soda-yay or nay

jojohnson090

Just wondering what peoples general thoughts on soda were? I used to drink dr. pepper like it was job. Haven't had one in about 3 weeks and have an occasional diet pepsi now instead (1-2 per week)
what are your thoughts? is even 1-2 too much? or does it not matter. i've seen a lot of conflicting answers on a google search.

_noob_

I drink 0.5-1.5 liters per day of diet soda.

cmriverside

I don't drink much soda, but I'll have one or two once a month...regular soda, not that yucky tasting diet stuff. Sugar and I don't get along well, but I still like it anyway. *sigh*

jojohnson090

i don't mind diet soda... but if it's dr pepper it has to be the regular stuff. diet dr pepper is gross

sarabeth120

I actually haven't had any sort of soda (Coke, Sprite, etc) since March 2009 (which was long before I joined MFP when I was doing the Slimfast diet). For me, I just see soda as a drink with no nutritional value and empty calories; therefore, I don't see any need to drink it. I used to drink several Cokes a day before I quit, so I was surprised that it has had no affect on me.

I personally don't think sodas (diet or regular) are that good at all and I really think that since they have no nutritional value that they should only be consumed in moderation or not at all.

I only drink water, milk and tea (occasionally).

_crafty_

I drink Coke Zero whenever I want and usually don't stop until I run out of rum. :drinker:

rjt1000

Holy smokes, new record- 7 posts into a thread on soda and no crazies with "SODA IS EVIL AND YOU WILL DIE IF YOU DRINK SODA!!!" posts yet.

I drink 6-8 diet cokes a day. And have for 20 years. Before that I drank about the same amount of regular coke. Hasn't killed me yet.

andreaw5

Like you, I loved soda. Still do. Coca-cola was my poison. Now, I am drinking club soda as a way of "stepping down" from my soda habit. Sometimes with lime, sometimes alone. It's been about three months. It's probably not the best, but it's way better than my original soda habit. Good luck.

gabesgourmet

I am TOTALLY addicted to diet mtn. dew. I love it dearly...I don't drink coffee and my diet dew fills the caffeine gap BEAUTIFULLY. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM diet mtn dew.

robindina

I gave up soda in July. It was the best decision I made :happy:

Dlacenere

I haven't had a soda in probably two years and don't miss it a bit

MorbidMander

I just tend to think of it this way, Why bother to put something into your body that has ZERO nutritional value? Hell naw, not worth the calories for me.

missmegan831

Havent had soda in almost 7 yrs... No real reason..just prefer nice tall glasses of ice water instead

LiziAB

Artificial sweeteners give me headaches, but I really like diet coke, so I will occasionally have it with rum. Regular soda has too many calories, so avoid it so I can eat something else. If you have leftover calories, I guess a soda once in a while is not bad.

marand94608

I used to drink at least a can of diet Pepsi/Coke every day. I am more concerned about the effects on my teeth than on my diet. That's why I'm cutting back and drinking mainly water now.

MySlimGoals

I'm SO addicted to coke zero, but have given it up cold turkey now (two days ago) - so hopefully I can stick at my no-soda regime I'm filling up on water as my drink of choice and I already feel less bloated and healthier. In about a week I know I'll be going crazy wanting a coke zero, but I know I can stick at it if I put my mind to it. I also don't want to end up like this woman http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/8295275/Too-much-Coke-killed-mum who lived close to me and has been in the news a lot lately since her death. Also, I don't want lots of dental work

AuntieMC

I gave up soda and went sugar-free one and a half years ago. I have lost 175 pounds since then. Now I drink green tea, and I feel a LOT better! Before that, I had a major coca cola addiction, and was tired of lugging big ole cartons of them home from the store, not to even mention the cost! I am SO glad I tossed it from my life!

Oldtyme72

Add me to the Coke Zero list. Cherry Coke Zero is bonus when you can find it.

Nothing crazy. Maybe 12 oz a day.

