Is Diet soda ok?
tjsims88
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Can I replace soda with 0 calorie drinks and it not affect my weight loss? Has anyone switched from regular soda to diet soda and lost weight?
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Causes cancer - just wanted to start this 500 answer thread off right.17
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Yep, lost over 50lbs while drinking diet soda (I also switched from regular). I'm now 3 years into maintenance and still drink diet soda every day
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Switching from a 12 pk of Mountain Dew a week to water and diet soda definitely did not hurt my weight loss.
Some people say artificial sweeteners give them sugar cravings, which can cause them to go over their calories if they can't control it. If that isn't you, don't worry about it.0 -
Heck no!! Made me lose 121 pounds and kept it off for 19 months now and also made my blood work come out near perfect!! I only drank 1 diet soda a day too.
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A resounding yes!0
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I don't even understand the question...0
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Won't affect your weightloss but not the best stuff for your body. Sweetener is safe for a large majority of people.0
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I think Diet Pepsi in my opinion is a good treat once in a while.1
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Yes. I drink a couple a day. They're zero calories so they will not have any impact on weight gain or loss.0
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I drink Diet Coke or other drinks like it on a regular basis. I like the bubbles and the taste. It keeps me from drinking things with calories in it so it's definitely helped with my weight loss 1
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Diet soda is literally poison in a bottle... or can. Try sparkling water it fulfills that bubbly craving, it's zero calories and delicious.2
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There's some research indicating that our brains expect calories after tasting something sweet and not getting the expected calories can trigger us to indulge. Maybe track your cravings and eating patterns after having diet soda for a few days just to be sure.
On a separate note, I'm a huge fan of grapefruit perrier, totally satisfying and refreshing!2 -
I tried diet soda a few years ago. Switched from regular. It gave me the worst sugar cravings. I didn't realize for a while what was causing it. It doesn't do that to everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up so you watch out for it.
That said, drink away!! The calorie count is what matters for weight loss. If it satisfies your soda craving, go for it!0 -
Artificial sweetners can cause insulin spikes which can result in fat storage mode. Sodas have higher sugar content which is a simple carb, also causes insulin spike. About the only benifit is it has no calories, whereas sugar should be 4 calories per gram. There is no actual nutritional benifit and no way to replace water. Water is actually one of the most important factors for fat loss. Try flavored waters or find out if it's just the carbonation you like. Even if its a 10 calorie flavored water, it will be more benificial than a diet soda plus you'll have more energy. Caffeine is still found in diet sodas and it is a stimulant (drug) to alter how your body feels, appearing to have more energy before it plumits. Going stim free provides a longer duration of clean energy2
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Artificial sweetners can cause insulin spikes which can result in fat storage mode. Sodas have higher sugar content which is a simple carb, also causes insulin spike. About the only benifit is it has no calories, whereas sugar should be 4 calories per gram. There is no actual nutritional benifit and no way to replace water. Water is actually one of the most important factors for fat loss. Try flavored waters or find out if it's just the carbonation you like. Even if its a 10 calorie flavored water, it will be more benificial than a diet soda plus you'll have more energy. Caffeine is still found in diet sodas and it is a stimulant (drug) to alter how your body feels, appearing to have more energy before it plumits. Going stim free provides a longer duration of clean energy
A ) They don't. https://examine.com/faq/do-artificial-sweeteners-spike-insulin/
B ) That's not even how fat storage works in the first place
C ) What do you think the first ingredient of diet soda is?6 -
emmyschneid wrote: »Diet soda is literally poison in a bottle... or can. Try sparkling water it fulfills that bubbly craving, it's zero calories and delicious.
Please back this up with some actual proof/studies (from legitimate sources). Because I'm in excellent health and I drink it every single day.5 -
Artificial sweetners can cause insulin spikes which can result in fat storage mode. Sodas have higher sugar content which is a simple carb, also causes insulin spike. About the only benifit is it has no calories, whereas sugar should be 4 calories per gram. There is no actual nutritional benifit and no way to replace water. Water is actually one of the most important factors for fat loss. Try flavored waters or find out if it's just the carbonation you like. Even if its a 10 calorie flavored water, it will be more benificial than a diet soda plus you'll have more energy. Caffeine is still found in diet sodas and it is a stimulant (drug) to alter how your body feels, appearing to have more energy before it plumits. Going stim free provides a longer duration of clean energy
Nope. The American Diabetes Association actually recommends diet soda for diabetics.
http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/making-healthy-food-choices/what-can-i-drink.html
And er, diet soda is mostly water. But besides that point, water isn't the most important factor in fast loss, eating at an appropriate calorie deficit is.
Do people even realize what they're typing, sheesh
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I really think it's a personal preference. I always think would I allow my kids to eat/drink something. Then I think if I don't let my kids do it, then why should I. Just something to think about.1
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LA CROIX, SPARKLING WATER ,NO SALT, NO SUGAR, JUST BUBBLES AND GREAT NATURAL FLAVORS.0
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I have always hated water and drank soda
Diet soda works well for me if I want to feel full0 -
I lost 75 pounds in 18 months while still consuming liquor - bourbon & diet 7-UP. Just count the calories.
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emmyschneid wrote: »Diet soda is literally poison in a bottle... or can. Try sparkling water it fulfills that bubbly craving, it's zero calories and delicious.
If it were poison, I don't think it would be available anymore.
I drink a can of diet soda with dinner every night and a glass when I go out to eat (every 4-6 weeks). Both of my parents have been drinking it for 10-20 years. No health problems have come from the consumption.4 -
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True. So who will you decide to believe? I think it comes down to a personal decision on what you believe is best for yourself and people need to quit bashing each other for choices someone else makes.stevencloser wrote: »kimdawnhayden wrote: »
There's a lot of food items allowed in Europe that are banned in the US.
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