What about pop/soda?

SkyIan · 01-03-2007, 11:23 AM

I am a diet Pepsi freak. My doctor still doesnt like it even though it's diet.So I am trying to get more water in. WHich I hate. But what do you all think about drinking diet pop on SB?

Evette

mom2gt · 01-03-2007, 12:48 PM

How about Diet Rite Cola or Diet Rite Black Cherry (my favorite)? They are sweetened with Splenda, 0 calories, 0 fat, 0 sodium, 0 carbs.!

Have you tried Fruit2O? My family's favorite flavors are lemon and grape. This is the only way I can get my hubby to drink H2O!
I personally like to drink H2O with sliced lemons or limes in it. I understand that the lemons are a diuretic (sp?)
Good luck! Cindy

rose1 · 01-03-2007, 04:30 PM

We don't drink sodas at all, for various reasons. Water is our drink of choice. I think "city" water tastes nasty. We drink spring water.

mlmagic · 01-03-2007, 06:54 PM

I used to be totally addicted to diet pepsi, I drank a six pack a day!

I weaned off of them by drinking water with lemon added and alot of perrier, etc. Now I drink one and I cannot even finish the can, I am so used to water. I drink about 100 oz a day without effort. Water is so much better for you, the lemon or some lime really helps and it is such a big help in weight loss. I treat myself once in a while to a diet rite, but it's rare. Keep trying, eventually you will love the water...

rose1 · 01-03-2007, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlmagic

I used to be totally addicted to diet pepsi, I drank a six pack a day!

I weaned off of them by drinking water with lemon added and alot of perrier, etc. Now I drink one and I cannot even finish the can, I am so used to water. I drink about 100 oz a day without effort. Water is so much better for you, the lemon or some lime really helps and it is such a big help in weight loss. I treat myself once in a while to a diet rite, but it's rare. Keep trying, eventually you will love the water...

This is really so true.

Nana Susie · 01-04-2007, 07:58 AM

Trust me.....once you start drinking all the water, there is no time for pop!! I find my pop desire always leaves when drinking water as I should. I used to be a big pop drinker also.

ljk1982 · 01-04-2007, 12:13 PM

This is a tough challenge for me too. I love my fountain Diet Cokes. I have really noticed a caffeine withdrawal when I first tried to not drink as much. I have tried to replace it with some ice tea I brewed in my Iced Tea Pot. I figure at least that is more natural. I also use the small packets of Crystal Light or green tea that you pour into a water bottle. I find that it helps me to drink water much more easily as well. It seems like unless I am working out, I just can't sit down and drink a glass of water. I believe that according to South Beach, one diet drink (12 oz. or less) is okay per day, but if you have more than that, your body may stall in losing weight - I know this from experience - because your body will start to think that it is real sugar and keep you from losing weight.

My best advice is to gradually drink less and less each day and see if you can replace it with a healthier choice like the other posters said. Good luck!

01-03-2007, 11:23 AM	#1
SkyIan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 88 Gallery: SkyIan WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/3/07	What about pop/soda? I am a diet Pepsi freak. My doctor still doesnt like it even though it's diet.So I am trying to get more water in. WHich I hate. But what do you all think about drinking diet pop on SB? Evette

01-03-2007, 06:54 PM	#4
mlmagic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 391 Gallery: mlmagic Stats: Goal...THIS YEAR! 160...(5'8) WOE: SBD/organic Start Date: 2004/off&on never quit!	I used to be totally addicted to diet pepsi, I drank a six pack a day! I weaned off of them by drinking water with lemon added and alot of perrier, etc. Now I drink one and I cannot even finish the can, I am so used to water. I drink about 100 oz a day without effort. Water is so much better for you, the lemon or some lime really helps and it is such a big help in weight loss. I treat myself once in a while to a diet rite, but it's rare. Keep trying, eventually you will love the water... __________________ ~Lysa I can do all things through Christ who strengthen's me...

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-03-2007, 12:48 PM	#2
mom2gt Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 94 Gallery: mom2gt Stats: 161/148/135 5'5" WOE: South Beach Start Date: December 28,2006	How about Diet Rite Cola or Diet Rite Black Cherry (my favorite)? They are sweetened with Splenda, 0 calories, 0 fat, 0 sodium, 0 carbs.! Have you tried Fruit2O? My family's favorite flavors are lemon and grape. This is the only way I can get my hubby to drink H2O! I personally like to drink H2O with sliced lemons or limes in it. I understand that the lemons are a diuretic (sp?) Good luck! Cindy

01-03-2007, 04:30 PM	#3
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	We don't drink sodas at all, for various reasons. Water is our drink of choice. I think "city" water tastes nasty. We drink spring water.

01-04-2007, 07:58 AM	#6
Nana Susie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 854 Gallery: Nana Susie WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8-2-08	Trust me.....once you start drinking all the water, there is no time for pop!! I find my pop desire always leaves when drinking water as I should. I used to be a big pop drinker also.

01-04-2007, 12:13 PM	#7
ljk1982 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 185 Gallery: ljk1982 Stats: 154.2/150.4/140 5'5" WOE: South Beach Start Date: 07/13/05, restart 1/1/07	This is a tough challenge for me too. I love my fountain Diet Cokes. I have really noticed a caffeine withdrawal when I first tried to not drink as much. I have tried to replace it with some ice tea I brewed in my Iced Tea Pot. I figure at least that is more natural. I also use the small packets of Crystal Light or green tea that you pour into a water bottle. I find that it helps me to drink water much more easily as well. It seems like unless I am working out, I just can't sit down and drink a glass of water. I believe that according to South Beach, one diet drink (12 oz. or less) is okay per day, but if you have more than that, your body may stall in losing weight - I know this from experience - because your body will start to think that it is real sugar and keep you from losing weight. My best advice is to gradually drink less and less each day and see if you can replace it with a healthier choice like the other posters said. Good luck!