Anyone Give Up Diet Coke?

JJinWI

I really like it, but it's not something I "need" and I'd like to kick the habit. I'm weaning off and finding myself very lethargic and irritable. I'm sure it's just the caffeine withdrawal.

Anyway, would like to know if anyone else has done this and how they eventually felt - hopefully, for the better.

athensguy

I have mostly stopped drinking Diet Coke. I allow myself at most one per day and none on the weekends. I still drink a lot of coffee, however, so I'm not suffering any withdrawal.

Sidesteal

I really like it, but it's not something I "need" and I'd like to kick the habit. I'm weaning off and finding myself very lethargic and irritable. I'm sure it's just the caffeine withdrawal.

Anyway, would like to know if anyone else has done this and how they eventually felt - hopefully, for the better.

You can obviously do as you please as I'm sure you've got your reasons, but if you really like drinking it, and you brush your teeth regularly, and it has no calories, then why not just keep drinking it and at most, reduce quantity?

Chagama

Several years back, after our twins were born and I was getting 2-3 hours of interrupted sleep per night. I started drinking fairly large quantities of Diet Coke to help stay awake at work. I also started getting massive headaches. I changed to regular Coke and the headaches immediately went away. Haven't had a Diet Coke since. 22 months ago I then decided I was drinking too much Coke, and gave that up too. Feel much healthier.

iamsamsma

Our family used to drink about 4 cases if diet soda per week (we are just 3 people).Last summer we gave up all diet soda's as a start to a healthy lifestyle. After the first month we realized that we were now craving water. Nothing quenched our thirst except for water. We have had more energy, less diet slips and a general healthier feeling.
Try to pass the caffiene withdrawl stage and you will start to feel so much better very soon!

anima_gemella

me... cos of aspartame...( am not going into this, lol )

phillieschic

I did! Diet Coke makes us crave other foods...and not stop eating. Ditch it. After a few days, you won't miss it. I promise...and I used to drink 3-4 20-ounce bottles a day! Good luck!

kris4chloe

gave up diet pepsi in the middle of january. i had a very bad habit. yes there are no calories, but it does make your body crave sweets (and in my case carbs)

and not to mention the yucky stuff that aspertame does to you.

you will be so much healthier if you give it up. there is no nutritional value in it at all

and i second the water comment, i love my water now.

mab33

I used to drink diet soda every day, gave it up at the beginning of this year. I feel great! Occasionally when I really want something sweet (rarely) I will opt for a small portion of natural soda. You can do it!

♥Amy♥

I used to drink 6+ cans of Diet Coke per day. I decided to stop a little less than 18 months ago. I reduced my intake to 1 on the weekends as my "treat", but after solely drinking water the rest of the time, my body stopped craving the soda. So I completely stopped and now only drink water (I don't like tea, coffee, juice, etc.). At first it was hard because I had become so dependent on it, but I now have no desire to ever drink it.

achojnacki

I gave it up mostly, I drink maybe 1-2 times per week now instead of 20 oz per day.

Try unsweetened iced teas, and seltzer to fill the void.

mfisher16508

I had to for surgery, and the withdrawl will pass, just take some excedrin migraine for a few days that will help.

Audddua

Our family used to drink about 4 cases if diet soda per week (we are just 3 people).Last summer we gave up all diet soda's as a start to a healthy lifestyle. After the first month we realized that we were now craving water. Nothing quenched our thirst except for water. We have had more energy, less diet slips and a general healthier feeling.
Try to pass the caffiene withdrawl stage and you will start to feel so much better very soon!

So much that!! /\/\/\
I used to drink so much diet coke it was outlandish. Now I'm a water fiend and I treat myself to a diet coke on occasion (maybe once per month). I was skeptical about all the claims that artificial sweeteners could mess with you - but now I'm a believer. I generally try to avoid fake crap now, and it's all because of my experience overcoming my diet coke addiction.

Now I drink soda water with a splash of bitters or lemon/lime wedge - which is really satisfying now that I'm used to it.

MissLuana

You can obviously do as you please as I'm sure you've got your reasons, but if you really like drinking it, and you brush your teeth regularly, and it has no calories, then why not just keep drinking it and at most, reduce quantity?
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I agree...mine isn't diet coke, it's diet A&W root beer or diet cream soda. I drink one each night with dinner but I'm not concerned. I drink 8+ glasses/day of water, hit the gym 6-7 days a week. The diets have zero calories and taste really good with dinner. I choose dinner because it's my last meal of the day and I use up most of my calories then which means I'm full and don't have to worry about craving sweets later as a result of the diet soda. Good luck in whatever you decide.

emilyevans24

I'm trying to give it up as well and its tough! I have found that when I don't drink diet coke I don't crave sweets as much as I used to and I drink a ton of water and I'm not all that hungry during the day. I had a diet coke the other day and I realized that when I drink it, I'm always looking for a snack or something to eat with it, when I dont drink it I don't snack as much. The first two weeks were really hard, but its going to be worth it in the end.

