Soda

i read somewhere that an apple has as much energy as a soda. so i substituted my afternoon 3pm soda with an apple. and some almonds.

Switch to diet soda or try cold turkey? I switched to Coke Zero.

i was a major soda drinker. i love love love my coca cola. i started by limiting the number i was allowed a day. two was it. then i replaced one of them with a diet soda. then i replaced both of them with diet sodas. then i only allowed myself one diet soda a day- two if i need caffeine to keep me going at work. that is where it stands. i know the haters will freak out cause i drink diet soda. but it is better than 5-6 regular pops a day.

I am also a big soda drinker. However, I have trying to stay away from it for the past couple days but so far I have failed. It really has alot of calories. I am determined to kick the soda habit.

I quit cold turkey last year. I was really addicted to soda. It's pretty much all I drank. I actually quit drinking everything except water. The longer you go without it the less you want it. When I did finally drink some, I didn't really even want it. Now if I feel myself really wanting a soda, I find just a sip or two is really enough. I still only drink water, and occasionally some juice. We ate pizza tonight and really like soda with pizza, so I made myself a small 4 oz glass with ice, and it was plenty. I'd only suggest this though once you have completely quit drinking soda for a while. Your body will stop craving it once it's out of your system.

I quit cold turkey in December. I was drinking diet soda so I wasn't saving myself any calories but I was saving my health. Soda is just rotten for you, period. The first week was pretty painful but I don't even think about it or crave it anymore. And the best thing is, all the fizz and chemicals caused such bloat that as soon as I cut it out it looked like I had lost weight even though I hadn't!

Suck it up, get rid of it, you're health will thank you!

eeeeekkkkkk!!!!!!! Don't do diet soda!! I beg you. It is worse for you than regular soda is (not that reg. soda IS good) If you don't believe me, look up the chemical aspartame, and you will see why!!!

Soda use to be a biggie for me to. But I dropped sugar for diet, then when 2012 hit, I said no more! So I went cold turkey and haven't missed it. I found a wonderful white peach tea that has now taken presidence over soda. Just find something that can be your go to sub when you need it.

Honestly, the crazy chemicals and artificial sweeteners in diet pop scare me more than the sugar in regular pop. Just because it has lower calories doesn't mean it's better for you.

I've never really had a sweet tooth & I never really liked pop, but I have a lot of friends with this problem. Obviously the best choice is to quit cold turkey (every time you want a soda, chug some water instead) but you could always maybe try water flavours (with NATURAL, not artificial sweeteners) or infused water (fill a big jug of water and cut up some fruit in it.. leave it overnight and it will have a subtle sweet taste the next day).

Good luck!

Soda is my weakness!! Ughhh, and it's aggravating. I find myself exercising to earn calories, or saving points. Today I was able to have only 2 and I didn't freak out. Anyone else have this problem??? Any ideas on how I can change this habit???

I like zevia sodas.

I can so relate. I am a diet Coke addict. I still am drinking 2 a day. I also drink Crystal Light, which I am sure is not good for you either. I just don't like water, but I am trying to drink more and more each day.

I went from 3-4 a day - regular coke - pretty much went cold turkey -

now, i'll have a diet dr.pepper every once in a while - or ONE coke as a treat - maybe once a month..

I don't drink soda, because it's not healthy for you. If I get cravings for a carbonated drink, I buy club soda and mix it with one package of pure crystal light. It's so good, and you don't get all the sugar and junk that's in soda!

I am happy to report that I did not have any major withdrawals. I used to consume at least 1 liter of regular Coke daily, some days I realized I didn't get a drop of water in my system at all. When I started here Jan.1, I knew the soda had to go. I didn't eliminate it entirely, but I don't consume it as much as I used to. I've been here for 40 days, and been drinking around 4-8oz per week. It's not a staple in my meals anymore, and I don't crave it even when I eat with the rest of the family with a liter of Coke on the table.

I guess what I'm trying to say is not to focus on wanting to totally get rid of it. It's just to tell yourself "this is NOT going to help me, I'll have water instead" every time you're tempted. Then on some days, give in by having half a glass or something. It's less tempting when it's not in the "Restricted" list.

Good luck! You can do it!

I'm addicted to diet soda so it isnt AS bad..but still.
Maybe try switching to diet?