Alternatives to soda?

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  • rmchapman4
    rmchapman4 Posts: 152 Member
    Water - water with lemon, water with lime, water with cucumbers and mint, water, water and more water. You'll for get about soda in about 2-3 months.

    I concur!
  • Sedna_51
    Sedna_51 Posts: 277 Member
    Years ago, after realizing I was drinking an entire pitcher of Crystal Light a day (eek!), I started to dilute it down- pour half a glass of iced tea or lemonade and half a glass of water. I still do that and I find it very satisfying- these days I do a 1:3 ratio of drink to water, and sometimes even less. A squirt of lime or lemon juice in plain water is also good. And don't discount getting a filtered water pitcher- my Brita makes water taste delicious, and it's cold and easy to drink since I keep it in the fridge. It was definitely worth the small outlay of money.

    If you like the fizziness, seltzer or soda water, like many others are suggesting, may also be a great way to go!
  • gonnamakeanewaccount
    gonnamakeanewaccount Posts: 642 Member
    I stopped drinking soda about a month ago. I was drinking up to two liters per day, and that's when I realized I needed to quit. Now, I drink sparkling water, vitamin water, v8, etc.
  • Amberlynnek
    Amberlynnek Posts: 405 Member
    My newest favorite is a can of La Croix with a couple splashes of liquid crystal lite. My current fave Peach & Pear la Croix with Mango passionfruit crystal lite!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Carbonated water...either straight up or add a squeeze of lemon or lime. I still have soda though...but instead of 2 or 3 per day I have maybe 2 or 3 per week and just fit in in my calorie goals. The bubbly water is nice when I want something that's not just plain, flat water.
  • getfitcharles
    getfitcharles Posts: 78
    Why are you looking to give up zero-calorie soda?
    Because it's still not the best thing to drink, and is expensive to buy a lot of it.
    If the money's the prime factor, water/soda water is pretty much your default option. Just be aware that bottled water or soda water often has added sodium and/or other "stabilizers" and is often not a substantial savings over store-brand diet soda.

    Diet sweet tea is fundamentally the same thing as diet soda

    What additives, in particular, are you concerned with?
    The tea I have right now is just green tea with a tiny bit of lemon juice It's not sweetened. And I've never bought bottled water because there's no point when tap water is just fine.
    I'm just trying to be healthier in general and less chemical sweeteners. Caffeine too, since I do find it keeps me awake at night if I drink it later in the day.

    In response to a lot of people - is pop different in the US? Because I've never drank any that seemed to have more than tiny amounts of sodium in it.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    Any other liquid of which you enjoy the taste.
  • SnicciFit
    SnicciFit Posts: 967 Member
    I pretty much only drink water and coffee, but I've tried something new recently that I like for a little change. I add a little of the coconut water with pineapple juice to my regular water. Very refreshing!
  • vettecat
    vettecat Posts: 12
    I drink 1/2 cup coffee when I get up, a diet coke when I get to work and water the rest of the day.
    I tried to give up diet coke but that's like quitting smoking. I mastered that 15 years ago but diet
    coke is soooo good.
  • Shoegal165
    Shoegal165 Posts: 5 Member
    Steaz unsweetened iced green tea with lemon. I buy it at Whole Foods : http://mybrands.com/Brands/Steaz/Steaz-Organic-Iced-Green-Tea-with-Mint-16-oz
  • awie11
    awie11 Posts: 44
    I used to have the same issue but now I'm addicted to Diet Snapple. It's sooo much better for you and even though it does have 10 calories per bottle its worth it.
  • Ellenrosek
    Ellenrosek Posts: 9 Member
    Try Odwalla smoothies! Or better yet, make your own. They're tasty and healthy!
  • shannashannabobana
    shannashannabobana Posts: 625 Member
    hibiscus-tea
    I love hibiscus tea!!! Actually I love all unsweet tea (not diet tea, just no sugar at all). It's also cheap if you make it from home. Someone on a different thread suggesting adding a teensy bit of sugar and salt and I'm curious so I'm going to try that next time, but I usually just make it plain. Although if you add a little bit of tart cherry juice to it gives it a nice tart flavor.

    I'm also making some 'detox' water that is very tasty with cucumber, mint and lemon juice. Yum.

    I gave up cokes years ago and never looked back.
  • shannashannabobana
    shannashannabobana Posts: 625 Member
    Because I've never drank any that seemed to have more than tiny amounts of sodium in it.
    Usually you can't taste it because of the sugar. The only difference I'm aware of between us sodas and other countries is the HFCS v. Sugar (hence the popularity here of 'mexican' coke :)

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