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Hello everyone,
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
So a big part of me putting weight on was Energy drinks the other part just not eating right at all but anyways do you have any suggestions on what can give me just as much energy as a can ? Are these suger free energy drinks just as bad as the regular ones? Well besides the surgers.
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
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'Bad' in what way? It's just caffeine?1
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TavistockToad wrote: »'Bad' in what way? It's just caffeine?
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
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There's nothing "bad" at all about energy drinks, you just have to account for the calories in them. If you don't want to use your calories on energy drinks, sugar-free ones would be a good choice.3
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janejellyroll wrote: »There's nothing "bad" at all about energy drinks, you just have to account for the calories in them. If you don't want to use your calories on energy drinks, sugar-free ones would be a good choice.
See I wasn’t sure because I hear a lot of people saying their just as bad and people shouldn’t be drinking diet soda/pop or energy drinks for one reason or another.
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TavistockToad wrote: »'Bad' in what way? It's just caffeine?
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
Because they don't like the taste? (I think they taste repulsive).
Because they are sensitive to caffeine?
Because they don't want to spend the money?
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TavistockToad wrote: »'Bad' in what way? It's just caffeine?
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
Cost. No need/desire for or a sensitivity to the added caffeine or other ingredients (B vitamins, guarana, taurine, etc.) They taste like *kitten*. Perfectly satisfied with water. Prefer sweets in the form of chocolate. And so on
But if you like them and want to continue drinking them, sugar free is a fine option.3 -
janejellyroll wrote: »There's nothing "bad" at all about energy drinks, you just have to account for the calories in them. If you don't want to use your calories on energy drinks, sugar-free ones would be a good choice.
See I wasn’t sure because I hear a lot of people saying their just as bad and people shouldn’t be drinking diet soda/pop or energy drinks for one reason or another.
There's tons of fearmongering out there about various foods. I would just tune it out unless it is advice from your doctor or someone providing medical care based on your specific situation. It doesn't seem like this is the case, as you were drinking the regular version before and presumably it wasn't causing you any problems (except for the excess calories that contributed to weight gain).
A sugar-free energy drink is mostly water -- if energy drinks are part of your diet it seems like this is a really easy swap you could make to reduce calories.
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I drink 1-3 sugar free energy drinks a day. I've lost and kept off nearly 60 pounds and have yet to drop dead at my desk from the caffeine and/or additives.
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TavistockToad wrote: »'Bad' in what way? It's just caffeine?
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
A lot of people buy into the fear-mongering by "lifestyle bloggers" who don't understand how science works
Seriously, they are fine. Obviously, some people need to watch how much caffeine they get, and some people's digestive systems are bothered by too much carbonation.
I prefer coffee with low cal creamer or a Coke Zero, I find the energy drinks are a little too much of a jolt for me and I'm not a big fan of the taste. But if you like them, there's nothing wrong with them in moderation, just like pretty much everything else :drinker:12 -
That's been my drug of choice, I love Monster Ultra. But some people are against sucralose(or any other no calories sweeteners) because our bodies don't see it any differently that actual sugar. No calories, obviously, but the sucralose will still cause your insulin to spike, which creates body fat and also keeps the body from burning fat. And they also can f&ck with your adrenal system if you drink them enough. That's why some people are against them.
Personally, I was drinking one a day usually during the week. After my weight loss stalled and I was feeling tired all the time, I decided to stop drinking them for a while to see what happened. I have now lost a couple more pounds and also don't feel that lack of energy. So who knows, could be a coincidence, or could be something to it.
You gotta do you.29 -
That's been my drug of choice, I love Monster Ultra. But some people are against sucralose(or any other no calories sweeteners) because our bodies don't see it any differently that actual sugar. No calories, obviously, but the sucralose will still cause your insulin to spike, which creates body fat and also keeps the body from burning fat. And they also can f&ck with your adrenal system if you drink them enough. That's why some people are against them.
Personally, I was drinking one a day usually during the week. After my weight loss stalled and I was feeling tired all the time, I decided to stop drinking them for a while to see what happened. I have now lost a couple more pounds and also don't feel that lack of energy. So who knows, could be a coincidence, or could be something to it.
You gotta do you.
