I'm Addicted to Gatorade! [Archive]

SamIchi

Jul 16, 2005, 04:56 PM

That's all I drink now. I never really liked soda (and it's so bad for ya), I don't like drinkin' milk by itself, and juice i have every so often, coffee I never touch, and milk tea is nice once in a while. Is it bad that this is all I drink? I drink alot of water too. Just water and Gatorade. There isn't a Gatorade flavor that I don't like. Favorite Flavors - Lemonade, and X-factor Lemon Lime + Strawberry. They used to have a white one, but i forgot the name, that was really good. OK enough Gatorade praise, what about you guys.

I got Gatorade bottles everywhere...

puckhead193

Jul 16, 2005, 04:57 PM

i drink a lot of gatorade in school...why i have no clue.... :rolleyes:

Poeben

Jul 16, 2005, 05:15 PM

I am addicted to Snapple, specifically diet lemon tea. I used to drink regular until I figured I was consuming between 1/4 to 1/2 a pound of sugar a day just from Snapple. Now I only drink diet or unsweetened drinks.

MacDawg

Jul 16, 2005, 05:17 PM

Strange you should mention it, but I gave up soda (Diet Coke) for Gatorade too... lot more calories, but I suppose it is marginally better for me.

Glacier Freeze
Riptide Rush

Woof, Woof - Dawg http://homepage.mac.com/k.j.vinson/pawprint.gif

tech4all

Jul 16, 2005, 05:23 PM

Same here, I love Gatorade! To me if I'm in the mood for water but want a slight taste to it Gatorade does for me. What flavor do you drink?

iSaint

Jul 16, 2005, 05:28 PM

Love the Gatorade...the original lemon-lime is fine by me. We buy the powder mix and my kids love it, too. I still have to have my coffee in the morning and one Dr Pepper a day. But I get into the water and Gatorade in the afternoon.

Here's the story behind Gatorade (http://www.snopes.com/food/origins/gatorade.htm)

MacDawg

Jul 16, 2005, 05:31 PM

As a Georgia Bulldawg, I knew the story of Gatorade, but we could have done without the reminder :( The Florida Gators are our hated enemy :mad:

We had our own short-lived version known as Bulldog Punch, but it didn't catch on :(

Anyway, I try not to think about it 'cause I love the stuff!

Woof, Woof - Dawg http://homepage.mac.com/k.j.vinson/pawprint.gif

ham_man

Jul 16, 2005, 05:36 PM

I never drink Gatorade (or PowerAide for that matter) casually now. My biology teacher said that it is really unhealthy if you are not sweating or needing to replenish your body.

efoto

Jul 16, 2005, 05:44 PM

I don't think an addiction to Gatorade is all that awful, there are much worse things you can do to yourself.

Essentially, isn't Gatorade "enhanced" water? :confused:
I drink coffee when I can, water and Gatorade, and milk with protein shakes and cereal usually.

It does seem strange however that when at school I drink a lot more Gatorade then when at home or working....odd.

efoto

Jul 16, 2005, 05:46 PM

I never drink Gatorade (or PowerAide for that matter) casually now. My biology teacher said that it is really unhealthy if you are not sweating or needing to replenish your body.

How can that be? All the ingredients in Gatorade (Powerstuff too) is all water-soluble, not fat-soluble, meaning that you can't OD on them. It is like some vitamins, you can eat them like candy if you want, but others two is too much unless you need them. Anyone else have insight into potential problems with excessive Gatorade intake?

iMeowbot

Jul 16, 2005, 05:58 PM

The one thing to watch out for is the sodium. Active people will need more, but it can screw with the blood pressure of couch potatoes.

Counterfit

Jul 16, 2005, 06:17 PM

Gatorade has lots of stuff you need when exercising (sodium, water, simple carbohydrates), but you don't generally need that stuff when sitting in a cubicle. I generally limit myself to drinking it when I'm service clerk at work (shagging carriages 4+ hours), before/during/after bike rides, and when it's cheaper than water (yay sales! :D)

SamIchi

Jul 16, 2005, 10:35 PM

I'm a pretty active person, and drink it all the time. Before during and after activities I drink Gatorade and water. I like drinking Gatorade when I have my meals too. In my mind I think it's better than havin' somethin' like soda.

