Quit soda

Thanks for all the replies. I noticed people have clearer skin when they drink more water. Not really sure if it's because of drinking less soda though. I also didn't realize soda stains your teeth. My original plan was to quit for February. Then I extended it through Lent. Now, maybe I can keep it out of my life. We shall see.

It only stains your teeth if you have poor dental hygiene. If you brush your teeth, it's not really a concern.

Poor dental hygiene has nothing to do with pepsi stainging your teeth. I brush three times a day and floss after every meal. The coloring of the soda is what stains your teeth. Just like coffee. No matter how well you take care of your mouth dark colored beverages will always stain your teeth.

I think it depends how much you drank in the first place and on your body.

I cut out diet sodas completely and moved out of the valley and BAM no more headaches (except on the rare occasion). Unfortunately because the move happened at the same time as the diet soda purge I'm not sure if the lack of headache is due to the lack of diet soda or the move out of the valley...

I will say that when I cut soda (regular soda) out of my diet I had an easier time losing weight.

I am a MAJOR Redbull addict. I drink 2 of the 472ml cans everyday. And that's after I have cut back from 6 a day. I tried to quit a few months ago but the caffeine headaches were so back I just gave in. My doctor told me to drink tea or coffee, when I get the headache. So, I tried that but the headache just seemed to get worse. I cannot shake Redbull. And I really do want to, it's just the headaches are so bad. Does anyone have any tips to get rid of the headaches?

When i quit soda i felt about ten times better all around. I had more energy without all the caffiene i didnt feel all bloated all the time, better skin etc. But this is coming from someone who drank about 2-3 redbulls and 4-5 cans of mnt dew DAILY.

I gave up Diet Coke on February 22. I haven't had one since and it's the longest I've gone without one in 20 years. I was a serious addict - up to 10 cans a day. While physically I don't feel any difference, I feel better about not needing them. I was a beeyatch when I didn't get my fix. I would run to the store at midnight if I ran out and couldn't face the idea of not having one the next morning. Waiters in restaurants would comment on the number of refills I could go through. I was worried about the effects of the citric acid in them on my teeth. I was embarrassed about how much of that stuff I consumed. So I feel so much better about not carrying the addiction around anymore, but no physical changes that I have noticed.

I quit diet coke about 3 months ago after a 12 pack a day habit. Now I drink about a gallon and a half of water everyday instead. I've noticed far fewer headaches as many people have stated. Also, certain foods taste much better to me. I used to never like vegetables of any kind, now I find myself craving things like asperagus, carrots, broccoli ( things I would have never eaten before.) Also, sweet things just don't sound good anymore. I've heard that diet coke can make you crave sweets so maybe there is some correlation there too.

I am a MAJOR Redbull addict. I drink 2 of the 472ml cans everyday. And that's after I have cut back from 6 a day. I tried to quit a few months ago but the caffeine headaches were so back I just gave in. My doctor told me to drink tea or coffee, when I get the headache. So, I tried that but the headache just seemed to get worse. I cannot shake Redbull. And I really do want to, it's just the headaches are so bad. Does anyone have any tips to get rid of the headaches?