Soda Poll

[Kaotic Lazagna]

just wondering what everybody here drinks (soda-wise :tongue: )

[brickhardmeat]

I do not drink soda at all. I drink water and black coffee.

I do sometimes grab a sugar free red bull.:redface:

[kurokoma-kun]

No Dr Pepper? :confused:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

oops, forgot about that. i don't drink too much soda, but when i get the chance to, i'll drink some root beer. i even forgot Mountain Dew. hahaha...

[stuffy]

i have one coke a week, right after playing hockey on friday nights.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I do not drink soda at all. I drink water and black coffee.

I do sometimes grab a sugar free red bull.:redface:

oh, water is good on a hot day...

if you don't mind me asking, why sugar free beverages only?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

i have one coke a week, right after playing hockey on friday nights.

i don't really like Coke, unless it's Filipino Coke in a bag. lol...:laugh:

i think they put more sugar or something in it. :tongue:

[WRBlue]

I don't drink soda. I bake with it.

Now pop or soft drinks...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

lol...getting technical, i see. soft drink...

[brickhardmeat]

oh, water is good on a hot day...

if you don't mind me asking, why sugar free beverages only?

I prefer to not drink my calories. I eat them.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

oh yes. i remember, you were the one that was giving me advise with weight-gainers. thanks again for that. i need to buy more one of these days.

[brickhardmeat]

oh yes. i remember, you were the one that was giving me advise with weight-gainers. thanks again for that. i need to buy more one of these days.

more what? I am assuming you mean weight gainer powder, don't buy that shit

if you eat meat, eat your chicken and eggs

take in some whey protein and increase your calories food wise, eat lots of rice, potatos and beans

you have to keep it up to see changes, you have to keep up the diet and the work outs, no slacking!

I eat a ton of fish and eggs and egg protein powder and whey powder no weight gain forumlas for me, ok enough off topic talk, sorry

[kurokoma-kun]

Where I grew up (NC) all fizzy drinks are called "cokes." :laugh: Sometimes called a cold drink, still regardless of brand.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha, i initiated the off-topic. but yeah, so i shouldn't buy weight gainer powder? i eat a lot of meat and rice, and i'm starting to eat more eggs. i'm also planning on buy a sack of potatoes so i can bake and eat them. will all that make me gain weight? lol....another off topic.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Where I grew up (NC) all fizzy drinks are called "cokes." :laugh: Sometimes called a cold drink, still regardless of brand.

hahaha, so if i wanted a Barq's root beer, how would they know by me asking, "can i have a cold drink?" lol...j/k. :biggrin:

[brickhardmeat]

hahaha, i initiated the off-topic. but yeah, so i shouldn't buy weight gainer powder? i eat a lot of meat and rice, and i'm starting to eat more eggs. i'm also planning on buy a sack of potatoes so i can bake and eat them. will all that make me gain weight? lol....another off topic.


all that will help but i don't know what kind of frame you have that is what truly determines what you can do but if you eat right and lift heavy you will grow no matter what:thumbsup:

get yourself some Vitol egg protein powder this is the easiest way to get about a dozen egg whites in a day, and get some whey protein, regular potatos are good but sweet potatos are best get some of both

like I said before I take in creatine and glutamine, these are both important for increasing mass

you should be eaating every 2-3 hours, 5-6 times a day

[kurokoma-kun]

hahaha, so if i wanted a Barq's root beer, how would they know by me asking, "can i have a cold drink?" lol...j/k. :biggrin:

The routine is as follows:

"You wanna coke?" (or cold drink)
"Sure!"
"What kind?"
"I'll have a Coke!" (or root beer, or whatever) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Not kidding, have heard this exact conversation so many times. Ah, the South...so silly...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

all that will help but i don't know what kind of frame you have that is what truly determines what you can do but if you eat right and lift heavy you will grow no matter what:thumbsup:

get yourself some Vitol egg protein powder this is the easiest way to get about a dozen egg whites in a day, and get some whey protein, regular potatos are good but sweet potatos are best get some of both

like I said before I take in creatine and glutamine, these are both important for increasing mass

you should be eaating every 2-3 hours, 5-6 times a day

yeah, i have a rather skinny frame (i think i weigh 125-130lbs tops). man, i don't have time to work out anymore :frown: because of work and summer school.

where can i buy Vitol egg protein powder? and where can i get some creatine and glutamine (you probably answered this in my other thread).

i only eat 3-4 times a day...:frown: and my class is from 5-9 pm everyday (for the most part).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

The routine is as follows:

