How do I give up soft drinks?
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zipperfire
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Weaning didn't work for me: once is the same as all the time, meaning my resistance to soda was lower.
Since I stopped, I find I just don't order it at restaurants or drink it. I "edited" it out of my diet. It becomes a not-choice. I will order tea (unsweetened), water or decaf coffee, iced coffee, etc but not soda.
Since I stopped, I find I just don't order it at restaurants or drink it. I "edited" it out of my diet. It becomes a not-choice. I will order tea (unsweetened), water or decaf coffee, iced coffee, etc but not soda.
Mizz.Miami<3
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ice cold water is so yummy with fresh lime and lemon slices. i also use those 0 calorie flavored packettes too. it helps me drink sooo much water whenever i flavor it.
i think u should slowly just work it out of ur system. drink less everyday until ur body doesn't need it as much to feel good. i used to get no-caffeine headaches too because i'd drink diet pepsi like crazy but i got out of that habit thankfully.
i think u should slowly just work it out of ur system. drink less everyday until ur body doesn't need it as much to feel good. i used to get no-caffeine headaches too because i'd drink diet pepsi like crazy but i got out of that habit thankfully.
chiquilla_loca
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I am in the same boat right now.
I am ready to give up soda, cause it's bad for my health, and i am pre-diabetic, but i can't stand the taste of tap/faucet water alone, it's just gross to me. and i'm too poor right now to keep buying bottled water. ugh!
my husband has got me hooked on lemon/lime water, just take a fresh lemon or lime and squeeze the juice into cold water and add a little splenda to taste. and i love it!!!
but today i've been naughty and since i didn't bring a lunch to work, i bought a Sprite from the soda machine, i'm usually a Coke fanatic, but that doesn't matter cuz soda is soda.
just try to keep healthy drinks stocked in your fridge all the time, and at work/school keep a couple bottles of water and some packets of crystal light or generic substitute to pour in your water. i don't feel the need to use the entire packet, it's too strong for my taste and it lasts me 2 bottles. i don't even buy soda to keep at home, i just get sucked in when i'm at work and when eating out, and damn that coke machine is like 50 feet from my desk!!!
good luck!
I am ready to give up soda, cause it's bad for my health, and i am pre-diabetic, but i can't stand the taste of tap/faucet water alone, it's just gross to me. and i'm too poor right now to keep buying bottled water. ugh!
my husband has got me hooked on lemon/lime water, just take a fresh lemon or lime and squeeze the juice into cold water and add a little splenda to taste. and i love it!!!
but today i've been naughty and since i didn't bring a lunch to work, i bought a Sprite from the soda machine, i'm usually a Coke fanatic, but that doesn't matter cuz soda is soda.
just try to keep healthy drinks stocked in your fridge all the time, and at work/school keep a couple bottles of water and some packets of crystal light or generic substitute to pour in your water. i don't feel the need to use the entire packet, it's too strong for my taste and it lasts me 2 bottles. i don't even buy soda to keep at home, i just get sucked in when i'm at work and when eating out, and damn that coke machine is like 50 feet from my desk!!!
good luck!
chiquilla_loca
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i found this recipe online....
"Sassy Water"
8. 5 CUPS WATER
1 TSP/ GRATED GINGER
1 MED. CUCUMBER
1 MEDIUM LEMON
12 SPEARMINT LEAVES
COMBINE EVERYTHING AND LET IT STAND IN FRIDGE OVERNIGHT. DRINK ALL WATER THROUGHOUT NEXT DAY
if anyone tries this please let me know!
is it sassy cuz it's spicy? lol.
"Sassy Water"
8. 5 CUPS WATER
1 TSP/ GRATED GINGER
1 MED. CUCUMBER
1 MEDIUM LEMON
12 SPEARMINT LEAVES
COMBINE EVERYTHING AND LET IT STAND IN FRIDGE OVERNIGHT. DRINK ALL WATER THROUGHOUT NEXT DAY
if anyone tries this please let me know!
is it sassy cuz it's spicy? lol.
ohnna-lee
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That actually sounds quite refreshing and good for you, what gives it it's sass is probably the ginger.
