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Couch Potato
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I know water is the best for you but how about diet soda? Does anyone know what impact diet soda has on your overall diet? I've tried caffeine free diet coke which really isn't that bad at all. Thank you, Jay
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Couch Potato
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Couch Potato
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Thanks for the information. Just wondering if I should grab a diet soda rather than a snack when the urge strikes 
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Couch Potato
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| Agree with previous post-- there are some recent studies that suggest that artificial sweeteners can lead to weight gain, even more than sugar itself. I wouldn't use that as an excuse to drink tons of regular soda, but I'd avoid too much diet soda. Consider small amounts of sucralose (splenda) containing sodas, as those might be better, but if you're finding you're stuck not losing weight, I'd cut out the sodas and sweeteners altogether.
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Weekend Warrior
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| I'm pretty sure the basic idea of the recent studies is: drinking diet sodas may cause you to eat more because your body wants the calories associated with the sweetness (not in artificial sweeteners)... therefore not losing weight. I'm not sure how much I really believe these "results". I think as long as you have a well balanced diet and exercise regularly, having a diet or even a regular soda every now and then is perfectly fine. I refuse to give up things (food and drinks) that I enjoy. I just try to limit my intake of the not so healthy items and maybe work out a few more minutes if I decide to have a bowl of ice cream. Don't deprive yourself of anything you really love, work it in. Just my view. Good luck. Sarah
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Couch Potato
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| Speaking from experience I was having 1 regular soda a day and 2 days having 2. Cutting soda out and drinking in its place and no other life style change I lost 8 lbs. Also lot of times when you think your body is hungry if you drink water that hunger will go away. Keep track of how much water you are drinking and see if you are close to the amount you are suppoed to drink per day.
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