Water... What have you noticed?

kimberliekayharris
kimberliekayharris Posts: 8 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
What did you notice when you stopped drinking pop, or soda? I've noticed that I don't get heartburn nearly as much as I did before I stopped. I also have noticed the skin around my eyes isn't as dark as it used to be... This is going on 2 weeks strong. Can't wait to see what else changes. :)

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  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    My skin looks brighter and it does not need as much body cream as before
  • CassidyScaglione
    CassidyScaglione Posts: 673 Member
    I haven't had more than probably 5 cans of pop since I was about 12. Still ate like a horse and gained weight, lol. But that's one good habit anyway.
  • puffbrat
    puffbrat Posts: 2,806 Member
    Like you, my heart burn has greatly reduced. It is also one of the bigger triggers for my interstitial cystitis, so controlling my soda (and other acidic food intake) means far fewer and less severe flare ups. I now stay better hydrated.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I didn't really notice anything.
  • lzepeda89
    lzepeda89 Posts: 33 Member
    My skin is definitely smoother. I have Keratosis Pilaris on my arms, which means I have a lot of rough patches and small, acne-like bumps. It's not too severe but I've pretty much had it my whole life.

    Anyways, back to the no soda/pop. Since I've started drinking a gallon or more of water, only water, a day about 3 months ago I can 100% tell the difference. The bumps have drastically gone down, I love feeling my arms. It's amazing!

    Also I pee a bunch more than when I drank soda.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    I noticed a big change this winter. In winters past, my dry skin would hurt so much that I would scratch it until it bled. This winter, that hasn't happened. I've also come to realize that I spent the first 40 years of my life dehydrated. I'm really pushing my kids to carry a water bottle with them all the time so they can avoid this.
  • punkrockgoth
    punkrockgoth Posts: 534 Member
    I used to drink 2l+ of Pepsi a day. I cringe now when I think about that. Holy crap. But yeah, that was a thing. Glad that's over.

    When I got off the soda, I found I didn't feel as thirsty. I probably drink about as much water now as I did Pepsi, but I feel less thirsty. I also found I craved fewer sweets in general and that I had way more energy.

    Now that it's been a few years since stopping, I find that when I do have the occasional Pepsi, I don't enjoy it as much as I used to.
  • Naptownbabi
    Naptownbabi Posts: 256 Member
    My skin seems brighter, and The swelling in my ankles has gone down significantly
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I didn't really notice anything.

    Yeah. I quit diet soda for a while (or really just didn't drink it, it wasn't really a big thing) and saw no differences. Now I drink it occasionally again.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,746 Member
    For me it's more important to always drink plenty of water, which I do. It helps me in lots of ways, some that have already been mentioned: clearer skin, not as dry, better digestion, etc. I still drink diet pop fairly regularly but I don't have any bad effects from drinking it nor a noticeable difference if I stop because my daily water intake is always the same.
  • smariere
    smariere Posts: 459 Member
    puffbrat wrote: »
    Like you, my heart burn has greatly reduced. It is also one of the bigger triggers for my interstitial cystitis, so controlling my soda (and other acidic food intake) means far fewer and less severe flare ups. I now stay better hydrated.

    I have interstitial cystitis as well, and I found that the absolute worst trigger in the world was Mountain Dew. I was diagnosed when I was 15 (28 now), and I haven't had any since then. I do occasionally drink diet soda, but I try not to have it more than once a week, or I start to feel worse.

  • ReaderGirl3
    ReaderGirl3 Posts: 868 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I didn't really notice anything.

    This. I've cut it out before as an experiment and the only difference was I saved some money. I'm back to drinking it again because I enjoy the taste (I drink diet, not regular).
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    I've noticed no difference what so ever
  • sllm1
    sllm1 Posts: 2,130 Member
    My skin is not as dry - especially in winter.

    I don't get my yearly sinus infections from allergies. I think it keeps the "mucus" flowing. Eww. But it works.
  • Quinn_Baker
    Quinn_Baker Posts: 292 Member
    Weight loss was the initial benefit for me!
    and no more caffeine headaches.
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