Current Events > Wow, what the fuck even is soda.

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I just had my first soda in like... a month. A month of tea/green tea, unsweetened 100% juice, lowfat milk and more than anything, water. I've been drinking water like a hobo eats dumpster food. Every meal, every day. And between meals, too. And it's been great. I always feel energetic, my muscles don't tire out, my piss even smells kinda good. Don't judge me bro, it does.

But enough about my pee, let's talk about what goes into my body, not out. I was at a Wal-Mart buying groceries (okay, I admit, I just went for the stand-in-line simulator, it's my favorite roller coaster ride in America), and I spotted a wild Cherry Pepsi at the register. Misty blackish-brown colored memories of a time I used to make sweet, sweet tongue love to this beautiful bottle came rushing back. I had no choice, I had to embrace her once again.

I can't even drink the whole thing. My stomach fucking hurts. How was I doing that to my body my entire life and didn't even feel that? There's a weird, dry-yet-sticky feeling in my mouth. Like what the shit. I think people need to just cut out or severely moderate soda altogether. This shit is fucked. It is fuckin' fucked. I can already tell it's done my body far more harm than good. I mean, that was obvious to begin with, but damn. Can't see myself buying another any time soon.

What the fuck are you talking about?
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I drink like 2 cans of coke a day
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Always thought soda cleared up an upset stomach.

slipknirvana posted...

Always thought soda cleared up an upset stomach.

That's my experience too.

I used to drink like 4 litres of Diet Coke a day back when I was a teenager. I've cut back majorly and I probably drink 2, max (mostly just on weekends). Of course, I was drinking it combined with 6-8 liters of water a day, so it's not like I was subbing it for water..

its probably the carbonation thats bothering you. coca cola is super carbonated.
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Irony posted...

What the fuck are you talking about?

A) I'm talking about people starving in China. You keep leaving the light on when you leave the room, and it's bugging the shit out of me. I'm talking about kilowatts, son. I'm talking about kilowatts flying out of the window like... like things that fly out of windows. What does that have to do with people starving in China? I'm glad you asked that question. I could be making them a sandwich right now instead of sitting here talking to you about kilowatts. Turn the damned light off when you leave the room!

B) I'm talking about soda and the way it made my stomach turn over.

Pick the answer that seems more accurate based on the information given in the OP.

slipknirvana posted...

Always thought soda cleared up an upset stomach.

Maybe. I can neither confirm nor deny these allegations. Though, if soda made my stomach upset, perhaps drinking MORE soda will cure it! ... I'm not thinking this is a good strategy.

Dash_Harber posted...

I used to drink like 4 litres of Diet Coke a day back when I was a teenager. I've cut back majorly and I probably drink 2, max (mostly just on weekends). Of course, I was drinking it combined with 6-8 liters of water a day, so it's not like I was subbing it for water..

You used to drink 10-12 liters of fluid a day? I'm not sure if that's normal but it sounds like a lot.

E32005 posted...

its probably the carbonation thats bothering you. coca cola is super carbonated.

That may be what's bothering my stomach, but not my mouth. My teeth feel unclean.

Zurkon posted...

I quit soda in the past, it was hard but I was able to give myself a taste for it again. Keep with it man and you can do it too.

Not thinking I want to go back, amigo. Choice advice though.

Yeah its likely just the carbonation...not the soda itself.
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Chicken_Butt posted...

You used to drink 10-12 liters of fluid a day? I'm not sure if that's normal but it sounds like a lot.

Yeah, well it never bothered me and I always felt fine. I have diabetes so it might be that. Either way, I still drink probably 9-10 liters since my jug is 3 liters and I refill it two or three times a day, plus water or Diet Coke at restaurants and I usually drink a couple of those small bottles of Diet Coke a day.

DuranOfForcena posted...

i once was able to give up soda completely for about 4 or 5 months, and the first can of coke i drank afterward, it felt like my throat had been acid burned or something

Yeah. It just feels bad all the way down. I just washed down what I drank with a tall glass of water. Well I guess it's not really a glass since it's not glass. I just uh... washed down what I drank with a tall plastic of water.

Teh_Dr_Phil posted...

Yeah its likely just the carbonation...not the soda itself.

I dunno. I mean, I see that you're a Dr., but you're more into psychology than physiology, right?

Dash_Harber posted...

Chicken_Butt posted...

You used to drink 10-12 liters of fluid a day? I'm not sure if that's normal but it sounds like a lot.

