Is diet pop really bad for you?
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Jbarnes1210
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My name is jessica , and I'm addicted to diet pop! I'm trying to give up, it has 0 calories/carbs... So why do I keep hearing it will,prevent weight loss????
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Bad for you? Oh, probably. Most have Aspartame, which has quite a bad reputation.
Impede weight loss? Anecdote alert: for me...no.1 -
Jbarnes1210 wrote: »My name is jessica , and I'm addicted to diet pop! I'm trying to give up, it has 0 calories/carbs... So why do I keep hearing it will,prevent weight loss????
It will not prevent weight loss, as the calories are negligible. If you enjoy it and it helps you meet your goals, definitely keep drinking it.
Just be sure and care for your teeth!0 -
Bad for you? Oh, probably. Most have Aspartame, which has quite a bad reputation.
Nothing wrong with aspartame: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1
It has a bad rap for no real reason.
Enjoy
*Edit to add that it can be a migraine trigger for some (just like many things), so if that's the case with you, then avoid it. Or if you have PKU.0 -
It's probably better to drink water but I don't think there is anything too conclusive. Seems to be a lot of old wives tales and scare tactics.0
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No.
Not really... unless you believe the sensationalism masking as journalism and *LET* it be your excuse ... but you're not gonna let it be, right?
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are there HEALTHIER things to drink? sure. but it doesnt add to your calories and the 'bad for you' seems to be highly debated so if you want it, and suffer no ill effects from drinking it, go for it.
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It does prevent weight loss because of the chemical artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame-K (potassium), saccharin and aspartame. They have zero calories, but the chemicals and the sweet taste with zero calories doesn't trick the brain that you are eating sugar and instead stimulates your appetite so you eat more to make up for the calorie deficit the brain is expecting. It causes you to gain more weight and proportionately more fat and in turn slows your metabolism.
I would suggest a few things. You can put lemon or cucumber slices in your water to flavor it. You an also try sparkling mineral water (Perrier has flavored waters) or using plain and mixing with a little bit of 100% cranberry juice with a touch of stevia. The more you can fall in love with regular water - the better your weight loss.
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It does prevent weight loss because of the chemical artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame-K (potassium), saccharin and aspartame. They have zero calories, but the chemicals and the sweet taste with zero calories doesn't trick the brain that you are eating sugar and instead stimulates your appetite so you eat more to make up for the calorie deficit the brain is expecting. It causes you to gain more weight and proportionately more fat and in turn slows your metabolism.
I would suggest a few things. You can put lemon or cucumber slices in your water to flavor it. You an also try sparkling mineral water (Perrier has flavored waters) or using plain and mixing with a little bit of 100% cranberry juice with a touch of stevia. The more you can fall in love with regular water - the better your weight loss.
I don't feel any greater an appetite when drinking Diet Coke than when not drinking it. Steadily losing weight.
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I actually drink Diet Coke to make my tummy happy. Drinking it with a meal actually makes me less likely to overeat because I feel fuller.
And it's yummy.0 -
It does prevent weight loss because of the chemical artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame-K (potassium), saccharin and aspartame. They have zero calories, but the chemicals and the sweet taste with zero calories doesn't trick the brain that you are eating sugar and instead stimulates your appetite so you eat more to make up for the calorie deficit the brain is expecting. It causes you to gain more weight and proportionately more fat and in turn slows your metabolism.
I would suggest a few things. You can put lemon or cucumber slices in your water to flavor it. You an also try sparkling mineral water (Perrier has flavored waters) or using plain and mixing with a little bit of 100% cranberry juice with a touch of stevia. The more you can fall in love with regular water - the better your weight loss.
Yer funny, Bro.
Have a look at my profile pics and tell me again it "prevents weight loss"
I'm laughin' over here ...
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It wont.
Diet Pepsi is my world. Lost all my weight while drinking it. Don't believe everything you hear.0 -
It does prevent weight loss because of the chemical artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame-K (potassium), saccharin and aspartame. They have zero calories, but the chemicals and the sweet taste with zero calories doesn't trick the brain that you are eating sugar and instead stimulates your appetite so you eat more to make up for the calorie deficit the brain is expecting. It causes you to gain more weight and proportionately more fat and in turn slows your metabolism.
I would suggest a few things. You can put lemon or cucumber slices in your water to flavor it. You an also try sparkling mineral water (Perrier has flavored waters) or using plain and mixing with a little bit of 100% cranberry juice with a touch of stevia. The more you can fall in love with regular water - the better your weight loss.
This is not true.
I've also had cucumber water. It's gross.0 -
+1. I've drank it for over 25+ years now. With all the "formaldehyde" formation, I should be a mummy.Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Bad for you? Oh, probably. Most have Aspartame, which has quite a bad reputation.
Nothing wrong with aspartame: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1
It has a bad rap for no real reason.
Enjoy
*Edit to add that it can be a migraine trigger for some (just like many things), so if that's the case with you, then avoid it. Or if you have PKU.
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You should read actual peer reviewed studies that would refute above. The link mentioned above has some.It does prevent weight loss because of the chemical artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame-K (potassium), saccharin and aspartame. They have zero calories, but the chemicals and the sweet taste with zero calories doesn't trick the brain that you are eating sugar and instead stimulates your appetite so you eat more to make up for the calorie deficit the brain is expecting. It causes you to gain more weight and proportionately more fat and in turn slows your metabolism.