Regular soda is EVIL! (lol)

davidep21

I drink Coke Zero whenever I want and usually don't stop until I run out of rum. :drinker:

mmm...love rum!

LokiOfAsgard

a sixteen ounce serving of soda has my entire sugar allowance.
So I tend to stay away from pop all together.

That and, the more you drink, the more you tend to want, it's just a sabotage for me. I'll take a few sips every once in a while, but that's it.

RMNPHike

Since you asked, I say nay. 1) Regular soda is empty calories and mainlining sugar, causes spikes in blood sugar, crashes later and cravings for more. Most of what is in it is non-food crap - why consume non-food? 2) Diet sodas have plenty on non-food plus artificial sweeteners that are way sweeter than sugar, so even though no calories, drinking them does not shut off the craving for sweets. By staying away from heavily sweetened items, whether real or artificial, I find that I can taste and appreciate real food more. Plus - did you ever do the experiment with the cola and the penny when you were a kid - scary!

Debbe2

Not for me thanks!

creativecarabao

i used to give up soda for Lent. over the course of 3 years i drank less and less soda. Now I only drink it maybe at weddings or if it's mixed with some sort of alcohol. I still get the craving, but found that a really good sparkling mineral water helped with that bubbly fizz feeling and curbs the need for soda. When I initially gave it up i almost immediately lost 5 lbs.

danmcgarrigle5

I quit drinking soda over a year and a half ago, I no longer crave it. Since then I've probably had some maybe 10 times if that. Not counting the few times I've had some sort of mixed drink, like jameson and ginger ale. High alcohol percentage IPAs, double IPAs and imperial stouts are what I drink when I want to do some drinking.

I just stick to water and gatorade per doctors recommendations. Low calorie gatorade is my new favorite thing

Sharon_C

I used to drink 6-8 Diet Cokes a day. That was years ago. Now I drink mostly water but when I go out to dinner I have to have a diet pop. I can't stand water at restaurants. It's gross. Plus I like the occasional diet drink. Sometimes its the only thing that fits the craving.

For those who say it has no nutritional value I roll my eyes. Of course it doesn't. Live a little. If you want a diet pop, then drink a diet pop. Don't deny yourself. Just do it in moderation.

NewMsT

I am a recently converted soda drinker. Growing up in southern Georgia it was common to drink sweet tea and soda rather than water. As I have traveled down the path of getting healthier I switched to diet soda. My favorite is Diet Coke with Lime! But here lately it just doesn't taste as great as it did before. I take that as a good thing. I occasionally have one when I need a caffeine burst but lately water has done what I need. I am proud of the power I had to break that habit. Now I am in control rather than the soda controlling me.
Each person is different and should listen to their own body. Mine is certainly telling me that I don't need the soda anymore and I am more than happy to oblige!

chio_04

Haven't have had soda in like 2-3 years, and do not miss it at all. Nowadays, I drink a spinach/orange/apple or pineapple homemade juice with my dinner.

tsh0ck

Just wondering what peoples general thoughts on soda were? I used to drink dr. pepper like it was job. Haven't had one in about 3 weeks and have an occasional diet pepsi now instead (1-2 per week)
what are your thoughts? is even 1-2 too much? or does it not matter. i've seen a lot of conflicting answers on a google search.

doesn't matter, other than calorie content. do my best to save my calories for food rather than drinks. but I will destroy a 12-pack of diet dr pepper.

Babeskeez

I had a coke for the first time since jan 2nd on...Sunday I think it was.

But I have been basically been replacing it with Diet Coke which I really shouldnt do.

HollyHobbitToes

As much as I miss my Dr Pepper, I only drink water and homemade smoothies now....I've cut most of the sugar from my diet....although I've been known to sniff my husband's glass of coke a time or two because even the smell says "Come back to me!"

I'm even trying to kick my caffeine habit...today is day one without coffee

Timshel_

As an every day rule, no. But a soda every so often ain't gonna sink the ship. Just compensate somewhere else in the day for the sugar and calories.