Any diet soda drinkers here?
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I usually have one or two diet orange crush or diet A&W pretty much daily. I used to be a big soda drinker...weened myself down and then only had the occasional one here and there...it was a few years until I started drinking diet. When I was a regular soda drinker, diet always tasted weird to me...but I guess after a few years of not really drinking soda that weird taste doesn't really register anymore...it's just tasty.0
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Typically 1 to 2 cans of Diet Pepsi in the morning. Then I use my SodaStream for sparkling water the rest of the day. I've been a Diet Pepsi drinker for most of my life. Since I've cut back on other snacks and foods I used to eat I figure this is the one thing I can still enjoy!
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Surprising that no one has pointed out that diet soda is not good for you. There are studies indicating that diet soda drinkers are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome. When I was slightly overweight I began drinking diet soda to eliminate calories from regular soda. I gained weight. I found out that fast food with diet soda is not a good diet.
Diet Coke has the same acids that regular Coke has, bad for teeth. Read the ingredients.
Diet Ginger Ale
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FLAVOR).
Water is better
You gained weight because you were consuming excess calories...not because of diet soda. Something with zero calories can't cause weight gain. Also, if you look at those studies, they are correlative...a lot of people who are overweight also drink diet drinks because they think it's offsetting the double bacon triple beef patty burger, and large french fry they are eating. They are higher risk for metabolic syndrome because they are overweight...not because of the diet soda.
As to the bolded...you don't say? I'm having a diet orange crush with my grilled chicken, quinoa, and beets this afternoon...why would drinking a diet drink have to go hand in hand with eating nothing but fast food?
I would say diet drinks in moderation are benign...they are neither good or bad for you.
Oh noes...chemicals...
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cwolfman13 wrote: »Surprising that no one has pointed out that diet soda is not good for you. There are studies indicating that diet soda drinkers are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome. When I was slightly overweight I began drinking diet soda to eliminate calories from regular soda. I gained weight. I found out that fast food with diet soda is not a good diet.
Diet Coke has the same acids that regular Coke has, bad for teeth. Read the ingredients.
Diet Ginger Ale
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FLAVOR).
Water is better
You gained weight because you were consuming excess calories...not because of diet soda. Something with zero calories can't cause weight gain. Also, if you look at those studies, they are correlative...a lot of people who are overweight also drink diet drinks because they think it's offsetting the double bacon triple beef patty burger, and large french fry they are eating. They are higher risk for metabolic syndrome because they are overweight...not because of the diet soda.
As to the bolded...you don't say? I'm having a diet orange crush with my grilled chicken, quinoa, and beets this afternoon...why would drinking a diet drink have to go hand in hand with eating nothing but fast food?
I would say diet drinks in moderation are benign...they are neither good or bad for you.
Oh noes...chemicals...
Sir, it's pronounced "ChemiKILLZZ".8 -
I used to drink diet soda every single day. Last summer I got a kidney stone. The doctor advised me to stop drinking diet soda and soda in general. So I did. After an agonizing month I passed the stone. However, I did give up soda completely. I can't drink it at all anymore. It takes terrible to me if I even try. I can only drink water and lemonade for the most part. Maybe tea.
Honestly when you quit it for a while you realize how gross it really is.1 -
Surprising that no one has pointed out that diet soda is not good for you. There are studies indicating that diet soda drinkers are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome. When I was slightly overweight I began drinking diet soda to eliminate calories from regular soda. I gained weight. I found out that fast food with diet soda is not a good diet.
Diet Coke has the same acids that regular Coke has, bad for teeth. Read the ingredients.
Diet Ginger Ale
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FLAVOR).
Water is better
Iiiiiiinteresting because I gained 30 lbs after going off diet soda and only drinking water.4 -
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All day, everyday! I drink at least 2 liters a day.2
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I used to drink diet soda every single day. Last summer I got a kidney stone. The doctor advised me to stop drinking diet soda and soda in general. So I did. After an agonizing month I passed the stone. However, I did give up soda completely. I can't drink it at all anymore. It takes terrible to me if I even try. I can only drink water and lemonade for the most part. Maybe tea.
