the real deal on diet soda?

I just got back from my doctor's office to discuss my weight gain. She told me to cut out soda, that would make a noticeable difference right away. I said I only drink diet, maybe one a day... she said the diet soda is worse than regular. Stop it right away. If I must have, I should have a small amount of regular soda, it's better than diet. On a different note, she also said a good night's sleep, going to bed before 10:00pm makes a noticable difference. Who knew?

I was on the way out, but she quickly explained, at my age (46) the body acts differently. (well anybody at any age, each one is different) the sodium and the bloating from the carbonation have an adverse affect. And diet soda can make you crave more food. (kind of like Chinese food makes you hungry an hour later) Also it's effect on your liver and kidneys creates a chain reaction. It's just better to skip it all together, or have just regular soda as a treat once in a while. On the sleep thing, a full night's sleep allows your body time to metabolize. I didn't get an extensive research paper, but that's what I got. lol It's worth a shot.