Reeeeeeeally having trouble resisting this craving...

healthynotthin
healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
in Food and Nutrition
...for diet Dr. Pepper! I don't even like pop, but I've had so much water today and have felt hungry since last night. I want substance but I'm in a class that doesn't allow food, but we can have drinks. There's a vending machine downstairs and I'm trying to figure out what's stopping me from putting that crap in my body. Halp :(
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  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    DO NOT FEEL GUILTY ABOUT MODERATE CONSUMPTION OF DIET SODAS!!!!!!!!

    if you like them...DRINK THEM, and ignore the haters and alarmists.
  • perfecting_emptiness
    perfecting_emptiness Posts: 49 Member
    Well it's not the worst thing you can have. Maybe get flavoured water instead if they have it or sparkling water. If not, try to distract yourself--listen carefully to the instructor, take great notes, count floor/ceiling tiles. Be strong, you can do it!
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    Edit: our vending machines are pretty crappy and only have absolutely unhealthy food/drinks in them, aside from water. Which I've had over 80 ounces of today.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    I'd have it, but when I'm craving something I think about it more and more. Having even a sip would keep my brain in line.
  • loserbaby84
    loserbaby84 Posts: 241 Member
    DO NOT FEEL GUILTY ABOUT MODERATE CONSUMPTION OF DIET SODAS!!!!!!!!

    if you like them...DRINK THEM, and ignore the haters and alarmists.

    ^^^^^^THIS - I could not agree more!
  • VanessaHeartsMasr
    VanessaHeartsMasr Posts: 727
    I drink a diet pop or two per week. I don't see the harm in it, as long as you aren't chugging gallons of the stuff a day. Plus, there are way worse things you could be craving. I say go for it!
  • chicadejmu
    chicadejmu Posts: 171 Member
    One isn't going to kill you. And then maybe you can move on and forget about it!
  • gissalm
    gissalm Posts: 41
    it's not going to cure the hunger, but you can have it. how about if you only drink half? or see if they have anything else other than soda ....

    i'm ok not having soda so I cut it cold turkey, because I like feeling my stomach flat not bloated :laugh:
  • mrs_schultz2012
    mrs_schultz2012 Posts: 395 Member
    I would drink it, it's diet, what the heck. can't deprive yourself all the time
  • VanessaHeartsMasr
    VanessaHeartsMasr Posts: 727
    By the way, now I'M craving diet soda. Lol. Thanks a LOT!! (kidding).
  • hsmaldo
    hsmaldo Posts: 115 Member
    I'm no help, I say if the craving is distracting, buy it, pour some out if you don't want to drink the whole thing and enjoy the rest!
  • BamaGirl777
    BamaGirl777 Posts: 84
    I say have it! I drink a diet dr. pepper everyday and I have lost over 69 pounds. I don't think 1 can will hurt you.
  • MyM0wM0w
    MyM0wM0w Posts: 2,008 Member
    DO NOT FEEL GUILTY ABOUT MODERATE CONSUMPTION OF DIET SODAS!!!!!!!!

    if you like them...DRINK THEM, and ignore the haters and alarmists.

    I agree, what's the big deal about drinking one soda?
  • dolfn1972
    dolfn1972 Posts: 84 Member
    Everything in moderation. Sometimes giving in to the craving..even just a little bit is enough to keep you going. Good luck
  • kenazfehu
    kenazfehu Posts: 1,188 Member
    I know the feeling. Every once in awhile, I just gotta have a Diet Coke, even if only to remind myself that it tastes kind of terrible.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Although diet drinks aren't good for you, it's not the worst thing in the world. If it keeps you from binging on something else (like eating a pie) that you don't even want, just have some. At least there's very few calories.
  • FloridasFinest
    FloridasFinest Posts: 263
    DO NOT FEEL GUILTY ABOUT MODERATE CONSUMPTION OF DIET SODAS!!!!!!!!

    if you like them...DRINK THEM, and ignore the haters and alarmists.

    YES!!! I'm a Diet Coke addict. I read all the time about people saying how bad it is for you etc. but I seriously have to have one every day...and I still get at least 8 to 10 glasses of water in.
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    Thank you for the speedy replies! The more I think about it the more I just don't want one - I think I'll wait until dinner because at the cafeteria I can get free drinks like Lipton peach/green tea and I'll feel much better later.
  • AliciaNorris81
    AliciaNorris81 Posts: 185 Member
    I had one WHILE doing my workout this morning.

    Yep, that's how I roll. I give up a lot of things, control a lot of cravings...but DDP and Diet A&W are my kryptonite.

