Cutting out Soft Drinks

theinklingered
theinklingered Posts: 4
in Food and Nutrition
Last year I cut out drinks for 4 months completely, but then I let myself slowly go back to it...and it caused my fall back into them. I think I use them as a source of energy and a possible quick comfort-thing, and I really need this to stop.

I enjoy Green Tea, do you think if I switch it for Cola that it might help?
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  • theinklingered
    theinklingered Posts: 4
    Since I posted this very late last night, I thought I would just bump this to see if I receive any advice on this matter.
  • BeccaAshley07
    BeccaAshley07 Posts: 10
    Switching to Green Tea is what helped me cut soda out of my diet. I got the flavor, and the caffiene that I needed. When I am at work, I generally drink Diet Lipton Green Tea with Citrus. Its refreshing and I don't get soda cravings :)
  • lvickrey
    lvickrey Posts: 2
    You need to try Advocare spark...it has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee and packed full of vitamins and nutrients. It will kick your sodas to the curb!
    www.advocare.com/11065150
  • dawningr
    dawningr Posts: 387 Member
    Nada.. There's nothing that takes the place of soda. I stopped cold turkey on the 2nd. I still have coffee in the AM so no caffeine withdrawls. And honestly, I miss it every day. But reading up on how detrimental to my health it is, I couldn't continue drinking it, even diet.
  • Razbet
    Razbet Posts: 14 Member
    Wish I liked coffee or teas. But I LOVE soda! that said I am pretty sure it is playing havoc with my body. So I have decided to get rid of it. Kinda like stopping smoking. :) Crystal Light here I come!
  • schicksa
    schicksa Posts: 123 Member
    Sparkling H20 is my go-to soda replacement.
  • Ritter714
    Ritter714 Posts: 4
    So I used todrink sparkling water, with a packed of stevia and fresh lemon wedges, seriously taste like sprite. My husband was actually drinking it with me.
  • Luvmesumkenny
    Luvmesumkenny Posts: 779 Member
    Im a CHERRY COKE ZERO *kitten*!!!!
    Instead of drinking a 6pk which I very easily could... I now drink 2-3 MAX!
    It's called Enjoying what you Love In Moderation. :happy:
  • zmoreno10
    zmoreno10 Posts: 69 Member
    Club soda with a wedge of lime is my drink of choice... I will drink that all day
  • aetna12
    aetna12 Posts: 2 Member
    I just cut out sodas completely two weeks ago. I have since gone to mainly just water, with a coffee in the morning. I drink the occasionally cranberry juice, or sometimes fresh squeezed juice if I am craving the sweet stuff. It actually has bothered me less than what I thought it would.
  • notreallytrillian
    notreallytrillian Posts: 77 Member
    I switched from soda to green tea. It definitely helped. Just be careful not to drink too much green tea, as I have heard that overconsumption can make it more difficult for your body to process iron properly.
  • LadyBeryl
    LadyBeryl Posts: 344 Member
    So I used todrink sparkling water, with a packed of stevia and fresh lemon wedges, seriously taste like sprite. My husband was actually drinking it with me.
    This but I use SodaStream to put the fizzy in my water. I also use some of the SodaStream flavors. They use Splenda now but they say they will offer Stevia flavors in the spring. :drinker:
  • rocket_ace
    rocket_ace Posts: 380 Member
    I don't think even club soda is good for you - but certainly can help as you are weaning off, and also ok on occasion - but then a nice full sugar coke is ok once in a blue moon. just most days it should be water.
  • Dimples1975
    Dimples1975 Posts: 65 Member
    Me too...I love Cherry Coke Zero. I know it's not the best choice but as you said...all is good in moderation.
  • skszalai
    skszalai Posts: 8
    Generally, all soda is bad, even diet soda. There are so many chemicals in them, and the artificial sweeteners in the diet soda seems to make me crave things more. The BEST beverage you can choose is water, I know that it is boring, but you can spice it up a little by adding lemon or lime, Ice cold water is very satisfying and also seems to keep your appetite at bay between meals.

    Skszalai :flowerforyou:

    Good Luck
  • CharliesInCharge
    CharliesInCharge Posts: 278 Member
    no soda for me since 8/4/12. wont say ive quit because i dont want to lie to myself. But coming here and watching calories made a point to me.. i dont drink coffee but would have a mountain dew like every morning on the way in to work and then maybe 1-2 more.. It was so many "empty calories" against my calorie allowance .. besides the fact of all the carbs and sugar

    i still at random times have the cravings

    but basically i am down to water, and 1% milk and the occasional green tea now for drinks

    considering switching for some things to almond milk as i had that in a protein drink fixed for me and didnt mind it as much as id thought i would.

    for a soda holic its a daily battle but it does get easier.. but never goes away entirely
  • sz8soon
    sz8soon Posts: 816 Member
    I'm a Dr. Pepper addict. For me it's not about cutting it out completely, I don't want to and don't feel I need to. But I do drink it in moderation. Instead of multiple times a day- it's one or two a week. I've tried the cold turkey elimination dand was successful, but realized I can be just as successful without giving up something I truly like.

    I do give myself a rule that I am not to drink any soda unless I've fulfilled my water needs though. Just incentive to drink my water is all :o)
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    I am a green tea freak, although I make my own blends. I use loose green tea, and add things like mint, cinnamon, chamomile, etc.

    I try to brew a pot every night and then bring it to work with me to drink.

    I don't really miss my diet soda, but then, I only had one Pepsi Max per day...but how I loved them. :)
  • paighton0102
    paighton0102 Posts: 8
    Speaking as someone that goes through this at least twice a year..... you will always miss your pop, at least i do.... no matter what i drink i always think about having a coke, but at the end of the day its not good for us and we need to cut it out or at least limit it and to replace it with a green tea is a great idea.... i drink pomegrante white tea from Tim Hortons or tetley has anice asian plum wite tea!!!! Good Luck!!!! I need to tackle my pop intake again.... its so hard tho because the caffeine withdrawls kicks my butt!!!!!
  • operator646
    operator646 Posts: 155 Member
    I have loved soda my entire life, but since having VGS surgery have not had a drop. I am surprised how I hardly ever miss it. Now I stick to alot of crystal light, decaf tea and coffee (also so unlike the old me). I feel alot better and think this is part of the reason. My dietician says never go back to drinking those things and I hope I don't fall back into the habit.
  • jricht001
    jricht001 Posts: 16
    I will tell you, I was literally eating McDonalds every day for breakfast (I work right next door to one), along with a large iced coffee. Through the day I would drink 2-3 bottles of diet pop. This was a daily habit..

    I dont know what changed, but something clicked in my head that I HAVE to stop this habit and get in a healthier routine.

    I dropped all pop, coffee and fast food, and the one thing that has helped me specifically with caffeine withdrawls is water. I know that sounds ridiculous and like such a cliche but honestly since I've started drinking a lot of water (1.5-3L), I've not had any headaches or anything of that sort! Its been amazing! Plus, I've been eating less and haven't had any cravings since I've started the water deal..

    Whats your substitute? WATER!
  • bianc71
    bianc71 Posts: 3 Member
    Last year I gave up soda for Lent and when Lent was over, I drank 3 sodas in one day. I found that I no longer cared for them and no longer drink soda at all. The greatest part of giving soda up was that it helped me to get started on a weight loss journey that is still unfolding. I have lost a total of 114 pounds and it all started when I stopped drinking soda. Of course soda wasn't my only downfall but it was the step I needed to get started. Best of luck to you. Small changes can have big results in the end.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I used to drink a ton of soda...like anywhere between 3-6 Fantas (sometimes Mt Dew) per day. It's pretty much the one and only thing I've pretty much eliminated from my diet. If I'm really feeling like I need a soda I will very occasionally have a Peligrino Orange sparkling water at 120 calories and made with fruit juice. I've had two in the past three months. Pretty much I just stick with my actual orange every day now. When I need that bubbly, I do regular sparkling water. It wasn't easy, but I would think if I could kick the soda, pretty much anybody can.
  • kvg1210
    kvg1210 Posts: 35
    i drink a lot of what you guys call soda we Brits call pop - i'm trying to cut it out - got myself a load of sparkling water and soda water and will be trying to drink these instead with bits of lemon and lime in them. No substitute for pepsi max cherry but hey got to try something. Also never been much of a tea or coffee drinker but my sister has got me to try best of both by Tetleys - it's half normal tea and half green tea and you can add milk. She says it really helps her because she doesn't feel hungry after having a cup of this - anyone else tried it?
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
    I drink diet soda whenever I want it. 0 shame, 0 guilt.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I drink beer instead.
  • wickedwendy6
    wickedwendy6 Posts: 117 Member
    I have it once a week - on Saturday nights with my homemade pizza. Because let's face it - what's a pizza without a soft drink to go with it? :happy:
  • TennesseeSodaholic
    TennesseeSodaholic Posts: 129 Member
    I switched to La Croix or Perrier. I like the fizzy stuff, and that helped. I did not give up my morning coffee, so that helped with caffeine withdrawal.
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    Last year I cut out drinks for 4 months completely, but then I let myself slowly go back to it...and it caused my fall back into them. I think I use them as a source of energy and a possible quick comfort-thing, and I really need this to stop.

    I enjoy Green Tea, do you think if I switch it for Cola that it might help?

    how did you feel during those 4 months?
  • Ramberta
    Ramberta Posts: 1,312 Member
    I have diet soda every now and then, I really love the taste of Diet Coke, but fortunately for me the carbonation is what turns me off of soda. If it's a comfort thing, the tea should do the trick, but if that flavor's not getting your sugar fix try Mio or Crystal Light or other water additives. Good luck!

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