Yeah, well it never bothered me and I always felt fine. I have diabetes so it might be that. Either way, I still drink probably 9-10 liters since my jug is 3 liters and I refill it two or three times a day, plus water or Diet Coke at restaurants and I usually drink a couple of those small bottles of Diet Coke a day.

Hey, if it works for you power to you, my man. I gave you the tag "Aquaman". But you're cool like the Jason Momoa one, not lame like literally every other one.

Chicken_Butt posted...

A) I'm talking about people starving in China. You keep leaving the light on when you leave the room, and it's bugging the shit out of me. I'm talking about kilowatts, son. I'm talking about kilowatts flying out of the window like... like things that fly out of windows. What does that have to do with people starving in China? I'm glad you asked that question. I could be making them a sandwich right now instead of sitting here talking to you about kilowatts. Turn the damned light off when you leave the room!

B) I'm talking about soda and the way it made my stomach turn over.

Pick the answer that seems more accurate based on the information given in the OP.

Is it... is it A?

It looks like you're suffering from reverse withdrawal.
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Chicken_Butt posted...

That may be what's bothering my stomach, but not my mouth. My teeth feel unclean.

thats just nasty ass coca cola. you feel that way b/c your body remembers what its like being pure and clean without that crap and when you drank it it went into shock and now hates you.
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Chicken_Butt posted...

But enough about my pee

no, pls

continue
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Far too much sugar in that shit.

A can or two a week is all I can manage, and only when feeling off. Couldn't stomach it every day.
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Chicken_Butt posted...

Hey, if it works for you power to you, my man. I gave you the tag "Aquaman". But you're cool like the Jason Momoa one, not lame like literally every other one.

And I go swimming everyday, so I'm good with that.

Went from drinking a 64 oz of soda every day back when I was in junior high to suddenly quitting. Dropped from 240 lbs down to around 180 just by doing that. Can't even really drink it anymore without the carbonation burning my mouth.
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It's not the soda. It's the sugar. That "unclean" feeling is all the syrup coating your teeth. If you drink Diet Coke you won't get that feeling.
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I don't drink soda. I like:

Lemonade
Iced tea
Kool-aid (all flavors)
Hi-C fruit punch
Hi-C orange
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y'know that fruit juice naturally has a lot of sugar in it alrady rite

I have 2-3 sodas a year at most, and every time I'm surprised and disgusted at the corrosive feeling I get in my mouth and stomach. I don't know how some people can drink it every day and not realize it's a problem.
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Its when you see obese people in Wal-Mart loading up BOXES of soda cans into their car. Do they just not see the health problem?!

ArchiePeck posted...

Its when you see obese people in Wal-Mart loading up BOXES of soda cans into their car. Do they just not see the health problem?!

They don't care.
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IDK what soda is.........pop on the other hand.....
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You're like a fat chick loses 5 pounds and starts telling peole how to eat.
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Chicken_Butt posted...

I can't even drink the whole thing. My stomach fucking hurts. How was I doing that to my body my entire life and didn't even feel that? There's a weird, dry-yet-sticky feeling in my mouth. Like what the shit. I think people need to just cut out or severely moderate soda altogether. This shit is fucked. It is fuckin' fucked. I can already tell it's done my body far more harm than good. I mean, that was obvious to begin with, but damn. Can't see myself buying another any time soon.

after drinking diet soda for so long I can't drink regular soda anymore. It tastes like fucking corn syrup, because that's what it is.

That's probably what you're experiencing right now
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KiwiTerraRizing posted...

You're like a fat chick loses 5 pounds and starts telling peole how to eat.

I mean, kinda. I shouldn't tell people not to drink soda, it's just it came as a huge shock how fucked up it feels to drink the stuff, and it's crazy how I was so used to it before I never even put any attention to it. There's no way any part of this shit can be good for you.

ChromaticAngel posted...

after drinking diet soda for so long I can't drink regular soda anymore. It tastes like fucking corn syrup, because that's what it is.

That's probably what you're experiencing right now

I feel ya homes, you may be right.

I quit soda cold turkey three years ago, and only drink it once every three or four months. The longest I've gone without it is easily 6-7 months. Other than that I hydrate like a motherfucker since I work out every day and since I don't lead work outs, I never know when we're going to do cardio.

Anyways, your stomach is a bitch. That shit doesn't happen to me, and I still love soda. The only difference is that I don't crave it anymore.
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