Ex diet soda drinkers...

klb620

Anybody that used to drink diet soda at the begining of their weight loss journey, and then stopped completely at some point during their journey, did you notice any difference in the amount of weight you would lose at any given time?

I keep hearing all the reasons diet soda is bad, it tricks your body, it make you want to make up those calories in other ways, artificial sweeteners cause cancer....etc.

I'm just wondering, since I still drink my 1-2 cans of diet soda (diet pepsi, diet a&w root beer, diet rite, etc) per day.......and am almost always under my calorie goal, do you think that it would really change my weight loss it I were to cut out those 1-2 cans a day and still keep with my calorie counting...? I can do it......but it's one of my 'addictions' and I've given up so many others, I don't know if I'm ready yet...... I guess I'm looking for somebody to give me the benefits of cutting it out all together.


Sorry for all of the rambling....be glad you aren't standing here in person and me asking you the same thing.....I have a strange way of confusing people with the simplest of questions LOL

Vermilla

I used to drink 8-10 cans a day. I'm down to 1-2. I didn't notice a lot of change directly from that but I did indirectly. Less soda made me feel mire energetic once past the caffeine withdrawal stage. It also made my stomach feel lighter and boosted my self esteem. Soda, diet or not, has a lot of sodium, which retains water as well. I think, in my opinion only, that if you can give it up, go for it, but don't make yourself miserable if you're already in moderation with it.

Quickster34

thing to remember not are calories are created equal, so even though you may be under you goal you could be utilizing those calories much more efficiently which will only help your body out more, if you ever decide to quit soda, there are other "sweet" drinks you can have that are much better for you, those 5 cal crystal light sugar free drink packets , scivation Xtend, etc..

hungryPHATbunny

I used to drink about 6 cans a day while trying to lose weight, then gave it up completely about a month ago...though cant say it's contributed to any real weight loss, it has meant that my water brake has increased effortlessly, I am less hungry and now don't even miss it! Generally it gives me a well-being feeling, and more energy...

rejs1170

I think you have nothing to worry about if you are drinking 1-2 cans per day, as long as you are enjoying them, and as long as you are not one of the people who react adversly to the addititives

I have cut out diet soda's at this point, and I think it is helping me reduce the cravings, but I was drinking 8 cans per day, and doing it between meals, and always had a strong urge to eat afterwards (yes I became one of those dreaded people who ate a chocolate bar with a diet soda!).

I am thinking of starting drinking them again, though as a substitute for beer (which is my major source of empty calories) and only with a meal.

andrejjorje

No difference for me after many months so I kept drinking.

strandedj

I ran out of soda yesterday, so I figured I'd try going without my diet soda since it sounds like it wasn't good for me. I always thought that since it was diet it wasn't a big deal. So far so good since I have been starting to drink the "required" 8 waters a day. I am also using the crystal light packets and like them. I am only in my first week here though, so no real advice to give yet! Good luck on your journey!

subzerolv

I quit diet sodas completely mostly because of the ingredients. Aspartame being the ugliest. All kinds of potential health related issues. There's a reason why it's original form (NutraSweet) was pulled from the market.

I'm also a diabetic, so I have other incentives to cut out the artificial sweeteners as well.

Sexyf28

I switched to caffeine free diet coke/pepsi and limit myself to one a day. I think it helps with cravings...

maidentl

Anybody that used to drink diet soda at the begining of their weight loss journey, and then stopped completely at some point during their journey, did you notice any difference in the amount of weight you would lose at any given time?

I keep hearing all the reasons diet soda is bad, it tricks your body, it make you want to make up those calories in other ways, artificial sweeteners cause cancer....etc.

I'm just wondering, since I still drink my 1-2 cans of diet soda (diet pepsi, diet a&w root beer, diet rite, etc) per day.......and am almost always under my calorie goal, do you think that it would really change my weight loss it I were to cut out those 1-2 cans a day and still keep with my calorie counting...? I can do it......but it's one of my 'addictions' and I've given up so many others, I don't know if I'm ready yet...... I guess I'm looking for somebody to give me the benefits of cutting it out all together.


