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"The first is obviously easier and kinda more convenient but if you look at what it does to your health then maybe not so convenient at all."

Presumably for the same reason you drank too much sugary drinks, there was an immediate reward and you didn't comprehend the long term effects i.e. it wasn't an informed decision. I doubt that the doctor was very surprised with the outcome.

The latest episode of americas test kitchen radio touches on this topic and while I don't agree with everything they do have some good points.