Does giving up diet soft drinks make a difference?

[bunny]

Hi, I am new to this board, but I have been lurking for a while. I have been trying to diet since the beginning of the year. Unfortunately I have been just losing and gaining the same five pounds. For some reason I can't seem to get going. And I have 2 really good reasons to lose weight. First of all, we are going on a Disney cruise in 7 weeks. Second, we want to make a baby on that cruise. LOL. Anyway I am back on program today and am wondering how giving up Diet Coke would help my diet. I drink approximately 6 cans a day. Anyone have any experience with this? TIA.

 

[Mrs. Potato Head]

Hi bunny and welcome! I can only speak from personal experience. GIVE IT UP, or cut back! I too was drinking 6 cans a day (at least) and am now down to 2-3 a week! They say that diet soda stimulates your appetite. It is bad for you, too. No nutritional value. Substitute what you are drinking with water. You will see a huge difference!

 

[Goofy'sFriend]

Bunny, I can't speak on the diet soda because I drink regular Pepsi. I too was drinking about 6 cans a day and I have not had one since last Mon. I was planning to allow myself some over the weekend, but I really didn't want one. We even had cheeseburgers one night and that definitely calls for a Pepsi, but I really didn't want one. I thought I would never say that! The water truly makes you feel better within a day or two of drinking it....the thought of having a Pepsi was actually not even appealing. Try just drinking water all day for the next couple of days....you will notice a difference! My skins looks better and my jeans are loosening up!

 

[ohiominnie]

I think giving up the pop and replacing it with water is the best bet. I'm in the process of doing that too.

BUT....I did have a friend who switched from full strength pop to diet and lost 12 pounds over the course of a year. He kept everything else pretty much the same (diet and exercise)

 

[Amusement Park Junkie]

I don't know about the scientific aspects of it, but I'm doing pretty well while drinking about a 6-pack a day. I'll usually head for a diet coke instead of eating. It gives me something with taste and no calories. You just have to avoid the snacks that often go along with cokes. LOL.

 

[Buckalew]

Just for me, giving up any kind of soda always helps.
Good luck to you , bunny and have a great time on that cruise! I hope a baby is conceived there.