Sorry for all of the rambling....be glad you aren't standing here in person and me asking you the same thing.....I have a strange way of confusing people with the simplest of questions LOL

It didn't affect me at all and I missed having it so I drink it again. Your mileage may vary.

maidentl

Soda, diet or not, has a lot of sodium, which retains water as well.

No, it doesn't. This 20 oz bottle I am drinking has 70 mg.

kiki41

I quit because of all of the ingredients- nothing beneficial in them and just not good for you. I drink only water and almond milk. I do not miss it like I thought I would, but I do occasionally want a sip of a regular soda, just to remember I do not really want one!! Caramel Coloring is not that good for you either....

♥Amy♥

I used to drink 6+ Diet Cokes everyday. I never drank ANY water. However, I completely cut out soda and all I drink now is plain water. At first it tasted really bad to me, but now I don't like or crave soda at all. (I don't like tea, milk, coffee, etc. so I just drink water) It has been beneficial to me because drinking the Diet Coke made me crave more sugary things and I already have a horrible sweet tooth as it is, so it has helped with those cravings as well as me having more energy.

inetgirl

I usually have a glass a day of diet rootbeer or sprite zero. Other than that I drink water. No change, but it helps with "sweet tooth" craving.

kiki41

Soda, diet or not, has a lot of sodium, which retains water as well.

No, it doesn't. This 20 oz bottle I am drinking has 70 mg.

if you throw back several a day and pair it with a salty meal, it adds up. Sodium also exacerbates thirst

LuckyLeprechaun

Eighty-two Coke Zero soaked pounds lost so far. :bigsmile: I have no intention of becoming an ex-diet soda drinker.

If there are no calories, it cannot make you gain weight. This is a fact.

kiki41

also, watch this... good info and explanantion
ETA:
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/Surf_Sun_Sand/2010/03/16/is_diet_soda_killing_your_metabolism/

LuckyLeprechaun

Soda, diet or not, has a lot of sodium, which retains water as well.

No, it doesn't. This 20 oz bottle I am drinking has 70 mg.

if you throw back several a day and pair it with a salty meal, it adds up. Sodium also exacerbates thirst

Yes, the salty meal would be the culprit though.

Math, FTW.
70/2500=0.028=2.8% Getting less than 3% of your daily sodium intake from a soda does NOT qualify soda to be labeled as "high sodium"

maidentl

Soda, diet or not, has a lot of sodium, which retains water as well.

No, it doesn't. This 20 oz bottle I am drinking has 70 mg.

if you throw back several a day and pair it with a salty meal, it adds up. Sodium also exacerbates thirst

Not to be rude, but what's your point? I don't throw back several a day and the salty meal would still be salty regardless of the small amount of sodium in the soda I drank with it.

UponThisRock

I quit diet sodas completely mostly because of the ingredients. Aspartame being the ugliest. All kinds of potential health related issues. There's a reason why it's original form (NutraSweet) was pulled from the market.

Agreed. After reviewing the available scientific literature, I have stopped giving aspartame by the truckload to my pet rat.

LuckyLeprechaun

I quit diet sodas completely mostly because of the ingredients. Aspartame being the ugliest. All kinds of potential health related issues. There's a reason why it's original form (NutraSweet) was pulled from the market.

Agreed. After reviewing the available scientific literature, I have stopped giving aspartame by the truckload to my pet rat.

I have also cut back from consuming more than my body weight in aspartame every day.

splashangel

I drank coke with splenda for the bulk of my journey. I loved them. They helped me alot. I stopped when I was ready. I know they are not good for you. But they just could not have been as bad for me as what I had been doing to my self. As far as weight loss. Nothing has changed for me. I havn't noticed being more or less hungry. I haven't had one in over three monthes now. I don't miss them at all. But for about 10 monthes I don't think I could have made it without them. Good luck to you.

MrsLVF

Anybody that used to drink diet soda at the begining of their weight loss journey, and then stopped completely at some point during their journey, did you notice any difference in the amount of weight you would lose at any given time?

I keep hearing all the reasons diet soda is bad, it tricks your body, it make you want to make up those calories in other ways, artificial sweeteners cause cancer....etc.