"You wanna coke?" (or cold drink)
"Sure!"
"What kind?"
"I'll have a Coke!" (or root beer, or whatever) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Not kidding, have heard this exact conversation so many times. Ah, the South...so silly...

lol...i would go crazy there. :laugh:

[brickhardmeat]

yeah, i have a rather skinny frame (i think i weigh 125-130lbs tops). man, i don't have time to work out anymore :frown: because of work and summer school.

where can i buy Vitol egg protein powder? and where can i get some creatine and glutamine (you probably answered this in my other thread).

i only eat 3-4 times a day...:frown: and my class is from 5-9 pm everyday (for the most part).


if you are not going to work out there is no point in loading on protein, you have to make time, an hour a day is very sufficient if you work and don't waste your time, you don't need to waste time doing cardio, you need to lift

drink water I drink a gallon + a day

you can spend a little more time and do split routines and not have to do five days but I break mine up by muscle

shoulders, arms, legs, back, chest

cardio on the weekends 'cuz I'm kinda padded right now tipping the scale at 220 6'1

supplementcentral.com has the best stuff for the best price in my opinion but don't throw your money away if you are not going to lift, it will be a waste

[Kaotic Lazagna]

if you are not going to work out there is no point in loading on protein, you have to make time, an hour a day is very sufficient if you work and don't waste your time, you don't need to waste time doing cardio, you need to lift

drink water I drink a gallon + a day

you can spend a little more time and do split routines and not have to do five days but I break mine up by muscle

shoulders, arms, legs, back, chest

cardio on the weekends 'cuz I'm kinda padded right now tipping the scale at 220 6'1

supplementcentral.com has the best stuff for the best price in my opinion but don't throw your money away if you are not going to lift, it will be a waste

hmmmm, i think i'll stick to the potatoes and eggs for now. after summer school, i'll get the creatine and what nots because i'll be able to work out again.

(i really need to get an A in this o-chem class so i can get into the nursing program.)

[brickhardmeat]

hmmmm, i think i'll stick to the potatoes and eggs for now. after summer school, i'll get the creatine and what nots because i'll be able to work out again.

(i really need to get an A in this o-chem class so i can get into the nursing program.)


I understand. This is somethign that you have to be very commited to also if you want to see results. I work with a guy who weighs about 135-40 and he goes off and on supplements and wonders why he can't gain and he works out one week and then skips a week or two. You will never see results this way. You can get your A and blast yourself with workouts especially if you have the equipment at home like I do. Everyone has an hour to spare. The choice is your's. You can pack bars and shakes and yogurt, trail mix stuff like that also counts as meals.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

what about those bars that help protein absorption? i bought some of those and finished it, and i'm thinking about getting some more. is that a good idea?

i'll start working out when i know i can be committed to it...damn daily quizzes and homework!

[brickhardmeat]

what about those bars that help protein absorption? i bought some of those and finished it, and i'm thinking about getting some more. is that a good idea?

i'll start working out when i know i can be committed to it...damn daily quizzes and homework!


you should get only a "normal" amount of protein, that is only what a sedentary person of your stature should be eating if you are not going to work out

bars are fine but they are expensive, I supplement with whey powder and egg powder and don't bother with bars, they can be total meal replacement or a snack depending on caloric content, nothing wrong with them but I can think of things I'd rather eat

basically what I am saying is don't spend any money on any of this stuff if you are not going to be working consistantly

eat normal meals and try to eat more often (5-6 times a day!) and eat your brain food since that is all you are using right now

there is always the option of doing split routines, you can do shoulders/arms, legs, back/chest; this will only take three mornings or evenings from your schedule and you can compress these workouts into an hour easily if you are efficient and do not take breaks

with a pair of dumbbells and an adjustable bench, a pull up bar, some push ups you can do everything you need, you can even do squats with dumbbells at your side, this is a small investment and you can improve your build at home on your schedule

quit pissing in the wind and get to work!

[contraband831]

Diet Pepsi, must be ice cold

[BailOut]

You forgot an option for "None".

[sherryberry]

I will drink whatever is available. Some people don't like coke, so they get pepsi, and vice versa. Or if I'm in the mood, I'll drink 7-up or root beer. I'm an open person with what I drink hehe. as long as it's not diet stuff

[Typer73]

The routine is as follows:

"You wanna coke?" (or cold drink)
"Sure!"
"What kind?"
"I'll have a Coke!" (or root beer, or whatever) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Not kidding, have heard this exact conversation so many times. Ah, the South...so silly...

