Diet Coke Addiction: HELP!!
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Once upon a time, Coke and Pepsi had cocaine in them. It's where Coke got its name and put the pep in Pepsi. Cocaine was made illegal, and sales plummetted, so both began adding caffeine to replace the pick - me - up from the cocaine. I have heard that worldwide more people are addicted to caffeine than any other substance. I agree with the suggestion to start mixing caffeine free (not decaf, the caffeine is an additive) with the regular version. That will allow you to step down your caffeine intake. What worked for me was switching to diet root beer, which is much sweeter than Coke or Pepsi and, save for one brand, has no caffeine. BTW, it's aspartame in diet soda, except for a few specific varieties using Splenda, Stevia, or saccharine.0
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what's your next favorite drink?
try to satisfy the craving with another food. Such as start to drink 2 cups of water, then a cup of coffee.0 -
Actually "Diet Coke" tends to make people drink more as it is the goal of the product and actually causes people to gain weight (also a goal of the product). I'd suggest switching back to regular coke, since it is easier for your body to metabolize BUT buy those teeny tiny 6oz cans they sell now, dilute each bottle with carbonated water to a taste you can cope with and start weening yourself that way. Also, start purchasing caffeine free Coke as a treat you can have at the end of the day if you can stick to your daily goal of consumption. Evenings are the hardest so make it a reward. By pushing back your drinking time day by day thusly making your window smaller and smaller to drink coke you will in fact drink less.... eventually. But go at it slow and steady. Cold turkey wont work. Sugar and caffeine are drugs. Unless you intend to do a cleanse of not just Coke, but all things your body and mind will fight back.
Sorry but none of this makes any sense. Can you elaborate on the top bolded part? How is it the goal of a zero (maybe 1) calorie beverage to make people gain weight?
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Actually "Diet Coke" tends to make people drink more as it is the goal of the product and actually causes people to gain weight (also a goal of the product). I'd suggest switching back to regular coke, since it is easier for your body to metabolize BUT buy those teeny tiny 6oz cans they sell now, dilute each bottle with carbonated water to a taste you can cope with and start weening yourself that way. Also, start purchasing caffeine free Coke as a treat you can have at the end of the day if you can stick to your daily goal of consumption. Evenings are the hardest so make it a reward. By pushing back your drinking time day by day thusly making your window smaller and smaller to drink coke you will in fact drink less.... eventually. But go at it slow and steady. Cold turkey wont work. Sugar and caffeine are drugs. Unless you intend to do a cleanse of not just Coke, but all things your body and mind will fight back.
No, this is just untrue.
Gross.
Cleanse - no, just no. Not necessary.0 -
I think you are being rather judgmental and don't realize that everyone is different. What is minor pain for someones body may be a lot harder and more painful for another.willrunformedals wrote: »willrunformedals wrote: »Hey guys,
So in spite of knowing diet coke is bad for me I can't seem to quit.
1) I switched from regular coke YEARS ago on my first MFP attempt as a way to get the taste without the calories.
2) It's habit first thing in the morning, like ones morning coffee.
3) If I don't have one upon waking I get a MASSIVE headache late morning
Which I know is a sign of addiction.
Does ANYONE have any suggestions to help cope with this? I know it's bad for my body, but as soon as the headaches hit I go right back. Please help
A massive headache? Or just a headache? If you have a diet coke does it go away? If so, that's just a headache. And means you're addicted to caffeine, not diet Coke.
Careful with your terminology, MASSIVE means much worse than you'd think it means.
I think the icepick to the temple feeling constitutes as massive. And 9/10 after I drink it goes away.
I think if a helping of soda makes the pain go away, it's not a lot of pain. A caffeine headache is not a bad headache. It's annoying, I'll give you that. I've had them, back when I used to drink a lot of diet soda. They aren't nearly as painful as say, a craniotomy.
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WinoGelato wrote: »willrunformedals wrote: »To all those asking, aside from one in the morning I MAY have one more in the evening but that's it.
Thank you for all the advice
I will speak to my Doc the next time I see her.
That doesn't sound like an unrealistic amount! What is prompting your belief that you think you should quit? I've been drinking Diet Coke for 20+ years and have no intent to give it up, though I have cut back in the lsst couple years?..
The feeling that I NEED it all the time is prompting this, plus every one speaks of the evils of aspartame. Plus the headaches when I don't have it.
Maybe I should swap for a coffee or caffeinated tea and see if it is indeed as most people say a caffeine addiction.
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Actually "Diet Coke" tends to make people drink more as it is the goal of the product and actually causes people to gain weight (also a goal of the product). I'd suggest switching back to regular coke, since it is easier for your body to metabolize BUT buy those teeny tiny 6oz cans they sell now, dilute each bottle with carbonated water to a taste you can cope with and start weening yourself that way. Also, start purchasing caffeine free Coke as a treat you can have at the end of the day if you can stick to your daily goal of consumption. Evenings are the hardest so make it a reward. By pushing back your drinking time day by day thusly making your window smaller and smaller to drink coke you will in fact drink less.... eventually. But go at it slow and steady. Cold turkey wont work. Sugar and caffeine are drugs. Unless you intend to do a cleanse of not just Coke, but all things your body and mind will fight back.
