Detox
Past month or so I've dropped about 25 pounds. Go me!
One thing that is creeping into the back of my mind is my widely known Diet Coke addiction.
As many of you know, I drink somewhere between 4 and 5 liters a day.
I've looked at results of "studies" on Diet drinks and weight. There seems to be a correlation but causation seems to be undetermined. It's unknown whether or not it's a matter of "It's a diet drink, so I can still have that brownie" or the lack of calories plays with your mind and metabolism. And while I don't know of any conclusive studies on the long term effects of the chemicals in a diet drink, but I'm worried that they cannot be good.
So.
Once again, I'm thinking of trying to get off diet drinks. I know I did it a few years ago for a few months, so I know it can be done.
However, if memory serves, I felt like shit during it.
Maybe it was due to other chemical changes or other things going on during the time, but I know it was rough.
Also, while I don't know the health benefits of stopping, I know from a mental stand point drinking Diet Coke keeps me calm, helps me relax, and keeps me focused.
Of course, if I stopped drinking the stuff... think of the money I would be saving (without switching to Geico!)
And I am terrible at doing things in moderation. I'm pretty binary in my habits. It's all or nothing.
So I dunno what to do.
Poll Detox
One thing that is creeping into the back of my mind is my widely known Diet Coke addiction.
As many of you know, I drink somewhere between 4 and 5 liters a day.
I've looked at results of "studies" on Diet drinks and weight. There seems to be a correlation but causation seems to be undetermined. It's unknown whether or not it's a matter of "It's a diet drink, so I can still have that brownie" or the lack of calories plays with your mind and metabolism. And while I don't know of any conclusive studies on the long term effects of the chemicals in a diet drink, but I'm worried that they cannot be good.
So.
Once again, I'm thinking of trying to get off diet drinks. I know I did it a few years ago for a few months, so I know it can be done.
However, if memory serves, I felt like shit during it.
Maybe it was due to other chemical changes or other things going on during the time, but I know it was rough.
Also, while I don't know the health benefits of stopping, I know from a mental stand point drinking Diet Coke keeps me calm, helps me relax, and keeps me focused.
Of course, if I stopped drinking the stuff... think of the money I would be saving (without switching to Geico!)
And I am terrible at doing things in moderation. I'm pretty binary in my habits. It's all or nothing.
So I dunno what to do.
Poll Detox