Swearing off ALL sodas...now before 2013

RubyRed8067
RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
in Health and Weight Loss
It's official, I'm done with the diet sodas. First off, they are not good for me, and they are getting too expensive. I have a feeling it's one of the culprits for my stomach issues right now. Has anyone else had any luck with giving them up? How long did it take you to kick the habit? For me, the hardest part is the cravings for carbonation. I miss that bite.
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  • bradwwood
    bradwwood Posts: 371 Member
    I completely stopped soda nine weeks ago. Admittedly, I had been reducing my intake for a while leading up to that.

    I actually cracked open a Coke Zero about four weeks ago and didn't finish it. It was so vile and sweet... Just disgusting
  • stacy_1971
    stacy_1971 Posts: 104 Member
    I've sworn off sodas so many times and fell off the wagon, it's not even funny. Do you plan on going cold turkey or gradually reducing your intake?
  • JustANumber85
    JustANumber85 Posts: 644 Member
    It is hard but im actually ok with it now. I LOVE mt dew. If you try drinking more water that should help.
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    I don't drink soda really....
  • rigorouslogik
    rigorouslogik Posts: 13 Member
    I quit diet soda about 2 weeeks ago, and it hasnt been to bad. I drink lots of water which helps. Good luck.
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    one day I just quit drinking dr pepper, it's been about 9 months I still have 1/3 of a bottle in my fridge from that day.
  • Sreed9901
    Sreed9901 Posts: 23 Member
    I went almost 3 months without a soda and then had a Sprite and couldn't finish it because it was way too sweet. I too, missed the carbonation but found Walmart and a local grocery store carry flavored sparkling water. Many flavors to pick from and it is bubbly enough to curb the craving for carbonation.
  • SammyLou28
    SammyLou28 Posts: 36
    Good, sodas are pretty worthless nutritionally. I have a coke maybe once every six months, if even. I don't understand how people can drink them daily. My husband drinks about 4 Mountain Dews every day and it really horrifies me.

    I know a lot of people who seem like they are addicted to them or something. I do not see the appeal. Maybe it's because I was raised without soda or sugary juices. It's like drinking desert. I would rather just have the cupcake or pie or whatever.

    Usually I just drink water or tea.
  • SwimKitty
    SwimKitty Posts: 122 Member
    Just like quitting smoking, it took me a few tries. I switched to club soda, seltzer water, and sparkling mineral water for whenever I want that 'bite'. I know several people that were successful that way, by switching to fizzy water. Just don't give up :)
  • xmizlynnax
    xmizlynnax Posts: 29 Member
    Hardest one to give up for me was root beer!! AH

    I agree with one of the previous posters... try switching to seltzer, etc. Drink plain water until you're full and don't really have room to crave any of the soda!

    Honestly, just try to stick with it at least 3 weeks and it will become a habit. I cut out all sodas since the beginning of this year I think, and keep my other liquid calories in moderation unless it's a protein shake or something, and it's really helped! :)