Krissy366

I gave up soda on March 2nd. I was primarily a Diet Coke and Mountain Dew junkie with occasional bottled rootbeers thrown in. It has been HARD! But it was my first step toward change. I decided that I wanted to be healthier (for a number of reasons) and that my body deserved better than that crap. LOL. So, I quit - cold turkey. I've had days were I've wanted it really bad, but I've held out. I figure maybe once I official kick the habit I'll be able to have the occasional indulgence, but maybe by then I won't even want it. I drink water now, and the (very) occasional juice, lemonade or hot chocolate for a treat. I had a low-grade lingering headache for about the first 2 weeks, but that has passed and I actually do feel a lot better.

TylerJ76

I quit 3 months ago, and I have never in my life felt better.

I drink water with the occasional Gatorade...

tania1782

I drank it religiously! That is ALL I would drink. I finally stopped drinking it regularly and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I now treat myself once a month or so and I'm fine with that. I don't even think about it most of the time. I would like to think it's mind control, if you really want to stop....you will. Good luck!

infamousmk

I had a Diet Coke yesterday! I'll probably have one again today.

My fiancee gave up caffeine ... the initial withdraws were horrible for him! But now he's fine, says he has more energy and no afternoon crash. However, I think an increased interest in eating well has assisted in the latter....


Personally, I won't give up anything I enjoy. I've had to cut back on some things, but never completely eliminate them.

b0t23

i've given up all soda.

I think I have had 1 coke in the last 3 months.

feels great.

I drink tons of water.

Saves me money when I go out too.

(you can drink the tap water in my town so i dont have to buy bottled water)

LoggingForLife

I haven't had any since Ash Wed. I miss it but feel a bit less bloated without it. I probably won't go back to it.

roander

I've given up my Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi and I don't miss it at all. I do, however drink 1-2 cups of coffee a day.

From the Livestrong website:

Hydration Effects

Diet Coke is not a good way to quench your thirst. It is empty of nutritional value and because of the caffeine, may actually cause dehydration. Caffeine is a diuretic, meaning it makes you urinate. The more Diet Coke you drink, the more likely you will need to urinate, emptying the body of needed water. Dehydration can cause dizziness, headaches, speeding heart, seizures, and in extreme cases, death.

Calcium Effects

You need calcium for growth and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, and Diet Coke may interfere with your calcium levels because it is high in phosphate. Drinking too much Diet Coke adds large amounts of phosphate into the blood stream, which then empties calcium from your bones. Drinking Diet Coke daily may increase your chance of fracture from a fall by three to four times, cites the American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, too little calcium can cause osteoporosis.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/428411-bad-side-effects-of-drinking-diet-coke/#ixzz1plhgUAh8

jlebert716

I used to only drink diet pepsi and never water, but gave it up a little over a month ago. I feel a lot better, more energy and everything. Every now and then I get a craving for one but resist!

amysala85

I did, i used to have 1 a day, and it was hard not getting it daily but Ive been diet coke free for about 6 weeks and I tried one the other day wanting to feel bad, and OMG the taste was terrible. I couldn't finish it off, all I tasted was aspartame..yuck... never again

ashleywright144

I gave up diet pepsi when I was pregnant 11 months ago.I went through terrible withdrawals for four days. I then decided drinking soda is not worth the headaches. I switched to water and at first flavored it with crystal light.

AJLovinLife

I gave it up 4 years ago. After a while felt great, but it was when i finally gave up coffee and all caffeine (2 years ago) that I felt my best. Now when I wake up I don't feel like I never slept and I can't get out of bed... I feel refreshed and ready to start my day. It is awesome what a difference it made. When I really want an espresso (something I really LOVE) I just remind myself how I felt before and how I feel now and it is all I need to skip it. Good Luck, you can do it!

penrbrown

I have mostly given it up myself. I allow myself a treat every now and then... but mostly I like to drink non-diet drinks so when I have that treat I have a proper Coke.

emeraldowl

I gave up Diet Coke around 2 years and 2 months ago. Throughout my teenage years, well about 12 through to 23, I used to be addicted to it and would drink at most a 2x500ml bottle and 3x330ml cans a day and a minimum of 2x330ml cans a day. It is one of the best things that I could have done. I now only have a fizzy drink/soda every now and again (about one glass every few weeks) and I would always choose a full fat version with no sweeteners.

thomassd1969

I have given up Diet Coke which I used to drink huges amounts of and replaced it with only water. I was drinking tea with splenda but gave it up to. Its been one month and a week and I feel and look so much better.

mrsbrown2k1

I gave up all carbonated soda's long time ago. Just ween yourself! You can do it!!! I gave up caffeine too. That was just as easy as giving up soda's. Initially I got caffeine headaches but I feel so much better with out all those chemicals and junk that are in the sodas.

good luck !!!