Diet coke habit...to kick or not to kick?

[Anonymous]

There is nothing wrong with diet drinks especially splenda, disregard the self appointed internet scientist doctors above

[Anonymous]

I could have written your post, OP, except that I gained about 40 pounds in my 40s (I know, maybe I got fat because the Diet Coke stimulates my appetite, but I too have been drinking diet soda since 16). A therapist suggested I would be more successful dieting if I didn't give up everything sweet (my weakness) at once. So I have cut out sugary treats and will keep my Diet Cokes as a "crutch" for now. I hope that when my diet is more stable, I can transition away from Diet Coke.

Oh, and it's true about kids.

My teenage boys guzzle Diet Coke because it's the only soda I keep in the house, and they see me doing it. I can't justify saying they can't when I do (and no, I don't drink alcohol, so that's not a good analogy). So if you can quit before your kids, if you have them, are old enough to choose to drink diet soda, they'll be better off.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Feel caffeinated just reading this post - yes, try to cut back. Some PPs have good suggestions on how to do so. Bet you will be grateful you did so a year from now.

[Anonymous]

As much as I enjoy Diet Coke, I stopped drinking it at home (still have it once in awhile when I go out). Diet and regular Coke are very bad for your teeth. It's the acid. You can ask your dentist. . . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you a parent? Has it occured to you that it might be a good idea to kick bad habits for hte sake of your kids? Simply modeling good, healthy habits?

Do you give your kids soda?

You don't think kids drink soda? I know many kids that do, albeit on weekends only, or before a certain time,etc.

[Anonymous]

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/woman-coca-cola-habit-cited-death-161323721.html

woman dies at 30 (!) because she drinks too much coke. need i say more????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/woman-coca-cola-habit-cited-death-161323721.html

woman dies at 30 (!) because she drinks too much coke. need i say more????

She drank like 10 bottles a day and you're comparing that to OP drinking 5 cans a day? You're right, please don't say anymore lest you be an idiot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/woman-coca-cola-habit-cited-death-161323721.html

woman dies at 30 (!) because she drinks too much coke. need i say more????

She drank like 10 bottles a day and you're comparing that to OP drinking 5 cans a day? You're right, please don't say anymore lest you be an idiot.

OP increased steadily and shows no sign of stopping. and she's not the only one reading this. i posted this for ALL of the coke/soda addicts.

[Anonymous]

The woman in the article also smoke 30 cigs a day, drank coffee, ate poorly and had low potassium levels. I think soda was only one piece of that picture. That said I'm currently working on ditching my diet coke habit. Like all habits and all addictions it's tough but necessary.