Food and Drink Help me break my energy drink addiction - Page 9

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.

TLO · 08-09-2014, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

BUT I HAVE NO WILL POWER AND I'M ADDICTED /KCrockaholic

Caffeine is addicting.

MTG#10 · 08-09-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

THESE ADDICTS ARE EVERYWHERE I TELL YA

Oh and be sure to thank your parents for their great parenting skills letting an 11 or 12 year old drink energy drinks.

Eleazar · 08-09-2014, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

BUT I HAVE NO WILL POWER AND I'M ADDICTED /KCrockaholic

Then enjoy the Meth Mouth, I mean, the Monster Mouth

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

Oh and be sure to thank your parents for their great parenting skills letting an 11 or 12 year old drink energy drinks.

Eh. Different time back then. Those things were just getting popular. My dad probably thought it was a regular soda or something.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Then enjoy the Meth Mouth, I mean, the Monster Mouth

I got lucky with my teeth actually.

Eleazar · 08-09-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I got lucky with my teeth actually.

Ask that poster who's a dentist about energy drinks.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Ask that poster who's a dentist about energy drinks.

I've been waiting for him

MTG#10 · 08-09-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

Eh. Different time back then. Those things were just getting popular. My dad probably thought it was a regular soda or something.

Kids shouldnt be drinking soda either, but you're right about the lack of consumer knowledge back in the day when they came out.

The guy at my work that's addicted to Monsters also lets his 9 year old drink them every day, then gets pissed that his boy is the only fat person in his entire family and doesn't want to play ball. Makes me want to smash one of his unopened Monsters against his skull.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

Kids shouldnt be drinking soda either, but you're right about the lack of consumer knowledge back in the day when they came out.

The guy at my work that's addicted to Monsters also lets his 9 year old drink them every day, then gets pissed that his boy is the only fat person in his entire family and doesn't want to play ball. Makes me want to smash one of his unopened Monsters against his skull.

Yeah those people are great. I'm glad I'm quitting after all this time.

BucEyedPea · 08-09-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10

A guy at my work mixes a black lable 5 hour with a big can of monster every morning, then does it again at lunch. Says it's the only way he can stay awake all day.

I had a Monster once. Mainly due to curiosity. Crashed hours later. Never again.

Ceej · 08-09-2014, 05:21 PM

Good luck and keep us posted.

I will drop the bad habit too as soon as I work normal hours.

KCrockaholic · 08-09-2014, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceej

Good luck and keep us posted.

I will drop the bad habit too as soon as I work normal hours.

Will update Friday or Saturday, then again the following week. I'm gonna do it. I haven't gone a full week without one since I was a kid.

TLO · 08-09-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

Will update Friday or Saturday, then again the following week. I'm gonna do it. I haven't gone a full week without one since I was a kid.

Best of luck to you. Keep us updated!

**Anyong Bluth** · 08-09-2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Smoke

Caffeine is addicting.

I know it is for some- dated 2 girls that had to have in in the morning or 1 got terrible headaches and the other turned into a nasty twat. Needless to say I kept my place stocked, even though caffeine has never had a major effect on me physiologically. I don't drink energy drinks, rarely pop, and coffee just on occasion.

**Anyong Bluth** · 08-09-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Ask that poster who's a dentist about energy drinks.

To be fair, you can set a tooth in Coke, and it will dissolve. Lots of shit is bad for your teeth.

Even your own saliva can do major damage, which is an occurrence that happens to people who don't drink much water and constantly substitute it or just have a low intake of liquids.

Saliva has enzymes to aid in digestion, so if you are constantly mildly dehydrated, the salivary glands are producing a concentration too high and doing a number on your teeth, gums, and tissue.

Not to mention you likely will keep wondering why dogs keep trying to sniff around your face & mouth. That's because they think it's another dog's asshole.

08-09-2014, 01:33 PM
KCrockaholic Sarcasm Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $3362900	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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Ceej BOOM!1! Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $6605541	Good luck and keep us posted. I will drop the bad habit too as soon as I work normal hours.
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