    Good luck!!
  • ChesanneD
    ChesanneD Posts: 9
    I've sworn off soda alot of times! but I don't have to much of a problem because I love water! I do have a sprite every now and then but I' definatly a water girl. But for some reason during my pregnancy I had more soda then usually, but now I'm back to all water :) The only problem now, is that I'm never thirsty enough to have a full 8 glasses :P
  • Aviva92
    Aviva92 Posts: 2,333 Member
    I mostly quit drinking diet soda about 6 months ago. i replaced it with seltzer so i can still get the carabonation.
  • Gwenski
    Gwenski Posts: 348 Member
    I drank about 12-14 oz of diet cola at supper each night. One night I just decided I was not going to drink anything with meals. I never looked back...I look at the soda and chip aisle now and just chuckle! It's one aisle I don't even need to go down and sure saves a lot of $$$ and temptation! The dang stuff was heavy to carry home too!
  • DankiStar
    DankiStar Posts: 34
    I have mineral water (or water with gas, or whatever people call it!) with a slice of lemon or lime (or any fruit for a treat - try berries and mint). Still got that zing, none of the calories or sugar
  • ChangingAmanda
    ChangingAmanda Posts: 486 Member
    I haven't had a soda in almost 4 weeks. The first week was the hardest but even then I only had about 4 during the week when I normally had 4+ a day. Right now with the exception of the OJ or almond milk for my morning shakes, I only drink water. I'm noticing a change in my skin. It's not as dry this year as it's gotten colder and I have fewer blemishes.
  • alaskaang
    alaskaang Posts: 493 Member
    Congrats! I haven't had a soda in more years than I can remember. Once you get past the initial hump, you'll find that they don't taste very good - More like chemicals than anything tasty.
  • missyjane824
    missyjane824 Posts: 1,199 Member
    I quit cold turkey about 6 months ago. First couple weeks were rough but now I can't stand the taste or smell of diet mt dew. I thought I would miss the carbonation but I really don't. Pretty much just drink water now.
  • TArnold2012
    TArnold2012 Posts: 929 Member
    Woke up, said I was done, it was over. I haven't looked back since.
  • Weebs628
    Weebs628 Posts: 574 Member
    I quit soda about 9 months ago. I quit craving it after a couple of months and if I was having a craving, I drank a bunch of water instead.
  • Priincess_Natalie
    Priincess_Natalie Posts: 367 Member
    I don't know if this has been suggested yet or not but take carbonated water (sold at wal-mart or grocery stores) and mix some 100% pure fruit juice of choice. It doesn't take much of the juice so it's not hard on the calories. After a few weeks of that I just went straight water. I treat myself from time to time with diet cherry limeade from Sonic but that's about it. Good luck. Once you're away from them you won't miss it.
  • loveisthmovement16
    loveisthmovement16 Posts: 11
    It's suuuuuuuuuper hard to quit drinking soda. I'm addicted to the caffeine and sugar, and I've noticed I'm suuuuper irritable if I don't have soda.
    Except I work in a restaurant where we get it free. Which makes it even harder. But I've done it for a total of 2 months! :)
    Good luck, I'm definitely trying to give it up as well!
    It's just empty calories your body does NOT need. And in diet soda, aspartame is so so so bad for you.
  • loveisthmovement16
    loveisthmovement16 Posts: 11
    I drink water with Mio or Crystal Light or something like that instead. I need the flavor.
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
    Gave up soda (decaf diet cola) about 6 months ago--had 2 since then but by choice, not thru obsessive craving. Recommend if you've decided to wean off of your soda, buy some discount store 'cheapie' knockoff of your favorite brand--it might be a bit easier to cut back and quit those than 'the real thing'...worked for me.
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301
    Well, I"ve been reducing for a while now...so hopefully this transition won't be too harsh. I am going to get those carbonated waters from walmart though. That will help tremendously.
  • MogwaisGrandma
    MogwaisGrandma Posts: 195 Member
    I have been trying to come of it for a while and fail badly every time. As I am typing I have a can of Coca Cola Zero sat to the side of me ( I won't mention the 20 litres, yes 20, I have in the boot of my car just purchased for the festive season)
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Excellent choice!! Aside from plain old club soda, I have not had a soft drink in months! In fact, I have consumed less soda over the past 18 months than I used to drink on an average weekend in my before MFP days!
    My wife still buys it from time to time for her consumption. When she does, I take the bottle put it on our kitchen counter and say "F#$k You!" to it each morning.
    Sounds bat shiat crazy but it makes me feel in control of my life that I can walk by something that I NEEDED to have.

    So congrats!!!
  • skcardiog
    skcardiog Posts: 316 Member
    Wishes I could quit diet soda - 2013 is the year I do, 6 weeks to taper off from the stuff.
  • lightyeare
    lightyeare Posts: 7
    if you need the flavor tried to brew your own ice tea. but some lemon in it. add honey or agave nectar to sweeten it. whenever we get the fancy to have a soda, which is pretty rare these days, we try to reach for Sierra Mist. it has good, old fashioned SUGAR in it but at least all the ingredients you can pronounce.
  • cwilson26
    cwilson26 Posts: 30 Member
    I was a Mt Dew junkie...I gave it up cold turkey on Jan 1, 2011. It took about 5 months before I took a sip of my husband's and it was so disgusting that I spit it out! But, I didn't trust myself to do even that before 5 months had gone by. I have given up all soda and can't even drink diet, it is all nasty as far as I am concerned. But, I have become addicted to sweet iced tea in its place. I gave it up cold turkey two and a half months ago and still crave it. That one is going to take a while.

    Good luck, it is not an easy thing to do, but you will be happy that you did it! And, then when you are logging your calories, you will not have to log any for drinks, you can save them all for food!
  • pixtotts
    pixtotts Posts: 552 Member
    iv been trying to do this... kind of manage fine for ages, then end up having a can of fanta or coke... usually with alcohol.. damn stuff! ... but for the most part i gave them up beginning of oct when i had a tooth removed and the dentist said it was because of fizzy drinks and sweets :|

    it gets surprisingly easy... they smell so horrible and sweet and yuck when you havent had one in a few weeks..
    x

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