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mickey3696 · 03-09-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dogbert

If you aren't worried about sugar juice is ok. Some juice can have as much or more sugar than soda. Have you tried sugar free kool-aid? We drink alot of that here, and Country Time has a lemonade that is half the sugar as their regular lemonade (but not all stores carry it).

We are big sugar free kool-aid fans here!! That and water is all I drink. I have never had a thing for sodas, I guess its cause my mom never let us have them as kid. We were raised on Kool-Aid.

Safire · 03-09-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by emilyann

Well, I'm right there with you! I'm doing Weight Watchers (started Tuesday) and sodas are quite a few points and I hate diet soda.

I've been drinking Crystal Light in water because I hate water too. I haven't really had any withdrawals or headaches. I drink tea whenever we go out to eat. I would give anything for a coke though... mmm. My last soda was a Sunkist on Monday.

Be careful - Crystal Light has aspartame in it too!

yorkiesmiles · 03-09-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashley V

I should be concerned with sugar, but I'm not lol. My mom has diabetes so I can easily get it especially since she had gestational diabetes while she was pregnant with me. I wasn't going to drink it all day long. I was going to try and alternate between diet pepsi, seltzer/juice, and regular water.

I am so excited that you are going to try and cut back or quit all together!! I am so moved to hear other people want to change after I posted about giving this bad habit

How about pre-making Crystal Light or they have the packets you can pour into a regular size water bottle & just shake up - they have tea that way too. Water is so important for all of us - it really helps improve our skin & flush out so many impurities.

I'm going to pray for all of you trying to break this habit. I would say if you can keep from having it available at work that is probably the best step.

yorkiesmiles · 03-09-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Safire

Be careful - Crystal Light has aspartame in it too!

I didn't know that & I didn't notice your post before I said Crystal light. Water, water, water

Safire · 03-09-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

I didn't know that & I didn't notice your post before I said Crystal light. Water, water, water

It's true - water is the best thing you can drink - and just on its own is the best way for you (even though it can be downright boring). Crystal light, Kool aid, all those drink mixes have some sort of sugar in them. There are some water additives that are sweetened with Splenda instead of aspartame though - and while it's still a fake-ish sugar, it's better for you than aspartame. Nestea makes drink singles similar to Crystal Light but sweetened with Splenda.

And while we're on the topic...don't forget sugarless gum is filled with aspartame too. When you stop and take note of how many products you consume every day contain aspartame...

yorkiesmiles · 03-09-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Safire

It's true - water is the best thing you can drink - and just on its own is the best way for you (even though it can be downright boring). Crystal light, Kool aid, all those drink mixes have some sort of sugar in them. There are some water additives that are sweetened with Splenda instead of aspartame though - and while it's still a fake-ish sugar, it's better for you than aspartame. Nestea makes drink singles similar to Crystal Light but sweetened with Splenda.

And while we're on the topic...don't forget sugarless gum is filled with aspartame too. When you stop and take note of how many products you consume every day contain aspartame...

Well - one thing I mentioned earlier - and is my favorite way to have water is with some lemon - that does really naturally zest your water up - always makes me happy to - is that weird?

I'm also working on consistently getting 3 glasses of milk into my diet - this is excellent for us as women, and it has been proven that women who drink 3 glasses of milk a day can loose weight quicker - and I love skim milk - know not everyone feels that way.

Safire · 03-09-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Well - one thing I mentioned earlier - and is my favorite way to have water is with some lemon - that does really naturally zest your water up - always makes me happy to - is that weird?

I'm also working on consistently getting 3 glasses of milk into my diet - this is excellent for us as women, and it has been proven that women who drink 3 glasses of milk a day can loose weight quicker - and I love skim milk - know not everyone feels that way.

Mmmmm...makes me want some lemon water now. Too bad I don't have any lemons! I have also found that since we got a water cooler we drink a lot more water because it tastes better than tap water and it's convenient (I know, like going to the tap and letting it run 15 seconds is such a chore!

).

I didn't know that about milk - I think I'll have to start drinking more milk!

dogbert · 03-10-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Safire

Be careful - Crystal Light has aspartame in it too!

