Sugar Free Energy Drinks?

MichelleM · 09-14-2008, 05:19 PM

I was extreeeemely tired after not sleeping last night and I had to be awake and lively to help my BF do some very important heavy lifting/construction work sooo I went to the convenience store and saw this can of 'SOBE ENERGY--ADRENALINE RUSH'. It then said sugar free on top.

I was fascinated since Id never had any energy drink before, thinking they were full of sugar.

I looked on the ingredients list and noticed it had 1 carb per serving and 10 calories. 2 servings per can.

The sweetener used is sorbitol.

Anyone else drinkt hese eneergy drinks? If so , which ones do you recommend?? I DID get a MAJOR burst of adrenaline by the way and was able to help bf shelp stuff for almost 3 hours! My eyeballs were almost poppin out of my head too.lol

Jenni · 09-14-2008, 06:23 PM

I dont drink them everyday or anything, but i work 12 hr night shifts twice per week so i do occasionally stop and grab one on my way in. CVS has the Monster Zero Carb which has a grape soda-ey but kinda citrusy vibe. Quite yummy. Red bull makes a sugar free too, but i hate the taste of red bull.

Convenience stores have lots of sugar free ones usually. You have to try different because they range from cherry syrup tasting to mountain dew tasting and every taste in between. I do like the Monster Zero Carb a lot though--it comes in a blue can.

MichelleM · 09-14-2008, 06:24 PM

This one tasted like orange/grapefruit juice. NO aftertaste. I really did like it.

I might have these 'on occasion' when I need a BOOST.hehe

Jenni · 09-14-2008, 06:27 PM

Oh, also if you like Fresca--which i L-O-V-E!! There is an Archer Farms one at Target which is sugar free and tastes just like a fresca. I usually grab a couple of those if happen by them at Target. Yummy. And i never notice an aftertaste or anything...i just hate that cherry syrup mediciney taste that Red Bull is so loved for.

sugarless4life · 09-14-2008, 06:32 PM

I like the SOBE sugar free drink. It does have a ton of caffeine in it, so I only use it before my running races .. it helps me run FASTER ! (well before I had my foot operated on, that is!)

Betty

FloridaShell · 09-14-2008, 06:39 PM

I like the 24:7 sugar free. I find them at Walgreens. I only use them in a pinch.

MichelleM · 09-14-2008, 06:46 PM

Ya i heard the RED BULL ones taste nasty!

MichelleM · 09-14-2008, 06:47 PM

I wonder if that excesive amount of caffeeeeeeeine can be harmfffffullll??

hehe

Jenni · 09-14-2008, 06:52 PM

Take it from a night shift girl X 15 yrs. I lay off if i get that jittery feeling, but i hardly ever do unless i am just drinking sodas nonstop all night. But then again, i could drink an energy drink with a coffee chaser on the way home and still be asleep within 5 minutes of my head hitting the pillow

so i may be the wrong girl to ask.

bigflopman · 09-14-2008, 06:59 PM

the one I am hooked on is SF AMP, it is like the rest of them... strong flavor (more of a sipping drink) and caffeine as well as some other vitamins and supplements. I think this one is about like drinking a couple diet Cokes as far as the caffeine goes.

I am going to stop in the morning and see if I can locate a Monster Zero.

Speaking of ZERO, I am hooked on Powerade Zero... mainly the blue mixed berry ones. I have one of the big 32 ounce ones and another 32 ounces of water at my tennis sessions. The sodium in it seems to help me hold a bit more of the water in my body (or slows the dehydration anyway...). I am also hooked on the other ZERO offerings like Fanta Orange and Vanilla Diet Coke. Not all the time, but I just like them as almost a dessert... keeps the sweet tooth at bay.

SweetAsSplenda · 09-14-2008, 07:00 PM

Is the Monster zero carb new? I only heard of Monster Low Carb which has glucose in it and is supposed to taste like bubble gum. I used to love grape soda so if there was a new one I would love to know

Jenni · 09-14-2008, 07:08 PM

OMG SweetAsSplenda...you are probably right!! I put the wrong name...it is ROCKSTAR ZERO CARB!!! It is in a cobalt blue can. Looks like this

Sorry guys, brain fart...

