tkc wrote:Congratulations Munchkin Man!
I was also addicted to Diet Coke. It was just about all I drank. One day I received a stern lecture from my father-in-law's oncology radialogist about the artificial sweetners used in diet drinks. I decided I would finish what I had in the refrigerator and that would be it. I had a few minor headaches from the lack of caffeine since I do not drink hot beverages or coffee. I have had two diet drinks in the last five months. The last one I had was awful! The craving is gone. I always have an insulated water glass with me and drink bottled or filtered water. An occasional lemonade or flavored drink packet added to my water takes care of the desire to have something different.
If I can do it, so can you! I actually keep a couple of Diet Cokes in the refrigerator for guests, but have no desire to drink them myself.
Greetings tkc:
Thank you very much for your message.
The Munchkin Man was very interested in reading about the oncologist radiologist's warning about the artificial sweeteners in diet sodas.
On a number of occasions, the Munchkin Man has confessed the Munchkin Man's Diet Coke addiction to several other doctors.
Overall, their attitude was that this was "no big deal" and nothing worth getting worried about.
The Munchkin Man is amazed at how little is know about many of the common everyday products people consume, such as diet sodas, and the health hazards they present.
In the opinion of the Munchkin Man, doctors should not only know better, but also should be the first to know.
Ironically, and unfortunately, it seems to be the consumers who begin to suffer from their side effects who become the first to know.
The Munchkin Man can also relate to your practice of keeping a couple of Diet Cokes in your refrigerator for guests.
About a year ago, the Munchkin Man bought a six-pack of Budweiser in advance for a guest who became unable to show up at the last minute.
Due to the fact that the Munchkin Man no longer enjoys beer, that six-pack is still sitting in the Munchkin Man's refrigerator.
Thanks again for your message.
Best Wishes,
Munchkin Man