Diet Coke......

aclarem

I've found that two-a-day works for me..... well, that and my coffee.

Again, everything in moderation. And, for those of you that drink "regular" because it HAS to be better.... all that stuff has High Fructose Corn Syrup in it. Not a whole lot better, IMO.
It's like everything in life... moderation is key!

sonjavon

I gave up all soda for Lent. I thought it would be really hard because I loved Diet Coke and Diet Mountain Dew - but it hasn't been hard at all. Here's what I notice, and no - I have no science to back it up... I can only tell you the change in how I feel.

I have plantar fasciitis - since I haven't been drinking diet sodas (or anything with artificial sweetener actually) - I notice that my feet don't hurt as much.
I don't crave really sweet things - I crave fruit - perhaps that's more of a comment on "better eating" than giving up soda - I don't know.
My skin looks much better - my dark circles under my eyes are disappearing and my skin just seems younger. - Again, maybe that's because I drink so much more water.

Bottom line for me is that it gets in the way of drinking water - and I know how important water is to my system. So... after Lent it may become an occasional treat - but I'll never go back to drinking it daily.

rtmama

Reading some of these comments stating how addictive it is and how you can't give it up... Well that should tell you something. Healthy real food doesn't physically addict you. Something to think about.

iplayoutside19

The way I look at it. If my one vice is Diet Coke. So be it. I've tried to give up soda totally, and feel a complete deprivation doesn't work for me because when I eventually fall off the wagon it's with a vengence. So I allow myself Diet Coke.

I can't tell that it has an effect on my running either way. It hasn't effected my wieght loss either way. So in a world where there a ton of things to stay away from....I'm keeping my Diet Coke/Mt Dew.

themethod

Reading some of these comments stating how addictive it is and how you can't give it up... Well that should tell you something. Healthy real food doesn't physically addict you. Something to think about.

For me, it's not that I can't give it up, it's that I don't want to. I've done it before, but I didn't feel any different, I didn't look any different, and I don't believe the pseudo-science behind all of those claiming it's poisonous, etc. And there are plenty of natural substances that are addictive... I'm going to look for the article I read a couple of months ago detailing a study showing (I believe) that salt is the only chemical to which the human body cannot become physically addicted. (Really hope I can find it or else
I'll feel like a complete *kitten*.)

Also, I'm sure there are plenty of people who would argue the health benefits of psychadelic mushrooms, peyote, tobacco, and opium. And those are all very "real" and natural substances. So is caffeine. It's found in several products, naturally.

Not being argumentative - just bringing my two cents to the table.

jlefton1212

My dentist could tell I was a soda drinker. I told him that I was only drinking diet, and he said that most people consume some kind of sugar around the time they drink the soda. The sugar + the acid in the soda = holes in your teeth! It eats away the enamel. Plus, I think the tricky part about diet soda is that because there are no calories, people feel free to drink WAY more than they would allow themselves to drink of the regular stuff.

Also, I have heard a lot about the correlation between artificial sweetners and your desire for more sugar. After quitting the diet pepsi, I find I snack on less sweets in the afternoon.

I have stopped drinking soda on a regular basis, but if I am going to splurge I just have a small portion of regular soda, and brush my teeth afterwards. My dentist could TELL that I quit drinking it regularly after just 6 months.

Iceprincessk25

Reading some of these comments stating how addictive it is and how you can't give it up... Well that should tell you something. Healthy real food doesn't physically addict you. Something to think about.

For me, it's not that I can't give it up, it's that I don't want to. I've done it before, but I didn't feel any different, I didn't look any different, and I don't believe the pseudo-science behind all of those claiming it's poisonous, etc. And there are plenty of natural substances that are addictive... I'm going to look for the article I read a couple of months ago detailing a study showing (I believe) that salt is the only chemical to which the human body cannot become physically addicted. (Really hope I can find it or else
I'll feel like a complete *kitten*.)

Also, I'm sure there are plenty of people who would argue the health benefits of psychadelic mushrooms, peyote, tobacco, and opium. And those are all very "real" and natural substances. So is caffeine. It's found in several products, naturally.

Not being argumentative - just bringing my two cents to the table.

Exacccctly.......I've stopped drinking it before and didn't notice a difference at all as well.

jbuffan218

I refuse to give up my Diet Coke. I drink obscene amounts of it. However, I have never seen a single autopsy report stating "Death by diet cola" so I will continue to drink it. I just make sure to drink my water in addition to my DC.

Can I get an Amen !!

I dont even know where to start, so I better just not.
If you want to know how I feel about all this see my tagline, that about sums it up.
Now let me drink my can of toxic waste in peace.
Seriously people.

jbuffan218

The way I look at it. If my one vice is Diet Coke. So be it. I've tried to give up soda totally, and feel a complete deprivation doesn't work for me because when I eventually fall off the wagon it's with a vengence. So I allow myself Diet Coke.

I can't tell that it has an effect on my running either way. It hasn't effected my wieght loss either way. So in a world where there a ton of things to stay away from....I'm keeping my Diet Coke/Mt Dew.

You took the words right out of my mouth.
Cheers !:drinker:

DogsRule666

I have read the same thing about diet sodas causing you to crave sweets. I don't know how it effects fat burning, but I use pre workout supps that have caffeine in them and have had great results with them. I also drink a very large amount of water.