MichelleM · 09-14-2008, 07:19 PM

I heard the MONSTER ones are good too. I did a search for 'energy drink reviews' and got a LOT of help. WOw they make a ton of those things!

I might be more inclined to drink them if they werent so damm expensive though. I wonder if you can get them in a 6 pack or something?

((Hi SweetasSplenda!.Ill be coming to Knoxville next weeek IF the darn gas prices go down! How are you dealing with those gas prices??)) SOrry to go off topic.

SweetAsSplenda · 09-14-2008, 07:31 PM

It's awful, gas shot up 50cents/gallon to five bucks a gallon yesterday! We have a hybrid but we're still feeling it! (We're in Maryville now, still get to Knoxville once or twice a week).

/end threadjack

Oh, ok, I didn't think Monster made a zero carb but I was hoping! I will have to try that Rockstar one then. Have you heard of Full Throttle zero carb (I think that's what it's called...) it has a "green" taste kinda like...grass almost!

But it's also sweet...

Oh, and Michelle, you can find a lot of energy drinks in 4 packs, but unfortunately you don't save anything to buy them that way...they are like 8 bucks at least.

Jenni · 09-14-2008, 07:36 PM

I have tried that Full Throttle Fury one in low carb or sugar free or whatever. It was really good but i think i have never seen it again. They are very elusive...

SweetAsSplenda · 09-14-2008, 07:42 PM

I wonder, if those are sweetened with aspartame? I bought them back when I was still drinking it and now I mostly use stevia and occasionally Splenda. Full Throttle fury, hmm I haven't heard of that. Sounds good!

myanv · 09-14-2008, 07:49 PM

the monster zero carb are gooood. I hate the way redbull tastes like a multivitamin. The monster drinks taste like a citrus fruit soda.

auntiesocial · 09-14-2008, 08:07 PM

The Sobe SF Adrenaline Rush in the blue/silver can (which is what I think the OP said she got) are my FAVORITES!
I hardly ever drink energy drinks anymore, but when I do, that's it.

MichelleM · 09-15-2008, 05:41 AM

yes the ADRENALINE RUSH by SObe is in the blue/silver can. I really did like the taste too!

I spose if you think abou the cost of one Starbucks the price isnt TOOO bad on these things.

bigflopman · 09-16-2008, 06:51 PM

I must have I bought the wrong Monster and didn't realize until I had finished the can! It was 3 carbs per serving and of course there were 2 in the can... oh well, I will check out the rock star and keep with my AMP.

On a side note, has anyone tried Airforce Nutri Soda? They carry these at the local Ingles near me and I really like the flavors. There are only a couple that aren't 0 carbs, they are chock full of vitamins.

DEBI IN OHIO · 09-16-2008, 06:54 PM

sugar free red bull is the only energy drink I have ever tried...I love them

anniemo · 09-16-2008, 07:10 PM

yerba mate tea gives a really great natural rush for those who can't handle sweeteners.

Antigone · 09-16-2008, 07:25 PM

I loved Rockstar, not the zero carb blue one. The yellow one (if I remember right).

MichelleM · 09-17-2008, 07:31 AM

I tried ROCKSTAR today and even though it was ZERO carbs I preferred the taste and effect of the ADRENALINE RUSH by SOBE.

THe taste of the Sobe one was like a fruit juice. NO aftertaste but it had 1 carb per serving x two servings.

OurLuvsFromAbove · 09-17-2008, 10:17 AM

does anyone remember jolt from back in the day?

lol they now have a diet energy drink thats sugar free.. its outstanding..

