Diet Soda??? Your thoughts?

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  • flimflamfloz
    flimflamfloz Posts: 1,980 Member
    I think the morale of the story (in fact, morale of every story) is that "use is OK, abuse is bad".

    Basically, stick to 1-2 cans a day, and you will be fine.
    Same is true for ketchup, fish, lentils, water, exercise, etc.

    So yeah, at the end of the day, it's better not to care too much about all these rules.
  • C_Lopez
    C_Lopez Posts: 74 Member
    It's better to have water than any soda, but you should choose whatever you like. I find drinking more water I eat more foods. Where if I drink diet I'm more full on the drink and eat less. I really have to wean off diet drinks. Once I did that I didnt miss it. If I go eat out I order water, once and then Ill drink a diet.
  • bcampbell54
    bcampbell54 Posts: 932 Member
    You drink one fountain soda a day? Enjoy it, sounds like moderation to me.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    I can't drink diet pop because I have a horrible reaction to aspartame. However, I DO indulge in a sugar free energy drink nearly every single day. I've lost 60lbs and am currently maintaining. I think, in moderation, everything is just fine.


    So, if you want to have a diet pop each day - do it. :) For me, this is the only life I have to live and I plan to enjoy it.
  • I drink at least two diet sodas a day. It hasn't kept me from losing weight but has it helped satisfy my sweet tooth. As far as the sodium goes, my blood pressure was great last week when I visited the doctor. I am not worried about the soda.
  • jillybeanruns
    jillybeanruns Posts: 1,420 Member
    Honestly, it's the lesser of many evils. So if you want one, have one. One a day...fine, five a day...not fine. If you really enjoy it, then drink it. I used to be an addict, now I only have one when I really want it...usually if I have pizza (rare occasion).

    It's not going to kill you, but it's also (obviously) not healthy for you. But everything in moderation.
  • auticus
    auticus Posts: 1,051 Member
    Diet soda is poison. That's my opinion.
  • Pookylou
    Pookylou Posts: 988 Member
    Diet Coke is my crack.

    Me too! I use it as my treats, and to quell my sugar/sweet cravings
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Be aware that the sodium listed on the label is per SERVING, not per bottle or can. A 12 oz can is usually 2 servings, so if you drink the whole can, the sodium is double what is listed on the can.

    If you're talking about a 16oz bottle, maybe, but on most sodas now, one can is one serving. I've even noticed on larger bottles, the information is often listed on a "per container" basis. I'm looking at my 12oz Diet Pepsi can right now...
    Serving size: 1can
    Amount per serving:
    Sodium: 35mg

    Which, by the way, is about the same amount of sodium as in three baby carrots. :smile:

    On the other hand, my Gatorade bottle is 32 oz, with a serving size of 12 oz and 2.5 servings per container, with 160mg sodium per serving, or 400mg per bottle.

    Edit: Niner beat me to it. I was going to take a photo of the can, but it was too hard to read.

    Bear in mind, Gatorade is designed to replace what you are sweating out. I don't look at Gatorade as a soft drink that i would drink unless i just finished a long run or ride.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    I've been drinking diet soda all throughout, hasn't hurt me. I cut out all soda for a month before, didn't change anything. The science says it's fine. My body says it's fine. It's like any other food. Some people will have problems consuming it, most people won't.

    A lot of people have serious allergic reactions and can even die from peanuts, does that make them bad for everyone else?

    Like someone already said, all artificial sweeteners break down into chemicals that are found in many natural foods that people eat every day. The body doesn't recognize the source, it just recognizes the individual compounds, and deals with them accordingly.
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  • Kimbers70
    Kimbers70 Posts: 102 Member
    I dont think `1 a day will hurt, but I am not a doctor. I have personally noticed that if I drink a lot of diet coke I tend to drink little water and it seems to make me retain water which hampers my weight loss. Then I can turn around and start sucking down the water and the pounds will come right off.My thinking is drink more water than diet coke and you should be ok. If not, just up the water intake.
  • <<<<< LOVES diet mt. dew & I drink about 3 a day at least :)
    I love it too, but only have one can a day.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Aspertame is bad stuff.
    I love my teeth so no soda.
    I love my pancreas so no soda.
    I love not having heartburn so no soda.
    I love my muscles so I love water and tea and coffee.