Artificial sweetners, are swheeter tasting than sugar. When you have artificial sweetners, your body expects the suger rush. However, when the sugar rush doesn't happen, your body than craves the sugar, even more. I personally have given up sweetner in my morning coffee, and I no longer crave sugar in the afternoon.

simona1972

I used to drink Diet Coke/Pepsi by the case. I stopped when I started exercising only because it doesnt go down as smoothly as water when I exercise.

I dont miss it at all. I dont buy it when I grocery shop, instead I buy water. I had it a few weeks ago when I had pizza and I really didnt enjoy it as much as I used to. Given that, there was no reason for me to go back to drinking it.

dawn33

I LOVED diet coke but I was cutting aspertame out of my diet and that includes crystal light. I was however lucky to find diet coke thats made with splenda. I could only find it in the states though and I love it. The first one was different but I will say since drinking things without aspertame I am not bloated and I feel 100 times better then when I was drinking stuff with aspertame.

I just figure everything in moderation.

themethod

I have read the same thing about diet sodas causing you to crave sweets. I don't know how it effects fat burning, but I use pre workout supps that have caffeine in them and have had great results with them. I also drink a very large amount of water.

Artificial sweetners, are swheeter tasting than sugar. When you have artificial sweetners, your body expects the suger rush. However, when the sugar rush doesn't happen, your body than craves the sugar, even more. I personally have given up sweetner in my morning coffee, and I no longer crave sugar in the afternoon.

This has only ever been proven in one study involving rats, and even the authors of the study agreed that it does not apply to humans. Humans have free will in their food choice whereas the rats were fed a pre-determined, dairy based diet, loaded with more artificial sweetener than any reasonable person would consume in one day. I doubt that anyone here eats solely sweetened yogurt. This is, again, anecdotal evidence that is passed as truth around the internet and word of mouth. It's the same as the myth that you HAVE to drink 8 glasses of water a day to be healthy. Drinking the 8 glasses isn't what's important; what's important is staying hydrated.

Personally, artificially sweetened products do not make me crave sweets, if anything, a Diet Coke can make me feel more full and crave less food.

P.S. None of the rats died or had other reportable health issues from the excessive consumption of artificial sweeteners.

Edited to add: I swear I don't work for Coca-Cola!

panther87

I LOVE diet pop. I gave it up for the first 3 weeks of my dieting. it was very hard. and now drink maybe 1-2 cans a week for a special meal. I used also drink lots of Crystal Light or some kind of flavoring to my water. I have found after eating a well balanced and mostly whole foods diet, I can live with out diet pop and the other additives. I find my self actually craving just plain water. Good luck with your goals.

Boston_Mommy

I haven't had a single carbonated beverage since Christmas. Some days I do miss it but most days I don't even notice it any more.

I'm not allowed to have it for the first year after band surgery so it's not even really an option which makes the cravings almost pointless and after a year withouth it I don't have any plans to ever go back on the stuff.

bstamps12

I'm a Diet Dr. Pepper addict. I know it has artificial sweeteners and all, but it's my "sweets." I get a craving for sweets and if I just drink a DDP, it cures that craving. To me, that's better than indulging in a slice of cake, candy bar, etc. everytime I have a craving. I drink diet because I don't want to waste 150+ calories and fat per can of regular soda. I also drink a lot of water and a cup of milk with breakfast every morning.

nimiry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=steONCU2DN0

well check it out... I have to thank you for this toppic on the message board... I sometimes thought that something is wrong with me... feel tired and depressed when I don't drink diet coke... well and I'm forgetting stuff really fast... and I'm really tired all the time.. weired think was: I thought it's because of the coffein but actually coffee didn't help... I got my body used two 2 litres of diet coke during the last year... since that time I don't really feel well- not concentrated, tired, etc. well I just read and saw that it could all come from diet coke... never thought of it... I just looked at a couple german sites and I'm sooo shocked.. unfortunatelly I can't show them all to you because you probably wouldn't understand it...
but one thing I could add: I found out, that aspartam was originally produced as a chemical weapon in times of war...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYh5bkwyuRs

that's something I found about your splenda,... we don't have it here... but doesn't sound good either...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6079M5nPtsE&feature=channel

well I don't know about stevia... because here in germany they tell you in tv that it would be good stuff because it's natural (not like aspartam sweeteners or stevia- they are completely chemical) and it even could help regulating blood pressure and so on.. weired thing about it is: they say it is good but they won't allow it here.. they are already testing it since 10 years and it's not allowed to be sold in complete europe... well now they say in tv that it's just because of our sugar industry- because the sugar industry is afraid not to be able to sell that much sugar anymore.. because it's a healthy natural sweetener (not like aspartam) and should acutally be able to improve health... not sure so what is wrong or right... but that's exactly what the guy from the youtube video sais- looks like he knows quiet something about this topic-

but if you have to drink diet cokes than at least choose the more natural one- stevia is commin directly from a plant- exactly like sugar...wish it would be allowed here in germany... for me it's clear: I will try to stop drinking diet coke- just read to much about the stuff...

empiremom

diet coke and your metabolism is the side note...it is the phosphoric acid that is in the soda that is dangerous to your body. that is the same acid that mechanics use to clean engines!

check out this and it will answer your questions..it is a few mins long and well worth the time.magnesium and calcium starvation is high on the disease list...it really does matter if you drink things that deplete your body...then in turn your body turns on the "i am HUNGRY" button to replace those elements lost...and the fight begins...

why fight? give your body what it really needs and it wont fight you. and your will lose weight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpoAtwVyzZI

supercool111

More like DIE-t Coke am I right? Am I right? No? Ok...

elzunia

I actually get eye twitches from drinking too much of it. Has that ever happened to anyone else?