JerseyGirl1969 · 09-17-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichelleM

I wonder if that excesive amount of caffeeeeeeeine can be harmfffffullll??

hehe

There was a recent health alarm saying yes re: red bull and heart problems

lisabinil · 09-17-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyGirl1969

There was a recent health alarm saying yes re: red bull and heart problems

Bad for your adrenals too-keeps the body stimulated in the fight or flight mode. I'm sticking with coffee.

Kris T. · 09-17-2008, 05:28 PM

Jolt. I had a friend who would chug Jolt and take No-Doz.

BAD!!!

I haven't tried any of these energy drinks..yet..

Margot 65 · 09-17-2008, 05:33 PM

I noticed in late August, when the school supplies were taking over the aisles in the big stores... there were case lots of Red Bull, Rock Star etc. EVERYWHERE amongst the papers, pens and binders.

A lot of schools around here are banning them, good idea IMO.

Fine for adults, but kids and teens?? :crazy:

09-14-2008, 05:19 PM	#1
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,815 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	Sugar Free Energy Drinks? I was extreeeemely tired after not sleeping last night and I had to be awake and lively to help my BF do some very important heavy lifting/construction work sooo I went to the convenience store and saw this can of 'SOBE ENERGY--ADRENALINE RUSH'. It then said sugar free on top. I was fascinated since Id never had any energy drink before, thinking they were full of sugar. I looked on the ingredients list and noticed it had 1 carb per serving and 10 calories. 2 servings per can. The sweetener used is sorbitol. Anyone else drinkt hese eneergy drinks? If so , which ones do you recommend?? I DID get a MAJOR burst of adrenaline by the way and was able to help bf shelp stuff for almost 3 hours! My eyeballs were almost poppin out of my head too.lol __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY: WELL BEHAVED WOMEN RARELY MAKE HISTORY"-- Maria Shriver "IF YOU WANT TO MAKE GOD LAUGH TELL HIM YOUR PLAN!' --Anonymous

09-14-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
Jenni Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 376 Gallery: Jenni WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart May 2008	I dont drink them everyday or anything, but i work 12 hr night shifts twice per week so i do occasionally stop and grab one on my way in. CVS has the Monster Zero Carb which has a grape soda-ey but kinda citrusy vibe. Quite yummy. Red bull makes a sugar free too, but i hate the taste of red bull. Convenience stores have lots of sugar free ones usually. You have to try different because they range from cherry syrup tasting to mountain dew tasting and every taste in between. I do like the Monster Zero Carb a lot though--it comes in a blue can. __________________ Pounds off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

09-14-2008, 06:59 PM	#10
bigflopman Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 275 Gallery: bigflopman Stats: 354/215/204 WOE: Lowcarbish :) Start Date: 1/07(354), 1/08(304)	the one I am hooked on is SF AMP, it is like the rest of them... strong flavor (more of a sipping drink) and caffeine as well as some other vitamins and supplements. I think this one is about like drinking a couple diet Cokes as far as the caffeine goes. I am going to stop in the morning and see if I can locate a Monster Zero. Speaking of ZERO, I am hooked on Powerade Zero... mainly the blue mixed berry ones. I have one of the big 32 ounce ones and another 32 ounces of water at my tennis sessions. The sodium in it seems to help me hold a bit more of the water in my body (or slows the dehydration anyway...). I am also hooked on the other ZERO offerings like Fanta Orange and Vanilla Diet Coke. Not all the time, but I just like them as almost a dessert... keeps the sweet tooth at bay. __________________ TJ 1/07-354 1/08-304 6/08-253 9/08-233 10/08-225 11/08-219 Goal=12/31/08-204

09-14-2008, 07:08 PM	#12
Jenni Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 376 Gallery: Jenni WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart May 2008	OMG SweetAsSplenda...you are probably right!! I put the wrong name...it is ROCKSTAR ZERO CARB!!! It is in a cobalt blue can. Looks like this Sorry guys, brain fart... Last edited by Jenni : 09-14-2008 at 07:21 PM.

