Diet Coke ?

[helpmedothis]

Hi All,

Can anyone tell me what Diet Coke does to inhibit weight loss. I know the caffenine can make you crave sugar but is there other things that it does? I still haven't kicked the 1-2 a day (down from way more). Help. Tell me some really BAD, AWFUL stuff so I can kick the habit!!!!

[Chicklady]

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Dr Atkins told us to avoid aspartame. Maybe you can find a diet cola with Splenda instead? Dunno. I don't do soda myself.
The weigh loss inhibitor is the artficial sweetner (most any kind) itself, which can make your body think it's going to be getting sugar, so it releases insulin.

[*Emma*]

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really bad awful stuff?

umm... diet coke will clean your toilet better than bleach

have you ever tried dropping a penny in to it?

can you imagine what it does to your insides?

Aspartame is a known staller, it stops many of us from losing weight, have you noticed that most people you see drinking diet coke are overweight?

[kate58]

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have you noticed that most people you see drinking diet coke are overweight

You know that is SO true!! Watch out for it and you'll really notice it.

[*Emma*]

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I swear it was the reason i was fat for so long!

[kate58]

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Well, I used to drink 2-3 litres of the stuff every day. Apart from the weight issue, that meant I was spending about €700
(which is over $1000) per year on Coke Think what that money could buy?

Not wishing to get into the conversation about my current annual spend on cigarettes....

[*Emma*]

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bout the same as me there then, i went thru a 24 can case over 48 hours, plus the occasional 2 litre bottle in my fridge... scary

I probably spend what i saved there in bottled water now... only drink tap in the house but when i'm out... but thhe bottled stuff, and i do drink about 5-6 litres a day.

cigarettes, $70 a week = $3640 a year, scary.
but thats how much will go in my savings account so, that'll be well worth it, very glad ive given up!
Though Kate, i waited til i was "comfortable" with my current weight before i even attempted it, it makes you want to snack more often so i needed to be mentally ready for a pound or two (actually 7!) gain on those scales.

[Bluebelt2007]

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http://www.sweetpoison.com/aspartame-information.html

Check this out.

[deek deek]

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Well since I started almost 7 months ago, I havent touched any kind of pop( i was a water drinker anyway) but I was a gum chewer!! ASPERTAME!! I thought a few half pieces wouldnt hurt me and it stalled me for like 3 weeks...I even posted here wondering wat the stall was from...but the ONLY thing i had consumed that wasnt on the list my gum....so I'd say if u want if u want to do this right to stay clear of the pop for awhile...good luck u can do it!!

[aelt]

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I found that after I gave up drinking Diet Coke for a month I no longer liked the taste when I tried it again.

[Elizellen]

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I found that after I gave up drinking Diet Coke for a month I no longer liked the taste when I tried it again.

You are so right! I was bought one a year or so ago at a coference ('I got you a diet coke as you are dieting') and after one sip I gave it away and asked for tap water!!

[Hoping]

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Hi, my username is Hoping and I'm a former Coca-Cola (classic) addict. just kidding!
But seriously, Dump it. You'll feel better, more energetic, and possibly less bloated.
I rarely drink soda now and I don't miss it at all.
Elizellen is right. I feel the carbonation hurts my mouth now. It's strange. And it's just not as good as I thought it was.

[Einy]

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Help. Tell me some really BAD, AWFUL stuff so I can kick the habit!!!!

It is really BAD and AWFUL...

Seriously though.. I used to be heavy diet coke drinker. As per to my doctor, it was one of the main reasons for my GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease).

How about that consuming significant amount to it may cause cancer?

http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Asp...623862983.html

How about studies show that it is considered a toxic substance?
http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/

mm.. What else do you need to know about it?

Yea, it is clearly mentioned in Dr. Atkins book as a no-no..

Are these enough "bad" reasons for you to quit?

[blue996]

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I agree with what everyone has said...it's bad stuff. Whenever you're tempted drink water instead (or club soda if you like the bubbles).

[cruisergal]

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I haven't had a diet Coke for the first 8 days of induction, and then took a sip from DH, and found it to be so sweet, I gave it back to him and got some icewater with lemon. How Refreshing! Got to get those 8-10 glasses of water in a day. Why waste it on diet coke, it doesn't count!