I would suggest a few things. You can put lemon or cucumber slices in your water to flavor it. You an also try sparkling mineral water (Perrier has flavored waters) or using plain and mixing with a little bit of 100% cranberry juice with a touch of stevia. The more you can fall in love with regular water - the better your weight loss.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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+1. I've drank it for over 25+ years now. With all the "formaldehyde" formation, I should be a mummy.Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Bad for you? Oh, probably. Most have Aspartame, which has quite a bad reputation.
Nothing wrong with aspartame: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p1
It has a bad rap for no real reason.
Enjoy
*Edit to add that it can be a migraine trigger for some (just like many things), so if that's the case with you, then avoid it. Or if you have PKU.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Right? I've had people tell me to get back to them in a few years and see how my teeth fare. I am old, I got the "NutraSweet" gumball in the mail. I have been ingesting aspartame for over 30 years. Only in the past couple of years did I get what my dentist described as a "tiny" cavity. I don't have osteoporosis, I'm not pickled.
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Well you are a sample size of "1". We could observe a McD's drive through and see how many obese people pull up and order diet drinks too (I'm guessing a lot). But that's not really valid either.
There's a Johns Hopkins study showing diet soda may trigger already obese people to consume more solid food. However, there is another study sponsored by the beverage industry (hmm) that indicates diet soda can help with weight loss. So OP, just decide for yourself if you want to drink it, people can argue about this all day, and laugh at each other, but my best guess based on this limited and conflicting data would be that drinking it may help, hinder, or have no effect (in terms of weight loss) depending on the individual.0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »It does prevent weight loss because of the chemical artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame-K (potassium), saccharin and aspartame. They have zero calories, but the chemicals and the sweet taste with zero calories doesn't trick the brain that you are eating sugar and instead stimulates your appetite so you eat more to make up for the calorie deficit the brain is expecting. It causes you to gain more weight and proportionately more fat and in turn slows your metabolism.
I would suggest a few things. You can put lemon or cucumber slices in your water to flavor it. You an also try sparkling mineral water (Perrier has flavored waters) or using plain and mixing with a little bit of 100% cranberry juice with a touch of stevia. The more you can fall in love with regular water - the better your weight loss.
This is not true.
I've also had cucumber water. It's gross.
yeah. it really is. i drink water all day, and have been known to put stuff in it (lemon, lime, orange, berries) but cucumber really wasn't very good. neither was kiwi. LOL0 -
Well you are a sample size n=1. We could observe a McD's drive through and see how many obese people pull up and order diet drinks too (I'm guessing a lot).
There's a Johns Hopkins study showing diet soda may trigger already obese people to consume more solid food. However, there is another study sponsored by the beverage industry (hmm) that indicates diet soda can help with weight loss. So OP, just decide for yourself if you want to drink it, people can argue about this all day, and laugh at each other, but my best guess based on this limited and conflicting data would be that drinking it may help, hinder, or have no effect depending on the individual.
Diet soda has no effect one way or another on weight loss. It's simply a way to enjoy the taste of soda without having to drink your calories.
People who blame diet soda for their weight gain are using it as an excuse. If you're counting calories and otherwise monitoring your intake, diet soda will have no effect.0 -
callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »It does prevent weight loss because of the chemical artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame-K (potassium), saccharin and aspartame. They have zero calories, but the chemicals and the sweet taste with zero calories doesn't trick the brain that you are eating sugar and instead stimulates your appetite so you eat more to make up for the calorie deficit the brain is expecting. It causes you to gain more weight and proportionately more fat and in turn slows your metabolism.
I would suggest a few things. You can put lemon or cucumber slices in your water to flavor it. You an also try sparkling mineral water (Perrier has flavored waters) or using plain and mixing with a little bit of 100% cranberry juice with a touch of stevia. The more you can fall in love with regular water - the better your weight loss.
This is not true.
I've also had cucumber water. It's gross.
yeah. it really is. i drink water all day, and have been known to put stuff in it (lemon, lime, orange, berries) but cucumber really wasn't very good. neither was kiwi. LOL
Ha, I know. I can drink water when I'm thirsty, but it has to be plain and ice cold. Putting anything in it makes it taste weird and I don't like chunks in my water, either.
Sometimes you just gotta have a yummy diet root beer, or Diet Dr. Pepper.0 -
It does prevent weight loss because of the chemical artificial sweeteners such as sucralose, acesulfame-K (potassium), saccharin and aspartame. They have zero calories, but the chemicals and the sweet taste with zero calories doesn't trick the brain that you are eating sugar and instead stimulates your appetite so you eat more to make up for the calorie deficit the brain is expecting. It causes you to gain more weight and proportionately more fat and in turn slows your metabolism.
I would suggest a few things. You can put lemon or cucumber slices in your water to flavor it. You an also try sparkling mineral water (Perrier has flavored waters) or using plain and mixing with a little bit of 100% cranberry juice with a touch of stevia. The more you can fall in love with regular water - the better your weight loss.
No, none of this "tricking the brain" stuff is true.
Diet sweeteners have been proven to be safe.
If you enjoy diet soda, there's no reason to stop drinking it.
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