I really want a pop!!

skingszoo

So I haven't had a pop/soda in 45 days and I've never had a craving for one until now but the last couple days all I want is a pop. Diet, Caffine Free, regular I don't care. What are some tips or options to curb the craving for pop?

kylakesgal

I say just have a sip or two......when I have cravings sometimes all it takes is just a bite or a drink. I always order water with lemon at restaurants but of course my husband always gets pop. I will take a drink and that will satisfy my craving.

thektturner

Apple juice works for me. Still a bit high in sugar, but certainly much better for you than a soda.

midmomike2

I've been trying to drink green tea instead of diet soda, seems to help a little.

rodegghero

Sparkling water with lemon or lime

theidarisafa

Maybe you should have one.

Because if you're living a life without enjoying foods that you enjoy, you are more likely to binge.

But in general, the sugar and acid in soda is really bad for you. And artificial sweetners(nutriesweet, splenda) are also really bad for you.

I guess you should just see soda as dirty water with nothing good in it.

I recently watched a video that somebody else posted stating how bad high fructose corn syrup is for you. NEVER WANT SODA EVER AGAIN. And I'm an avid soda drinker.

Basically high fructose corn syrup does the same harm to your liver as alcohol does. And the average american consumes 140lbs of sugar and high fructose corn syrup a year.


Watch the video. Educate yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

R4z0r4Mm0

EASY.. don't curb the craving...! Deny a craving and you're a step closer to a BINGE.

I haven't drank Pop since NY.

Here's what I do - I have 3 huge glasses of water first... then I have my Pop.

After all that water - the most I can drink and fit in my stomach is 3 sips from a can, and I'm DONE!

Good Luck!

MeganMac17

Try seltzer water. I drink it when I get bored with normal water. Since it's carbonated, it's kind of like pop. I was at Trader Joe's the other day, and they had raspberry flavored seltzer, which was delicious. Plus, it's all natural and zero calories!

miss_thang1619

maybe a san pellegrino might help? The water one..?

trackgirl_08

I will go for a sparkling water (usually orange since I crave orange soda sometimes) and that really helps me get over the soda craving. Not to mention no extra calories or sugar added

Swilson87

Coke Zero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Determined120509

I haven't had soda/sweet tea in 51 days either. Just think how far you have come and if you can go 45 days...you can go 46 days & 47 days etc. I say stay away from having a sip or two...i personally think that will just make you want to have more. Good luck! feel free to add me as a friend since we have a similar goal

lukimakamai

Allow yourself to have a soda. Ration your calories and allow yourself to have a can. Just make sure it is the soda you are actually craving. You don't want to drink a Sprite and then realize you would have rather had a Pepsi. One soda every 40+ days is totally awesome!


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AsaThorsWoman

I had funfetti cake tonight.

spacecase76

I really love the "throwback pepsi" products they have out right now (real sugar, no HFCS), but, I can't even drink half a can. I say, drink a soda. Don't even go diet. Just drink one of your fave. I am not a fan of restrictive diets. You have been craving a soda for a few days now. Don't cause yourself to binge. Just have one.

ESorokes015

Personally, I think you should just have one. For me, if I am craving something I just have a small portion of what I want because otherwise I keep eating this and that until I eventually eat what I wanted all along. I've come to realize that I eat a lot more calories in the long run if I try to avoid cravings too bad!

antipholous

I've found that drinking pop helps with the pop cravings. I think one every 45 days is more than acceptable.

antipholous

Maybe you should have one.

Because if you're living a life without enjoying foods that you enjoy, you are more likely to binge.

But in general, the sugar and acid in soda is really bad for you. And artificial sweetners(nutriesweet, splenda) are also really bad for you.

I guess you should just see soda as dirty water with nothing good in it.

I recently watched a video that somebody else posted stating how bad high fructose corn syrup is for you. NEVER WANT SODA EVER AGAIN. And I'm an avid soda drinker.

Basically high fructose corn syrup does the same harm to your liver as alcohol does. And the average american consumes 140lbs of sugar and high fructose corn syrup a year.


Watch the video. Educate yourself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

If it's just as bad for you as alcohol then it couldn't be too bad. I mean...most people drink alcohol at least semi-regularly.

Also the acid in soda is not nearly as strong as the acid in your own stomach. It ain't hurting a fly.

You can talk about artificial sweeteners all you want, possible cancer causing agents, etc. but the arguments you made here aren't stopping me from drinking, lol.

Tomhusker

I used to drink 2 or 3 bottles of diet Pepsi a day, the bigger 24 oz bottles. Now when I want a pop, I have one. Maybe once a week or less. I have found though, that I can not finish the whole thing (20 oz bottle now). I just feel bloated. Plus, they taste funny now too.

skingszoo

Thank you all!!! I think I might so get a Dr. Pepper on lunch. I know I wont like it and wont drink it all but maybe that is what I need. To atleast taste it and then I will know.

bmreed0920

When I crave soda I have an Italian vanilla cream soda. Its tonic water (or sparkling water) with vanilla and cream. It has the bubbly and sugar. I have two cups of coffee a day so I dont crave the caffeine. It helps. If it gets really bad I'll give in to a Pepsi (my fav). Just one can though. Usually afterwards I remember why I quit drinking it. Sugar rush with a nasty headache. Good Luck.

mhoch

I used to drink soda at least once a day and I always miss the bubbles. I'm pretty much only drinking water these days, no juice, soy milk, or any caffienated beverages. So I drink sparkling water, the lime flavor. It satisfies the soda craving for me, and feels like a break from water, but it is still water!

wriglucy

Personally, I think you should just have one. For me, if I am craving something I just have a small portion of what I want because otherwise I keep eating this and that until I eventually eat what I wanted all along. I've come to realize that I eat a lot more calories in the long run if I try to avoid cravings too bad!

I agree. Usually, if you have a craving, you should wait a couple of hours and see if it goes away. If it doesn't, then I don't think it would hurt you to have one. They aren't addictive by having just one

Good luck!

BigBoneSista

I denied cravings in the beginning thats why I have little to none now. If you are a known binger then don't do it. If you are able to kill a craving by giving in to it then do what you will. Just be honest with yourself before opening any doors you may wished you have left closed.

skingszoo

I denied cravings in the beginning thats why I have little to none now. If you are a known binger then don't do it. If you are able to kill a craving by giving in to it then do what you will. Just be honest with yourself before opening any doors you may wished you have left closed.

See this is what I worry about. When I stopped cold turkey I had NO migraines or even wanted one. I don't want my body to think it's an ok thing to have. I think I am more missing the carbonation. I think I will get a sparkling flavored water instead. Thanks!

minkakross

one can of pop is not the end of your diet plan, just enjoy it for what it is. If you are worried it will become a slippery slop to more pop drinking buy something you don't really like a whole lot so it's not as enjoyable but still takes care of the craving. I think like many others on the boards that denying the craving has the potential to do more harm, especially since you are well past any actual cravings based on addiction you are craving taste and carbination maybe sugar all and all there are worse things to crave.