09-14-2008, 07:31 PM	#14
SweetAsSplenda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 982 Gallery: SweetAsSplenda Stats: Size 12/0-1/0 WOE: Healthy low carb Start Date: March 2, 2007	It's awful, gas shot up 50cents/gallon to five bucks a gallon yesterday! We have a hybrid but we're still feeling it! (We're in Maryville now, still get to Knoxville once or twice a week). /end threadjack Oh, ok, I didn't think Monster made a zero carb but I was hoping! I will have to try that Rockstar one then. Have you heard of Full Throttle zero carb (I think that's what it's called...) it has a "green" taste kinda like...grass almost! But it's also sweet... Oh, and Michelle, you can find a lot of energy drinks in 4 packs, but unfortunately you don't save anything to buy them that way...they are like 8 bucks at least. __________________ I am NOT giving up this time!

09-14-2008, 06:24 PM	#3
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,815 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	This one tasted like orange/grapefruit juice. NO aftertaste. I really did like it. I might have these 'on occasion' when I need a BOOST.hehe

09-14-2008, 06:27 PM	#4
Jenni Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 376 Gallery: Jenni WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart May 2008	Oh, also if you like Fresca--which i L-O-V-E!! There is an Archer Farms one at Target which is sugar free and tastes just like a fresca. I usually grab a couple of those if happen by them at Target. Yummy. And i never notice an aftertaste or anything...i just hate that cherry syrup mediciney taste that Red Bull is so loved for.

09-14-2008, 06:32 PM	#5
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 9,451 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: I EAT TO LIVE HEALTHY AND EXERCISE TO LIVE STRONG! WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 - 6 YEARS ON ATKINS	I like the SOBE sugar free drink. It does have a ton of caffeine in it, so I only use it before my running races .. it helps me run FASTER ! (well before I had my foot operated on, that is!) Betty

09-14-2008, 06:39 PM	#6
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,703 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I like the 24:7 sugar free. I find them at Walgreens. I only use them in a pinch.

09-14-2008, 06:46 PM	#7
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,815 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	Ya i heard the RED BULL ones taste nasty!

09-14-2008, 06:47 PM	#8
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,815 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	I wonder if that excesive amount of caffeeeeeeeine can be harmfffffullll?? hehe

09-14-2008, 06:52 PM	#9
Jenni Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 376 Gallery: Jenni WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart May 2008	Take it from a night shift girl X 15 yrs. I lay off if i get that jittery feeling, but i hardly ever do unless i am just drinking sodas nonstop all night. But then again, i could drink an energy drink with a coffee chaser on the way home and still be asleep within 5 minutes of my head hitting the pillow so i may be the wrong girl to ask.

09-14-2008, 07:00 PM	#11
SweetAsSplenda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 982 Gallery: SweetAsSplenda Stats: Size 12/0-1/0 WOE: Healthy low carb Start Date: March 2, 2007	Is the Monster zero carb new? I only heard of Monster Low Carb which has glucose in it and is supposed to taste like bubble gum. I used to love grape soda so if there was a new one I would love to know

09-14-2008, 07:19 PM	#13
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,815 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	I heard the MONSTER ones are good too. I did a search for 'energy drink reviews' and got a LOT of help. WOw they make a ton of those things! I might be more inclined to drink them if they werent so damm expensive though. I wonder if you can get them in a 6 pack or something? ((Hi SweetasSplenda!.Ill be coming to Knoxville next weeek IF the darn gas prices go down! How are you dealing with those gas prices??)) SOrry to go off topic.

09-14-2008, 07:36 PM	#15
Jenni Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 376 Gallery: Jenni WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart May 2008	I have tried that Full Throttle Fury one in low carb or sugar free or whatever. It was really good but i think i have never seen it again. They are very elusive...

09-14-2008, 07:42 PM	#16
SweetAsSplenda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 982 Gallery: SweetAsSplenda Stats: Size 12/0-1/0 WOE: Healthy low carb Start Date: March 2, 2007	I wonder, if those are sweetened with aspartame? I bought them back when I was still drinking it and now I mostly use stevia and occasionally Splenda. Full Throttle fury, hmm I haven't heard of that. Sounds good!

