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Its been 6 weeks now since I've had any type of soda or fast food.

posted 5 years ago by Eric56 (4580)
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And I feel great! The first week was hard with sugar cravings but I don't have that anymore. Lost 8 pounds so far (and counting) with no exercise (gyms are all closed). I've drastically reduced my sugar intake. The only liquid I drink is water. The only sugar I get are from natural sources (fruits, etc). I do have pre-diabetes and am determined not to become a type 2 diabetic.

It's amazing how rampant type 2 diabetes is.

[–] Kowalski (75736) 5 years ago

THATS AWESOME!...I WISH I DIDNT LOVE CHERRY COKE SO MUCH

[–] Eric56 (4580) 5 years ago

My favourite was vanilla Coke . I don't even crave it anymore.

[–] Vastuntitled (5698) 5 years ago

YOU SAID IT KOWALSKI!...gave up soda a few years back, but I still need a cherry coke or wild cherry Pepsi once in a while!

[–] Moonglum9 (11280) 5 years ago

I’m on the Wild Cherry Pepsi team myself. I don’t drink much pop either, but it sure goes good with pizza!

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

My thing is sweet tea. At least a pot every day.

[–] Kowalski (75736) 5 years ago

YEAH,POT TOO..CHERRY COKE AND POT. 😜

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

I ran out today! 😕
Couldn't get my um, friend to pick up the phone. I hope he's ok.
Send me a care package?

[–] Kowalski (75736) 5 years ago

IF THEBOX IS "LARGE"...ITS BECAUSE I AM ALSO IN THE BOX...PLEASE LET ME OUT.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

The condoms box, right?

[–] Forky (1739) 5 years ago

6 years for me

[–] Eric56 (4580) 5 years ago

Thats great! It's amazing when you walk into a grocery store and about 95% of the stuff there is total crap. And many people think it's healthy food. I.e. alot of people think fruit juice is healthy but it's not.

It's the sugar that's driving this obesity crisis. There needs to be better education in place.

[–] Forky (1739) 5 years ago

Agreed!

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Cereal is another thing. Many are advertised as being full of natural ingredients, fibre, vitamins and minerals, but when you check the back you see it's 25% sugar. Evil stuff.

[–] Eric56 (4580) 5 years ago

Yes! Breakfast cereals were the worst. Not healthy at all.

I'd argue that sugar is worst than alcohol and cigarettes.

[–] Moonglum9 (11280) 5 years ago

The only advantage to breakfast cereals over some other junk foods like twinkies and such is that cereals are fortified with some vitamins. So at least you’ll get a few nutrients into your system as you become a disgusting fat slob.

[–] Squiffydoodle (170) 5 years ago

Forky! Do you post at filmboards?

[–] Forky (1739) 5 years ago

Yes i do!

[–] Squiffydoodle (170) 5 years ago

Good to see you!

[–] Squiffydoodle (170) 5 years ago

Have you lost weight?

[–] Eric56 (4580) 5 years ago

8 pounds thus far and counting. And that is without any type of exercise. Just by cutting back greatly on added sugar.

[–] Squiffydoodle (170) 5 years ago

Great! I lost 24 a few months ago by restricting calories, but since I wasn't getting protein a lot of my hair fell out in the front

It's grown back but now I've gained some back and want to lose 10

[–] ODB82 (2055) 5 years ago

I’d say good job on cutting out some bullshit and the weight loss but that would make me fatphobic. You should probably gain it back. #healthyatanysize

[–] MovieManCin2 (26342) 5 years ago

Excellent! Keep up the good work!

😎

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Nice. Well done.

[–] Otter (24464) 5 years ago

modern. Can cook junk food and sweets at home! I'm gaining weight!

What I'm not eating is meat, I'm just too disgusted with the way the workers in the processing plants are being treated. Vegetarianism for me!