Honestly when you quit it for a while you realize how gross it really is.
Thanks for calling something we all are saying we enjoy drinking "gross" :drinker:
I'm sorry you got kidney stones, they are truly awful. A friend had them, most likely from putting tons of spinach in her green smoothie every morning for years.7 -
BasedGawd412 wrote: »All day, everyday! I drink at least 2 liters a day.
Same here, , , for the last 45 years. AND my blood work and annual physicals are exemplary. Go figure!2 -
Surprising that no one has pointed out that diet soda is not good for you. There are studies indicating that diet soda drinkers are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome. When I was slightly overweight I began drinking diet soda to eliminate calories from regular soda. I gained weight. I found out that fast food with diet soda is not a good diet.
Diet Coke has the same acids that regular Coke has, bad for teeth. Read the ingredients.
Diet Ginger Ale
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FLAVOR).
Water is better
Yea, this is what kind of scared me after doing some research. But I guess in moderation it shouldn't be that bad, of course it will never replace the amount of water I drink daily.0 -
Surprising that no one has pointed out that diet soda is not good for you. There are studies indicating that diet soda drinkers are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome. When I was slightly overweight I began drinking diet soda to eliminate calories from regular soda. I gained weight. I found out that fast food with diet soda is not a good diet.
Diet Coke has the same acids that regular Coke has, bad for teeth. Read the ingredients.
Diet Ginger Ale
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FLAVOR).
Water is better
The bolded made me laugh. I ignored everything else you said.....
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I absolutely love Cherry Coke Zero.
Cherry Coke has always been my favorite, and when it came out in Zero I was super excited.
I have a 20 oz every afternoon (helps curb my sweet cravings and snacking craving) and sometimes have a can or two over the weekend if I need a caffeine boost, or want to snack on something.1 -
Once in a while I have Diet Mountain Dew Code Red1
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weight3049 wrote: »Surprising that no one has pointed out that diet soda is not good for you. There are studies indicating that diet soda drinkers are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome. When I was slightly overweight I began drinking diet soda to eliminate calories from regular soda. I gained weight. I found out that fast food with diet soda is not a good diet.
Diet Coke has the same acids that regular Coke has, bad for teeth. Read the ingredients.
Diet Ginger Ale
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FLAVOR).
Water is better
Yea, this is what kind of scared me after doing some research. But I guess in moderation it shouldn't be that bad, of course it will never replace the amount of water I drink daily.
Good news, diet soda is >98% water also. So yeah for hydration... don’t fall for the rest of the fear mongering.6 -
I'm a coke zero girl2
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If I drink a soda at all, it's diet. I hate drinking my calories - such a waste. Plus, all that sugar makes me feel blah. But I don't drink a ton of soda. Not a huge fan of carbonation. I mostly drink those little sugar free mixes you add into water. As far as I'm concerned, it's a myth that diet soda makes you fat - I guess unless you like to eat a lot of crap while you drink it. I've been maintaining at goal for 7+ years and none of my diet drinks - including sodas - has ever been a problem.0
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I'd rather not pay for food coloring, preservatives, acids, and artificial sweeteners --- I'll skip the 98% water and go with the 100%
Good news, diet soda is >98% water also. So yeah for hydration... don’t fall for the rest of the fear mongering.
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And that’s certainly your prerogative to choose to drink water instead of diet soda or any other beverage. But the ingredients you’ve listed have been studied extensively with no widespread concerns so if a person does enjoy diet soda, as many of us do, there is no reason not to enjoy them in moderation.8 -
Surprising that no one has pointed out that diet soda is not good for you. There are studies indicating that diet soda drinkers are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome. When I was slightly overweight I began drinking diet soda to eliminate calories from regular soda. I gained weight. I found out that fast food with diet soda is not a good diet.