09-14-2008, 07:49 PM	#17
myanv Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 166 Gallery: myanv Stats: 255/209/140 WOE: South beach/Low GL Start Date: January 2008	the monster zero carb are gooood. I hate the way redbull tastes like a multivitamin. The monster drinks taste like a citrus fruit soda.

09-14-2008, 08:07 PM	#18
auntiesocial Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 454 Gallery: auntiesocial Stats: 192/150 (Back in 06). NOW 168/148/115 5'1" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Originally 6/06... Back as of 8/08	The Sobe SF Adrenaline Rush in the blue/silver can (which is what I think the OP said she got) are my FAVORITES! I hardly ever drink energy drinks anymore, but when I do, that's it.

09-15-2008, 05:41 AM	#19
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,815 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	yes the ADRENALINE RUSH by SObe is in the blue/silver can. I really did like the taste too! I spose if you think abou the cost of one Starbucks the price isnt TOOO bad on these things.

09-16-2008, 06:51 PM	#20
bigflopman Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 275 Gallery: bigflopman Stats: 354/215/204 WOE: Lowcarbish :) Start Date: 1/07(354), 1/08(304)	I must have I bought the wrong Monster and didn't realize until I had finished the can! It was 3 carbs per serving and of course there were 2 in the can... oh well, I will check out the rock star and keep with my AMP. On a side note, has anyone tried Airforce Nutri Soda? They carry these at the local Ingles near me and I really like the flavors. There are only a couple that aren't 0 carbs, they are chock full of vitamins.

09-16-2008, 06:54 PM	#21
DEBI IN OHIO Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,121 Gallery: DEBI IN OHIO Stats: 247/191.5/150 WOE: Diabetic.lower carbs Start Date: 05/01, restart 2/22/08 again	sugar free red bull is the only energy drink I have ever tried...I love them

09-16-2008, 07:10 PM	#22
anniemo MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: brooklyn, ny Posts: 1,339 Gallery: anniemo WOE: whole organic lc	yerba mate tea gives a really great natural rush for those who can't handle sweeteners.

09-16-2008, 07:25 PM	#23
Antigone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 2,061 Gallery: Antigone	I loved Rockstar, not the zero carb blue one. The yellow one (if I remember right).

09-17-2008, 07:31 AM	#24
MichelleM MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gatlinburg Posts: 1,815 Gallery: MichelleM Stats: 171/139/135 WOE: atkins Start Date: July 13, 2003	I tried ROCKSTAR today and even though it was ZERO carbs I preferred the taste and effect of the ADRENALINE RUSH by SOBE. THe taste of the Sobe one was like a fruit juice. NO aftertaste but it had 1 carb per serving x two servings.

09-17-2008, 10:17 AM	#25
OurLuvsFromAbove Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 3,151 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: OurLuvsFromAbove Stats: 182/145.3/140 (restart) use to be 227) WOE: Low Carb and Eggcreaming it up! Start Date: Restart March 2008	does anyone remember jolt from back in the day? lol they now have a diet energy drink thats sugar free.. its outstanding..

09-17-2008, 05:28 PM	#28
Kris T. MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SF in SF Posts: 1,764 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: Big emu-now a small emu. WOE: is me. :) Start Date: Today.	Jolt. I had a friend who would chug Jolt and take No-Doz. BAD!!! I haven't tried any of these energy drinks..yet..

09-17-2008, 05:33 PM	#29
Margot 65 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 3,321 Gallery: Margot 65 Stats: 210/167/TBD WOE: Hi Fat/Low Carb & Grain Free Start Date: March 2008 (after pregnancy gain)	I noticed in late August, when the school supplies were taking over the aisles in the big stores... there were case lots of Red Bull, Rock Star etc. EVERYWHERE amongst the papers, pens and binders. A lot of schools around here are banning them, good idea IMO. Fine for adults, but kids and teens?? :crazy: