diet soda

This is from a Jillian Michaels newsletter I get a few times a week. Hope it helps.



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Soda Quota
Diet soda will not make you gain weight. It just won't. People always think that diet drinks are so high in sodium they'll make you bloated, but most contain only about 40 mg of sodium — and that's practically nothing. The real question is, Are they healthy? Heck no! A Diet Coke will eat the paint off the hood of your car; it'll clean your toilet bowl. But you know what? It won't make you gain weight. Don't get me wrong — I don't want you to think that I'm suggesting you consume chemicals in the form of diet soda as part of your daily meal plan. I'm just trying to give you all the information so you can make educated choices about what's right for you.
However, if you are going to down a diet soda every now and then, the best choice is probably Diet Rite. It doesn't contain any sodium, caffeine, carbs, or calories — and it's made with Splenda. Personally,
(Jillian Michaels) I'm an occasional Diet Dr. Pepper or Coke Zero.

I drink at least 6 sometimes upto 12 diet sodas a day it helps me stay full and has no calories. I have been doing this for about 2 years and have lost between 2 to 3 pounds week. I just started to drink diet green tea and really like it maybe it will reduce my soda intake.

Personally I like Coke Zero. I only drink it with food and usually don't finish it. Less than a can a day for me. The carbonation gets to me and makes me feel bloated if I have too much. I never understood how people can drink several cans a day. :noway: