Quit Smoking and getting Fat - Help

[maerilith]

Cocaine just 2 damn expensive.

[Sidelle]

Originally Posted by LaithusFTW [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You could lose 20 lbs in 4 weeks by cutting out soda if you drink the equivalent of 18 cans of coca cola a day (2500 calories of sugery drinks). Also, aspartame and other sweeteners have various side effects associated with them (including increased hunger in some people). Studies have shown people that switch to diet sodas don't tend to lose weight.

Not saying this isn't good advice, or that it isn't a viable strategy, because it is. But for many it's just as hard or harder than making other dietary changes or increasing exercise level. For me it is. Meals without Coca-Cola are just so empty.

Having said that, it's a great approach if you can swing it. I would suggest switching to water rather than a diet drink. In the end, it all comes down to willpower.

-Laithus

It worked for me, though I've never consumed 2500 calories of coke a day -- ever in my life. Lol, that's an insane amount of sugar. I was drinking maybe two or three 20-ounce bottles of coke a day while chained to a desk for ten hours at work. I switched to mostly water (love that office water cooler) and only when I couldn't stand the lack of sweetness anymore I would mix in a bit of the crystal light. I didn't bother with diet sodas at all because (1) they taste like utter shit and (2) I knew that water was key in losing any amount of weight, even if I did add drink mix sometimes.

Cutting out the coke cold turkey was truly awful the first week but it got easier, but after two or three weeks I was surprised because I really didn't miss it that much anymore. To this day, I've managed to stick to it and it's been several years. Not sure what happened but coke doesn't even taste good anymore. Now my preferred beverage when I want something more than water is iced tea with a bit of honey in it.

[LaithusFTW]

I go through periods where I decide I'm going to cut out the soda to drop the extra 10-20 pounds of unwanted weight. The only 2 reasonable substitutes for me are Coke Zero and Crystal Light. Coke Zero is miles better than Diet Coke imo. Diet Dr. Pepper is ok, but has a blechy aftertaste. I always go back to regular Coke at some point.

I feel calorie counting is pretty foolproof. If you're serious about losing weight, it's the most logical route to take. It lets you decide if that 1-2 cokes a day is worth the tradeoff of extra food on your plate. Or the extra mile you have to run.

[maerilith]

I think I drink way too much coffee too which upsets my stomach and metabolism, making me desire coke. It's a very easy slippery slope from me to get to donuts, coffee and 40oz dr peppers from veggies.

[Pringles]

Check out the "My Fitness Pal" app for android or iphone. It helps you track your calories / exercise and sets recommendations based on your goals. Its a great visual aid if you have a hard time keeping track of what you're eating while trying to lose weight. If you stick with it, it works.

[citizen1080]

Originally Posted by Pringles [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Check out the "My Fitness Pal" app for android or iphone. It helps you track your calories / exercise and sets recommendations based on your goals. Its a great visual aid if you have a hard time keeping track of what you're eating while trying to lose weight. If you stick with it, it works.

I'm working on a similar app that shows you a hot naked chick every time you enter a healthy meal...and a fatty every time you eat shit. Main roadblock at this point is keeping people honest instead of lying about meals and just fapping all day.

[maerilith]

Originally Posted by Pringles [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Check out the "My Fitness Pal" app for android or iphone. It helps you track your calories / exercise and sets recommendations based on your goals. Its a great visual aid if you have a hard time keeping track of what you're eating while trying to lose weight. If you stick with it, it works.

awesome! will do this is super good

[Swish]

If you love your shitty diet, exercise more.

[maerilith]

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[Swish]

That's some dirty meat...