HELP! I'm Addicted to Cherry Coke!

kgiuffri
kgiuffri Posts: 11 Member
edited December 21 in Food and Nutrition
The subject says it all. I cannot go a week without giving in to my inherent 'need' for cherry coke. Has anyone kicked the soda habit? I need to. It legitimately always is the cause of a bad calorie day. :grumble:
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  • Krushchev
    Krushchev Posts: 178 Member
    I haven't totally beaten my addiction, even though its been a freaking month already :explode:
    Iced tea.
    Fizzy waters, with or without flavors.
    Ice water with fresh herbs / fruit. Today is lemon balm with cherries, yesterday was peppermint lime, tomorrow will be spearmint & probably some frozen whateverberryIhaveinthefreezer.


    Or you know, you could just switch to diet.
  • kgiuffri
    kgiuffri Posts: 11 Member
    haha sounds about right. I'm gonna have to make a *kitten* ton of iced tea this summer. I'm trying to avoid diet because I've heard nasty rumors about their ill effects. I think this is going to be a rough transition. I :heart: my cherry coke:drinker:
  • brwneyedirish813
    brwneyedirish813 Posts: 67 Member
    maybe try seltzer with a little cherry geradine & cherries on top? .. I'm not sure how it would taste but maybe would still have that bite your looking for. I used geradine when i was drinking diet soda without all the sugar added.
  • bisky
    bisky Posts: 1,090 Member
    My husband is also addicted to cherry coke. I think you need to find something else than a "fake cherry coke" when the cravings hit. I replaced my afternoon chocolate cravings with fruit or a frozen fruit bar. Good luck!
  • I drink cherry coke zero, and I have never had any problems. I don't let it replace my water intake, but its a nice treat with zero calories and extra energy. I have never found any legitimate study that says aspartame has any ill effects. The whole "it makes you crave real sugar" is a myth.
  • Krushchev
    Krushchev Posts: 178 Member
    haha sounds about right. I'm gonna have to make a *kitten* ton of iced tea this summer. I'm trying to avoid diet because I've heard nasty rumors about their ill effects. I think this is going to be a rough transition. I :heart: my cherry coke:drinker:

    Yeah, I used to pfffft people when they talked about the things diet coke would do to me in the long run until I had to have labwork done. The lowest vitamin d level for a person my age is like 50 (iirc) & mine was 13 (!!!); normal calcium is like 22, mine was 8...
  • tdigirl
    tdigirl Posts: 13 Member
    JUST SAY NO! LOL Okay I haven't had a soda since Saturday. I discovered I no longer liked them after going 3 weeks without one. SO, there is hope. Think of it this way, it's empty calories. Would you rather drink those calories or eat something tasty? Good luck! :wink:
  • amnski
    amnski Posts: 251 Member
    JUST SAY NO! LOL Okay I haven't had a soda since Saturday. I discovered I no longer liked them after going 3 weeks without one. SO, there is hope. Think of it this way, it's empty calories. Would you rather drink those calories or eat something tasty? Good luck! :wink:

    YES! Your body is addicted to the sugar and unfortunately, you will have to fight the urge until it passes. Habits take 21 days to break, and you will find that once you quit and get past the cravings, you will likely not even like the taste anymore. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • ncahigh
    ncahigh Posts: 10 Member
    haha sounds about right. I'm gonna have to make a *kitten* ton of iced tea this summer. I'm trying to avoid diet because I've heard nasty rumors about their ill effects. I think this is going to be a rough transition. I :heart: my cherry coke:drinker:

    Yeah, I used to pfffft people when they talked about the things diet coke would do to me in the long run until I had to have labwork done. The lowest vitamin d level for a person my age is like 50 (iirc) & mine was 13 (!!!); normal calcium is like 22, mine was 8...


