Diet Sodas- Is It Affecting My Weight Loss?

LiftAllThePizzas

Having similar amounts of sodium intake every day isn't going to make you retain increasing amounts of water. It also isn't going to stop you from losing fat while in a calorie deficit. All it does is (if you increase your intake) temporarily masks how much fat you're losing because the number on the scale is not simply "how much fat you have" but also several other factors that can change, including how much water you are retaining. It also does the inverse when your intake goes down and makes the number on the scale go down temporarily.

Unless your goal is to manipulate a number on a scale with no regard for how much fat you have, cutting back on sodium is as effective as taking off your clothes.

two_octopodes

Having similar amounts of sodium intake every day isn't going to make you retain increasing amounts of water. It also isn't going to stop you from losing fat while in a calorie deficit. All it does is (if you increase your intake) temporarily masks how much fat you're losing because the number on the scale is not simply "how much fat you have" but also several other factors that can change, including how much water you are retaining. It also does the inverse when your intake goes down and makes the number on the scale go down temporarily.

Unless your goal is to manipulate a number on a scale with no regard for how much fat you have, cutting back on sodium is as effective as taking off your clothes.

Agree completely. Also, a 12 oz can of diet soda (Pepsi Max in my case), has 2% of your daily sodium allowance according to the nutrition info on the can in my hand right now. I can never understand why people get so hung up on the tiny amount of sodium in diet soda.

KipDrordy

I haven't read all the replies, but will throw in my $.02. I drink diet soda myself. Not a whole lot (24 oz/day) but I've heard that diet soda aids in creating sugar cravings. Furthermore, it tricks your brain into thinking it got sugar and insulin levels change as if you've taken in sugar. In this case, I'd worry about drinking too much diet soda as it may have a negative affect on your health. I'm on my cell phone or else I'd find the article I read on the subject and link to it. Maybe later if no one beats me to it.

janeite1990

Even if it isn't affecting your weight loss, it would be hard to argue that it is healthy. it's just a bunch of chemicals. I was a Coke addict. Loved it. I drank one tonight, but I do it rarely now, and I feel so much better. I say, ditch the sodas. It will suck for a while, and you know it will, but it will be worth it in the long run. Switch to plain water and get used to it. It is what human bodies are meant to run on.

Reecebullet

I used to drink a lot of soda. At-least 2 liters per day (which really adds up in calories). I stopped drinking them completely a week ago now, and have been drinking water only, nothing else.

Was (and is) really hard to do so, but easily worth it. Feeling much better drinking water, and drops over 1000 calories per day just in drinks.

richards_jim

Since starting my weight loss routine I have been reading all ingredient labels on food products...therefore ALL sodas are on my do not consume list. They are so full of crap as so are most prepared foods. I have started to prepare all my own foods. Also I do not eat any deep fried foods, have reduced (not totally eliminated) breads, white rice and pastas. I eat usually 5 times a day, excercise 4 times a week, walk 8-10kms a day. I've lost 60 lbs and now am just trying to tone up. I use a fitbit as well as a tool.

weightloser122

i drank alot of diet soda during my weight loss. it wont prevent you from losing. ive cut back now for health reasons! it is not good for you

Luvmesumkenny

well ive always been told the aspertame in diet sodas cause major health issues

lololol

Don't believe Everything you hear
I drink 2-4 Cherry Coke Zeros a day
atleast 48 oz of coffee a day with Sweet & Low
And it hasn't affected my weight loss one bit
It's called enjoying what you like in Moderation

tsietstra

Im glad to hear you say this. I hate soda.
It makes me ill.
Not as in physically, like I drink it & it makes me sick,
I mean as in People drink it all the time and it makes me sick.
I hate it. Its useless, nothing but bad for you calories.
My sons dad HAS always been a _SODA_ holic. Ive nvr got it.
His health is terrible, at this point not necessarily because of soda,
but thats what he leads back too. And I DO NOT let my son drink the crap
the way he does.
Its just no good.
I personally, think it should be something you cant have till you are
a certain age. Id dehydrate if there was only soda to drink.
Gross.

tsietstra

They do & will. They are not good for you.
Its one of those, "Got you in the end" typa thing.
Anyone drinking that much soda.... with that crap in it, or tea for that matter,
It will never end up good for them.

spamantha57

There have been lots of studies showing a connection with artificial sweeteners - particularly aspartame & sucralose (the 2 most common used artificial sweeteners in diet drinks) - & weight gain, both in animals & humans.

I particularly don't even want to touch aspartame with a 10 foot pole.

There are other healthier options out there, if you like carbonated drinks &/or the sweet taste. Natural carbonated juices or carbonated water with your own flavoring... I like getting a big thing of carbonated water & putting some lemon in it. Sparkling pomegranate or apple juice is really yummy too.

ninerbuff

If one doesn't have an adverse reaction to aspartame, then why would weight loss be affected from a drink that contains 0-1 calories?

You can't gain fat weight from a 0-1 calorie drink.

Can it affect your weight loss? Again, it may differ from person to person.

Personally I've drank diet soda for about 25+ years with no adverse effects and my weight has been pretty steady for that time.


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richiefixo

i think a small 300ml of diet can every other day or even every day cant be too detrimental....it will eventually add up and may cause future issues but for now you are alright....drinking 5 everyday or 2-4Litres, now that putting you on a fast track to all sorts of health issues.

i say cut down very slowly until you dont need it any more. cold turkey wont last very long.

Goodluck! and always remember how amazing you are

tsietstra

Did you watch that doc?? Its great! Im tryyyyying to lead a healthier lifestyle, on all food... but sometimes, I just need that pizza! LoL
But Im feeling more better than not & wanting great food more, you can tell when you eat better (:

spamantha57

Threads like this always have the same things in them...