Originally Posted by chiquilla_loca
i found this recipe online.... "Sassy Water" 8. 5 CUPS WATER 1 TSP/ GRATED GINGER 1 MED. CUCUMBER 1 MEDIUM LEMON 12 SPEARMINT LEAVES COMBINE EVERYTHING AND LET IT STAND IN FRIDGE OVERNIGHT. DRINK ALL WATER THROUGHOUT NEXT DAY if anyone tries this please let me know!
is it sassy cuz it's spicy? lol. |
That actually sounds quite refreshing and good for you, what gives it it's sass is probably the ginger.
Lauren1981
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this worked for me:
i have a caffeine addiction and needed at least 2 cokes a day. i have kidney issues (whenever i drink pop my back/kidneys hurt) so it was a little easier to get myself off but i just switched to coffee. mainly because while i do love coffee, i dont need it twice a day like i did coke AND it got me off coke.
soft drinks do make you bloated because of the carbonation in them. they also have a shitload of calories which will cause you to gain weight.
orange juice, which is another addiction i have, normally has a lot of potassium in it. for me, it makes me boo boo. and potassium pills? make me boo boo. ppl like my mom get a little bloated because if you don't boo boo you're just really gassy and bloated...
i feel like i'm just rambling but this is just my personal experience
i have a caffeine addiction and needed at least 2 cokes a day. i have kidney issues (whenever i drink pop my back/kidneys hurt) so it was a little easier to get myself off but i just switched to coffee. mainly because while i do love coffee, i dont need it twice a day like i did coke AND it got me off coke.
soft drinks do make you bloated because of the carbonation in them. they also have a shitload of calories which will cause you to gain weight.
orange juice, which is another addiction i have, normally has a lot of potassium in it. for me, it makes me boo boo. and potassium pills? make me boo boo. ppl like my mom get a little bloated because if you don't boo boo you're just really gassy and bloated...
i feel like i'm just rambling but this is just my personal experience
X4biddenxLustX
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I think getting off the caffeine will be the hardest part because of the withdrawal and headaches. But after that's done and over with, you should be fine =]
I too am trying to get off the pop (that's what us pittsburgh folks call it, sorry lol). I usually don't drink it at all unless I'm out or if my dad buys any. But lately he's been buying cases of them! I've been just drinking mostly the diet kind instead of the regular but am aware that the artificial sweeteners aren't so nice at all for the body. So I decided to cut the pop or at least lower my intake by A LOT. When I don't have pop I just drink bottled water but the no flavor taste can get boring. So I asked my dad last night to buy my favorite juice. Yes theres still sugar in there so I won't be drinking it 5444414877x times a day. I think that you should try drinking some juice too and alternate it with some flavored water, so you don't go from sweet to bland and tasteless. You can still have your pop and tea every now and then. As for the tea, tea's good for you so maybe try a decaf kind?
I too am trying to get off the pop (that's what us pittsburgh folks call it, sorry lol). I usually don't drink it at all unless I'm out or if my dad buys any. But lately he's been buying cases of them! I've been just drinking mostly the diet kind instead of the regular but am aware that the artificial sweeteners aren't so nice at all for the body. So I decided to cut the pop or at least lower my intake by A LOT. When I don't have pop I just drink bottled water but the no flavor taste can get boring. So I asked my dad last night to buy my favorite juice. Yes theres still sugar in there so I won't be drinking it 5444414877x times a day. I think that you should try drinking some juice too and alternate it with some flavored water, so you don't go from sweet to bland and tasteless. You can still have your pop and tea every now and then. As for the tea, tea's good for you so maybe try a decaf kind?
cheapglamour
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i feel your pain
it's like a habbit for me to just grab a coke. they're everywhere! i've tried to quit. but like i said it's a habbit i don't even realize what i'm doing sometimes.
but like everyone says it's probably best to quit cold turkey.
| Originally Posted by IheartCosmetics
what did you find out? I drink a 12 oz bottle of Coke everyday. I used to be bad and drink like 3! I really enjoy it though. 