Lacero

Jul 16, 2005, 10:37 PM

Gross. Gatorade has a chemical aftertaste. If you need to make a sports drink, just water with a little bit of salt and sugar, and a lime for taste.

highres

Jul 16, 2005, 10:42 PM

If you like Gatorade type drinks try Glaceau's Vitamin Waters much better tasting IMO and better quality ingredients, no dyes and lost of extra vits, etc. I used to be a Gatorade drinker but switched to VitaminWater, I always thought they were lame until I tried them. Better flavors too...

Lacero

Jul 16, 2005, 10:43 PM

Has anyone tried Vitamin Kitty water? I saw it being sold in Asia in my trip over there last summer.

dylomel

Jul 16, 2005, 10:54 PM

gatorade rocks ! especailly the blue one :)

dmw007

Jul 16, 2005, 11:10 PM

I like gatorade, just not addicted to it. Water on the other hand...

Leareth

Jul 16, 2005, 11:10 PM

Hmmm a product containing sugar, food coloring and artificial flavors and has a really low pH that is just so good for you teeth, why are not more people buying it??? :rolleyes:
Gatorade and all the other sports drinks are just smart marketing and branding. you get all the minerals you need from your normal food and water, the only time you dont is when you are sweating out more than you can drink, ie running a marathon on 35 degree celsius weather then you take salt pills to rehydrate and not get the muscle and stomach cramps associated with salt loss...
Want to rehydrate the healthy way, grab fresh made fruit juice, all the liquid and minerals one needs...with out the synthetics

law guy

Jul 16, 2005, 11:16 PM

I do enjoy it - the fruit punch - esp. when it's very hot out and the gatorade is very cold. Sadly, I consume tremendous amounts of Diet Coke... This is something of a health kick for me since leaving YEARS of several regular cokes a day... oh, it's terrible I know! It's so damn fizzy! Help me... I hear it calling! :eek:

katie ta achoo

Jul 16, 2005, 11:18 PM

I've never really cared for Gatorade. It never quenched my thirst, and MOST OF THE FLAVORS AREN'T REAL! I mean, GLACIER FREEZE? WTF kind of flavor is that?!

It's always tasted a little funky to me.

But then again, I go drink over a gallon of water every day. I've been trained by my cardiologist and urologist to do so. No more kidney stones and heart palpitations! rock!!

Water > Gatorade, any time of day! even post-exercise IMO.

*off to drink a 1.5 liter bottle of water. YUM!*

ravenvii

Jul 16, 2005, 11:31 PM

*joins those who don't have a hard-on for Gatorade*

I agree that it tastes funky, and leaves a weird aftertaste. They taste like fake fruit juices at the school cafeteria fountain that's been stretched out with too much water.

runninmac

Jul 17, 2005, 12:20 AM

I drink Gatorade about once a week. Im not fond of the taste but I prefer it more than Coke or Pepsi. But I read in the USA Today that It rots you teeth faster then Coke Or Pepsi. Also you can't get hydrated just from drinking Gatorade.

killuminati

Jul 17, 2005, 12:30 AM

It's funny because just the other day I met these people from Scotland and we were talking about the differences here in North America and in Scotland. One thing they said was that they couldn't believe how many Americans are 'addicted' to Gatorade. They found it absurd that they even serve it in restaurants along with soda. I personally rarely drink the stuff. Maybe twice a year. I find it really sad how some people use Gatorade and other energy drinks as a substitute for water.

Prelude2Tragedy

Jul 17, 2005, 12:31 AM

Doesn't gatorade also dehydrate you since it has so much sugar? I've always heard it's most effective when mixed with equal parts of water and itself. But besides that it sure does taste good.

ham_man

Jul 17, 2005, 12:35 AM

Doesn't gatorade also dehydrate you since it has so much sugar? I've always heard it's most effective when mixed with equal parts of water and itself. But besides that it sure does taste good.
During baseball camps, we would always be served that Gatorade mix. It was mainly to keep us from blowing chunks, but also because the coaches felt that it was more effective at keeping us hydrated in the Texas heat...

Lacero

Jul 17, 2005, 12:54 AM

You need a bit of salt.

