MyFitnessPal Newbie says: Rum & Diet Coke? Gimme A Break!!

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  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    Why bother with the coke at all :drinker:

    This^ Of course, I don't drink rum anymore (I get all Pirate) and prefer vodka which goes with more things (and vodka makes me friendly, TOO friendly, but better than Pirate) that fit within my healthy lifestyle.

    I have almost declared war on soda, but can understand people having regular soda on occasion for a treat. I have most definitely declared war on anything with artificial sweeteners. If you think it's "safe" and that all is well in the food industry, then by all means, drink away.

    So, for those who prefer diet soda (no, I don't get it either) will of course choose it with their rum, but if they are doing it to cut the calories but would rather have regular soda; yeah, that's pretty funny.
  • Marll
    Marll Posts: 904 Member
    6oz of cola 70 calories. shot a rum 70 calories. total 140kcal
    60z of diet cola 0 calories. shot a rum 70 calories. total 70kcal.
    you can easily save 350 kcal in a night of drinking.

    This for sure if you are watching calories and further if you are low carbing or are diabetic, making sure that you get 80proof or above for your rum or other alcohol of choice means 0 carbs.
  • jesz124
    jesz124 Posts: 1,004 Member
    There are a lot of people from the UK on here and drinking is a much bigger part of their culture than it is in the states. Personally, I prefer red wine, even though white has fewer calories.

    Ohhhh so we Brit's are to blame for the diet coke and rum saga? lol Don't lay it at our door because we like a drink or two, or three.... :tongue:
  • MaleyaB
    MaleyaB Posts: 25
    Hi I just joined the site a couple days ago and looking for people to befriend.

    Well, this would be a good start until:
    I am stunned that anybody actually bothered to make a Rum & Diet Coke and frankly i have a hard time believing it. You're kidding, right? If you use Diet Coke in your Rum & Cokes, maybe we shouldn't be friends.

    I think it's more sad that you come online, state that you are trying to make friends, then make fun of someone that is trying to make changes in their life in some manner. It may not be the way you would think it's best to go about it, however you making it the topic of your first post shows how insensitive and oafish your actions are,

    ^ This.
  • Bigmommakat
    Bigmommakat Posts: 1
    I agree.
  • sk_pirate
    sk_pirate Posts: 282 Member
    I don't like regular coke.

    Me either. Diet coke and Coke Zero all the way.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    I drinks a lot. So I gotta try to go low cal or I'll be drinking 900 cals in rum runners. That's why I got fat.
  • TriClaudia
    TriClaudia Posts: 51 Member
    Why bother with the coke at all :drinker:

    What she said!
  • MonicaLee92
    MonicaLee92 Posts: 222
    I am diabetic so i always drink diet.


    ^^^This is exactly the reason I drink diet soda. Esp when mixing it with alcohol. I'm not suppose to take insulin to cover any alcoholic drinks so if I use regular soda I become even more dehydrated then usual and it's a horrible feeling.
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    I don't like regular coke.

    I dont like aspartame and i dont like drinks who claim to be healthy by using words like 'diet' in the title when they are no such thing.

    So "diet" and "healthy" are synonymous now? I just drink diet for no sugar. I hate the taste of regular soda.
  • creech6317
    creech6317 Posts: 869 Member
    Screw rum and Coke...I'm drinking Jagermiester!! :drinker:
    Well i wouldn't go so far as to say screw rum (I love me some good rum), but Jager and a nice glass of ice water and we are all good! :drinker:
  • wahlstrw
    wahlstrw Posts: 1 Member
    Try rum and Dr. Pepper....that was the first mistake.
  • MikesterAZ
    MikesterAZ Posts: 67 Member
    Hi I just joined the site a couple days ago and looking for people to befriend. I am stunned that anybody actually bothered to make a Rum & Diet Coke and frankly i have a hard time believing it. You're kidding, right? If you use Diet Coke in your Rum & Cokes, maybe we shouldn't be friends. Finally I found a serving of Bacardi Light with Classic Coke and the recipe is like 6oz of Coke and a 1oz shot of rum. Are you serious? I don' t drink that often but when I do it's a special occasion and I'm not going to ruin a perfectly good celebration with a tiny little shot of rum in some Diet Coke. And then hurry up and come post it online. LOL!! This is so tragic to me. So if you are able to diet without going over the top with ridiculous things like that, PLEASE add me so I can post cute little snarky status updates about it, and get your feedback!! kThx .....

    ^ amateur.