"I drink 4 sodas every day & it hasn't affected my weight loss!'
"I have Mc Donald's for breakfast every morning & I lost weight!"
"I don't exercise at all & lost 50 pounds last year!"

Well good for you. Rock on with your chemical sugar formaldehyde burger lazy self.

SarahCW1979

I used to drink a 2 litre bottle of diet pepsi every day. My weight didnt change at all. It was only when I added up how much I was spending on it that I quit (£12.50 a week!) Now I drink 2 litres of water instead, have tons more energy and my skin looks fab! Whether this is related to having no diet soda I have no idea but Im definitely less bloated.

MicheleWE

I've never had a problem with soda and rarely drink it, but I heard something about water that may help encourage you. I heard a doctor on nutrition say that adding 1 1/2 liters of water a day to what you already drink will actually cause you to lose 5 lbs in a year just from drinking the water because it boosts your metabolism. I try to drink 3-4 liters of water per day, when I want something with taste I put fruit in it and add drops of liquid stevia which is an all natural calorie free sweetner. You can find flavored liquid stevia at health food stores, I have even seen root beer flavor, but I have never tried it.

scaredofcoasters

I replaced all soda cravings with Seltzer. I found Schwepps Lemon Lime to be a perfect replacement for Sprite, and at 0 calories and no sweeteners or sugar, it's much better for you! 2 ingredients: Carbonated Water and Natural Flavors.

Also, cutting out soda right from the start helped me to lose 10 pounds in about a month.

Sarauk2sf

If drinking diet soda helps you adhere to your calorie target by satisfying a sweet craving, then it will help weight loss. If it causes adherence issues by triggering a sweet tooth, then it will hinder weight loss. The diet soda in itself will not directly impact weight loss.

carijok

Used to be a diet coke addict. Two to six cans a day, I'm ashamed to say. Ordered extra cheese and sour cream but make that a DIET coke, I'm ashamed to say I said. That stuff is awful. I'm no scientist but I think my organs were having such trouble processing the aspartame that they couldn't efficiently metabolize the food I was eating. I dropped several pounds within five days of stopping, and it's stayed off. Coincidence? I don't care. I'm not going back that stuff is horribly addictive and it doesn't even taste good if you think about it. Try quitting I bet you will lose weight and drink more water naturally.

kateguy1981

I don't really drink diet soda but I was watching a programme the other day where a young bloke(23) had absolutely terrible teeth. They were all black around the gum line now obviously I'm sure his dental hygeine must have played a part but the Dr on the programme said it was down to the diet coke he was drinking mainly. He did an experiment I think it was with phosphoric acid (but don't quote me) where it dissolved a human tooth and although it was concentrated this young gentleman was drinking about 4 litres a day and he said that because he was continuously swilling it around his mouth eventually it would errode his teeth! xx:ohwell:

krissy_krossy

Im glad to hear you say this. I hate soda.
It makes me ill.
Not as in physically, like I drink it & it makes me sick,
I mean as in People drink it all the time and it makes me sick.
I hate it. Its useless, nothing but bad for you calories.
My sons dad HAS always been a _SODA_ holic. Ive nvr got it.
His health is terrible, at this point not necessarily because of soda,
but thats what he leads back too. And I DO NOT let my son drink the crap
the way he does.
Its just no good.
I personally, think it should be something you cant have till you are
a certain age. Id dehydrate if there was only soda to drink.
Gross.

:huh: :laugh:
*sips diet soda* :drinker:

amberlynnsinspired

Diet sodas do not affect weight loss.

Minerva624

Personally, I absolutely HATE soda. Diet soda is so unnatural and it tastes like chemicals. Plus I would hate to ruin my teeth that I spend so much time taking care of with braces.

RoxyBaroque

I don't know about ti affecting your weight loss, but diet sodas still have a lot of acid in them (from being carbonated) so from a dentist's point of view - they will still cause holes in their teeth! I get so many people in my surgery who promise me til they're blue in the face that they don't eat sweetsor drink coke and can't understand why their teeth are so bad - then we find that they drink low sugar soda - it'll still rot your teeth! So be careful!

geebusuk

I don't know about ti affecting your weight loss, but diet sodas still have a lot of acid in them (from being carbonated) so from a dentist's point of view - they will still cause holes in their teeth! I get so many people in my surgery who promise me til they're blue in the face that they don't eat sweetsor drink coke and can't understand why their teeth are so bad - then we find that they drink low sugar soda - it'll still rot your teeth! So be careful!

Similar ph to a fruit juice like Orange juice, apparently.

Pezzz624: yea, it turns out the biggest ingredient in most diet sodas is the chemical 'DHMO'!

yksdoris

General rule of thumb is: if you can't pronounce all of the ingredients, don't put it in your body.



Then again, dihydrogenmonoxide translates to water; and I'm pretty sure the chemical name of flour is quite a mouthful.

geebusuk

Indeed, which is why it's rather a silly rule .

barrattandrew

Indeed, which is why it's rather a silly rule .

^^This.

don't fear stuff unnecessarily. If it makes you feel bad don't eat it. otherwise, just watch the cals and keep burning.

ninerbuff

I don't know about ti affecting your weight loss, but diet sodas still have a lot of acid in them (from being carbonated) so from a dentist's point of view - they will still cause holes in their teeth! I get so many people in my surgery who promise me til they're blue in the face that they don't eat sweetsor drink coke and can't understand why their teeth are so bad - then we find that they drink low sugar soda - it'll still rot your teeth! So be careful!

Bad teeth will come from bad hygiene. Plain and simple.


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