Has anyone else given up Soda

[Harley Chick]

It's very rare that we drink soda, and when we do, it's the kind made with sugar, not high fructose corn syrup or nutrasweet. I'd say we drink about a 6 pack each per year (This doesn't include when we go to WDW, when we eat and drink whatever we want to.)

 

[Hillbeans]

It's funny...a few people here have described what I imagine i'll feel - which is no different. I do know my teeth are brighter since i've not had diet pepsi.

 

[WDW Poly Princess]

I had to give up soda due to problems with my esophagus. It was HARD to get used to at first, because I used to drink quite a bit, but now I don't think about it much, it doesn't really even sound good anymore!

 

[HollyJoy]

I HAVE done it in the past, but I'm a BIG soda drinker, and it would be like cutting off one of my arms! I only drink Diet Soda though. I have cut down the amount I drink.. down to about 2 a day, and have increased my water intake. That, in itself, has made a big difference!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Yes, I gave up soda for a year when I was in college. My freshman year I had gained 25+lbs so the next year I gave it up.
I also gave up sweets and did not eat after 7pm.
(It killed me the first month)

Took me a year but I lost the weight.

Now sitting here 20 years later I need to do it again but am having a REAL HARD TIME DOING IT!!!!!!!!

Good Luck to you!

 

[pluto's fan]

yeah i gave up soda.....for a minute

I love pepsi, dr. pepper and welch's grape too much

i drink water....ummm soda is made with water too..right

 

[Magix]

I gave up caffeinated drinks some number of years ago. I was highly addicted to Dr. Pepper - drank at least 6 a day and got really angry when we ran out! The only sodas I drink now are caffeine-free, like Caff. Free Diet Coke and sometimes Sprite (though, I don't like the clear sodas much). Usually, though, I just drink water. Arizona Teas has a terrific caff. free "stress tea" that I love. Don't miss regular sodas much... although Dr. Pepper and Mr. Pibb do still call my name from time to time. Must... fight... temptation...

 

[jkovick]

I have greatly reduced my soda drinking the last few years but I can't quite stop all together. We don't have it at home so I really only have it when we go out.

 

[Christine]

Originally posted by Harley Chick
It's very rare that we drink soda, and when we do, it's the kind made with sugar, not high fructose corn syrup or nutrasweet. I'd say we drink about a 6 pack each per year (This doesn't include when we go to WDW, when we eat and drink whatever we want to.)

Hey, which sodas can you buy that are still made with sugar vs. HFCS? I'd be interested in procuring some of those!

 

[WDWLVR]

I used to drink 2-3 glasses of Pepsi a day. Gave it up in September and have been drinking water ever since. Once in a great while i'll have one or have some sips of DH's, but I really don't miss it at all.

 

[Beast fan]

Working nights (5:30pm-3:30am), it's darn near impossible for me to function w/o caffeine. I have to have my soda, about 4 per day.
During the weekend, however, I tend to drink about a gallon of skim milk instead of the soda. During weekends, I maybe have one soda in 2 days.

Dave

 

[lindajo]

I started Atkins about a year ago-no sugared drinks was part of it. I lost about 15 lbs over the summer. Around the holidays, I started cheating a little, and now I can say that I am on a modified Atlkins, eating more carbs that is advised on that diet. But I haven't gained any weight back. The only constant thing is that I have not gone back to sugared drinks. I drink diet coke, I'm not sure why people are against carbonated drinks...

 

[CJMickeyMouse]

Originally posted by TINKTWINS
You would have to glue my mouth shut to keep Diet Coke out of it!!

This describes me too, TINKTWINS!!!!



I have had conversations with my doctor AND my dentist.... both have said there are no long term effects that have been proven harmful.

Works for me!

 

[CBRorBust]

I gave up all types of "cokes" (well every soft drink is a coke in the south!) for lent, and haven't gone back on them.

I lost 2 sizes (just by chance), so that is my motivation to stay away. I usually allow myself to have a glass of iced tea or lemonade once every other day or so. I'm trying to stick to water.

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

But what do you mix with your Rum???



I couldn't give up my "Happy Cokes" (Vanilla coke and rum!)

Have a coke and a smile........I always say!

 

[Talking Hands]

Have not given up all soda but switched to one that does not have nutrasweet as the sweetener. Also I drink far less soda now. Instead of many daily it is a can once or twice a week. It has certainly allowed my health to improve. I was at the point I could barely walk and now can walk again most of the time for short distances. Now I want to get well enough to do the parks without a wheelchair.

 

[zakatak]

Gave up up pop (diet & regular) on October 23rd, 2002. Yes, I remember it as my anniversary. Why? I also gave up Dairy and Meat. Result? Lost 35 pounds in 4 months. Then a bit more and have kept it all off since.

I don't miss pop at all.