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 2013-07-17 12:30 PM in reply to: djastroman |
Queen BTich  12411    , |  Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet sodaOriginally posted by djastroman OK Haley, let me see if I can answer your questions here. "Why did I start?" As in, start drinking diet soda's in the first place?
I stand by my argument that it's chemical poison, and no one should be drinking it. But, if you're cool with that, it doesn't bother me....unless you're one of my patients and become a huge jerk because you are having withdrawals. Yep, that's happened. |
| 2013-07-17 12:33 PM in reply to: lisac957 |
Expert 1951   | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Originally posted by lisac957 Originally posted by djastroman I've thought about giving up the diet mtn dews every now and then. I drink WAYY too much of it. Probably average at least 2-3 a day. I went off all diet sodas and only drank water for over a month last year, trying to see if I felt any different. I didn't. So I went back to drinking diet sodas. The reality is I've been drinking this stuff for 30+ years now. How bad can it be? Don't answer that. One of my friends in high school developed a stomach ulcer directly related to excessively drinking Diet Mountain Dew. No joke. Actually ulcers are caused mostly by Heliobacter pylori bacterium and a bit by intake of aspirin. Soda might cause ulcer-like symptoms, but your friend prolly did not have a Mountain Dew induced ulcer. |
| 2013-07-17 12:34 PM in reply to: Comet |
Master 1883 San Antone, Texas | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda ahh ok, that makes more sense. I went back to drinking them because I was sick of drinking so much water. I still drink a TON of water, and the diet sodas are just a break from that I guess. But I also drink coffee, tea, and BEER. I'm a thirsty dude. Most likely related to my blood sugar levels. I don't think I'll become a huge jerk though. At least, not any bigger of a jerk than I already am. Nothing can be worse than running next to me at mile 80!  |
| 2013-07-17 3:33 PM in reply to: djastroman |
Champion 5495 Whizzzzzlandia Silver member | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Try LaCroix. It's in a can, it's carbonated, and it has a slight fruity flavor. No salt, no sugar, no artificial sweeteners... no nothing. It is good to crack open a can of something (to give you the psychological feeling of a soft drink) but really what you're doing is drinking carbonated water and it's good for you. |
| 2013-07-17 4:06 PM in reply to: Whizzzzz |
Regular 866 Central Coast, CA | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda I drink lots of tea. Hot tea in the morning, ice tea in the afternoon. Granted I don't sweeten my tea so I'm not using real or fake sugar. If it's not tea, it's plain soda water from a SodaStream. I've tried carbonating tea with not much success, still need to work out the kinks on that. On the go, a diet soda (Dr.Pepper, usually) is good for a boost of caffeine. |
| 2013-07-17 4:15 PM in reply to: MOlsen |
Pro 4313 McKinney, TX | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda I believe in Crystal Light.....because I believe in me (you 80's kids will now have that stuck in your head!) There are some great ideas on the Beverage PSA thread. They'd get you terminated at work, however, so proceed with caution...... Of course I have nothing viable to add to this thread.....as if I have something viable for any thread. |
| 2013-07-17 4:32 PM in reply to: bradleyd3 |
Pro 6191 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda I've kicked the Diet Coke habit at home with a Soda Stream. They sell flavors, but I find that I really just like plain old carbonated water. I will still get a can at work if I'm really dragging and I can't bring myself to down another water or cup of coffee, though. |
| 2013-07-17 4:52 PM in reply to: ratherbeswimming |
Extreme Veteran 961 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Originally posted by ratherbeswimming I've kicked the Diet Coke habit at home with a Soda Stream. They sell flavors, but I find that I really just like plain old carbonated water. I will still get a can at work if I'm really dragging and I can't bring myself to down another water or cup of coffee, though.
Soda stream to carbonate the water and a box of True Lime packets is a great combination. |
| 2013-07-17 5:14 PM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 1951 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Originally posted by Whizzzzz Try LaCroix. It's in a can, it's carbonated, and it has a slight fruity flavor. No salt, no sugar, no artificial sweeteners... no nothing. It is good to crack open a can of something (to give you the psychological feeling of a soft drink) but really what you're doing is drinking carbonated water and it's good for you. That sounds disgusting.. I love the pics of the people on their website.. specially the chick eating the grape. I think it's only a drink for the most beautiful of natural people... (j/k, I'm sure it tastes great to those who like lightly flavored fizzy water) Edited by KateTri1 2013-07-17 5:18 PM |
| 2013-07-17 10:14 PM in reply to: jmcconne |
Supersonicus Idioticus 2439 Thunder Bay, ON | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda cold mango tea... love that stuff. |
| 2013-07-17 10:44 PM in reply to: jmcconne |
Veteran 297 Kansas | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Unsweetened ice tea is my go to. We went pretty organic and real food in our household and I felt like a junkie addict sneaking coke zeros around in the garage fridge. Thankfully, herein Kansas City we have these wonderful and magical places called Quick Trip. Have an entire iced tea bar inside. Love that place. |
| 2013-07-17 11:15 PM in reply to: cjkelly0729 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Beer.....you're welcome. |
| 2013-07-18 5:49 AM in reply to: djastroman |
| Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda My husband is also a Diet Mountain Dew addict. He has recently quit but replaced it with sweet tea - not a great choice either. He tried coffee but hates it. A friend of mine sells a product line called Genesis Pure and she has been after us to try something so we bought the energy drink for him. It's made with wheat grass, supposed to be all natural good for you stuff. I tried some the other day. It does not taste very good but I did have more energy and I was fuzzy headed tired before drinking it. |
| 2013-07-18 7:44 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Expert 1951 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Originally posted by Left Brain Beer.....you're welcome. Is that why you always seem to be so relaxed at work? |
| 2013-07-18 9:21 AM in reply to: KateTri1 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Originally posted by KateTri1 Originally posted by Left Brain Beer.....you're welcome. Is that why you always seem to be so relaxed at work? Eh.....I'm willing to bet you have no idea when I'm working. |
| 2013-07-18 9:53 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Expert 1951 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by KateTri1 Originally posted by Left Brain Beer.....you're welcome. Is that why you always seem to be so relaxed at work? Eh.....I'm willing to bet you have no idea when I'm working. LB.. the ninja man... |
| 2013-07-18 11:58 AM in reply to: KateTri1 |
Master 2167 Livonia, MI | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Originally posted by KateTri1 I am not a big tea drinker coz for some reason it upsets my tummy. And I am not a big fan of just plain old water. Kate, have you tried herbal tea? Not decaf, but herbal. By definition it actually contains no tea. Just various herbs, bits of fruit, etc. |
| 2013-07-18 12:00 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Coffee until 1pm, water until workout for the day is over, beer until bed......wake, repeat. Energize, hydrate, recover. Edited by Left Brain 2013-07-18 12:01 PM |
| 2013-07-18 12:28 PM in reply to: noelle1230 |
Expert 1951 | Subject: RE: Ideas for replacing diet soda Originally posted by noelle1230 Originally posted by KateTri1 I am not a big tea drinker coz for some reason it upsets my tummy. And I am not a big fan of just plain old water. Kate, have you tried herbal tea? Not decaf, but herbal. By definition it actually contains no tea. Just various herbs, bits of fruit, etc. Actually Noelle, I've just started.. and my tummy does feel better |
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