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What should I move to in order to get off diet soda?
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Skellig Gra
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Junk food is addictive and alters your brain. It's not by choice,
Finale Fireworker
Member
I have a massive 40oz water bottle I keep on my desk at work. I drink 3-4 of them a day. I stay very well hydrated and it definitely curbs my appetite.
But nothing beats a diet soda for me. It's like ambrosia. It gives me life. Every meal is better. Every afternoon slump is shorter. Every morning is easier with a Diet Coke or a Coke Zero.
I don't drink any alcohol. I don't drink coffee. I don't even drink tea. Every day, I basically drink 120 ounces of water and two zero calorie sodas. My QoL would decrease significantly without them.
But nothing beats a diet soda for me. It's like ambrosia. It gives me life. Every meal is better. Every afternoon slump is shorter. Every morning is easier with a Diet Coke or a Coke Zero.
I don't drink any alcohol. I don't drink coffee. I don't even drink tea. Every day, I basically drink 120 ounces of water and two zero calorie sodas. My QoL would decrease significantly without them.
Affeinvasion
Member
I just started drinking more beer. Pretty much cut out soda entirely. And an occasional beer is probably good for you according to some German scientists.
The Rain King
Member
Squeeze half a lemon into a tall glass and fill it with ice cold sparkling water. It's honestly nicer than any fizzy drink I've ever had, and has the additional bonus of natural vitamins.
Kadayi
Banned
A lot of people find water on its own pretty bland. Although in truth water taste does vary depending on the source (see link below )
Personally, I'm not keen on it unless it's been chilled in the fridge. Got a new fridge with a water cooler in it and found that has been beneficial in that regard.
http://uk.businessinsider.com/i-wen...nearly-as-crazy-as-you-think-2015-6?r=US&IR=T
^ I was sceptical on that shit, but bought a few different bottles of water and must admit the difference is noticeable.
Alter_Fridge
Member
I love my chocolate, but there's nothing more refreshing than ice cold water
DOWN
Banned
Huh? Thats like saying your mind is blown that people cant spend their days eating quinoa and plain chicken breasts because its healthy. People taste great thing, human behavior doesnt let them forget great thing when having less great thing.
PlayALLtheGames
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Schattenjäger;243711043 said:
What a whack article. Title doesn't match the contents, and in the contents you have one dentist claiming fizzy water can erode tooth enamel because of its acidity and a spokesman for the ADA saying there's no evidence plain fizzy poses a risk to enamel. Ends with the claim that fizzy water may make you fatter because it doesn't fill you up as much so compels you to eat more? Lol.
I mostly drink plain water now but plain Perrier was my go-to replacement for Sprite when I quit soda a few years ago.
March of the Crabs
Member
Sparkling lemon water is awesome and a great replacement. I only consume Diet Pepsi with my whiskey now and never touch anything any other time.
Alter_Fridge
Member
Agreed. It's ridiculous.
Vital Tundra
Member
For sure, but I sure won't deny that everything can be hard to let go of. Im not gonna fault people for not wanting to drink pure water, its hard for some people.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
Just stop and drink water only, you will 'cold turkey' within a month. Or get some sparkling water and put a dash of fresh lemon or lime in it as an intermediate process.
Skellig Gra
Member
I agree there but some people are much farther gone down that particular rabbit hole.
Finale Fireworker
Member
I drink a ton of water because I am thirsty. It makes me feel good, physically, to drink cold water. It also stops me from snacking and keeps me feeling refreshed.
I drink sodas because I enjoy them. Because they make me feel good emotionally. I drink them because they taste good. Basically, none of the same reasons I drink and enjoy water.
What's clear to me in this thread (and most nutrition threads) is that people view the entire act of consuming food differently. Some view it as nourishment and nutrition and others view it as an indulgence and a pleasure.
I do not drink water for pleasure.
What's the problem with diet soda?
Kitsunebaby
Member
I used to drink a lot of diet soda, but I moved away from it in an effort to curb my craving for sweets. At that time I ended up going for infused waters since I was having a hard time drinking plain water. Those Hint waters were really tasty to me, and not sweet at all. From that I eventually returned back to drinking plain water. Saves me some money, so I'm pretty happy about that. I don't think diet sodas are bad for you, but I definitely felt like I was addicted to them at one point and I'm glad to be past that.
poppabk
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Yeah but drinking plain water results in a sharp spike in water levels in the body, which can dilute the platelets in the circulatory system, interfering with the blood clotting cascade. You can literally bleed to death from even a small cut.
Or you know we could be realistic about the effects of drinking diet soda. Bad for your teeth, epidemiological associations with obesity.
All of the zero calorie flavored options have "fake sugar" in them. If you can tolerate/like them, drinking a sparkling flavored water is the same as a diet coke.
Maybe try just fizzy water and a squeeze of lemon? Or quit Soda, my husband quit drinking anything but water after his 3rd kidney stone. Literally all he drinks is plain water.
Maybe try just fizzy water and a squeeze of lemon? Or quit Soda, my husband quit drinking anything but water after his 3rd kidney stone. Literally all he drinks is plain water.
Right actual carbonated water is fine, sometimes referred to as sparkling water. But those "sparkiling water" drinks you can get at walmart for example are just clear diet soda. clear choice or whatever.
Realistically speaking, you will not likely binge drink such quantities water to achieve those described negative effects. Drinking soda, including 'diet' soda, is a shitty habit that has no positive benefits in the long run like smoking or eating fast food on a regular basis, and there's no reason you shouldn't try to drop it. Its ease of consumption and the marketing strategies employed by its producers make it far too simple to overindulge.
Adam_Roman
Member
I drink water with lemon juice in it. It tastes good and doesn't have any fake sweeteners in it.
Earthbound64
Banned
One of these is not like the others.
You need some form of food in order to live.
You need some form of drink in order to live.
You do not need some form of tobacco and nicotine in order to live.
Yes, certain foods and drinks are worse choices than others, but they still fulfill a necessity for life.
Don't overpay the hand and be disingenuous.
What exactly happens if you don't drink soda?
Coriolanus
Banned
He explicitly mentioned diet coke. So yeah, it kinda is the same. As your link mentions, the difference is in whatever the fuck lacroix uses as "natural flavours" to enhance the taste.
false equivalence.
Additionally, videogame forum :rolleyes
People like you spreading this nonsense is one of the reasons people wont switch from regular soda to diet which is MUCH better for your health.
Schattenjäger;243711574 said:
Some people claim the Sandy Hook-shooting was a conspiracy.
Strangelove77
Member
Ah, an artificial sweetener discussion.
Good shit.
Good shit.
Or some other brand of sparkling water. Did the trick for me.
Yep this is my life now. I drink 1-2 daily, really hoping this stuff is as natural as they claim it is.
Edit: Favorites are lemon, pamplemousse, and peach-pear, but I've liked them all except some melon one.
The flavored water I'm drinking is just marked with aroma as a flavoring ingredient, so I pretty much doubt my particular brand is using sweeteners.
You just got to bite the bullet and switch off the sweetened drinks altogether.
Plain old tap water is the king of beverages. It'll save you tons of money as well.
Once you're off the sweet stuff for a while you can't even stand the taste of that stuff anymore. It's comically sweet.
Plain old tap water is the king of beverages. It'll save you tons of money as well.
Once you're off the sweet stuff for a while you can't even stand the taste of that stuff anymore. It's comically sweet.
karmaforgotme
Member
I only drink diet soda when I drink alcohol. Coke Zero with Sailor Jerry dark rum is my drink of choice. Has anyone found a replacement for their 'mixed drinks'? I see that LaCroix makes a clear coke like drink (looks like Crystal Pepsi). I wonder if that mixes well with dark rum.
WaterAstro
Member
Just watch out for artificial no-calorie sweeteners in anything. They are terrible for your metabolism. Try to find drinks with Stevia.
Don't drink tap in the US. You'll get lead poisoning.
What isn't messed up in the US? Damn son.
Don't you have proper government regulations on tap water?
Permanently A
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Fudgepuppy
Banned
I don't know about you, but whenever I get into the habit of drinking Coke Zero a lot, I just skip two days, and drink lots of water. After that, drinking water doesn't feel like a step down. For me it's mostly the routine of drinking Coke Zero after work.