I feel your pain I hate diet soda and water as well. Sadly I did the cross addiction thing and started drinking coffee when I gave up soda. Don't forget you can dilute Crystal Light with more water if you like, some people like it better that way.

wemple2 · 03-10-2009, 05:43 PM

I drink water all day long...I also drink juice and skim milk...but water is my staple. For those of you trying to quit drinking colas...it can be done. I'm living proof...can't even tell you how many years it's been, but I bet it's been at least 10 years. Don't miss it at all...and I too was highly addicted to it...drank way too much of it.

betsi · 03-10-2009, 06:27 PM

I only had 3 diet cokes today!!!! That cuts my usual intake in half

SOooo...no Crystal Light or sugar free Kool-Aid...I'm gonna have to find something else

yorkiesmiles · 03-10-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by betsi

I only had 3 diet cokes today!!!! That cuts my usual intake in half

SOooo...no Crystal Light or sugar free Kool-Aid...I'm gonna have to find something else

You're halfway there!! Keep up the good work!

Did you miss them? Nah! Good for you! Pretty soon we can start the YT Former Soda Drinkers Club

MindieRose · 03-11-2009, 03:17 AM

I need to cut back on my sugar intake, but not from drinks, from food. I am a big water drinker, always have been. If I drink too much soda (like a whole can) I can feel it when I urinate because I am just very in tune with my body like that. But I have fibromyalgia and lupus, and they say that causes major carb cravings, and I believe it, lol. I do not believe in taking any artificial sweeteners (yes, that includes splenda), so everything I eat is fully sugared, lol. I am planning on cutting back, but I have to really sit down and plan it and have it all put together what my limitations and guidelines are going to be, I am just more successful when I do it that way. I still have that 15lbs (all in my abdoman

) I want to knock off, and I think significantly reducing the sugar in my diet will really help with that. I would say half of my daily calorie intake probably comes from sugar, at least

. As much as I have educated myself about the dangers of too much sugar (and justified it with the dangers of artificial sugars, lol) and how anything more than 2 tbs a day depletes your bodies immune system by 90% for that day, I still overindulge daily. It's so stupid. I need to get my body to listen to my brain!

dogbert · 03-11-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

I drink water all day long...I also drink juice and skim milk...but water is my staple. For those of you trying to quit drinking colas...it can be done. I'm living proof...can't even tell you how many years it's been, but I bet it's been at least 10 years. Don't miss it at all...and I too was highly addicted to it...drank way too much of it.

Here's a little tip about milk. Skim has more sugar than fat, 2% has more fat than sugar.

betsi · 03-11-2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

You're halfway there!! Keep up the good work!

Did you miss them? Nah! Good for you! Pretty soon we can start the YT Former Soda Drinkers Club

HECK YEA I MISSED THEM

But I don't have a headache

dogbert · 03-11-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by betsi

I only had 3 diet cokes today!!!! That cuts my usual intake in half

SOooo...no Crystal Light or sugar free Kool-Aid...I'm gonna have to find something else

In the summer you can slightly freeze the kool-Aid and make slushies.

03-10-2009, 05:43 PM	#69
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I drink water all day long...I also drink juice and skim milk...but water is my staple. For those of you trying to quit drinking colas...it can be done. I'm living proof...can't even tell you how many years it's been, but I bet it's been at least 10 years. Don't miss it at all...and I too was highly addicted to it...drank way too much of it. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

03-10-2009, 06:27 PM	#70
betsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas Posts: 624	I only had 3 diet cokes today!!!! That cuts my usual intake in half SOooo...no Crystal Light or sugar free Kool-Aid...I'm gonna have to find something else __________________ Mom to Boomer and his BIG brother, Jack and his little sister Layni

03-11-2009, 03:17 AM	#72
MindieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	I need to cut back on my sugar intake, but not from drinks, from food. I am a big water drinker, always have been. If I drink too much soda (like a whole can) I can feel it when I urinate because I am just very in tune with my body like that. But I have fibromyalgia and lupus, and they say that causes major carb cravings, and I believe it, lol. I do not believe in taking any artificial sweeteners (yes, that includes splenda), so everything I eat is fully sugared, lol. I am planning on cutting back, but I have to really sit down and plan it and have it all put together what my limitations and guidelines are going to be, I am just more successful when I do it that way. I still have that 15lbs (all in my abdoman ) I want to knock off, and I think significantly reducing the sugar in my diet will really help with that. I would say half of my daily calorie intake probably comes from sugar, at least . As much as I have educated myself about the dangers of too much sugar (and justified it with the dangers of artificial sugars, lol) and how anything more than 2 tbs a day depletes your bodies immune system by 90% for that day, I still overindulge daily. It's so stupid. I need to get my body to listen to my brain! __________________ Proud Mommy of Gavin, Ethan, Morgan, Nia, Olivia, and Kiana and baby #7! Also Mommy to furkids: Cleo ,Lola, Lilly Appletini, and Diesel. and Sunny, Ethan's Golden therapy dog in training.