Soda
tunnicliffsm5414
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Does anyone else still drink soda? I burn the calories off, and i have limited myself to one a day but I can’t quit 😭
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I avoid it just because of the sugar levels. I'd rather have fruit.2
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I cut down from a 6 pack of cokes a day to 1 or 2 a week. It took me 2yrs to get to this point but can't seem to just get off it completely.1
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Why do you feel you need to quit? How is it hindering your goals, if you are able to fit it into your calories for the day and you enjoy it? Is it crowding out other nutrients? Have you considered diet soda?4
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I switched to diet so I don't have to worry about it
Every once in a blue moon I'll get s regular soda at a restaurant or something, but the taste of diet has grown on me! 4 -
I used to drink at least 2L a day of Coke. I had given it up completely for about 6 months, but have started having a cup here and there again. I just make sure I log it, and have room for it in my calorie count for the day.0
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I ended up quitting by forcing myself to drink water instead. I just kept a water bottle and anytime I had a craving for soda I filled it and drank that instead. It didn't really satisfy the urge in and of itself, but after a couple minutes my body would realize it wasn't thirsty anymore and the craving went away.
But I also second WinoGelato's post. If your soda habit isn't hindering your goals or nutrition, then there isn't really a need to quit.2 -
I still struggle. I drink diet which is horrible for you and caffeine free. I quit completely for a while... need to do it again.10
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Like others I switched to diet to save calories2
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I used to drink way too much soda. Those flavor packets you put in bottles of water got me off of it for the most part. I also drank sparkling waters a lot until I figured out it's basically diet soda. Now I drink seltzer water like Arrowhead sparkling water, or LaCroix. It's kind of an acquired taste as it's just carbonated water and flavor, but I love them. I also drink diet now if I want a soda. I was on the "Diet is bad, Mkay" bandwagon, but have since learned (like everything else) it's fine in moderation.1
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I switched to zero calorie flavored seltzer water, I wanted the bubbles and fizzy more than sugar.
There are many brands that make it, I enjoy different flavors of different brands so I don't have a favorite brand. Here is what I am talking about: https://www.schweppesus.com/products/sparkling-water
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I use to drink about 5 a day. I've slowly cut it back to 1 a day to 1 every other day. I don't like diet. I like them too much to stop cold turkey.0
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I quit cold turkey almost 5 years ago. I don’t really miss them anymore. Water, coffee, tea, juices and water packets have become my go to drink fixes. I drink water probably 75% of the time.1
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If it’s in the house I’ll drink it. I can live without it buuuuut to get to that point I have to cut it out completely and just go through withdrawal. It usually takes a week or so but once I get over that hump I don’t even miss it. I find, for myself at least, it’s totally addictive0
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buy the small 4oz cans and drink those that way you limit it. I would not ever suggest you go diet or zero simply because the fake sugars " 0 calorie " will do you more harm than the other. It may take you a while but eventually you will be able to go a day without it and wont even realize it.10
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buy the small 4oz cans and drink those that way you limit it. I would not ever suggest you go diet or zero simply because the fake sugars " 0 calorie " will do you more harm than the other. It may take you a while but eventually you will be able to go a day without it and wont even realize it.
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buy the small 4oz cans and drink those that way you limit it. I would not ever suggest you go diet or zero simply because the fake sugars " 0 calorie " will do you more harm than the other. It may take you a while but eventually you will be able to go a day without it and wont even realize it.
How so?4 -
I have gone years without having either regular or diet soda, just drinking water or coffee.
Then, on "My 600 lb life" it was stated that the carbonation contributes to re-expanding the stomach of the gastric surgery patients and was prohibited for them. So I avoided carbonated beverages when I first started back on the healthy lifestyle quest. I feared contributing to my "bottomless pit syndrome".
But, currently I drink several a day. I like the fizz, the "bite". I used to have at least one glass of wine at the end of the day, and believe it or not, the diet soda apparently fulfills whatever "bite" the wine was fulfilling. Sometimes I will drink carbonated flavored water, but there is a slightly "salty" taste to me, that doesn't satisfy the way the sweet fizz does.
I also use diet soda to make my tummy feel full when I don't feel like eating. (I still get the urge to eat that has nothing to do with hunger and everything to do with some emotion I need to be mindful of.)
Mostly I drink water though.0 -
I do. I drink diet. I used to be a huge Dr Pepper fanatic and drank a 32 oz from the gas station every single day. I switched to diet, and it was hard at first because it doesn't taste the same, but now I prefer it. i can't drink regular Dr Pepper anymore, it's way too sweet and sugary. Now i have one diet dr pepper can a day.2
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I'm just getting back to trying to get fit, but I've had good success in the past drinking 6 oz regular coke. I have a little Coke glass and treat half liters like 2 liters.
No idea if it's true (I sense the skepticism or defensiveness) but I've heard some of the additives used for diet drinks mess with your hormone levels. I can't imagine a 6 pack of diet/day would be good for anyone, but one can with lunch could work if you like the taste. Personally, I'd rather drink less and really enjoy it.4 -
I drink Pepsi Max as it tastes great. People say artificial sweeteners are bad for you, but ever since they were invented we've been ingesting them whether we know it or not, as they've been used in tons of foodstuffs for over fifty years, so by now our bodies have more than likely adapted to them, and they're only used in small amounts anyway. Some sweeteners were known to cause cancer in rats, but potatoes were found to cause cancer in rats, too, and no one says potatoes are bad for you. I think as long as you don't go overboard and stick to a moderate amount each day, it's perfectly fine. As with everything, too much of a thing can become a problem. If it's not a problem for you, I wouldn't worry about it.2
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WinoGelato wrote: »
The only thing I know diet soda does for certain is erode teeth, not sure if it's more acidic than regular soda. My dentist says one of the worse things you can do is nurse a soda, it baths your teeth over and over again during the day. Instead just drink it quickly over a few minutes.
Also increased risk of osteoporosis, for all soda types.
I'm not in the diet soda is evil group, but I get headaches from some artificial sweeteners and so avoid them all.0 -
I sometimes need the fizz but I want to totally avoid the sweeteners. So, I make my own. I take a small handful of my favorite fruit and puree it. Then, I add honey (only if the fruit is really sour) or agave. The amount I use is so small it hardly budges my food diary. Then, I add seltzer water (not tonic water). Done. It is SO good and healthy too. I just budget in the fruit and honey in my food diary.0
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