Another Southerner here... my "coke" is Coca-Cola or sometimes Diet Mountain Dew, but never Pepsi, Diet Coke or regular Mountain Dew.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

you should get only a "normal" amount of protein, that is only what a sedentary person of your stature should be eating if you are not going to work out

bars are fine but they are expensive, I supplement with whey powder and egg powder and don't bother with bars, they can be total meal replacement or a snack depending on caloric content, nothing wrong with them but I can think of things I'd rather eat

basically what I am saying is don't spend any money on any of this stuff if you are not going to be working consistantly

eat normal meals and try to eat more often (5-6 times a day!) and eat your brain food since that is all you are using right now

there is always the option of doing split routines, you can do shoulders/arms, legs, back/chest; this will only take three mornings or evenings from your schedule and you can compress these workouts into an hour easily if you are efficient and do not take breaks

with a pair of dumbbells and an adjustable bench, a pull up bar, some push ups you can do everything you need, you can even do squats with dumbbells at your side, this is a small investment and you can improve your build at home on your schedule

quit pissing in the wind and get to work!

hahaha, yeah, i think i'm going to hold off on those supplements until later. i do have some dumbbells, but only 10lbs each. i'll try to squeeze in an hour in the morning since i have night classes.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

You forgot an option for "None".

i forgot to put a lot of other options...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I will drink whatever is available. Some people don't like coke, so they get pepsi, and vice versa. Or if I'm in the mood, I'll drink 7-up or root beer. I'm an open person with what I drink hehe. as long as it's not diet stuff

lol...nothing wrong with the diet stuff. they actually taste sweeter to me for some reason (i'm assuming the artificial sweeteners). but yeah, i think the sodas that i usually drink, if i do, are Barq's and Mountain Dew.

[eTiMaGo]

I will drink whatever is available. Some people don't like coke, so they get pepsi, and vice versa. Or if I'm in the mood, I'll drink 7-up or root beer. I'm an open person with what I drink hehe. as long as it's not diet stuff

Same here... Usually Pepsi, Coke, Sprite, A&W root beer or Lipton Ice Tea (good stuff)... But I'm trying to cut down, rarely drink these, I'll have a fruit juice instead if I have a choice :wink:

[Black Yaris]

The routine is as follows:

"You wanna coke?" (or cold drink)
"Sure!"
"What kind?"
"I'll have a Coke!" (or root beer, or whatever) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Not kidding, have heard this exact conversation so many times. Ah, the South...so silly...

I grew up with that, living in Atlanta (home of Coke), so that is normal to me
but a coke is refured to as any kind of soda, not a cold drink, cause you ain't gettin a sweet tea if they ask you what kinda coke

[sherryberry]

lol...nothing wrong with the diet stuff. they actually taste sweeter to me for some reason (i'm assuming the artificial sweeteners). but yeah, i think the sodas that i usually drink, if i do, are Barq's and Mountain Dew.

haha well i've read some horror things about diet soda. in fact, regular soda is probably better than diet Something to do with what they put into diet. I've read stuff about it.. just don't know where they are and plus, to me, diet doesn't taste like anything. but that's all difference of opinion :smile:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Same here... Usually Pepsi, Coke, Sprite, A&W root beer or Lipton Ice Tea (good stuff)... But I'm trying to cut down, rarely drink these, I'll have a fruit juice instead if I have a choice :wink:

...i drink a lot of Arizona Green Tea. heh...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I grew up with that, living in Atlanta (home of Coke), so that is normal to me
but a coke is refured to as any kind of soda, not a cold drink, cause you ain't gettin a sweet tea if they ask you what kinda coke

really confusing...:confused:

haha well i've read some horror things about diet soda. in fact, regular soda is probably better than diet Something to do with what they put into diet. I've read stuff about it.. just don't know where they are and plus, to me, diet doesn't taste like anything. but that's all difference of opinion :smile:

lol...i don't really drink diet soda, but will if it's the only thing available.

[yrsdrgn]

how bout Starbucks Creme or coffee frappuccino blended beverages? anyone? haha...........i love pepsi.....use to drink maybe 7-9 a day quite literally also....but i cut down a lot haha parents rarely buy soda anymore so yea........so i turned to starbucks frappuccino blended beverages LOL =P

[brickhardmeat]

tall ,drip, no room

[BailOut]

Same here... Usually Pepsi, Coke, Sprite, A&W root beer or Lipton Ice Tea (good stuff)... But I'm trying to cut down, rarely drink these, I'll have a fruit juice instead if I have a choice :wink:

That's my man! I was drinking 3-5 Sprites a day, but gave it all up for organic Lemonade. I go through about a gallon of the stuff every 2-3 days now.

