Goal for 2017 No Soda

Fitnessmom38

I've made several goals for 2017 and one of my Big Ones is to stop drinking soda and focus on drinking only water, I have drink mixes and energy drinks that have no sugar or aspartame in them and I love drinking with in my water, there also calorie free. I stopped drinking Mountain Dew 5 years ago and it was hard but I did it and I know I can do this just need to stay focused. Please feel free to add me as a friend as I'm always looking for new friends.

crzycatlady1

Are you currently drinking regular or diet soda? Cutting out regular would definitely save you some calories, but cutting out diet soda won't really do anything for you weight wise since it's 0 calories. It will save you some money though

cerise_noir

crzycatlady1 wrote: »

Are you currently drinking regular or diet soda? Cutting out regular would definitely save you some calories, but cutting out diet soda won't really do anything for you weight wise since it's 0 calories. It will save you some money though

This.

And, there is nothing scary about aspartame.

asltiffm

Go for it! I gave up soda 14 years ago. It was soooo hard! But I made it through the tough part...and now I can't even stand the feel of carbonation in my mouth and the smell of soda makes me sick. You can do it!!!

Fitnessmom38

Thank you very much

CafeRacer808

I think it's been about 10 years since I gave up soda. Don't miss it at all and if I try to drink some now, it just tastes vile.

livingleanlivingclean

I swapped soft drink (Australian for soda) for sparkling water - it's a bit more exciting than normal water, and satisfies the carbonated sensation of soft drink....

endermako

i can't get rid of soda, I just have it in moderation now. When I tried to switch completely to water I got extremely dehydrated because I hate water :P

MalkinMagic71

Give up pop(not soda.. pop haha)??.... this is what my mini fridge looks like filled with Coke Zero.. you can pry it from my cold dead hands...

crzycatlady1

MalkinMagic71 wrote: »

Give up pop(not soda.. pop haha)??.... this is what my mini fridge looks like filled with Coke Zero.. you can pry it from my cold dead heands...

You sir, are my hero.

tinyc82

Best of luck-I need it myself.....I'm giving up diet coke (financial reasons and also, I drink litres of the stuff!).

endermako

I just drink the real thing, none of this diet stuff. I just make sure it fits into my daily goal of calories.

August_1958

I gave up "pop" in August. I do not miss it in the least. I have lost 23 pounds so far.

I have reactions to artificial sweeteners, so I do not drink diet anything. I only drink (plain) water or unsweet tea. Occasionally I have a hot tea/herbal tea with a teaspoon of honey.

By the way....MalkinMagic71.... a big thumbs up on that hockey team! Go Pens!

HeidiCooksSupper

I've totally replaced my Diet Coke addiction with flavored (but unsweetened) carbonated water. This has made my dental hygienist very happy. Among the brands I buy are Trader Joe's, Poland Springs, Deer Park, LaCroix, Canada Dry, and some grocery store brands. Just look for ingredients lists that are only carbonated water and natural flavorings. Tasty stuff.

Chadxx

I gave them up 13 years ago and don't miss them. The first week was the worst but after 3 weeks, the cravings were gone.

extra_medium

Nothing wrong with it, but if I was picking a lofty goal for 2017 I'd try to find something that would have more of an impact on whatever your ultimate goal is. Cutting regular soda would definitely be helpful but cutting all types of soda including zero calorie ones just seems like unnecessary punishment.

wanzik

Congratulations on giving up the soda/pop! You have my support.

bpp23

Good for you. The 1st of Jan will be six months without Soda for me. Coming from a diehard Coke fan...

peaceout_aly

Once you stop drinking soda you really don't crave it anymore. I haven't drank soda (besides as a mixer with alc) for 5-6 years. Start with tea to encourage yourself to drink more water, or those flavor mixers. After you get used to that, transition to water if it's difficult.

smiles6428

I drink a ton of soda water using a soda stream. It's perfect when you don't want tap water but want something bubbily. I have 2 soda stream machines- one at the house and one in the office.

daniwilford

Sugared soda pop, was a one way ticket to diabetes for me. I gave it up a couple of years ago. Even when I eat high carb and gain weight my blood sugar still has stayed in the pre-diabetes range. I gave it up completely for several months, I now drink diet soda in moderation. At first diet soda tasted awful to me but it is a treat now.

littlechiaseed

Meh soda ain't bad in moderation. I quit soda for a few years, lost 0lbs lol

jnananamaste

You can do it! Sofa has definitely been proven to be a diet and health hurdle for some and if you feel like it's setting you back, you should go for giving it up. I do the seltzer and occasional soda if we go out for lunch or something and it works for me. I have some family members who are addicted to soda and I see how impacts their health. Go for it and stay strong!

bagge72

jnananamaste wrote: »

You can do it! Sofa has definitely been proven to be a diet and health hurdle for some and if you feel like it's setting you back, you should go for giving it up. I do the seltzer and occasional soda if we go out for lunch or something and it works for me. I have some family members who are addicted to soda and I see how impacts their health. Go for it and stay strong!

I hurdle my sofa all of the time as, and it's a big benefit to my health!

jnananamaste

Lol

bagge72

It really makes no sense to cut out aspartame only. If you feel like cutting out aritificial sweetners for some reason cut them all out, but don't cut out the most studied of them all because of the BS people have written about it to scare you.

bagge72

HeidiCooksSupper wrote: »

I've totally replaced my Diet Coke addiction with flavored (but unsweetened) carbonated water. This has made my dental hygienist very happy. Among the brands I buy are Trader Joe's, Poland Springs, Deer Park, LaCroix, Canada Dry, and some grocery store brands. Just look for ingredients lists that are only carbonated water and natural flavorings. Tasty stuff.

I though it was the carbonation that did damage to the teeth?

xWendyJonesx

I stopped drinking coke a while ago, I mainly drink sparkling water now.
For 2017 I want to try and cut back on the amount of tea I drink with milk and try and drink more still water or herbal tea.

Good luck, we can do this.

wanzik

bagge72 wrote: »

It really makes no sense to cut out aspartame only. If you feel like cutting out aritificial sweetners for some reason cut them all out, but don't cut out the most studied of them all because of the BS people have written about it to scare you.

I'll disagree with this. There are better sweeteners out there. I believe aspartame is banned in many countries and was banned for a while in the US until the lobbyists and big money got the ban lifted.

It's hard to know what to believe anymore because of all the conflicting information out there. I think we all do the best we can. And I think we'd all be better off with pop being a rare treat.

wanzik

bagge72 wrote: »

jnananamaste wrote: »

You can do it! Sofa has definitely been proven to be a diet and health hurdle for some and if you feel like it's setting you back, you should go for giving it up. I do the seltzer and occasional soda if we go out for lunch or something and it works for me. I have some family members who are addicted to soda and I see how impacts their health. Go for it and stay strong!

I hurdle my sofa all of the time as, and it's a big benefit to my health!

HAR HAR!!!

roamingtiger

Good luck! *takes swig of diet coke*