My name is Tonia and I'm addicted to Pepsi

Have you tried the Pepsi Max? I think it tastes just like regular soda with no calories! BUT you still want to limit them. I have read studies that even artificial sugar is not good for the body, it makes you crave the real thing.

Try maybe one or two a day to get that craving under control, but then try to get rid of them slowly over a period of time to where you're not drinking any sodas! Maybe try a little coffee sweetened with stevia or some herbal tea! That's what I do when I'm craving something more than water with no calories!

Dieting is hard! But like the previous poster said, it's a life-style change! AND YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!! Anything you put your mind to you can achieve (such a cliche but the truth)! Hang in there girl! We're all in the same boat together! I have been trying for weeks, but the weekends seem to kill my diet, so I'm not losing any, just regaining the calories I burned the week before!! BUT I just got in the TURBOFIRE DVD's and I'm pumped and motivated to stay on track! I love TURBOJAM!

FInd something that you love to do physically, and stick with it! Exercise is part of the losing weight game! But don't think of it as exercise; instead think of it as something you want to do and you can do to make yourself feel better!

Good luck!!!!!!!!

Welcome! Wow, if you replace your Pepsi with calorie-free drinks, just think how much weight you'll lose! I just joined MFP because I want support keeping my healthy habits and maintaining my weight. I know what you mean about becoming painfully aware of past eating habits once you start tracking things. Ouch! Feel free to add me as a friend, we can support each other in our goals.

Hi Tonia....Welcome to MFP! I have been here for over a year and a half, some days I'm better then others, in the sense of logging in on my food journal....I to enjoy my soda, and oh how bad it is...LOL Others would love to go out and get ice cream, I would pass on the ice cream for a pepsi...I so know how you're feeling! But over the year and a half I have realized its what works for you, and for me, I try not to limit myself to anything...I believe its all moderation and portion control. I am a VERY active person, I'm at the gym at least one a day, sometimes twice a day.Just ran in first 5K on Saturday...But b/c I would drive myself crzy not having at least 1 pepsi, I try to set aside some extra for a pepsi, mid day when I need a kick of caffeen...Someone might read this and say its all wrong, but I am down over 70 pounds and its what works for me, I'm happy, not miserable dieting, just watching what I eat and making sure I get myself to the gym....Wish you the best of luck here, its a great place to be.........Don't be afraid to look me up either, if you need some extra support......Stay Strong

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I used to be addicted to pepsi as well but I traded it in for one cup of coffee with fat free creamer. It took awhile but now I love it and OMG it is only like 30 calories. Great job on cutting back so far

Hi Tonia,
Welcome to the site! I love it for keeping me aware of everything I eat and the wonderful support. I too struggle with an addiction to soda. I've cut back a lot just knowing I'm drinking empty calories when I could be enjoying a great meal instead. You can friend me if you'd like!

Hi, I was a diet coke drinker until a few weeks ago. I was always craving sugar even though I didn't drink or eat sugar. Then I read that even when you drink diet soda it still makes you body crave sugar.....so it was very hard for me, but I gave up my beloved diet coke. It makes living healthy aeasier now that the craving for sugar is not so strong. Good luck : )