Has anybody noticed a difference after giving up diet soda?

culpablecorgi

Ooh, a necro. Sweet.

If we're allowed to comment now that it's been necromanced, I went a while not drinking any soda and saw no difference. Now I just treat myself to it when I have extra calories or want a fizzy drink, which isn't all that often. I actually miss being able to fit fruit juices and Seagram's Escapes into my diet a lot more than I crave soda.

Every person's gonna have a different mental and chemical relationship with soda, but I really don't think there's any significant harm to be found in enjoying it reasonably if it's not making you sick or upset.

ccruz985

Diet Coke is my Achilles heel. I'm in maintenance now so I do indulge more but my appetite is noticeably bigger and I specifically crave sugary snacks.

PowerliftingMom

Yes, I gave up diet soda in 2014 when I started my weight loss journey and it made a huge difference in weight loss. I was also no longer bloated, rarely crave any soda and don't have as strong craving for sugar. I only drink regular soda when I'm dining out.

RGv2

PowerliftingMom wrote: »

Yes, I gave up diet soda in 2014 when I started my weight loss journey and it made a huge difference in weight loss. I was also no longer bloated, rarely crave any soda and don't have as strong craving for sugar. I only drink regular soda when I'm dining out.

How would giving up something with zero calories "make a huge difference in weight loss"?

Connie1979

YES!!! they seem waaay to sweet for me now and I can no longer drink them.

fuzzylop72

KatKatatrophic wrote: »

It's 4 calories per can Anything under 5 calories can be labeled as 0 calories, a law in the U.S.

It seems unlikely that it's 4 calories for a can, considering that larger quantities (for example, 20oz bottles with a serving size of the whole bottle) are also labeled as 0 calories.

stanmann571

fuzzylop72 wrote: »

KatKatatrophic wrote: »

It's 4 calories per can Anything under 5 calories can be labeled as 0 calories, a law in the U.S.

It seems unlikely that it's 4 calories for a can, considering that larger quantities (for example, 20oz bottles with a serving size of the whole bottle) are also labeled as 0 calories.

It depends on the Diet soda. Mt Dew for example has 5 calories in 20 oz.

Annie0411

I have up soda cold turkey last week. I was drinking anywhere from 2-4 cans a day. I am finding that my need for snacking is decreasing. I would crack open a Diet Coke and eat my way through a box of wheat thins. Without the Coke Zero the wheat thins don’t taste as good! Plus, my soda habit was causing my kids to want it. I hope I never go back to drinking it again!

Carlos_421

I've found that Coke Zero Sugar and Diet A&W Root Beer are quite effective at satisfying any cravings for sweets and actually keep my appetite at bay.