    Not from the aspartame or artificial sweeteners : caused by the phosphoric acid in the soda regular Coke, Dr. Pepper and others are included....
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    haha sounds about right. I'm gonna have to make a *kitten* ton of iced tea this summer. I'm trying to avoid diet because I've heard nasty rumors about their ill effects. I think this is going to be a rough transition. I :heart: my cherry coke:drinker:

    diet is worse for you than regular? I highly doubt that. If you like cherry coke, make a slow transition. Limit yourself to 1 or 2 a day plus 1 diet. Then eventually switch to all diet. Limit yourself to 1 to 2 a day. Incorporate water or tea or whatever your heart desires. I could easily drink 3-5 regular cokes a day and now only drink 2 diet cokes a day plus a liter of water. I would like to wean myself off the diet coke, but I love the fizzyness.
  • happyfeetrebel1
    happyfeetrebel1 Posts: 1,005 Member
    haha sounds about right. I'm gonna have to make a *kitten* ton of iced tea this summer. I'm trying to avoid diet because I've heard nasty rumors about their ill effects. I think this is going to be a rough transition. I :heart: my cherry coke:drinker:

    Yeah, I used to pfffft people when they talked about the things diet coke would do to me in the long run until I had to have labwork done. The lowest vitamin d level for a person my age is like 50 (iirc) & mine was 13 (!!!); normal calcium is like 22, mine was 8...

    I drink no soda at all and my was below bottom too. TONS of women are deficient in Vitamin D
  • crimsoncat
    crimsoncat Posts: 457 Member
    Why not just exercise it off? Once a week is hardly the kiss of death. Besides, if you have it to look forward to you won't be as crazy to binge on it.
  • jwshmoe75
    jwshmoe75 Posts: 119
    You always here diet is just as bad as regular. I drink ONE diet soda every day. And no more. I am drinking Coca Cola Cherry Zero right now. I'm still losing weight. So I'm not pressed about drinking diet.
  • shellsrenee01
    shellsrenee01 Posts: 357 Member
    Ahhh, a good Roy Rogers is my all time weakness...especially with the actual cherry on top! I have not yet been able to kick my soda habit. However, since logging my food daily I have noticed a significant reduction in the amount I drink. Pre-MFP I had no problem downing 3-5 cans of coke A DAY! Now, I usually only have one can 1-3 times a week. Maybe shoot for less instead of none? :drinker:
  • WillPowerYes
    WillPowerYes Posts: 103 Member
    Sometimes people don't realize that their addiction is to the caffeine. Try switching to a caffeine-free soda, then to a sugar free (diet). Once you are off the caffeine and sugar, it will be easier to "break the habit(s).
  • kgiuffri
    kgiuffri Posts: 11 Member
    thanks for all of the wonderful advice! Definitely taking away some great ideas :laugh:

    :drinker: cheers!
  • cheesy_blasters
    cheesy_blasters Posts: 283 Member
    Ugh I feel you. I grew up drinking coke so it has been SOOOO hard to stop drinking it. I now try to stick with fruity ice teas (unsweetened) or sparking water with a little juice (pure cranberry or something). I do have coke if I go out to eat or something like that. IT SO HARD NOT TO.

    I personally LOVE ice tea mixes from David's Tea and Teaopia (both in Canada). They have ones called Ice Princess or Sangria. Just sweet enough to give you a hit for the craving but no sugar like on coke and it's loose leaf so you can see what's in it.
  • I gave up sodas about a month ago. I still have cravings for them but have found alternatives that I indulge in once in a while. I am, however, an unsweet tea addict. ;)
  • iluv2laugh
    iluv2laugh Posts: 204
    I'm addicted to Dr. Pepper seriously it's not even funny like me and my sis were at the store and i was in such a crabby mood and i felt like i needed a Dr.Pepper i got one and i was happy instantly it's so weird can someone actually have an addiction to soda???? there is no way i will stop drinking Dr.pepper so i have to eat everything else healthy to lose weight and i have to excercise more lol :P
  • lanfred01
    lanfred01 Posts: 17
    CHERRY COKE ZERO!!! My "treat" since I don't really like to drink pop anyways. Yum!
  • EnchantedEvening
    EnchantedEvening Posts: 671 Member
    Cherry Coke Zero is pretty good and might help you transition. I also like Crystal Light Cherry Pomegranate.