    Is it the best thing in the world? Nope. Is it the worst? Nope.
  • Barbellsandthimbles
    Barbellsandthimbles Posts: 205 Member
    Well, you flat out said you don't like pop so what about the diet Dr. Pepper are you craving? Are you craving the sweetness? Or just something different from water (which is what it sounds like). There are worse things you could drink that a diet soda! Personally, I don't drink them because I know if I drink one I'll start drinking too many again. For me, I don't do moderation well. However, if you have no problem with it, then stop the craving and move on! If I'm craving something it doesn't usually go away until I give in. When I give in, I usually end up binging on the stuff because I didn't eat/drink the little bit that would have stopped the craving at the beginning!
  • pinkest_mom
    pinkest_mom Posts: 5
    I find that occasionally giving into cravings on a moderate level helps me remain positive and focused about my weight loss. As long as you are not continuously looking for excuses to spoil yourself with things that are not along your dietary needs, life would be very unpleasant without a little indulgence to reward your efforts. I try to build my daily intake around a splurge that way I stay as far within my boundary as possible and still enjoy a fatty or sweet snack.
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    I had one WHILE doing my workout this morning.

    Yep, that's how I roll. I give up a lot of things, control a lot of cravings...but DDP and Diet A&W are my kryptonite.

    Is it the best thing in the world? Nope. Is it the worst? Nope.

    I would much rather have Diet A&W right now. I may need to go to walmart and invest in some. Soon. As for today, brisk nocal peach tea it is!
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    DR. PEPPER CAN DISABLE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING TISSUE NECROSIS, RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS, KIDNEY FAILURE, COMA AND DE...

    Oops my bad, that's snake venom. Carry on...
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    DR. PEPPER CAN DISABLE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING TISSUE NECROSIS, RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS, KIDNEY FAILURE, COMA AND DE...

    Oops my bad, that's snake venom. Carry on...

    I love trolls. I love you all. :flowerforyou:
  • DMW914
    DMW914 Posts: 368 Member
    Can you have your snack/meal just before class so that you don't get tempted or bring a smoothie?
    Hey, I like my sodas too but my altrnative for that is now Zevia's. They have all the flavors of soda that I like including Dr. Pepper. I'ts a little more costly & may be found at Whole Foods or on the Zevia website. They are sweetend with Erythritol & Stevia (Truvia) so if you can stand the taste, you may have your fix too. It does have an aftertaste like any other diet drink but it depends on the flavor and it's pretty similar to the taste suclarose (splenda).
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    Can you have your snack/meal just before class so that you don't get tempted

    I did. That's part of the problem. I've just been really hungry today. :(
    As per the rest of your post, college and dorm living does make some of that difficult. I always forget to mention my food/income situations. :P
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    DR. PEPPER CAN DISABLE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING TISSUE NECROSIS, RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS, KIDNEY FAILURE, COMA AND DE...

    Oops my bad, that's snake venom. Carry on...

    I love trolls. I love you all. :flowerforyou:

    That wasn't trolling. I was being facetious while trying to make a point about the irrational and unsubstantiated fear people have of diet soda.

    If I was trolling I'd have just said "God doesn't exist and Mitt Romney will destroy America" - far more responses.
  • fatboypup
    fatboypup Posts: 1,873 Member
    i try not to drink more than 5 tall boy (24oz) cans of diet dew a day
  • missytrishy
    missytrishy Posts: 203 Member
    I had one WHILE doing my workout this morning.

    Yep, that's how I roll. I give up a lot of things, control a lot of cravings...but DDP and Diet A&W are my kryptonite.

    Is it the best thing in the world? Nope. Is it the worst? Nope.

    I have an unhealthy love for Diet A&W :)
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    DR. PEPPER CAN DISABLE THE NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING TISSUE NECROSIS, RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS, KIDNEY FAILURE, COMA AND DE...

    Oops my bad, that's snake venom. Carry on...

    I love trolls. I love you all. :flowerforyou:

    That wasn't trolling. I was being facetious while trying to make a point about the irrational and unsubstantiated fear people have of diet soda.

    If I was trolling I'd have just said "God doesn't exist and Mitt Romney will destroy America" - far more responses.

    Okay. Sorry, I just was trying to react without taking offense. I've had an off day and the little things are getting to me. I am taking you seriously, I just was searching for alternatives to diet soda that anyone had. I know it won't kill me. I drank one today anyway, and I'm still alive. I'm sorry for taking your response a different way than you intended.

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