Giving up diet soda..............

[FireDancer]

I used to drink pop (or soda) and just decided to give it up when I wanted to get healthier. I didn't find it hard at all. I just decided one day to stop eating bad fast food, drinking pop, adding a bunch of sugar to my coffee, and made a lot of other changes to become more healthy. I'm a label reader now and Aspartame is one of the things that make any product an instant deal breaker AFAIK.

It was like flipping off a switch and I've never looked back.

Good luck.

 

[mtblujeans]

Until someone can prove to me that diet soda causes cancer like cigarettes do, I see no need to give it up. I've already given up sugared soda, white bread, and a few other things. I've noticed no difference in weight, blood pressure, or health in general when I've gone on a "no diet soda" kick. Instead, all I had was less enjoyment and variety in beverage at lunch and dinner.

As for drinking flavored sugar free water instead. What's the difference, besides the lack of carbonation?

It's my understanding that the carbonation leaches calcium from your bones. So I'm trying to get away from that. I'm 55 and I don't need any help speeding toward osteoporosis.