Is once in a while ok?

bethb03
bethb03 Posts: 96
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm on week two of counting calories and find I'm doing well so far. One of my vices prior to this was Pepsi and not the diet stuff either. My question is this, is it ok to still have one every once in a while? I had one last week and I had one this week, both were allowed in my daily limits of calories/carbs. Before starting this I'd have at least three cans a day! After drinking it I can't say it made me want more, I was able to leave it alone. What do you think?
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  • kimcarrier
    kimcarrier Posts: 1 Member
    I would say yes. As long as you are still losing weight and not overindulging its okay... my 2 cents :)
  • paulasue145
    paulasue145 Posts: 157
    i say ''absolutely''...it's just once in a while. And Congrats for kicking the 3 cans a day habit! Everyone deserves a treat... You're doing Great!
  • saustin201
    saustin201 Posts: 270 Member
    It's fine. Just log it in your food intake.

    I also cut way back. I drank 1 regular coke in the afternoon. I now drink 1 per week.

    BTW, Great job.
  • agrzybow
    agrzybow Posts: 38 Member
    Definitely. I say go for it!
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    people who try to eliminate things they love often give up in frustration.

    have the pepsi.

    blessings.
  • debra4647
    debra4647 Posts: 71 Member
    As long as it's acounted for in your calories yes. Have you ever taken a cup and measured out the sugar in regular soda?! It's a lot in a can. ts either 10 or 12 teaspoons full!!
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    We all have to start somewhere. A can a week is not nearly as bad as three a day, and I don't think it will hinder you. I have the occasional can of soda and I know several of my friends do as well.
  • misswhitneyyy
    misswhitneyyy Posts: 19
    Slowly weaning yourself off a beverage is much more effective/successful than going cold turkey. It just doesn't work for some people!
  • Storey621
    Storey621 Posts: 82 Member
    Sounds like you've come a long ways with it! Good job! I used to drink pop then went made a goal to stop drinking it and it's been 3 years since I've drinken anything carbonated. I feel better since I haven't drinken it but It's definitely a hard habit to break. You sound like you're doing just fine with control.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    Stay under your calories......Hit your protein goal (1g / 1lb LBM).....hit your fat goal (.35g / lb) .......Fill in the rest with whatever....Enjoy.
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    perfectly fine, I've even eased up on my perfectionism lately to allow a can of coke here and there. Usually on days I exercise because I don't each back all of my calories. Ideally you should find a healthy snack to take its place because a coke has zero nutritional value to your day but in the end, yes it's perfectly okay to have one so long as you aren't downing a 64oz monster from the gas station or something.
  • cmurray234
    cmurray234 Posts: 112 Member
    I think it's unwise NOT to treat yourself once in a while. A can of pepsi a week might keep you from getting frustrated and giving up completely. Go for it!
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    people who try to eliminate things they love often give up in frustration.

    have the pepsi.

    blessings.
  • ashlielinn
    ashlielinn Posts: 920
    If it's in your calories and keeps you from going crazy, absolutely! :)
  • bethb03
    bethb03 Posts: 96
    Thank you all for your replies, I just didn't want to possibly sabotage myself so early in the new lifestyle!
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    Give yourself another 3 weeks of being completely soda free and it won't be appealing anymore. Eventually they don't even taste good either.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    If it fits your calories, absolutely!

    I'll even go far as to say it's ok to go over your calories once in a while. You'll still lose.
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    EVERYTHING is okay in moderation. If you really want something have a little bit of it. A can of pepsi now and then wont derail your diet
  • AmberJslimsAWAY
    AmberJslimsAWAY Posts: 2,339 Member
    Nope, don't do it, you will fail your diet!!!!


    Totally kidding
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    yes of course
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    yes...enjoy anything you like in moderation...and get check ups that have blood work to make sure you blood glucose levels are fine...my grandma was in great shape and looked awesome...but loved Coke...not the diet stuff...and she had diabetes....she did end up dying from coplications to that...
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Yes! It's ok. Most people fail to lose weight because they end up 'dieting'! It's not dieting, it's a healthy lifestyle. You have to learn how to have treats now and then and be able to 'eat within your means' as I like to call it or you won't be able to maintain after you reach goal.:drinker: Cheers!
  • Il_DaniD_lI
    Il_DaniD_lI Posts: 1,593 Member
    I'm sure it won't hurt, but why not try cutting it out completely? Having it once in a while might make you crave it more frequently. I had a huge Pepsi addiction and I HAD to completely cut it out to get rid of the cravings.
  • lorenzoinlr
    lorenzoinlr Posts: 338 Member
    You have two competing concepts here. On the one hand anything you can't do permanently isn't going to work. So if it's necessary to meet your overall goals long term then that's what would work for you.