    Don't hate me because I'm awesome.
  • MikesterAZ
    MikesterAZ Posts: 67 Member
    Try rum and Dr. Pepper....that was the first mistake.

    Yum, that actually sounds good!! Mt Dew is my soda pop of choice, makes me wonder what would mix well with it?
  • MikesterAZ
    MikesterAZ Posts: 67 Member
    Canada: This is all your fault.
  • saschka7
    saschka7 Posts: 577 Member
    A REAL mixed drink is Jack Daniels with cider.
  • ladybarometer
    ladybarometer Posts: 205 Member
    I like grape apes :p

    BUT I save calories with diet coke and rum, plus I'm not a fan of the flavor of regular coke.
    Not sure what the big deal is.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    When I was drinking, I would buy myself a bottle of Maker's Mark and some Coke to drink at home when I could sip and savor the sweet sweet goodness of it. But if I'm going to a bar and just want to drink to drink, I would order something like a Bacardi and diet Coke.
  • nabelaca
    nabelaca Posts: 5
    He or she doesnt like the taste of regular coke. I will have vanilla in my diet coke!:smile:
  • Pummelig
    Pummelig Posts: 7
    Regular Coke is too sweet to mix with rum and if you add lemon it´s called a "Cuba Libre" :drinker:
  • vmekash
    vmekash Posts: 422 Member
    could be worse. like popcorn w/o butter.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    Has NO ONE mentioned Sailor Jerry? For shame!!!

    I sometimes like my Sailor Jerry with Cherry Coke Zero... Sailor Cherry ;)

    Anyone that doesn't like it doesn't have to drink it.

    Sailor Jerry with Coke is like the best rum and Coke combo ever.

    WHY DO I HAVE TO BE PREGNANT?! I MISS BOOZE SO MUCH! Must...keep...hands...off...gin...and...vermouth
  • arlene1554
    arlene1554 Posts: 10 Member
    PLEASE....don't friend me!!! I happen to like rum and diet coke. But, since you seem to be offended by my choice...by all means...DON'T FRIEND ME !!!!! Hahahahaha!
  • hungergames324
    hungergames324 Posts: 240 Member
    Some people prefer the taste of Diet Coke to regular Coke. I, for one, think regular Coke tastes nasty. Diet coke has a better taste, so I would drink Diet Coke. It isn't about the cals.

    This!
  • blondie1471
    blondie1471 Posts: 32 Member
    hahahah so true x
  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
    Hi I just joined the site a couple days ago and looking for people to befriend. I am stunned that anybody actually bothered to make a Rum & Diet Coke and frankly i have a hard time believing it. You're kidding, right? If you use Diet Coke in your Rum & Cokes, maybe we shouldn't be friends. Finally I found a serving of Bacardi Light with Classic Coke and the recipe is like 6oz of Coke and a 1oz shot of rum. Are you serious? I don' t drink that often but when I do it's a special occasion and I'm not going to ruin a perfectly good celebration with a tiny little shot of rum in some Diet Coke. And then hurry up and come post it online. LOL!! This is so tragic to me. So if you are able to diet without going over the top with ridiculous things like that, PLEASE add me so I can post cute little snarky status updates about it, and get your feedback!! kThx .....

    ^ amateur.

    Don't hate me because I'm awesome.
    OMG! you ARE awesome! and your cracking me up! me and people with no humor don't get along! add me!!!
  • makemewannadie
    makemewannadie Posts: 401 Member
    You'll hate me then! I can't drink full sugar cola or pepsi because it gives me really bad stomach ache ): I do drink diet pepsi though and I drink a lot of rum (i'm a student... and rum is cheap. Although cheap rum doesn't taste good. But being a student isn't about enjoying the taste of alcohol is it haha).
  • MikesterAZ
    MikesterAZ Posts: 67 Member
    Regular Coke is too sweet to mix with rum and if you add lemon it´s called a "Cuba Libre" :drinker:

    I'm glad you brought that up!! Note to bartender: do NOT allow a piece of fruit to touch my drink or I will ask you to remake it.
  • ShannonLavelleTate
    ShannonLavelleTate Posts: 30
    I agree totally!!!
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Regular Coke is too sweet to mix with rum and if you add lemon it´s called a "Cuba Libre" :drinker:

    I'm glad you brought that up!! Note to bartender: do NOT allow a piece of fruit to touch my drink or I will ask you to remake it.

    A real man isn't afraid of a little fruit in their drink ;)

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