Has anyone recently completely cut out soda?

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  • rammsteinsoldier
    rammsteinsoldier Posts: 1,552 Member
    I had horrible withdrawals from Pepsi, headaches, shakes, nausea. I switched to Caffeine-Free Pepsi, if I must have one, but I try to skip pop entirely.
  • KyleB65
    KyleB65 Posts: 1,196 Member
    Yup!

    I gave up sugared sodas last year. First few weeks were tough!

    I still have a club soda every now and then but no more Coke.

    Keep your focus!! After a while you will not even miss sodas!
  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    I have. Only water for me.
  • wvbuckeye
    wvbuckeye Posts: 45
    I'm new to the site, and new to the concept of trying to lose weight the right way. As a start I decided to cut out soda- I live on a college campus and even before that I was a huge soda drinker. I drank it with every meal, and had anywhere from 2-5 cans a day. I stopped drinking it on Wednesday and really upped the amount of water I drink, but I've been getting these headache's all of the time. Could it be from the soda, has anyone else had this issue? I've been eating better too, but I really don't think that's causing it.

    My only liquid intake was good ol Diet Dr. Pepper! I drank about 5 pops a day. I made the decision to stop drinking soda completely and only drink water, except for a cup of coffee I drink daily(NOT GIVING IT UP). I had THE worst headaches for two weeks. I know longer get those headaches and feel sooo much better. Try a cup of coffee a day to try and ease the pain. Then if it helps, you can even wing off of it also. Best of Luck to you!
  • BalenciaLynn
    BalenciaLynn Posts: 411 Member
    I used to be a BIG coke drinker, i had a very bad addiction to it, but then i decided that for lent i was going to give up all pop and hopefully by the end of the 40 days i wont even want to drink it.
    So far i have never felt so clean inside.
    I only drink water and coffee now and im hoping to stay that way :)
  • tiggergrrl23
    tiggergrrl23 Posts: 98 Member
    Definitely a caffeine headache...especially since you drank so much of it. I recently gave up soda completely for lent, but before lent I wanted to avoid the withdrawal headache so I weaned myself off slowly before lent began. It should only last about a week or so and it will get better.
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    I cut out caffeine last April and, after the first few days of some caffeine-withdrawal-related headaches, I have felt nothing short of AMAZING being without that crap. As long as I get enough sleep, I have more energy on water than I had on caffeine. Stick with it through this first week and you are going to love yourself for this decision before long :)
  • amymt10
    amymt10 Posts: 271 Member
    yes!! I gave it up 2 weeks ago. Yes it you quit soda cold turkey you will get headaches, its "caffeine withdraw". I weaned myself off of soda. Those lil 7oz soda cans work great for that. I'd do one 12oz a day for a week, then for a few days do one 7oz can. I didnt have any headaches.
  • pepper396
    pepper396 Posts: 33
    I gave it up for a little over two months and I sometimes treat myself but yes, it does not taste as great as it did before and I only sip on it never have the full bottle. I should keep drinking the water... it makes you pee!
  • Nichole23225
    Nichole23225 Posts: 38 Member
    Don't know about completely... I had a diet pepsi from a fountain on Sunday and it was terrible. Yet, I drank it because I somehow have an aversion to the water that comes out of the soda fountain. You know... you have to push that little button for water. I'm weird. And the anecdotal evidence may be true in that I do find that my sweet tooth is almost entirely gone since I've quit with the sodas. Right now I'm only drinking water, coffee and tea. I have a 16 oz coffee brewed at home every morning and I'm using REAL sugar in my coffee and tea instead of the little packets of chemicals that I've probably lived on since the age of 12. I can't say that I've saving calories on the soda because I've always drank diet soda.
  • OKmac3
    OKmac3 Posts: 192 Member
    I used to be a big big Coke drinker until I decided to get healthier and I did it cold turkey. I had a headache for a couple days and now I do not have any headaches.

    You will get through it, just be patient. It will get better.

    Now I only drink a Coke when it is mixed with Jack, Jim, Sailor, or Captain.

    We are here for you if you need us.
  • garbanzalo
    garbanzalo Posts: 61 Member
    I did. Soda and six cups of coffee a day. Given up cold turkey.

    The headaches are due to caffeine withdrawal. You will also likely feel very sleepy and tired for some days.

    Drink lots of water and stay hydrated. Sleep a lot if you can. The headaches go away and you will feel much fresher and energetic.
  • Bsnell10
    Bsnell10 Posts: 40
    That's awesome you cut out soda!! I did it two years ago... and yes every now and then i will have one and most of the time it is too sweet or sugary for me to drink all the way...The headaches will go away, if you can't handle them there are two things that i know of that are healthier than the soda choice one is tea it is really healthy for you has lots of antioxidants and you can get it in caffine form whats great is you dont have any sugar!! the other choice the one i go to especially that TOM when i need some energy is Chocolate, dark chocolate is the best for you, but it is all loaded with anitoxidants and a natual caffine..i have a little piece every couple of days to keep be from gorgeing myself on it...good luck hope this helps
  • hollythehutt
    hollythehutt Posts: 49
    I've never really liked soft drinks, not since I was 7-8, but my recent attempts to give up coffee have been disastrous. I tried when I was 16 because my doctor thought that it might contribute to my migraines, but gave up pretty quickly because of the headaches and lethargy, which I only recently figured out must have been caffeine withdrawal, and because I love the taste of good coffee and had, as 16-year-old girls are wont to, zippo willpower.

    Giving up coffee wasn't really a concern for me again, as my migraines have all but disappeared, until recently, when I became serious about weight loss. Again, caffeine withdrawal = ouch, which is seriously interfering with my productivity in school-related matters. I think I'll give up giving up coffee until I've graduated from university. The only beverages I drink daily are teas, coffee, and water, so I doubt that it'd be too much of an issue if I drop the idea of giving it up entirely. Hey, we all need some vices.
  • judy20in2011
    judy20in2011 Posts: 143 Member
    I gave up soda when I found out I was pregnant with my last child (now 6). Then while nursing her I didn't drink anything with caffeine and stuck to only clear. Finally I gave it up all together and did drop about 5 lbs! But I have to say, it's not just the caffeine that will cause headaches. I think the sugar withdrawals do it too as I know I still got them and I didn't drink caffeinated. Now, I occassionally will have a Sprite, 7up or Gingerale, but as others have stated most of the time I can't make it through a whole can or glass. To sweet and syrupy tasting. Do like sprite as a mixer though! :)
  • liroez29
    liroez29 Posts: 221
    First of all, good for you and deciding to live a healthier life style!!!! I used to drink nothing but Dr.Pepper, other then my morning coffee, I literally never drank water. I first quit smoking, and on me and my husband's one year anniversary of quitting smoking, we both decided it was time to quit drinking soda as well. So April of this year will be a year without soda. We were both pretty miserable at first, felt really tired all the time, and the head aches where awful, but after a week or so we both started to feel better. Now I only drink water, other then my morning coffee, milk, and protein shakes. You will not regret quitting soda!!! Good luck! You CAN do it!!!!
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