    But!

    Anything in moderation shouldnt kill you.
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/403162-are-diet-colas-bad-for-you/
    http://aspartame.mercola.com/
    http://tc.engr.wisc.edu/UER/uer98/author2/content.html <---this hits on how aspartame turns to methanol in the blood stream.

    Yummy coke huh?
  • classyhoney
    classyhoney Posts: 75 Member
    Diet soda can be considered negative water so just drink what you drank in soda and it shouldn't effect your weight loss. You do what works for you to improve your lifestyle and eating habits. For me it's better to chew a piece of gum with a few sugar alcohols versus eat that slice of cake, pie, or sushi roll.
  • Purpleflipflops
    Purpleflipflops Posts: 563 Member
    I drink it, and enjoy it. For me, it is a way to keep my mind away from Sweets. I drink plenty of water, but water does't stop the desire for something sweet, so if I can sip on a can of DMD or Diet coke instead of grabbing some candy from one of the (many) candy jars at work, then I really think it's worth it.
  • My husband and I are addicted to Pepsi Max. It's loaded with caffiene. I know it's not a great addiction, but we call it "crack in a can". I drink an extra 8 ounces glass of water for every soda and have not had any problems. I've lost 57lbs & hubby has lost 106lbs. Depriving yourself of everything good is not something I can do. So enjoy your soda! I couldn't kick it if I tried.
  • Jess5825
    Jess5825 Posts: 228
    I had given them up for a while, but I've started drinking diet coke again. Though I don't like canned or bottled, it has to be fountain. Weird. But I have no problem with it, I'm trying no to have one everyday but maybe 4-5 times per week. I don't think it impedes my weight loss
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Aspertame is bad stuff.
    I love my teeth so no soda.
    I love my pancreas so no soda.
    I love not having heartburn so no soda.
    I love my muscles so I love water and tea and coffee.

    But!

    Anything in moderation shouldnt kill you.
    http://www.livestrong.com/article/403162-are-diet-colas-bad-for-you/
    http://aspartame.mercola.com/
    http://tc.engr.wisc.edu/UER/uer98/author2/content.html <---this hits on how aspartame turns to methanol in the blood stream.

    Yummy coke huh?

    Stop with the scare mongering. Methanol, really? The average human being normally creates about 600mg of methanol a day as part of normal metabolism (it's actually a normal component of human breath.) Also, most fruits and vegetables have more methanol in them than diet soda.
  • shana_phoenix83
    shana_phoenix83 Posts: 98 Member
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  • Nailrep
    Nailrep Posts: 966 Member
    I say if it keeps you on track, drink it! Have u guys ever tried Pepsi Max?? It's awesome!!!! I like to support Pepsi also because they donate alot of money to 501c charities!
  • run4yourlife
    run4yourlife Posts: 379 Member
    I keep it out of my diet, but for me, it's more about "eating/drinking clean" rather than "weight loss". It depends on your own personal philosophy.

    The best diet drink out there really is water.

    ^^^This. I don't think one diet soda a day will drail you at all. For me, I just like to steer clear of all sodas, but I also don't like the way they make me feel, so it's not hard to avoid them.
  • strgzrlily
    strgzrlily Posts: 19 Member
    Aspertame = Stall = I don't drink it =)
  • strgzrlily
    strgzrlily Posts: 19 Member
    Aspertame = Stall = I don't drink it =)
  • Mz_Exec
    Mz_Exec Posts: 6 Member
    I don't think it has a negative affect on weight loss. I drink diet soda all the time! While I haven't lost an uber amount of weight yet, it hasn't hindered my progress. Of course, I am on a calorie diet, so I'm "allowed" to have it! lol
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Bear in mind, Gatorade is designed to replace what you are sweating out. I don't look at Gatorade as a soft drink that i would drink unless i just finished a long run or ride.

    Absolutely. I've just never heard anyone say, "watch out... the sodium in Gatorade will stall your weight loss," like they do about the tiny amount in soda.
  • funkycamper
    funkycamper Posts: 998 Member
    Diet Coke is my crack.

    Aspartame is completely broken down by the body into chemicals that exist in natural foods. The body uses the chemicals in the exact same way regardless of the source.

    Ha! Are you my doppleganger? Not only do we have the same crack, our weight loss has been almost identical. Funny.

    I do drink more water than I used to but I still drink at least a couple of cans of Diet Coke a day, sometimes more. I pee clear.
  • redi2
    redi2 Posts: 70 Member
    I drink diet coke every day usually a few.. Made my goal and decided to lose a 5 more.. I could not get through the day with my diet coke.. :)
  • If you want to mess up your teeth go ahead drink diet soda drinks

    Diet Coke has high acidity and lowers the pH of your mouth for up to an hour after you have consumed it. Lowered pH can cause tooth enamel to lose its natural minerals and break down, increasing your risk of decay and causing yellowing. Dentists suggest that if you are going to drink Diet Coke, you avoid sipping it over an extended time
    So does eating citrus fruits. If you follow regular dental hygiene, you shouldn't have an issue.

    You may find that Diet Coke helps satisfy your sugar cravings by giving you the sweet taste, without the calories. However, some studies have actually connected artificial sweeteners with increased appetite and even weight gain, such as research findings by Purdue University. A possible explanation for this is that you will eat more after consuming artificial sweeteners because your body is still expecting the calories to match the sweet taste sensation it experienced from the sweetener. Drinking more than two servings a day of artificially sweetened beverages, such as Diet Coke, has also been linked to reduced kidney function by a researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

    Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/266192-diet-coke-nutrition-facts/#ixzz1gu5Oj6eW


    Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/266192-diet-coke-nutrition-facts/#ixzz1gu5Axocv
    Correlation is not causation as a poster mentioned above. There isn't definitive proof that diet soda caused the issues you mentioned above. It's good to be aware, but one shouldn't make conclusions unless the facts are solid.


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    Keep drinking it and leave my post alone
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    If you want to mess up your teeth go ahead drink diet soda drinks

    Diet Coke has high acidity and lowers the pH of your mouth for up to an hour after you have consumed it. Lowered pH can cause tooth enamel to lose its natural minerals and break down, increasing your risk of decay and causing yellowing. Dentists suggest that if you are going to drink Diet Coke, you avoid sipping it over an extended time
    So does eating citrus fruits. If you follow regular dental hygiene, you shouldn't have an issue.

    You may find that Diet Coke helps satisfy your sugar cravings by giving you the sweet taste, without the calories. However, some studies have actually connected artificial sweeteners with increased appetite and even weight gain, such as research findings by Purdue University. A possible explanation for this is that you will eat more after consuming artificial sweeteners because your body is still expecting the calories to match the sweet taste sensation it experienced from the sweetener. Drinking more than two servings a day of artificially sweetened beverages, such as Diet Coke, has also been linked to reduced kidney function by a researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

    Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/266192-diet-coke-nutrition-facts/#ixzz1gu5Oj6eW


    Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/266192-diet-coke-nutrition-facts/#ixzz1gu5Axocv
    Correlation is not causation as a poster mentioned above. There isn't definitive proof that diet soda caused the issues you mentioned above. It's good to be aware, but one shouldn't make conclusions unless the facts are solid.

    Keep drinking it and leave my post alone

    Why should we leave your post alone when it may contain incorrect or misleading information? It's a public forum and we are allowed to rebut your information. Everything that ninerbuff said is accurate.
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