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i feel your pain
but like everyone says it's probably best to quit cold turkey.
blazeno.8
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I used to do that a lot until I became interested in complexities of flavor. Things there are many kinds of teas with a wide variety of flavors and you can have them hot or cold (unlike pop). If you ever want to throw in a bit of pop, take Sprite (it has a softer flavor than 7Up) and put some in a very floral and fragrant cold light colored tea.
barbie.doll
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Yeah... soda is pretty bad. I love coca cola too but I limit myself on how much I drink.
What you can do is, since you may be craving carbonation, go to Walmart and buy their flavored water! It's carbonated like soda but it's water. I drink that when I feel like having soda.
You can also use crystal light packets in water bottles. Those are yummy too!
What you can do is, since you may be craving carbonation, go to Walmart and buy their flavored water! It's carbonated like soda but it's water. I drink that when I feel like having soda.
You can also use crystal light packets in water bottles. Those are yummy too!
barbie.doll
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*sorry double posted!
kittykit
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I was so addicted to coke during uni days. Everytime I went grocery shopping, I'd bring a bottle or two Diet Coke. I could drink the diet and regular coke everyday together with my meals.
I tried to quit cold turkey but it didn't really work, the only thing I could do was to cut down soft drinks. When I'm eating out now, I'll order sparkling water or iced lemon tea.
I tried to quit cold turkey but it didn't really work, the only thing I could do was to cut down soft drinks. When I'm eating out now, I'll order sparkling water or iced lemon tea.
LostinBubbles
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Carbonated water helped me tremendously! Sometimes I'll mix it with a little fruit juice if I'm wanting some flavor.
MakeupChiKiiTa
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I stoped drinking soda after getting really sick . and i stopped drinking orange and grape juice too. i only drink fruit punch, apple juice and water . i cant stand soda anymore ! you get ammune its not a nessesaty trust me. you will feel better i lost 12 pounds just by cutting soda out of my daily routine
VDUB*BELLA
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Wow thats crazy!! 32 teaspoons of suger? eeek... I am totally giving up soda for Lent.
OH PS - Is Coke Zero bad for you? Its "SUGAR FREE" How does that work?
OH PS - Is Coke Zero bad for you? Its "SUGAR FREE" How does that work?
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Coke Zero uses a low calorie sweetener instead of sugar, so it still tastes sweet. There are a lot of myths about artificial sweeteners and how they 'make you gain weight' etc, but I would strongly encourage you to read up on this using credible, expert sources and make up your own mind. People hear or misinterpret information, and then they panic and spread further misinformation which can be ultimately detrimental to everyone. I have seen examples where people have quoted so-called 'scientific studies' but have taken the results completely out of context. Also sometimes people give anecdotal stories about things they personally have experienced which, whilst they may be true for that person, do not necessarily apply generally to the whole population.
There is very well established scientific evidence linking sugar with tooth decay, weight problems and a host of other things, so I would encourage you to consider this too.
| Originally Posted by VDUB*BELLA
Wow thats crazy!! 32 teaspoons of suger? eeek... I am totally giving up soda for Lent. OH PS - Is Coke Zero bad for you? Its "SUGAR FREE" How does that work? |
Coke Zero uses a low calorie sweetener instead of sugar, so it still tastes sweet. There are a lot of myths about artificial sweeteners and how they 'make you gain weight' etc, but I would strongly encourage you to read up on this using credible, expert sources and make up your own mind. People hear or misinterpret information, and then they panic and spread further misinformation which can be ultimately detrimental to everyone. I have seen examples where people have quoted so-called 'scientific studies' but have taken the results completely out of context. Also sometimes people give anecdotal stories about things they personally have experienced which, whilst they may be true for that person, do not necessarily apply generally to the whole population.
There is very well established scientific evidence linking sugar with tooth decay, weight problems and a host of other things, so I would encourage you to consider this too.
Blueeyesangel18
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Hey just to update this thread I cut down on the coca cola and other sodas I only have about 4 sodas a week and I've dropped six pounds!! I seriously don't do any exercise but its inspired me to lose a few more pounds by eating healthy. I've also noticed my tummy looks less bloated, I did have bad days where I got awful headaches so I allowed myself to have a diet coke, I'm so happy and appreciate all the encouragement and help from you all