I'm just wondering, since I still drink my 1-2 cans of diet soda (diet pepsi, diet a&w root beer, diet rite, etc) per day.......and am almost always under my calorie goal, do you think that it would really change my weight loss it I were to cut out those 1-2 cans a day and still keep with my calorie counting...? I can do it......but it's one of my 'addictions' and I've given up so many others, I don't know if I'm ready yet...... I guess I'm looking for somebody to give me the benefits of cutting it out all together.


Sorry for all of the rambling....be glad you aren't standing here in person and me asking you the same thing.....I have a strange way of confusing people with the simplest of questions LOL

The only benefit fir me is fewer digestive issues; considerably less gas & bloating.

R_is_for_Rachel

don;t forget though about the high acid content of fizzy drinks which knackers your tooth enamel!

kiki41

Soda, diet or not, has a lot of sodium, which retains water as well.

No, it doesn't. This 20 oz bottle I am drinking has 70 mg.

if you throw back several a day and pair it with a salty meal, it adds up. Sodium also exacerbates thirst

Not to be rude, but what's your point? I don't throw back several a day and the salty meal would still be salty regardless of the small amount of sodium in the soda I drank with it.

I love how when people are being rude, they say "not to be rude"
My point is do what you want, just most people are not aware of what they are doing to themselves. Not necessarily people on here, I am just saying education is a good idea about foods and beverages. I am not trying to diss anyone's choices, I am just saying sodium in diet soda can add up especially when people are not paying attention. Also, I never said that this makes diet soda a "high sodium" food. Sheesh.

psiren28

This thread has made my day I'm totally addicted to diet colas and drink probably 1.5 litres a day if I'm home all day. I'd heard that it stops you losing weight and although I have been steadily losing, I thought maybe I'd lose more if I gave them up. BUT, I'm choosing to believe all you lovely people who have had no adverse effects on weight loss or anything else.. cheers :drinker:

slbauer63

Gave up diet soda "cold turkey" about 10 years ago due to severe migraines. The aspartame in the soda was the trigger for them. I really do not miss it. I drink water (at least 10 cups a day) and unsweetened iced tea. Also, once I started reading about what the aspartame can do, I was glad I had stopped. It appears that aspartame is converted to methanol (wood alcohol) produced by the metabolism of the aspartame which is absorbed and quickly converted into formaldehyde. Now your body does get rid of it, but just the thought of it make be glad I no longer ingest it.

Regarding the retention of water, it is the caffeine which causes this (of course the level of sodium might not help either). Once you drink the caffeine your body expels the water in your body but then it thinks you are becoming dehydrated and will start to hold on to the liquids you put into it. Thus, the retention of water (fluid).

tbresina

I have not noticed a difference. I quit the day I started on here, about 50 days ago. I only drank 1 diet dew a day and on weekends I would have a diet coke with rum when I went out. I just generally feel like I made lots of changes that day to increase my nutrition not just my weight. I make better choices every day now. It was funny cause I grabbed a diet dew to take with me when we went on a long car ride thinking I would treat myself and I took 2 drinks and did not want it, im serious it did not taste good. I am hoping that in time this is how sweets or salty snacks will be like......

cheeksv

change your weight loss maybe/ maybe not, make you healthier yes. I quit all sodas months ago. They do nothing but harm to the body and give nothing to it. from my experience, its not worth the taste people are addicted to. I feel better since I stopped drinking sodas and have seen steady weight loss after giving up all other sugary drinks and stuff . You can loose weight while drinking sodas if that is your main concern.

Magenta15

diet soda makes me crave other not so good for me things so while it may not have any calories it makes you crave sugary/carby foods, so in that instance is why myself (and some others might notice a difference)... I only have diet soda once in a blue moon if I am out for a cheat type meal. for instance if I have a slice of pizza I will likely get a diet soda as well cuz for me pop (I'm Canadian lol) and junk go together lol. Now that I rarely drink it, when I think I have a craving for it I will grab a can and then barely drink half because it tastes only like chemicals to me. ick!

kealambert

I quit diet sodas completely mostly because of the ingredients. Aspartame being the ugliest. All kinds of potential health related issues. There's a reason why it's original form (NutraSweet) was pulled from the market.

I'm also a diabetic, so I have other incentives to cut out the artificial sweeteners as well.

could you provide links for evidence on what makes aspertame ugly?