Pepsi Substitute?

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  • Blacklance36
    Blacklance36 Posts: 755 Member
    Sparkling water. They have flavored varieties as well.

    I think the previous suggestion of the mini cans is good. That way you don't have to deprive yourself, but still can control the portion.

    ^^ My thoughts exactly.
  • Organicgasm
    Organicgasm Posts: 592 Member
    LIVE soda kombucha. They have a cola flavor. Better than Pepsi IMO
  • Faye_Anderson
    Faye_Anderson Posts: 1,495 Member
    Coke

    ^^This
  • mysweetjenna
    mysweetjenna Posts: 52 Member
    I am in love with my Sodastream. It is now my favorite kitchen accessory, and I use it ALL THE TIME. You can make a healthy fizzy water with fresh fruit floating around, you can have the soda for your scotch and soda, or you can make any cola you dream of (and have more control of how much sugary syrup goes into the drink). I would suggest this machine to anyone.
  • FitForL1fe
    FitForL1fe Posts: 1,872 Member
    IIFYM :heart:
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Way back when I was addicted to Mountain Dew and Coke, then about 10 years ago I switched to Diet Mountain Dew and WOW, was more addicted to that than I ever was to regular soda. I did find that I was drinking way too much of it, sometimes a two litter a day and it was hindering me from drinking the water I HAVE to drink. Now, I limit myself to 1 glass of Diet Dew at dinner, I have found that I enjoy it so much more!
    Uhh, heh? Explain how 2 liters of water (in the diet soda you were drinking) were hindering you from consuming water...
  • pethelpersfindahome
    pethelpersfindahome Posts: 17 Member
    I am a little shocked myself that everyone is drinking a diet soda and thinks that is an exceptable alternative :( I personally have had that monkey on my back my whole life!! up to a 2 liter a day :( and when I decided to go cold turkey I found other drinks to fulfill that sweet need. coconut water works great
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    It's obvious...

    COKE!! :drinker:
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Diet Pepsi?
  • Peloton73
    Peloton73 Posts: 148 Member
    Before encouraging the OP to drink Pepsi, it might be good for him to have his fasting blood glucose and a1c checked. If he has been eating and drinking so poorly for so long and there is a possible chance of diabetes in his generational bloodline, telling him to chug that Pepsi isn't sound advice.

    If you're looking for an alternative to sugary sodas, I really enjoy the LaCroix sparkling spring waters.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/09/17/349270927/diet-soda-may-alter-our-gut-microbes-and-the-risk-of-diabetes
  • SLHysell
    SLHysell Posts: 247 Member
    So.... I tried the mini-cans and they worked out great. But then last week I tried my first Coke Zero. There will be no turning back! Those things are awesome! Thanks everyone for the advice.
  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    I switched from cherry coke to pepsi max cherry. Then I gradually got bored of that too. Now I have a cherry coke as a treat once a week or so, occasionally have a pepsi max but otherwise sugar free squash with fizzy water seems to solve all lifes problems
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    parkscs wrote: »
    I don't really get it - if you enjoy carbonated beverages, why not try a diet soda or carbonated water? Not every food/drink you consume has to be rich in micronutrients, and I don't see anything unhealthy about consuming something because you enjoy it, particularly a diet soda/carbonated water that has no calories and is essentially just for hydration. Just my $0.02 but it sounds like you're overthinking things.
    This. If you're hitting your macronutrient goals, and getting your micronutrients, there's nothing wrong with having a diet pepsi - or a regular one - provided it doesn't put you over your goals. You don't get extra credit for going above and beyond your nutrient requirements.

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  • 50sFit
    50sFit Posts: 712 Member
    I totally gave up soda, because it contains too much sugar, and as for diet soda, I have reservations about the chemicals used to sweeten. Diet soda may be OK :D ...maybe not :o ...
    Who knows?
    I just switched to water with lemon and green tea.
    I'll go through a gallon of liquid intake every day easily not counting my veggie/fruit juice mix.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    I enjoy drinking about 1/4 cup light fruit juice topped with sparkling water. Or sparkling water with a squeeze or lemon if I'm feeling fancy.
  • chrisloters
    chrisloters Posts: 5
    I'd do coke!... :D so long as you're not diabetic that would affect your system having that sweet tooth for soda, just drink it up with moderation. If you worry about taking in more calories with your soda routine, just exert extra effort to burn 'em. Cheers! zizt!
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,278 Member
    pethelpersfindahome wrote: »
    I am a little shocked myself that everyone is drinking a diet soda and thinks that is an exceptable alternative :( I personally have had that monkey on my back my whole life!! up to a 2 liter a day :( and when I decided to go cold turkey I found other drinks to fulfill that sweet need. coconut water works great

    Be prepared to be shocked a lot on MFP then.

    Diet soda in sensible moderation is perfectly fine and there is no need to change from it unless you particularly prefer something else.

    I drink a few diets sodas per week and have no intention of quitting or of changing to coconut water. ( Bleugh)

    Since I have no issues from drinking diet soda, why should I change it??

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