charlie000
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Not buying bulk loads again... I don't know what it is, since I went LOW CARB I have had more craving of diet drinks.. I don't spend money on my usual chocolate sweets cakes so it's just sitting there lol...
Not buying bulk loads again... I don't know what it is, since I went LOW CARB I have had more craving of diet drinks.. I don't spend money on my usual chocolate sweets cakes so it's just sitting there lol...i completely hear you. I went through 2x20 12oz (355ml) can pack of Coke Zero & Diet Dr. Pepper in 4 days. Was house bound resting my hip & back. I just crave the bubbles. I'm an addict.
I'm sure you've read the very reasonable theory that these artificial sweeteners actually increase our carb cravings since the body isn't getting what it expects from the sweet taste. But me, i just love the bubbles.
I keep threatening to buy one of those home soda makers but to date it's simply a threat.
If anyone could make a decent soda using only pure whole plant stevia I'd buy it by the case, assuming it didn't require selling a lung or lobe of my liver to afford it.
You're not alone!
when you only shop based on sale prices, at least over here, the prices are pretty much the same for name or house brand. But sans a good sale I'm on the Brand-X bandwagon too.Personally, I don’t see that as a problem. I only drink coffee and no sugar fizzy stuff.
There’s no way I’d be paying that much for a few cans though, the knock off stuff of all the supermarkets is just as good.
I feel insanely **** after having diet drinks, I don't know if its the caffiene or sweetners.. I am going to do my best and stop them save a bit of money and have on as a treat when I have a meal out... long drive or something like that
before I did LCHF I was never on the level of diet coke consumption as I am now... I would have it once aweek, if that now its daily....
Exactly.I too was a diet coke addict.Hurt my back,had surgery and literally couldnt lift a 12 pack of soda.After a few months I tried some again and it tasted HORRIBLE. Give me lemon water all day long and Im a happy camper.I’ve been known to add the juice of half a lemon to sparkling water in order to jazz it up a bit. These days I operate a zero fructose policy so don’t bother, but the lemon juice may be worth a try for those wanting a bit more excitement from water.
whats cold turkey@charlie000 can you try going off them cold turkey? Easier said than done I know, but it works for sugar for me.
I had quite a habit of Starbux bottled frappuchino before being scared straight. Talk about sugar!
yeah crazy cravings, it just helps me RELAXThat's interesting that your body seems to crave the diet soda more on a good low carb diet. I'm going to keep an eye on myself. I wonder...
i too get a sense of being unwell plus headaches if i drink diet clear soda or a few of the sweetened flavored fizzy water options. Doesn't happen with other types.
Here there is a brand called Crystal Geyser which offers a plain unsweetened flavored small line of drinks in 1L bottles with zero sweeteners. Lemon, lime and peppermint. Like lemon or lime. The bubbles are smaller and actually more satisfying compared to sodas larger bubbles. But they are about $1/L bottle. Not a lot so i buy only a few per week. Nice soda substitute are a break from the chemicals.
Nicely put, Spuds.Diabetes is a lifestyle change if you want to be successful.I dont allow any excuses to derail me,one of my life philosophies is 'Maturity is the ability to delay gratification'
My delayed gratification is prolonged life with a high level of functioning,junk foods are history for me!
This is the way to go, never give in to self gratification...I dont allow any excuses to derail me, one of my life philosophies is 'Maturity is the ability to delay gratification'
A couple of years back we bought a Sodastream, gas bottles and the sodastream syrups. They come in several different types from full sugar, low cal, and naturally sweetened. Very easy to pick and choose what suits you, and lots of flavours. Alternatively, you can just add a couple of crushed berries or a dash of normal sugar free squash to the bottle. My favourite was pink grapefruit, sweetened with stevia and sucralose (if I remember correctly). Incredibly refreshing, and caffeine free. Even just having fizzy water easily available is a pleasure. Ice and lemon, and good to go.
Actually, thanks for reminding me. I will dust the machine off as the weather warms up.
Anyone with a Soda Stream made a fizzy cold coffee drink? That's the real reason I really want one...to make a fizzy coffee, cream & coco (just coco no sugar) sweetened with stevia drink.
Sounds good, thanks.I haven’t, but it would be easy.
Just fizz up some cold water.
Make an espresso or v concentrated coffee. A
Add the fizzy water, with or without ice.
You and your spanners lol. You are right though as i found to my cost...quite literally to my cost through extra dental billsJust to throw a spanner in the works, apparently sparkling water can be damaging to tooth enamel.
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