Confused about diet soda (coke, pepsi etc)

KentWhiteRabbit

Moderation is the key!

I would say that drinking 2 litres of any one drink a day was too much (except maybe water). It's the same as eating vast amounts of one thing.

Personally, I avoid artificial chemicals in food and drink as much I can. I like to give my body fuel and nutrients as the main intake and 'junk' in my case alcohol and cake as a treat.

I have found also that when I eat sweet things, for the next few days I crave sweet and I'm more likely to struggle keeping within calories.

Honestly, I believe that if you gradually cut down your intake (of either sugar laden or artificially sweet goods) you will notice the change in your palette/cravings and your diet will naturally return to a more balanced and healthy one.

RodaRose

Just start cutting back a little until you get to 50% of what you are drinking now. (Do not cut back too quickly because your body might need to taper off the caffeine.)

bluepanda512

Thanks a ton for the awesome post jesstressfit,Its so clearly put forth :flowerforyou:

prattiger65

The derp is strong in this one.

fatfudgery

No no no...you meant diet mt dew is better than diet coke!

Do you also murder kittens?

IronSmasher

Why don't people ref comic books. Is that just too obvious?

a_stronger_me13

Or read this:

www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what.../one-more-reason-to-drop-diet-sodas

Everyone read this thread http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1308408-why-aspartame-isn-t-scary before spreading anymore FUD

FIFY

http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/what-to-drink/one-more-reason-to-drop-diet-sodas

I love this line from this ridiculous article:

"Though the evidence is still far from conclusive, it's probably a good idea to stay away from sodas and their non-caloric counterparts altogether"

Because nothing makes more sense than acting fast on inconclusive evidence.

The claim of the article is that a study, which they never cite so I cannot actually read said study, states that carbonation results in the brain not registreing that something is as "sweet" as it actually is and therefore you end up craving sweet things. That makes so little sense I'm assuming its just another instance of a blog writer horribly misunderstanding and misrepresenting the findings of a study then not bothering to actually cite said study allowing the reader to see for themselves.

If they are suggesting I cut out my zero cal energy drinks along with diet soda, well they can stick it where the sun don't shine.

jmsic

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/diet-sodas-and-weight-gain-not-so-fast

bevmcarthur

Try adding pieces of fruit to your water and chill. Strawberries, oranges, lemon, cucumber,lime or mint are all yummy.
Kombucha is natural, low calorie, fizzy and has probiotics!

Do you make your own Kombucha

AngeliqueAcee

I'd say 2 litres of the stuff is quite alot, but the way I see it is that there are close to no calories in it = good to go!

I drink about 0-3 cans a day of coke zero (330 ml) and I'm still losing. Whether it is good for you or not I have no idea, and it seems noone can agree on one opinion.

I'd say, cut down a little bit and see if that has an effect on you I'd never cut it out of my diet, can't think of anything better than a freezing cold coke on a boiling hot day

nucreeman

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1308408-why-aspartame-isn-t-scary

I have yet to see a science-based argument against diet sodas.

Exactly! Because it doesn't exist.

Ludka13

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

Diet Pepsi tastes better than Diet Coke, BUT, Pepsi has a lot more of the carcinogenic coloring 4-MeI than Coke does. I limit my diet soda consumption to 1 can a day, as a treat.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/01/caramel-color-the-health-risk-that-may-be-in-your-soda/index.htm

Holly_Roman_Empire

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1308408-why-aspartame-isn-t-scary

I have yet to see a science-based argument against diet sodas.

This

Quoting for emphasis.

nmncare

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

No no no...you meant diet mt dew is better than diet coke!

More like Diet Dr. Pepper Cherry is better than all of those!

About time someone brought Dr Pepper into this. It almost took a whole page!

gramarye

Diet Pepsi is much better than Diet Coke

No no no...you meant diet mt dew is better than diet coke!

Guys, it's Diet Dr. Pepper. Argument ended, everyone go home.

serindipte

I used to drink Dt DP all day long but I finally realized that it was why I wasn't sleeping well. Something had to give so I did cut back. Oh, not because of the "diet" part or the "oh noz, chemicals", but the caffeine was affecting me so.. I drink Dt DP in the morning, Sprite Zero in the afternoon and evening and I'm good to go.

I'm more likely to avoid dihydrogen monoxide. Have you read the research on that one?

http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html

RacerX_14

Sorry to say this but there is nothing diet about diet soda!!! Try to ween yourself off and get more water intake. Your body will thank you!! Good luck!! You can do it!!

theserpah

If you're serious about your health, you need to stop drinking it. It's not helping you in any way. It, in an of itself, may contain zero calories but you don't know what signals it's telling the rest of your system. For me, I find diet pop leaves me hungry, almost like it's a tease.