    On the other hand it does take at least several weeks to lose the craving. You might as well see what happens after you've given it plenty of time because for a number of reasons you're better off without it.
  • Xaspar
    Xaspar Posts: 726 Member
    I say absolutely! One of the goals of this is to learn to manage with things you like. Otherwise it will not be sustainable. Awareness of how many calories in foods you will continue consuming after you reach your goal and assuring that you are accounting for how you spend your daily calories is one of the ways to assure success, in my opinion. Otherwise, this becomes a temporary fix where you eat to lose weight, but then go back to bad habits after the fact.
    My $.02 ...
  • MommaKit79
    MommaKit79 Posts: 852
    I'm on week two of counting calories and find I'm doing well so far. One of my vices prior to this was Pepsi and not the diet stuff either. My question is this, is it ok to still have one every once in a while? I had one last week and I had one this week, both were allowed in my daily limits of calories/carbs. Before starting this I'd have at least three cans a day! After drinking it I can't say it made me want more, I was able to leave it alone. What do you think?

    In moderation is fine! In the end, you may find you dont want it anymore but, the dramatic drop from 3 a day to 1 a week is GREAT!! Give youself time to adjust! It is a CHEAT for you and, like others have said, as long as you fit it into your diary, you should be GOOD!! :)

    GOOD LUCK AND GREAT START!!!
  • myfitnessnmhoy
    myfitnessnmhoy Posts: 2,105 Member
    I had one last week and I had one this week, both were allowed in my daily limits of calories/carbs. Before starting this I'd have at least three cans a day! After drinking it I can't say it made me want more, I was able to leave it alone. What do you think?

    I think you're developing a healthy relationship with a food that once ruled you, and that's an excellent thing to see.

    It's not healthy, but you have to ask yourself - when you reach your goal weight, is soda going to be a part of your life? If it is, then it should be a part of your weight loss as well, because the only difference between where you are NOW and where you will be on maintenance is a slightly increased caloric intake.

    You're learning to enjoy something you consider a treat within your budget. This is a good habit, not a bad one.

    Sweet beverages might tend to increase your cravings for sweets, because the sugar messes with your blood sugars and might leave you wanting more later, sometimes days later. Watch for this, but then again if you're honestly logging your food and beverages and managing your budgets, cravings are largely self-regulating anyway. If you really want it, you'll budget for it and enjoy it all the more for having done so responsibly and guilt-free.
  • killingtheantagonist
    killingtheantagonist Posts: 178 Member
    If this is going to be a life change and not just a diet, do you think you'll be able to go forever without happy something you enjoy? I say, every once in a while is fine. Just have it in moderation. I mean I love Mt. Dew but I don't drink it like I use to. That was my go to drink and I've pretty much cut it down to once a month. It's hard, but once your use to not drinking it for so long, you pretty much don't crave it anymore. It's great. So the key is moderation.
  • Ryathur
    Ryathur Posts: 16
    I used to drink nothing but Pepsi, and hardly anything else (including water). After a lot of weening, I am now able to restrict my Pepsi drinking to three times a week. I don't crave it anymore, I just use it to wake up on the mornings when I have school.

    Just as long as it fits inside your calories, it should be fine. Just be careful, since it does make you go over your sugar if you're tracking that. Then again, so does fruit juice.
  • Melaniec78
    Melaniec78 Posts: 259 Member
    I'm on week two of counting calories and find I'm doing well so far. One of my vices prior to this was Pepsi and not the diet stuff either. My question is this, is it ok to still have one every once in a while? I had one last week and I had one this week, both were allowed in my daily limits of calories/carbs. Before starting this I'd have at least three cans a day! After drinking it I can't say it made me want more, I was able to leave it alone. What do you think?
    I agree with everyone. Occasionally it is ok if it is logged. Pay attention to the way your body feels. I found that after I weaned myself off and started eating better I would feel horrible after having one and now I don't even desire them. I would have belly aches, be bloated, and my insulin would spike making me feel like I needed to eat. I would eat to make the shakes go away and get very irritable and tired afterward.

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