Is diet Pepsi really OK to have on a diet?

SteveMFP123

I've been on this diet for about 1.5 years now, floating between 85 - 90lbs lost (still aiming for just under 100lbs but struggling over the holiday) and I've only drank water in this time and it's getting super boring. We bought some diet soda for the kids and I tried it and it's OK, not like the real stuff but I was wondering if I could actually drink this without harming my diet? The label would suggest so but is there a catch I'm missing?

rankinsect

No catch, although if you're new to diet cola and haven't established a preferred brand, be sure to try Pepsi Max as well as Diet Pepsi - they are very different and (personal opinion) I think Pepsi Max is worlds better. I think it tastes closer to normal Pepsi too, although it's been decades since I've had normal Pepsi so maybe I can't say that.

pollypocket1021

I like warm diet Pepsi. It was the only thing that took care of my morning sickness with my second pregnancy. Diet Pepsi has been a staple if my diet during the last year while I lost 20 lbs.

PaulaWallaDingDong

Of course! That's why they call it that. Just don't think it earns you a second big mac.

zoeysasha37

I enjoy a diet soda often ! ( I like diet coke with no ice ) I have had no problems losing all my weight and keeping it off for 2+ yrs . weight loss comes down to calories . everything in moderation.
While I wouldn't suggest drinking 48 diet sodas per day there's no problem with having them in moderation.
( I think diet coke is better though!! Lol !! If you ever are out, order one and taste it !)

Owlie45

Yup. Won't hurt your diet. Couple years ago I quit drinking pop for over a year. Took one sip of diet coke, something I drank all the time, dumped it out. You may not enjoy it like you used to. Diet root beer, diet Dr. Pepper are still awesome.

earlnabby

No catch. Yes, diet soda is just fine to drink while losing weight (although Diet Pepsi is nowhere near as OK as diet Dr. Pepper )

ItsMeNotU

Diet Dr. Pepper (DDP), Has several diet flavors and the caffeine free is great for late afternoon and evening enjoyment.

Kidbonz

There are a few problems with Diet soft drinks. I gave them up for New Years. 3 days and still sober. http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/09/17/349270927/diet-soda-may-alter-our-gut-microbes-and-the-risk-of-diabetes

AnvilHead

Kidbonz wrote: »

There are a few problems with Diet soft drinks. I gave them up for New Years. 3 days and still sober. http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/09/17/349270927/diet-soda-may-alter-our-gut-microbes-and-the-risk-of-diabetes

There are no problems with drinking diet soft drinks. The above article is full of fearmongering and short of actual science.

CooCooPuff

No. Diet Pepsi removed aspartame and is now disgusting. Stick with Diet Coke Zero.

allyphoe

Caffeine Free Coke Zero. Yum.

queenliz99

AnvilHead wrote: »

Kidbonz wrote: »

There are a few problems with Diet soft drinks. I gave them up for New Years. 3 days and still sober. http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/09/17/349270927/diet-soda-may-alter-our-gut-microbes-and-the-risk-of-diabetes

There are no problems with drinking diet soft drinks. The above article is full of fearmongering and short of actual science.

Second this

kbmnurse

No. Soda diet or regular is horrible for your bones.

queenliz99

kbmnurse wrote: »

No. Soda diet or regular is horrible for your bones.

malarky

quackers82

I have to avoid them as it makes me have MASSIVE sugar cravings after consuming any 'diet soda' drink, so i just allow my self the normal/real stuff within my calorie allowance its better for me to have 135 calories in 1 can of coke, than 1 calorie in a diet coke then have an uncontrollable binge on biscuits costing me over a 1000 calories.

Pawsforme

I'm down 25 pounds since about mid July and I have at least 12 ounces of diet Pepsi every day.

FWIW, I'm one of those apparently rare people who prefers diet soft drinks. I think the regular versions are all absolutely revolting. I don't have much of a sweet tooth at all, and the sugar in regular soft drinks is overwhelming to me. If diet drinks weren't available I wouldn't drink soft drinks at all.

Dcass100

I just read of a study where people were watched over a year. One group was told to drink regular soda as normal, another drank diet soda and another drank water only. The only group that lost weight was the group that drank water. Both groups of soda drinkers did not lose any weight. FOOD for thought! Check it out online!!

PaulaWallaDingDong

Dcass100 wrote: »

I just read of a study where people were watched over a year. One group was told to drink regular soda as normal, another drank diet soda and another drank water only. The only group that lost weight was the group that drank water. Both groups of soda drinkers did not lose any weight. FOOD for thought! Check it out online!!

That's all well and good, but means nothing in the realm of calorie-controlled dieting. Diet soda doesn't make you maintain weight on its own, and water doesn't make you lose weight on its own.

srecupid

It won't hurt or help your weight loss

ninerbuff

Kidbonz wrote: »

There are a few problems with Diet soft drinks. I gave them up for New Years. 3 days and still sober. http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/09/17/349270927/diet-soda-may-alter-our-gut-microbes-and-the-risk-of-diabetes

Uh no. Especially if it's from a "Nature" journal.

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