Diet Coke Alternative

carrolltongrl

I have successfully given up Diet Coke by switching to unsweet tea. I didn't really like it at first but at least it has caffeine. I don't remember liking Diet Coke in the beginning either, but I got used to it because of the zero-calories. After about 3 weeks of drinking unsweet tea with my lunch I have switched to water and am happier about that choice. I don't mind tea so much now. Some places have better tea than others, it's not all the same.

Sometimes in a restaurant I'll order a club soda with lime, also an acquired taste, but a healthier choice.

I'm shocked how many people think diet and regular sodas are fine. I disagree with them.

xplosion80

You are right. I am not a big fan of chewing gums.
Already stopped it.

It worked for me but not sure if this could help others. Just shared my experience.

Else there is no point in changing trains

I used to have 4 cans each day.
Reduced it to 3, 2 and then 1 can a day.

Then 6 days, 5 days and gradually, I am having coke only on weekends and a can or 2.
Hoping to stop completely.

Chewing gums helped me to come over the cravings.

So, you traded one artificial sweetener vehicle for another? OK. I'm sure that'll go over well with the anti-soda crowd. Are you planning on weaning yourself off that too?

adam3553

Iced Tea

FatOldManMN

Water

arthurcraig391

Done. So long. Wish I could say it's been fun.

amwbox

Diet pop is a significant vice of mine. I think I drink a lot more of it than I do water, unfortunately.

jkotchon

I like to put a drop or two of mint extract in really cold water. It's very refreshing, and much nicer than drinking plain old water.

xplosion80

I like to put a drop or two of mint extract in really cold water. It's very refreshing, and much nicer than drinking plain old water.

Thats a nice idea. Do you crush the mint a little to get the flavor in water?

Fullsterkur_woman

I like to put a drop or two of mint extract in really cold water. It's very refreshing, and much nicer than drinking plain old water.

Thats a nice idea. Do you crush the mint a little to get the flavor in water?

I don't think they meant actual mint leaves. That doesn't seem like it would be very good... too... greeny. Good ol' fake peppermint extract sounds much more refreshing than actual mint leaves.

rachaelbmh

Water is a great alternative to any diet or regular soda. You can flavor it by infusing with water. Or buying a brand like Talking Rain which is a flavored seltzer without any of the sugar/artificial sweeteners.

kristinegift

Water. Water with flavoring. Water with ice. Water!

But also: I am a big fan of Fresca. Totally different taste, but it's zero calories and meant to be that way, not just cutting corners to make it a zero calorie form of a high-calorie beverage.

Fullsterkur_woman

Water. Water with flavoring. Water with ice. Water!

But also: I am a big fan of Fresca. Totally different taste, but it's zero calories and meant to be that way, not just cutting corners to make it a zero calorie form of a high-calorie beverage.

I know tone doesn't come across well on the Internet, so please allow me to try to convey some directly in words: I am not being sarcastic and am totally in earnest with this question.

How is Fresca any different just because there's no "high-calorie beverage" version of it? It doesn't make it in any chemical way materially different from the diet versions of "regular" sodas.

jonnythan

Water. Water with flavoring. Water with ice. Water!

But also: I am a big fan of Fresca. Totally different taste, but it's zero calories and meant to be that way, not just cutting corners to make it a zero calorie form of a high-calorie beverage.

All of my wut.