If OP is in a calorie deficit (and his other post indicates that he is), his body won't create and store fat. It's impossible. If you're in a deficit, you're going to be burning fat. Sucralose doesn't transform your body into a machine that can run on no energy. That's nonsense.12 -
janejellyroll wrote: »That's been my drug of choice, I love Monster Ultra. But some people are against sucralose(or any other no calories sweeteners) because our bodies don't see it any differently that actual sugar. No calories, obviously, but the sucralose will still cause your insulin to spike, which creates body fat and also keeps the body from burning fat. And they also can f&ck with your adrenal system if you drink them enough. That's why some people are against them.
Personally, I was drinking one a day usually during the week. After my weight loss stalled and I was feeling tired all the time, I decided to stop drinking them for a while to see what happened. I have now lost a couple more pounds and also don't feel that lack of energy. So who knows, could be a coincidence, or could be something to it.
You gotta do you.
If OP is in a calorie deficit (and his other post indicates that he is), his body won't create and store fat. It's impossible. If you're in a deficit, you're going to be burning fat. Sucralose doesn't transform your body into a machine that can run on no energy. That's nonsense.
I agree and insulin can raise with protein intake as well. a rise in insulin is a normal body response, but some spikes may not be good for those with diabetes or other issues.2 -
That's been my drug of choice, I love Monster Ultra. But some people are against sucralose(or any other no calories sweeteners) because our bodies don't see it any differently that actual sugar. No calories, obviously, but the sucralose will still cause your insulin to spike, which creates body fat and also keeps the body from burning fat. And they also can f&ck with your adrenal system if you drink them enough. That's why some people are against them.
Personally, I was drinking one a day usually during the week. After my weight loss stalled and I was feeling tired all the time, I decided to stop drinking them for a while to see what happened. I have now lost a couple more pounds and also don't feel that lack of energy. So who knows, could be a coincidence, or could be something to it.
You gotta do you.
No-calorie sweeteners do not spike your insulin "like actual sugar". There are literally millions of diabetics around the world carefully monitoring their levels, with no data to support artificial sweetener insulin spikes.15 -
CharlieBeansmomTracey wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »That's been my drug of choice, I love Monster Ultra. But some people are against sucralose(or any other no calories sweeteners) because our bodies don't see it any differently that actual sugar. No calories, obviously, but the sucralose will still cause your insulin to spike, which creates body fat and also keeps the body from burning fat. And they also can f&ck with your adrenal system if you drink them enough. That's why some people are against them.
Personally, I was drinking one a day usually during the week. After my weight loss stalled and I was feeling tired all the time, I decided to stop drinking them for a while to see what happened. I have now lost a couple more pounds and also don't feel that lack of energy. So who knows, could be a coincidence, or could be something to it.
You gotta do you.
If OP is in a calorie deficit (and his other post indicates that he is), his body won't create and store fat. It's impossible. If you're in a deficit, you're going to be burning fat. Sucralose doesn't transform your body into a machine that can run on no energy. That's nonsense.
I agree and insulin can raise with protein intake as well. a rise in insulin is a normal body response, but some spikes may not be good for those with diabetes or other issues.
I don't believe OP is diabetic. He was previously drinking regular energy drinks with presumably no issues (other than weight gain due to excess calories).2 -
TavistockToad wrote: »'Bad' in what way? It's just caffeine?
Additives? Caffeine ? Why do more people not drink them if they’re just craving something sweet?
I drink energy (sports energy drinks such as Powerade or Lucozade) when I'm cycling and I actively want the sugary (mostly glucose) varieties because I want/need the calories.
Some people avoid the artificially sweetened varieties because of ignorant beliefs about how "bad" they are - despite being passed as safe for human consumption by every food standards agency in the world....
Some people just dislike the taste of artificial sweeteners, or dislike sugary/sweet drinks.
Some people just dislike the taste of some energy drinks whether they have calories or not. Red Bull and the like are revolting to me.
Some people want to moderate their caffeine intake, some people want to boost it.
I don't have cravings for sweet tasting things though, just don't have a sweet tooth.0 -
That's been my drug of choice, I love Monster Ultra. But some people are against sucralose(or any other no calories sweeteners) 1 because our bodies don't see it any differently that actual sugar. No calories, obviously, but the 2 sucralose will still cause your insulin to spike, 3 which creates body fat and also 4 keeps the body from burning fat. And they also can f&ck with your adrenal system if you drink them enough. That's why some people are against them.
