Quit soda

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  • bmreed0920
    bmreed0920 Posts: 139 Member
    Thanks for all the replies. I noticed people have clearer skin when they drink more water. Not really sure if it's because of drinking less soda though. I also didn't realize soda stains your teeth. My original plan was to quit for February. Then I extended it through Lent. Now, maybe I can keep it out of my life. We shall see.
    It only stains your teeth if you have poor dental hygiene. If you brush your teeth, it's not really a concern.

    Poor dental hygiene has nothing to do with pepsi stainging your teeth. I brush three times a day and floss after every meal. The coloring of the soda is what stains your teeth. Just like coffee. No matter how well you take care of your mouth dark colored beverages will always stain your teeth.
  • CLI_2012
    CLI_2012 Posts: 24
    I would die without my afternoon Diet Coke :)
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    I think it depends how much you drank in the first place and on your body.

    I cut out diet sodas completely and moved out of the valley and BAM no more headaches (except on the rare occasion). Unfortunately because the move happened at the same time as the diet soda purge I'm not sure if the lack of headache is due to the lack of diet soda or the move out of the valley...

    I will say that when I cut soda (regular soda) out of my diet I had an easier time losing weight. :)
  • stacieannamarie
    stacieannamarie Posts: 27
    That is my weakness & what I'm having the most trouble with! I'm trying really hard not to drink coca-cola as much but some days it gets the best of me because I didn't realize just how addicted to it I am.
  • Used_T
    Used_T Posts: 9
    I am a MAJOR Redbull addict. I drink 2 of the 472ml cans everyday. And that's after I have cut back from 6 a day. I tried to quit a few months ago but the caffeine headaches were so back I just gave in. My doctor told me to drink tea or coffee, when I get the headache. So, I tried that but the headache just seemed to get worse. I cannot shake Redbull. And I really do want to, it's just the headaches are so bad. Does anyone have any tips to get rid of the headaches?
  • jenlarz
    jenlarz Posts: 813 Member
    I have cut back to the occaisional soda and I'e noticed a huge improvement in heartburn. This probably has some to do with the weight loss too, but I noticed it after just a couple pounds.
  • InkedBeauty89
    InkedBeauty89 Posts: 114 Member
    When i quit soda i felt about ten times better all around. I had more energy without all the caffiene i didnt feel all bloated all the time, better skin etc. But this is coming from someone who drank about 2-3 redbulls and 4-5 cans of mnt dew DAILY.
  • lisapr123
    lisapr123 Posts: 863 Member
    I haven't had soda regularly since last November-ish. Honestly, it's made no difference for me in terms of weight or bloating or anything. The only thing is now caffeine effects me a lot stronger than it used to. I used to drink stuff with caffeine right up until I went to sleep, no big deal. Now, if I have anything that is caffeinated after like 3 pm my sleep is ruined.

    But I don't miss it and know it's full of stuff I shouldn't be drinking regularly, so I deal.
  • Celeigh12
    Celeigh12 Posts: 763 Member
    I gave up Diet Coke on February 22. I haven't had one since and it's the longest I've gone without one in 20 years. I was a serious addict - up to 10 cans a day. While physically I don't feel any difference, I feel better about not needing them. I was a beeyatch when I didn't get my fix. I would run to the store at midnight if I ran out and couldn't face the idea of not having one the next morning. Waiters in restaurants would comment on the number of refills I could go through. I was worried about the effects of the citric acid in them on my teeth. I was embarrassed about how much of that stuff I consumed. So I feel so much better about not carrying the addiction around anymore, but no physical changes that I have noticed.
  • rossi02
    rossi02 Posts: 549 Member
    I've gone through phases of giving up diet soda, then starting back. For me, I've found that if I limit it to one small can a day I'm good. Back when I would drink 3/4 cans a day, I would feel bloated or sluggish. Like everything else.. balance!
  • mack1238
    mack1238 Posts: 11
    I quit diet coke about 3 months ago after a 12 pack a day habit. Now I drink about a gallon and a half of water everyday instead. I've noticed far fewer headaches as many people have stated. Also, certain foods taste much better to me. I used to never like vegetables of any kind, now I find myself craving things like asperagus, carrots, broccoli ( things I would have never eaten before.) Also, sweet things just don't sound good anymore. I've heard that diet coke can make you crave sweets so maybe there is some correlation there too.
  • JasonEkstrom
    JasonEkstrom Posts: 2 Member
    Cut it down to one red bull in the morning for two days, drinks lots of water, then stop on the third day. I was addicted to rockstars and dr pepper and thats how I avoided the headaches.
  • JasonEkstrom
    JasonEkstrom Posts: 2 Member
    I am a MAJOR Redbull addict. I drink 2 of the 472ml cans everyday. And that's after I have cut back from 6 a day. I tried to quit a few months ago but the caffeine headaches were so back I just gave in. My doctor told me to drink tea or coffee, when I get the headache. So, I tried that but the headache just seemed to get worse. I cannot shake Redbull. And I really do want to, it's just the headaches are so bad. Does anyone have any tips to get rid of the headaches?
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