If you drink too much water, it passes right out of the system without hydrating you. With a little bit of salt, it keeps your electrolytes balanced.

roadapple

Jul 17, 2005, 01:40 AM

I only drink gatorade in the morning, nothing better.

superbovine

Jul 17, 2005, 02:23 AM

Doesn't gatorade also dehydrate you since it has so much sugar? I've always heard it's most effective when mixed with equal parts of water and itself. But besides that it sure does taste good.

i've heard that too. supposedly the orignal formula for gatorade was different. anyways, i think there is suppose to be enough electrolytes to counter act any effect of sugar. however, you shouldn't dilute it because the smart people at gatorade supposedly have balanced the formula to be perfect.

Counterfit

Jul 17, 2005, 03:23 AM

Has anyone tried Vitamin Kitty water? I saw it being sold in Asia in my trip over there last summer.
There are lots of weird weird things sold in Japan alone, especially in vending machines! :eek: Say, used panties ;)

Anyways, I tried some Pocari Sweat some time ago. Good stuff, I just wish I could get it bottled instead of as a mix only.

scem0

Jul 17, 2005, 04:03 AM

I've totally gotten addicted to Mint Water (http://mintwater.com) from MetroMint. I wish I could make it myself, but every kind of mint I've infused into water tastes worse.

scem0

iSaint

Jul 17, 2005, 09:52 AM

But then again, I go drink over a gallon of water every day. I've been trained by my cardiologist and urologist to do so. No more kidney stones and heart palpitations! rock!!

katie you're a trip! So why the palpitations? I have a 'click' in my heart rhythm from a prolapsed mitrovalve. I've never had to visit a cardiologist, though. I guess my regular physician thinks I'm ok. I have 2 - 5 palpitation episodes a year probably. What was (is) the cause of yours and why the water intake to prevent it?

mac-er

Jul 17, 2005, 11:19 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatorade

Lacero

Jul 17, 2005, 11:31 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatorade

"Only a year after its commercial introduction Gatorade was reformulated, as its initial recipe contained the sweetener sodium cyclamate, which was banned by the FDA."Yummy.

rainman::|:|

Jul 17, 2005, 12:41 PM

Drinking anything other than water as the main way to hydrate yourself is bad, there's no way around it. Not juice, not pop, not gatorade, they're all not meant for this kind of consumption. Juice and pop are liquid candy. Gatorade is meant to replenish, and some people believe it's effect on even active people may not be positive. But it's the caffeine in pop that's the biggest problem... leaves you feeling run-down, addicted. Add to that the high sugar content of Coke or Mt. Dew, and it's certainly better that you're drinking gatorade. But the only time a person really needs gatorade is following intense diarrhea, not to be gross, but your blood sugar and electrolyte balance can crash causing further problems. During physical activity, as it was explained to me, your body can handle the temporary dehydration very well, Gatorade's commercials showing runners literally falling apart without it are there to create psychological need.

puckhead193

Jul 17, 2005, 01:17 PM

kingcrowing

Jul 17, 2005, 04:32 PM

efoto

Jul 17, 2005, 09:30 PM

GATORADE GATORADE GATORADE!!!! I LOVE IT! i buy it by the 24 pack at costco! my blood is like 42.76% gatorade actually, its a rare condition, the side effects aren't too bad either, i can out run a cheeta and jump over small buildings

You forgot to mention die at the ripe age of 26 :rolleyes:

Great point about the sodium cyclamate (whatever it was), funny that it was in there and it had to be reformulated because there was an FDA-banned substance present. I feel safe drinking the sh** as we speak :)

Lacero

Jul 17, 2005, 09:40 PM

What other crap is in Gatorade the FDA has yet to ban?

I'll drink my own yellow pee before I drink all the chemically-infused profit-driven mass-marketed "replenishing" sludge out there.

iMeowbot

Jul 17, 2005, 10:32 PM

Great point about the sodium cyclamate (whatever it was)
Cyclamate is an artificial sweetener that is allowed just about everywhere except the US, where it was banned based on a since-discredited study (this was the same rat bladder cancer thing that got saccharin banned in many places, and in this case there was a 10:1 cyclamate-saccharin mixture.)