Michael Hopcroft Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore I just realized that I have already consumed, just today, 601.3 milligrams of caffeine in my soda. That's equivalent to four and a half cups of coffee. And this is a light day, with only two 44-ounce refills and two 32-ounce fountain drinks at the local supermarket. I generally drink even more than that. And I'm heavily craving more -- a LOT more. When you start going to work at a medical clinic, some things just start to look wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore To be fair-ish, too much of anything is bad for the human body, even water. (which strikes me as a point against 'intelligent design'. I mean, seriously ... too little of anything, problem, too much of anything, problem ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Well, if you're looking to cut down, do it slowly. Cold turkey is no fun. You will sleep better cutting down on the caffeine though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt the Bruins Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore I know people say that, but when I spent some time on medical leave last year I went cold turkey for like a week and the absence didn't bother me. No headaches, no jitters, no strong cravings. Is it possible to drink lots of caffeine but not actually become addicted to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Probably. I would imagine it's more likely you'll get the withdrawal the more of it you drink, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix240 Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore To be fair-ish, too much of anything is bad for the human body, even water. (which strikes me as a point against 'intelligent design'. I mean, seriously ... too little of anything, problem, too much of anything, problem ...) All things in moderation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Probably. I would imagine it's more likely you'll get the withdrawal the more of it you drink' date=' though.[/quote'] Last time I tried to give it up I didn't get those symptoms. I fell back in because I seem to really like drinking the stuff -- which may be a sign of serious addiction. But there were previous occasions where withdrawal made me so sick I was throwing up. So I never know what's going to happen next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Muffin-jay by ~EternalTale "May the crumbs be ever in your favor." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSgt Baloo Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Last time I tried to give it up I didn't get those symptoms. I fell back in because I seem to really like drinking the stuff -- which may be a sign of serious addiction. But there were previous occasions where withdrawal made me so sick I was throwing up. So I never know what's going to happen next. The problem isn't drinking Cola; that's just a symptom. Addiction isn't about the substance, but about how the substance seems to fill a need you aren't addressing well, possibly because you aren't consciously aware of it. If you have the resources, a good mental healthcare provider can help you figure out how to live a good life without having to consume the quantities of the stuff you have been consuming. You're right. A lot of 12-step groups might look at you as if you had carrots for hair if you walked in and said "I need help quitting cola drinks!" Of course, there are some who would invite you in anyway, but YMMV. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragitsu Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teh bunneh Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore OK, is it just me or is the bacon thing just about played out? I mean, I like bacon just fine. A couple of slices on a burger, a couple of slices with my eggs in the morning, sure. But this weird fetishizing of it is just starting to get annoying. Bacon-flavored chewing gum? Bacon-flavored mayonaise? Bacon-flavored ice cream, for god's sake? Maybe it's just me, but there's no food in the world that's that good. People hoovering up 5 pounds of bacon in one sitting? Brother, if they were doing that with any other food, we wouldn't be making heroes out of them. If they were eating five pounds of candy, or five pounds of bread, we'd be checking them into a psycho-ward. You know why? Because that s**t is crazy. And then there's the whole, "Would you rather eat bacon, or save a child's life?" "Why, eat bacon of course!" meme that's been going around. Eat bacon, or cure cancer? Eat bacon, or make love with a beautiful woman? I'm sorry, bacon is good, but it's just not that good. Maybe this is heresy (because it seems like bacon has developed some sort of weird cult following), but yeah. I think this one has played itself out for me. Here endeth the rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore ... And then there's the whole' date=' "Would you rather eat bacon, or save a child's life?" "Why, eat bacon of course!" meme that's been going around. ...[/quote'] Ha! I missed that one. My twist on that would be "Which is stronger, my fondness of bacon or my hatred of children?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Confoundo Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore In response to the 'Pizza with Hot Dogs in Crust', I present the 'Pizza with Cheeseburgers in Crust'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore In response to the 'Pizza with Hot Dogs in Crust', I present the 'Pizza with Cheeseburgers in Crust'. I think that would have looked enticing when i was back in college. Now, not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrosshairCollie Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore OK, is it just me or is the bacon thing just about played out? I mean, I like bacon just fine. A couple of slices on a burger, a couple of slices with my eggs in the morning, sure. But this weird fetishizing of it is just starting to get annoying. Bacon-flavored chewing gum? Bacon-flavored mayonaise? Bacon-flavored ice cream, for god's sake? Maybe it's just me, but there's no food in the world that's that good. People hoovering up 5 pounds of bacon in one sitting? Brother, if they were doing that with any other food, we wouldn't be making heroes out of them. If they were eating five pounds of candy, or five pounds of bread, we'd be checking them into a psycho-ward. You know why? Because that s**t is crazy. And then there's the whole, "Would you rather eat bacon, or save a child's life?" "Why, eat bacon of course!" meme that's been going around. Eat bacon, or cure cancer? Eat bacon, or make love with a beautiful woman? I'm sorry, bacon is good, but it's just not that good. Maybe this is heresy (because it seems like bacon has developed some sort of weird cult following), but yeah. I think this one has played itself out for me. Here endeth the rant. At this point, I think 'bacon' has entered the same weird category as Chuck Norris ... it's become a thing to try to come up with the weirdest statement one can make regarding the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafarc Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Blasphemy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Bacon was one of those "forbidden foods" for me growing up, since I was misdiagnosed with certain food allergies as a kid. I've been making up for lost time ever since... (Seriously -- pork, egg whites, wheat, corn, rice, strawberries, caffeine, peanuts, shrimp, tomatoes, potatoes, vinegar -- yeah, I was [MEEP]ing PISSED when the new allergist said "Whoops!" when I got retested in college.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celt Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Behold the Lasagna Burger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore [h=1]Another ‘Heart Attack Grill’ customer collapses while eating ‘bypass burger’[/h] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Another ‘Heart Attack Grill’ customer collapses while eating ‘bypass burger’ I wonder how long before the government tries to shut them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hopcroft Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore I wonder how long before the government tries to shut them down. They couldn't get away with the tobacco in Oregon, where all restaurants and most workplaces are required by law to be smoke-free. This was in response to situations like non-smoking waitresses at bars developing lung cancer from decades of heavy second-hand smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celt Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore XXL pizza. Do they deliver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevelon Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Behold the Lasagna Burger Mozzarella and marinara on a burger is actually one of my favorite "odd" options. The pasta and hogie roll size seem a little excessive, but I don't think it would stop me from eating it. In a few sittings preferably, that's a lot of food... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celt Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore We all realize this is the thread 'for those that just don't care anymore'? There's no such thing as excessive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Re: Foods for those that just don't care anymore Strip steak and beef bacon pizza with a smokey mozzarella fondue, buttered horseradish kraut and scallions. Drizzled with A1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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