diet coke ?????????????

[djb]

ive read on this site not touch diet soft drinks,maybe a stupid question to some but why not?

my first week in now,im sticking to my meals,drinking water,but also drinking 4 cans of diet coke a day also and ive lost 10lbs with no cravings for sweet things.

im waiting on my atkins book to arrive to could someone let me know the score with soft drinks?

thanks

dj

[Georgiana]

Re: diet coke ?????????????

ive read on this site not touch diet soft drinks,maybe a stupid question to some but why not?

I don't think it was that extreme...

my first week in now,im sticking to my meals,drinking water,but also drinking 4 cans of diet coke a day also

Sweeteners are limited to 3 servings/packets per day. 8 oz of diet soda is 1 serving of sweetener.

with no cravings for sweet things.

Are you sure?

[djb]

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yip no cravings what so ever but i am drinking alot of water

thanks for reply

dj

[Georgiana]

Re: diet coke ?????????????

You're welcome.

yip no cravings what so ever

So why do you choose to drink 4 cans of Diet Coke?

[djb]

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i usally drink 2-4 cans a day dont know why,today and yesterday its only been water and havent really missed the diet coke.

think i just kept drinking diet coke because im not a big tea or coffe fan so drinking water all the time with the amount im drinking would get a bit much.

if i loose another 10lbs pounds this week ill keep the diet coke if not ill see what i can replace it with

thanks again

dj

[mizski]

Re: diet coke ?????????????

Why do you need to replace water with another beverage? A lot of people just drink water. FWIW, I drink various spring or mineral waters and an occasional cup of decaf coffee or tea.

Maybe it's just a habit thing to drink soda (or find something else)? Before long you will be used to drinking water as your primary beverage. Your body will be happy too.

p.s. At least water is fashionable now...lots of different bottled waters out there. Years ago that was not the case.

[djb]

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yeah it is probs just a habbit im going to limit myself to 1 can a day if that since im going to the gym this week see if it makes any difference

dj

[atkinsgal08]

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<<lso drinking 4 cans of diet coke a day<<

There's a limit of 3 servings a day of sweeteners.

You're over the limit on this alone.

[bizzlekitty]

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I had a 6-8 cans of diet coke per day habit. What I realized is that drinking the stuff is full of chemicals that my body really doesn't need, it's an addiction, and that it preventing me from drinking enough plain water. So I've quit it. I occasionally have one maybe once or twice a month, but have found that I no longer like the taste. I do drink tea frequently, however, but don't count it toward my daily water total. I made it a rule to no longer allow soda in my house and have changed my habits where I used to want a soda, i.e. avoiding vending machines, ordering water at restaurants (its cheaper!), working late, etc.

The caffeine is also an addiction. I really believe soda overall is an addiction and Atkins is all about breaking addictions.

Really, do yourself a favor and quit it for a while. You'll be amazed at how you feel and how much you don't miss it.

[Elizellen]

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ordering water at restaurants (its cheaper!)

A good point I usually ask for a glass/jug of 'tap water' when eating out (unless it is a celebration-type meal where I order sparkling water) and that is free!!
Last time we went to a '2 for 1' eatery our two excellent and filling meals would have been less than £10 if my husband hadn't ordered a diet drink (£2.50/a bit over $4 US)

[LauraJ]

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Please do let us know after a weeks time if it made a difference. When I low carbed yrs ago, I had a diet drink about every 3rd day and I lost weight at a terrific rate.
Fell off the wagon, and stayed at a fairly low weight until this past spring when I had to go on a lot steriods (never again if I can help it). This time around, sticking to a strict induction, zip, Nada. But.. I am having an occasional diet drink (every other day or so I have 1). I do not naturally have a sweet tooth, and I haven't had nor craved anything sweet beyond the occasional diet soda (splenda). I drink water mostly but every so often, a carbonated drink is more satisfying (I do not like other carbonated beverages). Outside of possibly agitating a sweet tooth (and staying within 3 servings) what other reason to stay away from diet drinks?
Also, what about stevia?

[stevae]

Re: diet coke ?????????????

I had a 6-8 cans of diet coke per day habit. What I realized is that drinking the stuff is full of chemicals that my body really doesn't need, it's an addiction, and that it preventing me from drinking enough plain water. So I've quit it. I occasionally have one maybe once or twice a month, but have found that I no longer like the taste. I do drink tea frequently, however, but don't count it toward my daily water total. I made it a rule to no longer allow soda in my house and have changed my habits where I used to want a soda, i.e. avoiding vending machines, ordering water at restaurants (its cheaper!), working late, etc.

The caffeine is also an addiction. I really believe soda overall is an addiction and Atkins is all about breaking addictions.

Really, do yourself a favor and quit it for a while. You'll be amazed at how you feel and how much you don't miss it.

tea and coffee are also addictions!