Food and Drink Help me break my energy drink addiction - Page 14

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 01:33 PM

Since I was 11 or 12 years old, on average, I've drank about 2 per day.

I slowed down considerably right around 20 years old, and since then have been on about 1 or 2 per day.

If I see them in a grocery store, I have to buy one. If I go inside to Quik Trip, there's no chance I can walk out empty handed. I don't even feel a true burst of energy off them, and haven't felt that in many years. I drink them and at most I'll be at a normal level of energy, but without one I'll feel heavy eye'd throughout the day.

I'm still in decent/good shape, but I'm tired of feeling tired. I feel like once I finally break away from these things I'll once again have my natural energy back and maybe once I do indulge in a caffeinated beverage I'll actually feel energy from it. At this point I can still drink one or two and fall asleep 5 minutes later no problem.

It's a real addiction, and I need to do something about it. Don't know how to alter my mind into thinking I don't need energy drinks anymore, but I gotta stop.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist

Do you understand what you are saying? We don't treat pathology like that?

I wasn't referring to your profession. I was referring to alt natural medicine doctors like nutritionist trained chiros. They usually refer folks in such condition to a medical doctor.

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The ****? We have to suppress the native immune system so they don't kill their liver and die. We also have to give them antibiotics so they don't become septic and die. Some still do, but pumping them full of B12 or ginseng or st john's wort won't do a damn thing.

Since when are natural orientated health care doctors against antibiotics?

May I ask what part of integrated medicine, or the word integrated, you do not understand?

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 10:44 PM

We transplanted a 5 year old who acquired some crazy weird form of hepatitis while vacationing with his family and developed acute hepatic failure. But he really let himself go, right buc?

BigCatDaddy · 08-09-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist

Do you understand what you are saying? We don't treat pathology like that?

The ****? We have to suppress the native immune system so they don't kill their liver and die. We also have to give them antibiotics so they don't become septic and die. Some still do, but pumping them full of B12 or ginseng or st john's wort won't do a damn thing.

But what about all these nasty toxins in my body? I hear there is a something I can drink that will make me shit them out

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Anyong Bluth

Typically it's the FTC that goes after supplement companies for false claims in advertising, not the FDA.

Food and Drug Administration now regulates supplements. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA):

http://www.fda.gov/Food/Dietarysupplements/default.htm

Supplements are food. Or they contain what is also in food.

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

But what about all these nasty toxins in my body? I hear there is a something I can drink that will make me shit them out

I will punch you in the goddamn dick, man

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

But what about all these nasty toxins in my body? I hear there is a something I can drink that will make me shit them out

Just drink lots of water.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist

We transplanted a 5 year old who acquired some crazy weird form of hepatitis while vacationing with his family and developed acute hepatic failure. But he really let himself go, right buc?

Not the same category of thing that I am talking about. Keep erecting strawman and using red herrings. You might take a course in logic.

Simply Red · 08-09-2014, 10:51 PM

It won't be hard if you make it a challenge. Do you not like a nice cup of quality coffee? Just try that route and see.

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Not the same category of thing that I am talking about. Keep erecting strawman and using red herrings. You might take a course in logic.

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

A person has let their health go for too long when they're in that kind of shape usually. If they had worked on their health they may have avoided that.

You said this. This is not a "strawman". This is your shitty ass argument.

BigCatDaddy · 08-09-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist

I will punch you in the goddamn dick, man

I'm in the supplement retail and gym business. Every time I hear the word "Cleanse" it's like being punched in the dick.

There are some interesting studies being done now on things I never would have in a million years thought were credible. For example, the use of the Ketosis diets as an aid to fight certain cancers.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 10:53 PM

If anyone thinks the modern American diet is adequate for maintaining optimal health, then I've got a bridge to sell ya'!

BigCatDaddy · 08-09-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Just drink lots of water.

I drink a gallon a day, but yeah it was just a joke.

Don Corlemahomes · 08-09-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BucEyedPea

Not the same category of thing that I am talking about. Keep erecting strawman and using red herrings. You might take a course in logic.

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I'm in the supplement retail and gym business. Every time I hear the word "Cleanse" it's like being punched in the dick.

There are some interesting studies being done now on things I never would have in a million years thought were credible. For example, the use of the Ketosis diets as an aid to fight certain cancers/

Another day, man. It's late. I'm tired. And I have to go treat pathologies of people who have let themselves go in the morning.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist

You said this. This is not a "strawman". This is your shitty ass argument.

No there's a communication problem with you. That usually happens when someone is antagonistic. They alter words to worsen what is said or twist it into something else or willfully refuse to understand what is being said.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I drink a gallon a day, but yeah it was just a joke.

I got the sarcasm. Most folks don't drink enough water.

08-09-2014, 01:33 PM
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3292900	Help me break my energy drink addiction Since I was 11 or 12 years old, on average, I've drank about 2 per day. I slowed down considerably right around 20 years old, and since then have been on about 1 or 2 per day. If I see them in a grocery store, I have to buy one. If I go inside to Quik Trip, there's no chance I can walk out empty handed. I don't even feel a true burst of energy off them, and haven't felt that in many years. I drink them and at most I'll be at a normal level of energy, but without one I'll feel heavy eye'd throughout the day. I'm still in decent/good shape, but I'm tired of feeling tired. I feel like once I finally break away from these things I'll once again have my natural energy back and maybe once I do indulge in a caffeinated beverage I'll actually feel energy from it. At this point I can still drink one or two and fall asleep 5 minutes later no problem. It's a real addiction, and I need to do something about it. Don't know how to alter my mind into thinking I don't need energy drinks anymore, but I gotta stop.
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08-09-2014, 10:44 PM	#197
Don Corlemahomes Veteran Join Date: May 2014 Casino cash: $10025348	We transplanted a 5 year old who acquired some crazy weird form of hepatitis while vacationing with his family and developed acute hepatic failure. But he really let himself go, right buc?
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