Nathanmmx

I drink pepsi max, and coke zero, a few times a week, simply to take a break from the water i drink and to get something tastier that also had minimal calories. My cravings only spiral when i start eating bad foods, not from the soda. Sure it may be bad, and even deadly, but somethings gonna kill us, might as well enjoy life on the journey,

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Everyone read this thread http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1308408-why-aspartame-isn-t-scary before spreading anymore FUD

That's why the FDA has the Aspartame toxicity file made public when it appeared on the docket to be heard and listed as a neuro-toxin.

http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/dailys/03/jan03/012203/02p-0317_emc-000199.txt

Velum_cado

I don't have any prejudices against diet soda. I actually prefer the taste to regular because I find the regular too syrupy sweet. I only drink 2-3 a month, so I'm not having loads of it, anyway. 2 litres a day sounds a bit extreme, just in regards to the amount of caffeine and also the potential damage from the acid on your teeth. My advice would be to cut back on the diet soda, just for those reasons.

kirsch54

Had to respond to this one. My husband drank 2 2L diet soda bottles a day thinking it was low cal and he was a recovering alcoholic, so the sweet was what he was after. To be honest, everything I've researched for over 20 years says that our bodies read DIET products the same as sugar, therefore gaining weight and affecting hormones in negative ways. The chemicals will change your chemistry and you will be permanently affected by that much consumption per day. I figure I will go for the real sugar, then be forced to do not much of that to keep healthy. I get wicked headaches and gut pains from artificial so my body is telling me "not good for you". If you have joint pains, headaches, sore muscles, eye strain and can't lose weight? I would check into iced green tea you make yourself, squeeze a lemon into water or use mint, cucumber or another low cal flavor without the sugar. This is an addition to that chemical, so it won't be easy, but if you do water and a piece of fruit with the skin, you get the boost and less sugar spikes without the damage, just saying .... watch fruit juices as well, which don't have the fiber to flatten out the sugar spikes. Good luck with that and be well.

gaelicstorm26

I have a diet soda a few times a week. I would worry about the sodium and acid erosion on the teeth more than anything, because it can really add up! I don't worry at all about artificial sweeteners. I'm diabetic. If I want a sweet drink, it probably has a sweetener in there somewhere.

DivineChoices

I personally try to stay away from aspartame and high fructose corn syrup. Those are my choices for my body. No one else has to follow suit.

With that being said, I do still drink soda, when it can fit in my calories goals. I use a soda maker to make it at home with syrups that use sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. The brand I use gives me 1 liter for the same calories as a commercially prepared 12 oz can.

Though I do try to limit my soda drinking b/c my dentist and orthodontist tell me the acidic properties weaken my teeth enamel.

lizziebeth1028

I drink a ton of the stuff, normally 2 litres a day at least.

With it being diet and low calorie can you drink the stuff and just log it. I have seen lots of conflicting information some saying it's fine others saying it's not good for you even the diet or low sugar.

I did drink the normal stuff for a long time which probably contributed to the weight gain. I don't really drink tea or coffee and their is only so much water I can drink.

This has been a topic of hot debate on these thread and you will never get a definitive answer. Here's just my view - 2 liters of anything (except maybe water) is excessive. I don't care if it's zero calories. Part of weight loss is getting a handle on portion control and self control. 2 liters is basically a binge, not healthy from a food relationship stand point.

I subscribe to the school of everything in moderation, as in 8 to 12 ounces a day.

gaelicstorm26

Oh, and both Diet Pepsi and Coke Zero taste like butt.

Diet A&W is clearly the diet soda king.

lizziebeth1028

Oh, and both Diet Pepsi and Coke Zero taste like butt.

Diet A&W is clearly the diet soda king.

I love diet a & w diet root beer!!!!!!....in moderation of course

Also.......Gaelic Storm is awesome!! Saw them live a few years ago...great show.

1911JR

I drink a ton of the stuff, normally 2 litres a day at least.

With it being diet and low calorie can you drink the stuff and just log it. I have seen lots of conflicting information some saying it's fine others saying it's not good for you even the diet or low sugar.

I did drink the normal stuff for a long time which probably contributed to the weight gain. I don't really drink tea or coffee and their is only so much water I can drink.

One of the things that I have learned in life is, if you dig deep enough, you will be able to find someone that says, lightly head butting telephone poles is good for you. It helps to stabilize ADD and the pain sensors in your forehead trigger a slight but immediate increase in your metabolism.

Then, there will be people who read it and think its the gospel. Next they will spread their new findings via the fountain of misinformation called the internet.

So with that sarcasm said, its all about moderation. Odds are you aren't a professional athlete, and if you were a diet drink here and there won`t kill you or effect your body in any way. Nor will some pizza or a piece of cake. Now if you eat the whole cake and wash it down with a 2LT, Houston, we have a problem!

MissMissle

I remember there was a report a few years back about carbonated beverages being detrimental to bone strength. That urban legend was debunked. Then, another study came to light regarding carbonated diet drinks contributing to the onset of gallstones. Also debunked. ETC., ETC. I think I'll stick to "my type" of drink!

For those of you who can't/won't tolerate aspartame, there are several pretty good diet sodas out there that are aspartame-free. Stevia is the sweetening agent. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Fairway (in NY) all have them. Health food stores probably carry them, too. They're more expensive than the big jugs of Diet Coke, but if you're trying to cut down on this kind of stuff, you may find this conveniently self-limiting (to be savored rather than guzzled).

PS-- I prefer just a splash of caffeine-free Diet Coke in my Jack Daniel's (when I want to waste my calories on alcohol...)

My orthopedic surgeon instructed me not to drink soda. It's also bad for teeth.

Not sure if aspertane is "good" or "bad" ... either way, Coke Zero trumps all others IMO.

But I mean, Id imagine drinking 2 liters of something with the same pH as hydrochloric acid may not be the best option for your health? It definetly speeds up the degration of tooth enamel, no idea if it does anything to organs... but it sure does a good job on copper pennies!

My feeling is if you are questioning if you are "drinking too much" - you probbaly already feel like you are.... right? Switch to only 1 liter a day, save the $1.50, and by the end of the year you can buy yourself a sweet new toy! And... your insides may thank you!

Fit_Chef_NE

Almost everyone here is missing the point. That much caffeine is bad for you no matter what you believe about aspartame. You can still do major organ damage even if you're thin.