giving up soda?

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  • EzraCCM
    EzraCCM Posts: 47
    I gave up pop (soda) about a year ago. I've only had one can of pop in the past year... it was ginger ale and I was feeling sick :( I used to drink it when I was sick as a kid, so it was more of a comfort thing.

    I used to LOVE Pepsi, but now that I've given it up, I feel much healthier because I drink so much more water.
    One thing that helped me: I would get carbonated water (no sugar, just bubbles!) and add it to some juice... healthier than pop, but you still get the feeling that you're having something sweet and carbonated.

    Good luck!
  • soysos
    soysos Posts: 187 Member
    there is another option, it is posable to have a coke that is good for you, make it your self. ginger tea sweetened with honey carbonated by yeast. you can do the same with sassafras root, celery seed, or black tea and molasses make a very nice cola. there are several advantages to this: you can actually pronounce all of the ingredients. they don't contain nearly as much sugar or acid as the commercial types. since they have a strong flavor it is difficult to drink in large quantities. most importantly they're made from stuff that is good for the body.
  • loxleys
    loxleys Posts: 230 Member
    I never considered giving up my diet cokes but after reading this I think I will. I have at least 1litre of diet coker per day and get moody without it. I also have sweeteners in my coffee so I think i'll try give those up too.
    It should save money too - so long as I don't find another addiction to take its place!
  • anawigela
    anawigela Posts: 25
    I gave up cold turkey too, i also got intermittent stomach aches and i was drinking diet drinks instead of water.......not good.
    I've been told even diet is not good due to the body thinking its really getting something sweet and giving an insulin spike (not sure how true this one is tho)
    I can't believe how good i feel now, not as tired, no stomach aches, and i feel more awake and alert! (and no cravings)
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    been a year since no soda pop for me. I was able to just go cold turkey. I don't miss it either. water is your friend. as for advice? I don't know what I can say that hasn't been said.
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