Personally, I was drinking one a day usually during the week. After my weight loss stalled and I was feeling tired all the time, I decided to stop drinking them for a while to see what happened. I have now lost a couple more pounds and also don't feel that lack of energy. So who knows, could be a coincidence, or could be something to it.
You gotta do you.
No, no, no and no. Sucralose does not cause an insulin spike, insulin does not cause fat storage in and of itself - in fact, if you are in a calorie deficit it is physically impossible to have a net gain of fat - and your body is storing and using fat all the time - it is the way that body works. Most of the food that you eat gets stored either as glycogen in the muscles and liver or as fat, less the amount that is needed for immediate energy needs.
As for the tiredness that you were feeling, the body gets used to caffeine and requires more and more to produce the same 'energetic effect' that it used to produce.
Back to the original post, if you enjoy the energy drinks, go for it as long as they are not getting in the way of you eating the foods that you need to remain healthy.7 -
That's been my drug of choice, I love Monster Ultra. But some people are against sucralose(or any other no calories sweeteners) because our bodies don't see it any differently that actual sugar. No calories, obviously, but the sucralose will still cause your insulin to spike, which creates body fat and also keeps the body from burning fat. And they also can f&ck with your adrenal system if you drink them enough. That's why some people are against them.
Personally, I was drinking one a day usually during the week. After my weight loss stalled and I was feeling tired all the time, I decided to stop drinking them for a while to see what happened. I have now lost a couple more pounds and also don't feel that lack of energy. So who knows, could be a coincidence, or could be something to it.
You gotta do you.
if sucralose caused insulin to spike and kept fat from being burned I would have never lost weight at all. people are against them because drinking too many in a day can cause issuess for some people and those with heart issues are told to avoid them because of the caffeine and other ingredients. body fat is created from excess calories. I gained weight because I ate too much. I wasnt consumin sucralose or anything like that when I gained weight. as for adrenal system disruptors it says it can have an effect on childrens brains but otherwise https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3674721/1 -
janejellyroll wrote: »There's nothing "bad" at all about energy drinks, you just have to account for the calories in them. If you don't want to use your calories on energy drinks, sugar-free ones would be a good choice.
From the pic in the OP, we're talking about 400 mg of sodium per drink. Most people seem to have more than one in a day. That's great if you've been exercising in the heat and sweating a lot. But it's not so great if you have hypertension. I'm not trying to get moralistic about food and drinks, I'm suggesting another reason why some people might consider these "bad" and tell other people about their opinion. Well, that and people like talking.
To the OP, look into Nuun tablets. They're about 5 calories per serving and also high in sodium, as well as potassium and magnesium.1 -
NorthCascades wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »There's nothing "bad" at all about energy drinks, you just have to account for the calories in them. If you don't want to use your calories on energy drinks, sugar-free ones would be a good choice.
From the pic in the OP, we're talking about 400 mg of sodium per drink. Most people seem to have more than one in a day. That's great if you've been exercising in the heat and sweating a lot. But it's not so great if you have hypertension. I'm not trying to get moralistic about food and drinks, I'm suggesting another reason why some people might consider these "bad" and tell other people about their opinion. Well, that and people like talking.
To the OP, look into Nuun tablets. They're about 5 calories per serving and also high in sodium, as well as potassium and magnesium.
I didn't realize energy drinks had that much sodium in them! Maybe that's why so many people talk about soft drinks being high sodium.1 -
NorthCascades wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »There's nothing "bad" at all about energy drinks, you just have to account for the calories in them. If you don't want to use your calories on energy drinks, sugar-free ones would be a good choice.
From the pic in the OP, we're talking about 400 mg of sodium per drink. Most people seem to have more than one in a day. That's great if you've been exercising in the heat and sweating a lot. But it's not so great if you have hypertension. I'm not trying to get moralistic about food and drinks, I'm suggesting another reason why some people might consider these "bad" and tell other people about their opinion. Well, that and people like talking.
To the OP, look into Nuun tablets. They're about 5 calories per serving and also high in sodium, as well as potassium and magnesium.
I don't know if OP is hypertensive or not. If he is, that's something he should take into account when planning his diet. That consuming several of them would be not good for people with certain medical conditions doesn't make them "bad." With any food or drink, the amount consumed is going to be a factor as well as an individual's lifestyle and health conditions.
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