Diet Coke has the same acids that regular Coke has, bad for teeth. Read the ingredients.
Diet Ginger Ale
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FLAVOR).
Water is better
Stop with the Bro science 😄
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I drink way too much Diet Coke. I have been trying to cut back lately. My doctor really gets on me about it.1
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My dentist tells me that even carbonated water without flavourings or anything is acidic, and not ideal for teeth.
I do keep that in mind and don't have soda very often...but really enjoy it when I do! (right now I am having a coke no sugar - my Saturday afternoon treat after a loooong walk)
(I have not got great teeth so this is possibly more of a concern for me than some - I don't think any soda is "bad", but as I have had to spend a lot of time and money getting my teeth sorted, I do take my dentist's advice seriously)0 -
weight3049 wrote: »I was a huge fan of soda/juice before starting my weight loss journey. Any avid diet soda drinkers here? I never drank a diet soda in my life but just started this week.
Every medical professional I’ve spoken to (dieticians included!) agrees that diet soda is a perfectly acceptable alternative to juice and regular soda. As long as you drink it in moderation and are drinking water throughout the day (and assuming you don’t have any sensitivities to dyes or sweeteners) you will be fine drinking one or two cans a day.
I almost always have a diet ginger ale around dinner (drinking it over the course of 1-3 hours), and usually I have a smaller can of diet coke with lunch. No sugar cravings, no desire to drink more (in fact I’m finding it takes longer and longer to finish a can).
Here’s the important part: DON’T USE DIET SODA AS AN EXCUSE TO INCREASE UNNECESSARY CALORIE INTAKE!! It’s overlooked time and again that people who drink diet soda think they can eat more and still lose weight.3 -
Try going without your diet soda for three weeks ---- the first one you pick up will not taste good, you will realize it is just fizz and it was only habit that made you think you liked it
But what would be the point of doing this??
i enjoy drinking diet soda in moderation - as previously stated around 2 - 3 cans per week.
Why would I want to give it up if it is causing me no problems???
(yes i get that people may have sensitivities or be trying to save money or avoiding all carbonated drinks or whatever - but their reasons are specific to them - doesn't seem a good blanket recomendation for everyone.)
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slimgirljo15 wrote: »paperpudding wrote: »well I wouldnt say I am an avid diet soda dinker - but I usually drink equivalent of 2 - 3 cans per week
Like you OP , I did not ever drink it until starting weight loss journey - one of the first things I did to save calories was switch from regular to diet version
I'm shocked paperpudding.. you're a dinker? :laugh:
2x 300ml diet ginger ales most afternoons.. I too swapped to diet soft drink to save calories.
#queenofstupidtypos, thats me.
Thats not the stupidest - have been known to post that one of the reasons for obesity is that we all own cats.
and that I enjoy frozen measles for lunch sometimes
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Usually around 4 litres per day
Coke Zero, Coke Zero vanilla, Diet Coke strawberry, Pepsi Max raspberry its all good0 -
I dropped soda altogether (was a C zero drinker) and went with the many flavored water options both carbonated and not. Glad I did it and not looking back. But geez.... be ready if you bash soda on here!1
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My dentist tells me that even carbonated water without flavourings or anything is acidic, and not ideal for teeth.
I do keep that in mind and don't have soda very often...but really enjoy it when I do! (right now I am having a coke no sugar - my Saturday afternoon treat after a loooong walk)
(I have not got great teeth so this is possibly more of a concern for me than some - I don't think any soda is "bad", but as I have had to spend a lot of time and money getting my teeth sorted, I do take my dentist's advice seriously)
I get this from my dentist about my coffee drinking, guess it's even more acidic than sodas and such? She told me to swish with a bit of water after each cup so I try and remember to do that on a regular basis.1
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