenity Hutchinson (Online Resume)
That's great! It's how I got rid of lemonade. I used to drink it all the time, because I didn't like water. Then one day I counted the calories and it shocked me XD So that was enough for me to switch to water. It was hard at first, but now all I drink is water or tea. I don't miss sodas or lemonade at all.
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