That sounds like a GREAT idea! My goal is to quit the Coke altogether with the exception of when I have Rum and Cokes (I don't drink much, maybe one drink a week if that) I think the idea of Diluting the regular stuff with carbonated water is genius! I'll give it a shot once this 12 pack of diet is gone and try it out
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Once upon a time, Coke and Pepsi had cocaine in them. It's where Coke got its name and put the pep in Pepsi. Cocaine was made illegal, and sales plummetted, so both began adding caffeine to replace the pick - me - up from the cocaine. I have heard that worldwide more people are addicted to caffeine than any other substance. I agree with the suggestion to start mixing caffeine free (not decaf, the caffeine is an additive) with the regular version. That will allow you to step down your caffeine intake. What worked for me was switching to diet root beer, which is much sweeter than Coke or Pepsi and, save for one brand, has no caffeine. BTW, it's aspartame in diet soda, except for a few specific varieties using Splenda, Stevia, or saccharine.
I am going to try this
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Once upon a time, Coke and Pepsi had cocaine in them. It's where Coke got its name and put the pep in Pepsi. Cocaine was made illegal, and sales plummetted, so both began adding caffeine to replace the pick - me - up from the cocaine. I have heard that worldwide more people are addicted to caffeine than any other substance. I agree with the suggestion to start mixing caffeine free (not decaf, the caffeine is an additive) with the regular version. That will allow you to step down your caffeine intake. What worked for me was switching to diet root beer, which is much sweeter than Coke or Pepsi and, save for one brand, has no caffeine. BTW, it's aspartame in diet soda, except for a few specific varieties using Splenda, Stevia, or saccharine.
Back in college I did a little job for the library archives going through old newspapers and unfolding them and taking out paper clips and staples. There were ads for Coca-Cola touting the cocaine in it! These were from the 20's IIRC.0 -
Why would you not drink it? I get a headache if I don't have my two cups of coffee a day - but I love coffee, so I will have it.
I will NOT waste a doctor's time with my "addiction", I would NOT do any cleanse (except a daily bath or shower), and I will probably die someday in a way that has nothing to do with my "coffee addiction"....
And I actually might drink a diet Pepsi during the day when it's hot out.....0 -
Why would you not drink it? I get a headache if I don't have my two cups of coffee a day - but I love coffee, so I will have it.
I will NOT waste a doctor's time with my "addiction", I would NOT do any cleanse (except a daily bath or shower), and I will probably die someday in a way that has nothing to do with my "coffee addiction"....
And I actually might drink a diet Pepsi during the day when it's hot out.....
Mmm. yep. Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi for me, please. Death is inevitable, but I'd like to enjoy the journey on the way there.0 -
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Just going to leave this here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308408/why-aspartame-isnt-scary/p10
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willrunformedals wrote: »... every one speaks of the evils of aspartame.
Don't be a hater. Read the link above and stop listening to the ignorant masses.
Also, coffee has a lot more caffeine so switching will probably make any future caffeine withdraw symptoms worse.0 -
strong_curves wrote: »Bad for your body how? Isn't it zero calories?
The chemicals mostly.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20739512,00.html
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strong_curves wrote: »Bad for your body how? Isn't it zero calories?
The chemicals mostly.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20739512,00.html
As soon as I read "Diet soda causes diabetes" I closed the page. SMH, the blatant ignorance - and all while acting like an "authority" on the issue.0 -
The headache are most probably caffeine withdrawal as other mentioned a d it should go after 2days . As for switching to something else...I met a girl who was drinking coke first thing in the morning and what really worked for her was to substitute with another fizzy drink. She started drinking carbonated water like Perrier or club soda. The bubbles did it for her0
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http://www.cspinet.org/new/cafchart.htm
A helpful list of the caffeine content in various commonly-consumed beverages. As you can see, caffeinated soda tends to have very small amounts of caffeine relative to coffee. So, if "massive headaches" result in withdrawal from diet soda, chances are pretty good OP is drinking very large amounts in the morning (40+ ounces at a time, I would guess).
The aspartame or sucralose would not cause headaches upon withdrawal, as they are pretty much inert substances.0 -
strong_curves wrote: »Bad for your body how? Isn't it zero calories?
The chemicals mostly.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20739512,00.html
Oh, chemicals. *nods wisely* which of those chemicals are you most concerned with? elaborate.0 -
strong_curves wrote: »Bad for your body how? Isn't it zero calories?
The chemicals mostly.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20739512,00.html
Please tell me what is in an apple that is not a chemical.0 -
Coke addicts... this song goes out to all of you:
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