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akern
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 Posted: 12/11/02 - 14:21 Post subject: Yet another question concerning caffeine.
I used to drink a lot of diet mt. dews a day. 8 or 9 at least. I decided that was too much and have weaned myself down to 1 caffinated dew a day. Since I've weaned I've gained 5lbs. I exercise at least the same amount if not a little more. Could it be possible the caffeine had something to do with this?
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jrjo
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Posted: 12/11/02 - 17:16 Post subject:
I suppose it's possible. Most diet pills have a high dose of caffeine which revs up the metabolism, so taking away a big dose of caffeine seems reasonable the opposite would happen.
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pokychick
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Posted: 12/11/02 - 17:47 Post subject:
Diet Mt Dew rocks my face off!
I can't drink more than two a day or I have trouble sleeping.
I try to limit myself to one, but Diet Mt Dew rocks my face off!
As far as the weight gain 
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purple hayes
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Posted: 12/11/02 - 18:00 Post subject:
From Metabolism.com
| Quote: | | Caffeine is a stimulant that increases energy expenditure, but its elimination should not affect weight, as large enough quantities to cause any metabolic effect probably aren't being consumed. |
| Quote: | | Nicotine, one of the components of cigarette smoke, increases energy expenditure by stimulating the central nervous system...Smoking also appears to ease feelings of hunger. |
My advice to you -- Take up smoking.
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jrjo
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Posted: 12/11/02 - 18:03 Post subject:
[quote="purple hayes"]From Metabolism.com
| Quote: | | Caffeine is a stimulant that increases energy expenditure, but its elimination should not affect weight, as large enough quantities to cause any metabolic effect probably aren't being consumed. |
...a 9 can minimum just might be a large enough quantity though 
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akern
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Posted: 12/11/02 - 18:33 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | From Metabolism.com
| Quote: | | Caffeine is a stimulant that increases energy expenditure, but its elimination should not affect weight, as large enough quantities to cause any metabolic effect probably aren't being consumed. |
| Quote: | | Nicotine, one of the components of cigarette smoke, increases energy expenditure by stimulating the central nervous system...Smoking also appears to ease feelings of hunger. |
My advice to you -- Take up smoking. |
Thanks ole chap!
I'll pass on the smoking tho. Pee-u.
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Posted: 12/12/02 - 15:21 Post subject:
It could be a combination of the decrease in the amount of caffeine ingested and (possibly) an increase in other calories ingested. Since you're not downing the Dew quite so much (and kudos for that!) are you substituting with something else?
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