Diet Cokes - