how bad would it be if I drink coke zero???
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beside leaking calcium from your bones?
Coke zero and lemonade is the only sodas I drink tho.0 -
i agree....i drink it to fill me up a bit and have a sweet 'fix'!!
it's certainly better than all the rubbish i used to eat and drink before i started my healthy diet
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Well, blood work came back, and both of those are fine, but CO2 levels were elevated. My husband was a 1-2 soda a day guy, always diet. The doctor said that the CO2 from soda is actually displacing oxygen in his blood and that is why he had no endurance
Interesting. I have never heard that before. Seems to me there would be a lot of people passing out and such if that were true. Something tells me there is no direct transition from stomach to blood in that manner.
Time to do some digging....
What a crackup. Scary to think that a doctor came out with that - I mean, what are the lungs for? Oh! That's right! for getting rid of CO2 and replacing it with O2. Silly me...0 -
Nah I don't touch the stuff anymore. I used to have diet coke everyday. And now that I've quit? I feel so, so much more better!
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Well, blood work came back, and both of those are fine, but CO2 levels were elevated. My husband was a 1-2 soda a day guy, always diet. The doctor said that the CO2 from soda is actually displacing oxygen in his blood and that is why he had no endurance
Interesting. I have never heard that before. Seems to me there would be a lot of people passing out and such if that were true. Something tells me there is no direct transition from stomach to blood in that manner.
Time to do some digging....
I'd love to know what you find in that digging and I'll let you know if I find anything too... I drink a fair bit of Soda Water - I'd probably drink about 4 ltrs a week? I was having troubles with endurance but I never would have linked it to the Soda Water!0 -
My husband recently went to the doctor because he was not losing any weight, not gaining any endurance, was always tired, etc, etc. We thought it was either low testosterone or a thyroid issue. Well, blood work came back, and both of those are fine, but CO2 levels were elevated. My husband was a 1-2 soda a day guy, always diet. The doctor said that the CO2 from soda is actually displacing oxygen in his blood and that is why he had no endurance - his metabolism was in the basement!! It's only been a couple of weeks since he stopped drinking soda (he has a hard time with just a little once in a while, maybe after he gets it all out of his system he can, but one soda tends to lead to more) and he is already feeling so much better! I would never have believed it!
I am a lurker, but I have finally found the post that forces me to chime in.
This is ridiculous. If your doctor really said that, you need to find a new primary care doctor because that is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. And I am quite sure that by blood work, he ran a chem panel and saw that the bicarbonate was high, which may be a reflection of his hydration status, meds, or less likely, lung function. To then remark that CO2 is displacing O2 from the blood and decreasing stamina shows a complete and utter lack of knowledge of blood gas analysis and chemistry.
And yes, I am one of those doctors who does blood gas analysis frequently.0 -
The Mayo clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diet-soda/AN01732
Media: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/14/soda-and-heart-attacks_n_1343163.html
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Basically, you can find "objective" support for either opinion ... I would suggest do without for a few weeks and see if you notice a difference in the way you feel when you start again...0 -
I drink diet coke by the gallon
Its been a food alternative for me .. Instead of cake have coke
Its clearly not that good for you but i look at it this way. Diet coke or 300lb.... Ill take the coke
In your case tho you are happy drinking water. Stick with water!0 -
I lost 100lbs in a year - and drank a can of Coke Zero most days - so no - it will not harm your progress......0
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I drink about 1L / 1.5L water a day - and 1 can / 1 glass of coke zero a day.
I notice no difference on the days I skip the Coke zero, and i've managed to lose over 40lb, so it can't be doing much damage to my weight loss.
In moderation it's fine - just don't start drinking a litre of the stuff each day!0 -
im so glad that people are saying that they drink diet soda and not finding any bad effects from it...seen so many threads recently from people naming diet soda as the demon drink. apparenly reduces your kidney function by 30%?!
i drink at least 2 glasses of diet soda a day and it has never hampered weight loss, if anything it helped me satisfy my sugar cravings! (:0 -
It gives me cravings...any diet soda that is. I get cravings for sweets and bread. For me diet soda is a saboteur extraordinaire.0
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Its a better choice than most of the diet drinks, I drink it, burp,, perhaps too much,,,0
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It makes me feel full too, I don't understand how adding 2 cups of liquid to your stomach could make you feel more hungry and eat more. I drink 1 diet pepsi per day (sometimes 2). I work nights and don't drink coffee, it fills me up!0
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I went several months without touching any form of soda at all. Then my in-laws requested that I make my pork roast recipe for dinner one night, which uses Coke. I used Coke Zero instead and had some of it left which I ended up drinking. It was much better than I remember Coke Zero being before I gave up on regular! Since then I have one a couple of times a week and it hasn't hindered me one bit. I still drink mostly water. (Also no one noticed a difference when I cooked with it!)0
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Nothing wrong with having one now and then. The only thing I'd say is have it with a meal if possible and not by itself as it's less damaging to the teeth that way. Otherwise, enjoy!0
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I drink diet soda daily.
If you're someone who had adverse effects to artificial sweeteners, whether it's cravings, bloat or migraines, don't drink it. If you don't experience any negative side effects... enjoy.0 -
I drink diet soda daily.
If you're someone who had adverse effects to artificial sweeteners, whether it's cravings, bloat or migraines, don't drink it. If you don't experience any negative side effects... enjoy.
^This! I pay attention to drink water when I'm thirsty, but Diet Coke with Splenda for a treat & pick-me-up. Aspartame aggravates my joints so I avoid diet sodas sweetened with that, but there are more options with Splenda now than there used to be0 -
Nah I don't touch the stuff anymore. I used to have diet coke everyday. And now that I've quit? I feel so, so much more better!
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How do you feel better--what specific differences can you tell? (I'm totally NOT questioning your experience, I'm just always looking for positive changes from others' experiences that might help me out in some way.)0 -
I agree, our diets have become filled with artificial and processed foods. You love water.....you body just doesn't need the coke zero. Drink the water. Sounds like you are doing great!0
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I would just drink water instead... That being said, the occasional treat is fine! I would just go with regular coke with lots of ice for my treat....go big or go home! We are all going to die, might as well die having lived a little and indulged in some of the things we enjoy and love to eat/drink.
Everything in moderation!0 -
hiya
i drink one 500ml bottle of diet pepsi a day with my lunch or save it for wen im visiting family, friends etc, since i started mfp in jan '12' i have given up all tea and coffee as i cant drink them without sugar, i drink mainly water but have the occasional very weak juice for a change of taste and on a good cal day i will have hot chocolate light as i can also drink that with no sugar and no milk.
its all about moderation, i certainly wouldnt drink soda all day but a little amount wont hurt, we have given up so much already :happy:0 -
Coke zero is not "fine" Try water or a regular soda...it won't kill you.0
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Having one or so a day wont do any harm.
If you were combining the diet soda with other sugar free items it might be cause for concern, but you're not.
Go for it!0 -
The bad parts of any kind of soda:
Phosphoric acid in soda will leach calcium from your bones and make your bones weaker.
The acid in soda destroys the enamel on your teeth.
Recent studies indicate that the "caramel coloring" in soda is carcinogenic, and the US gov't will soon be requiring Pepsi/Coke to label their products as such, or change the formula for caramel coloring.
The good parts of soda:
Caffeine can increase one's alertness and energy,short-term.
(Caffeine can also be found in coffee, tea, some iced teas, and many "energy" drink mixes.)
Personally, I wish I'd never started drinking diet soda. For me, the fake sugar makes me crave more food, and more sweets. Since I love the caffeine and don't enjoy either coffee or tea, my drug of choice is Crystal Light Energy drinks. No doubt there's plenty of bad stuff in those too, but at least I'm avoiding the phosphoric acid and the caramel coloring, and the Crystal Light drinks aren't *as* sweet.
I'd say if you are happy drinking water, why would you want to add something that could potentially pull you down? Of course if you are careful about your diet you should be fine with the occasional Coke Zero or whatnot, but why risk the addiction? *Why* spend the money on something that isn't really great for your body?0 -
A moderate amount won't really foul you up. By moderate, a couple of cans or a 20-oz, or something similar, once in a while. Not every day, but maybe a couple of times a week or less. But too much can be bad.
My husband recently went to the doctor because he was not losing any weight, not gaining any endurance, was always tired, etc, etc. We thought it was either low testosterone or a thyroid issue. Well, blood work came back, and both of those are fine, but CO2 levels were elevated. My husband was a 1-2 soda a day guy, always diet. The doctor said that the CO2 from soda is actually displacing oxygen in his blood and that is why he had no endurance - his metabolism was in the basement!! It's only been a couple of weeks since he stopped drinking soda (he has a hard time with just a little once in a while, maybe after he gets it all out of his system he can, but one soda tends to lead to more) and he is already feeling so much better! I would never have believed it!
Wow Doctors will say anything to get folks to stop drinking soda. He was probably cheating his diet at work. And then you drug him into the Dr., NOW He feels better because he has been caught and has to diet. LOL0 -
personally ... ick
im not sure what kind of sweetener they use in it - is it like diet pop?
My mother is diabetic. her dietician told her she is better off to drink full out pop than any diet type beverage with artificial sweeteners. The artificial stuff tricks your body into thinking tis getting sweets and gets your insulin levels up to combat the sweet. I suppose if you are having it with other food its not so bad... but studies have shown that diet pop and hinder weightloss
I think your mother needs a new dietician. My partner and his mother are both diabetic, he is type 1 and his mum type 2. They can only drink coke zero or other diet drinks as the 12 or so tsp of sugar in one can of full fat soda would be awful for them! Also my partner does not make insulin- so I really dont understand where your dietician is getting these facts.
Personally I think you have to treat yourself and I love a coke zero. But I recently stopped buying 24 pack crates and am only drinking coke zero every now and again. And also making sure I have to walk to the shop to get one!0 -
I try and drink mostly water...but I'll say it...love me some Coke Zero. Takes so much better than Diet Coke to me. Is it good for you...NO IT ISN'T SODA POLICE. ;-) But one every few days I enjoy when I'm dragging.0
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I actually think this is true....now for a diabetic....neither is really an option. But the body doesn't understand it's a no-calorie sweetener. In fact it's 4 times sweeter than sugar....that's all the body reads...and it really spikes the blood sugar. I'm no doctor, but this is what I've heard many times.personally ... ick
im not sure what kind of sweetener they use in it - is it like diet pop?
My mother is diabetic. her dietician told her she is better off to drink full out pop than any diet type beverage with artificial sweeteners. The artificial stuff tricks your body into thinking tis getting sweets and gets your insulin levels up to combat the sweet. I suppose if you are having it with other food its not so bad... but studies have shown that diet pop and hinder weightloss
I think your mother needs a new dietician. My partner and his mother are both diabetic, he is type 1 and his mum type 2. They can only drink coke zero or other diet drinks as the 12 or so tsp of sugar in one can of full fat soda would be awful for them! Also my partner does not make insulin- so I really dont understand where your dietician is getting these facts.
Personally I think you have to treat yourself and I love a coke zero. But I recently stopped buying 24 pack crates and am only drinking coke zero every now and again. And also making sure I have to walk to the shop to get one!0 -
The Cherry Coke Zero is my favorite! And, just so you know, my family doctor lost a TON of weight. He is the one who referred me to this site and credited this site for his weight loss. I asked him about Coke Zero. He said he drinks about 3 a day and he sees nothing wrong with it.0
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