    The rumors about aspartame are just that. Rumors. I have yet to see a single peer-reviewed medical journal article stating aspartame will 1) make you gain weight, 2) give you cancer, 3) turn you into a newt.
  • Bethee101
    Bethee101 Posts: 99 Member
    I love my RC Cola... old school, I know! Anyways I allow myself 1 can a day and as long as I stay in my calories I don't plan to quit. It's a treat that I look forward to ;)
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
    I have never been a Coke drinker, so I might be way outta the ball park. BUT...have you ever tried those drink mixes? Crush has four of them: Strawberry, Orange, Grape and Squirt. I have tried 3 of the 4, and they REALLY DO taste just like pop. I like them ice cold, but EVERYONE that I have shared them with have said they are surprised that they really do taste like pop. It's only 10 calories for 16 oz of water (regular, faucet water). Knock out the sugar and caffeine. The only place I have found them is Dollar General. I think I have looked at close to 15 stores so far, but that's the only place I found them.

    I hope you find something that will work for you.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,328 Member
    I quit sugar 8 days ago....cold turkey. I feel fine and have no desire to have a coke...and I LOVE coke!
  • nicholjenny
    nicholjenny Posts: 74 Member
    I did... but did it cold turkey after a major operation. Dr. Oz did a segment not too long ago on how to cut it... He said to replace some of your soda with orange juice each week until you gradually replace all of your soda with juice. At that time, start cutting down your juice (sugar) and replace with water.

    BTW, I drink alot of Crystal Light energy. Hope this helps.
  • CassandraMarie3
    CassandraMarie3 Posts: 147 Member
    I was never huge on pop, but every so often you need that carbonation! If I really really want a pop, I'll make sure its a fountain soda and ill do 3/4 coke zero or diet coke, and top the rest off with cherry coke. That way you've got the flavor but not all the calories. Another option is sparkling water like LaCroix or Mendota Springs. They have tons of flavors (coconut, peach pear, cran-raspberry, lime, lemon, etc...) Best part is, there are no sweeteners, artificial or otherwise, it is calorie free and it counts toward your water intake.

    Otherwise, if you truly can't give it up, just make sure you figure in the extra calories for that day and either budget accordingly or fit in an extra workout.

    Good luck!!
  • MZNIKKIBOO
    MZNIKKIBOO Posts: 190
    Why not just exercise it off? Once a week is hardly the kiss of death. Besides, if you have it to look forward to you won't be as crazy to binge on it.

    agreed work it into your diet a couple days a week or everyday if needed until you can limit the intake ... may be over on sugar but hey no need to ruin a whole day nor feel guilty about it -- my soft spot is pizza!!! so i incorporate it in!! ;-)
  • SusanMcAvoy
    SusanMcAvoy Posts: 445 Member
    Cherry Coke Zero is delicious. It's easy to get used to. I love it for a treat!! Please make sure you still get your water in though. It will help you tremendously. :flowerforyou:
  • SmallTownSweetie03
    SmallTownSweetie03 Posts: 63 Member
    I know what you mean! When I first started on this site in April 2012 I was completely addicted to Pepsi, I would drink 8-10 A DAY!! I just went cold turkey on it girl! I now drink 1 Diet Pepsi a day (along with a ton of water and an occasional Vitamin Water Zero or Diet Snapple Peach Tea) and haven't had a regular Pepsi in almost 2 months and I am still losing an average of 1.5 pounds a week, so it is possible! Good luck!
  • spikefoot
    spikefoot Posts: 419
    Changing my eating habbits has helped reduce my pop cravimgs.

    I used to easily drink 1-4 a day now it is far less.
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