I still drink lots of water as well, about a gallon a day.

[brickhardmeat]

That's my man! I was drinking 3-5 Sprites a day, but gave it all up for organic Lemonade. I go through about a gallon of the stuff every 2-3 days now.

I still drink lots of water as well, about a gallon a day.


please tell me you'll drink tap water, I used to buy 7 gallons of water a week and it was a bitch, I keep a jug around and fill it from the tap everyday so I can monitor my daily consumption which is a bit more than a gallon

[BailOut]

please tell me you'll drink tap water

*nod*

At home I use the cold tap on the refrigerator which has its own filter, and at work I use a filtered tap (and sometimes some ice cubes made from the same water).

[brickhardmeat]

*nod*

At home I use the cold tap on the refrigerator which has its own filter, and at work I use a filtered tap (and sometimes some ice cubes made from the same water).


I don't drink my water chilled though. Room temp only unless I'm eating out they always give you all that damn ice, burr.

[sherryberry]

i drink water a lot now. there's a water cooler at the office and use pur filter for tap water at home. But geez, I cannot drink a gallon of water a day... I'd be going to the bathroom every minute!

[yrsdrgn]

hehe....Starbucks has triple filtered water...............i think that's crazy but when customers ask how come the coffee/iced drinks taste different compared to when they make it at home.....tha'ts probably why

[Silver Streak S]

I'm considering buying a faucet mounted water filter but I read many reviews where people complain about the filters not lasting very long or the filter leaks. I'm tired of carrying and storing the gallon jugs and I think I could save a bit of money by going to a filter system. Anyone have a faucet mounted filter system? What brand and how happpy are you with it?

By the way...I usually drink Diet Pepsi or Diet Mt. Dew. :drinking:

[sherryberry]

My dad uses Pur. I have no idea how long filters last or anything but I don't remember having issues with it at all. I'm happy with it.. it def. makes the water taste better to me :smile:

[Typer73]

Hubby used to be in the soft drink biz: the best water filters are the in-line, under-the-sink type. More expensive to buy & install, but filters better (removes more junk) & cartridges last longer.

[SailDesign]

I refuse to drink soda - All those frikkin bubbles just make me want to puke. Fruit juice, watered down just a little to allow for the fact that it is not watered enough at the factory when they "reconstitute" the concentrate so you'll drink more.
I also hate water on its own if there is any alternative. Bottled water is just a rip-off, so I avoid that.
In general, then, I am pretty much dehydrated most of the day :smile:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hahaha, that's not good. ^

[solarVitz]

Rootbeer all the time.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Barq's is the best!

[sherryberry]

^^ agreed!

[death is my gift]

Cherry Coke Zero for me.

[Thirty-Nine]

I've cut out caffeine, so if I drink soda, it's usually a Diet Squirt (when I can find it) or a Diet 7UP. I don't drink much soda, though. Mostly water, coffee, and beer.

[nsmitchell]

We have Flavia where I work. http://www.myflavia.com/myflavia/default.aspx I drink a shat load of coffee, usually Sumatra, with Equal and a Mini-Moo. It's free and it is almost as good as Starbucks coffee. I also drink alot of teas, like White tea and Orange, African Red Bush, English Breakfast and Earl Grey, Blueberry, Peppermint, etc...

[brickhardmeat]

I've cut out caffeine, so if I drink soda, it's usually a Diet Squirt (when I can find it) or a Diet 7UP. I don't drink much soda, though. Mostly water, coffee, and beer.

so you drink decaf coffee-:cry:

We have Flavia where I work. http://www.myflavia.com/myflavia/default.aspx I drink a shat load of coffee, usually Sumatra, with Equal and a Mini-Moo. It's free and it is almost as good as Starbucks coffee. I also drink alot of teas, like White tea and Orange, African Red Bush, English Breakfast and Earl Grey, Blueberry, Peppermint, etc...

earl grey is my favorite tea, I like other black teas though, I think it's the bergamot that gets me, mmmmmmmm

[Thirty-Nine]

Flavia is good stuff.

Yes, I drink decaff. I just decided one day that I didn't need caffeine and I swore it off. You get used to it after a while. I'm not nearly as tired as I used to be, and I sleep better now.

[brickhardmeat]

Flavia is good stuff.

Yes, I drink decaff. I just decided one day that I didn't need caffeine and I swore it off. You get used to it after a while. I'm not nearly as tired as I used to be, and I sleep better now.

well I did that wih cigarettes and weed but caffeine, NO

you've taken it to far!!!:laugh: