When craving soda, what do you reach for besides water?
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I love those Mio Liquids to flavor water...I use them constantly. They are great tasting and they do not have aspartame in them like the powders do.0
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Maybe try a flavored sparkling water?0
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Seltzer! Either plain and I add a lime or lemon, or flavored seltzers. The Polar seltzer brand makes great flavors. On the occasion that I'm really craving an actual soda, I have one, but try to have the more 'natural' sodas made with sugar, not HFCS, like GUS, or Stewarts.0
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If you're not opposed to caffeine, tea or coffee. There are non caffeine ones too of course!!0
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I drink lemon lime sparkling water...refreshing and zero calories.0
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I hate to say this, but I am addicted to soda. I have cut down to 1 a day and just went 4 days without one. But I craved it and it would drive me nuts. I do not drink diet sodas, yuck! How does everyone replace soda, I know everyone will say water. I drink about 10 glasses of water a day but it still does not give me that satisfaction of a good cold Coca-Cola.
I used to drink soda all the time, I grew up with my dad working for Coke so we always had it in the house. To me, there is nothing more delicious than an ice cold Coke, I'm with you on that one.
Do yourself a favor and look up nutrition facts and what soda actually contains and does to your body. It harms you in more ways than just additional calories and sugar. Sure you can jog off the calories in a can of coke but you can't reverse the detrimental effects it has on your overall health and INTERNAL organs.
If you HAVE to have a soda, I would recommend you start drinking throwbacks or something with real sugar at least. That high fructose crap is for the birds!
That is what helped me kick the habit, hope it helps!0 -
I used to drink between 3 and 6 sodas per day. I cut myself off early on to essentially break the habit. About 3 months in or so and I startd letting myself have a soda from time to time. I have maybe 2 per week now...real soda, not the fake diet stuff. Truth be told, I'm pretty limited now as to what sodas I can drink. HFCS is too sweet for me these days and prefer just regular old sugar. I'm fond of the San Pelegrino sparkling beverages as well as the Mexican Fanta in the glass bottles.
All that to say, when I crave a soda, I have a soda...I'm fine with it now and don't overdo it.0 -
I hate to say this, but I am addicted to soda. I have cut down to 1 a day and just went 4 days without one. But I craved it and it would drive me nuts. I do not drink diet sodas, yuck! How does everyone replace soda, I know everyone will say water. I drink about 10 glasses of water a day but it still does not give me that satisfaction of a good cold Coca-Cola.
No matter how much you crave it, eliminate it COMPLETELY for a few months. Then, and only then, allow yourself 1 20 oz soda/pop every 1-2 weeks. Seriously. That stuff is horrible for us...and it's probably sabotaging you more than you think. Even the diet soda/pop has horrible ingredients in it.
From that response, would you believe I used to live on soda/pop? I drank nothing but Mt Dew for 10+ yrs...I quit cold turkey June 2012 and could not be happier I did. I do still have one...usually 1-2 servings a month! Amazing! You can do this too! It's the only way to get out of this horrible cycle.
What helped me...is there one type of soda you live off of? Quit drinking that and switch to a less enjoyable soda or caffeinated beverage for a week. Then, cut it off entirely. Eat gum. Learn to love water. That crap ruins your teeth...and some of it's made with fire retardant. Yum.0 -
The Ice Soda...comes in lots different flavors...no calories or sugar0
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I also drank a lot of soda. When my 4 year old started drinking too much soda, we decided to stop buying and only allow when dining out. I had read several studies linking artificial sodas to increased sugar cravings. So, I switched to regular coke only. I also tried to reduce a lot of sweets from my diet for several weeks (including in my coffee). I found that I did stop craving as much sugar, was able to start drinking coffee black, etc.). I still have sugar cravings, and I usually allow myself 50-150 calories a day for a treat. So, if I want a Coke, I have a coke (just one). But, usually I turn to low fat ice cream or cookies instead
. This was a gradual process for me, and not forced. It sounds like you are on the right track. 0 -
I can't beieve so many of you are suggesting artificial sweeteners as the substitute. So many studies have determined that people who drink diet pop are more often overweight than those who don't.
Artificial Sweeteners INCREASE Your Risk of Obesity
"Contrary to popular belief, research has shown that artificial sweeteners can stimulate your appetite, increase carbohydrate cravings, and stimulate fat storage and weight gain. In fact, diet sodas may actually double your risk of obesity!"
http://www.lewrockwell.com/2011/04/joseph-mercola/artificial-sweeteners-encourage-weight-gain/
No they don't. hahaha.0 -
I can't beieve so many of you are suggesting artificial sweeteners as the substitute. So many studies have determined that people who drink diet pop are more often overweight than those who don't.
Artificial Sweeteners INCREASE Your Risk of Obesity
"Contrary to popular belief, research has shown that artificial sweeteners can stimulate your appetite, increase carbohydrate cravings, and stimulate fat storage and weight gain. In fact, diet sodas may actually double your risk of obesity!"
http://www.lewrockwell.com/2011/04/joseph-mercola/artificial-sweeteners-encourage-weight-gain/
This is why I would rather have a regular soda. I stay away from anything is Aspartame in the ingredient list.
Have your regular soda, and remember to drink in moderation
What I suggest is find a place that sells Coca-cola from Mexico (they use real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup, or if you are flexible get Pepsi throw-back, which is available more frequently, and is the same case.0 -
I can't beieve so many of you are suggesting artificial sweeteners as the substitute. So many studies have determined that people who drink diet pop are more often overweight than those who don't.
Artificial Sweeteners INCREASE Your Risk of Obesity
"Contrary to popular belief, research has shown that artificial sweeteners can stimulate your appetite, increase carbohydrate cravings, and stimulate fat storage and weight gain. In fact, diet sodas may actually double your risk of obesity!"
http://www.lewrockwell.com/2011/04/joseph-mercola/artificial-sweeteners-encourage-weight-gain/
This is why I would rather have a regular soda. I stay away from anything is Aspartame in the ingredient list.
Aspartame is not damaging to our health, and there is no evidence to support it.0 -
I'm drinking a freezing cold Coke Zero right now (this & Diet Coke... I prefer the taste to regular Coke). It's my first one in about a month.
I usually have a cup of rooibos (plain) around this time, but tonight I wanted Coke since it's hot.
Aspartame, at that level of moderation, is fine. Bloody hell, even lead at that level of moderation is fine.
The rest of the time I drink water, lemon & lime water, fruit juice, coffee (black), or a variety of teas (from green with ginseng to camomile and apple).
I've also heard of people drinking water with dissolved packets of vegetarian sugar-free jelly powder in it.0 -
Seltzer with a splash of juice. That's how I got over my soda addiction.0
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Are you craving sweet taste or caffeine?
Figure out what exactly you're craving and it's easier to determine an alternative. Obviously plain water won't provide either of those options.
Good advice - I am trying to cut down on diet sodas because of the chemicals. For a real kick in the pants, I get a ginger beer and pour half of a regular soda can over ice. It is not sweet like ginger ale, it is quite strong tasting on it's own, so dilute it.0 -
If you HAVE to have a soda, I would recommend you start drinking throwbacks or something with real sugar at least. That high fructose crap is for the birds!
Throwbacks?? What's that? :ohwell:0 -
I can't beieve so many of you are suggesting artificial sweeteners as the substitute. So many studies have determined that people who drink diet pop are more often overweight than those who don't.
Artificial Sweeteners INCREASE Your Risk of Obesity
"Contrary to popular belief, research has shown that artificial sweeteners can stimulate your appetite, increase carbohydrate cravings, and stimulate fat storage and weight gain. In fact, diet sodas may actually double your risk of obesity!"
http://www.lewrockwell.com/2011/04/joseph-mercola/artificial-sweeteners-encourage-weight-gain/
Even if you're counting your Calories and staying at or under your Calorie goal?
Oh, I just saw it was from Mercola. That explains it.0 -
I love soda and giving up Diet Coke has been especially hard. I have started to drink sparkling water with natural flavors and Dry Cucumber soda. Oogave is good also.0
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I don't know why I crave a sweet soda, I do not crave anything sweet beside that. I don't eat any snacks, so I consider a coke my snack for the day. I am hitting the grocery store after work today, so I have a few things to look for based on everyone's ideas. I am on my 5 glass of water today.0
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Raspberry Lime flavored selzer water.0
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I love soda and giving up Diet Coke has been especially hard. I have started to drink sparkling water with natural flavors and Dry Cucumber soda. Oogave is good also.
Why give up Diet Coke? You don't need to.0 -
I think if you only drink one soda a day you are okay. I keep Dr Pepper 10 or the A&W 10 handy if I want one. But I only have one a day and sometimes just a swig or two.0
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I used to drink Cokes (diet or regular) by the truckload. I had one in my hand all day long, every day- the same way some people do with bottled water.
I realized it wasn't healthy, it was extremely expensive, and a PITA carrying all those sodas home or to work.
So about 3 years ago, I quit "cold turkey."
I missed them for I'd say the first couple of months- but since I didn't keep them in the house, and I didn't bring coins or dollar bills to work, I just didn't have easy access to them, which helped a ton.
Now, I rarely even think about soda and I've probably saved enough money to buy a new 90 inch flat screen TV.
I just wish kicking beer, pizza and burgers was as easy 0 -
If you HAVE to have a soda, I would recommend you start drinking throwbacks or something with real sugar at least. That high fructose crap is for the birds!
Throwbacks?? What's that? :ohwell:
Pepsi and mountain dew both have a "throwback" version, made with real sugar and not HFCS. easier for your body to process. High Fructose is really hard on your body and I just try to avoid it as much as possible.
https://www.facebook.com/pepsithrowback0 -
I love Diet Dr. Pepper and drink roughly one can a day. If there isn't a diet one you like, you can still have a regular soda as long as you fit it into your calorie goals. I suppose you could get some of those little half-size cans as a means of portion control, too.0
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I think that you need to adjust as best you can. Remove as many sodas/soft drinks as you can.
Start each meal with a large serve of water or a skim milk. This will alleviate the thirst and dehydration factors. (SOda addiction is often, believe it o not, part of a dehydration problem.
Your soda/soft drink consumption is worrying from the point-of-view of massive sugar consumption.
You might also have a caffeine addiction at one level or another.
If cold turkey is not your thing, just keep at the limitation thing and cut out as much as you can.
The analogy is smoking. Someone who smokes 50 per day is better off not smoking ... but if the nicotine addiction is severe, obviously 8-10 cigarettes a day is better than 50.0 -
I def reach for a pellegrino, or flavored carbonated water. I am the same way OBSESSED with coke.0
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One of my favourite summer drinks is this: a drop or two of cassis (black currant syrup), half a cup of club soda, half a cup of water.
Another variation is this: Half of cup of cranberry juice, half a cup of club soda.
However, you may have a problem giving up the caffeine in coke. My suggestion would be to first replace the caffeine so you can break the coke habit..
Not with diet cola, because that contains a carcinogen, but with something else like iced coffee. Then cut back on the coffee by halving your dose every week.0 -
I just let myself have a coke zero or diet soda. I just make sure I get in all my water for the day also0
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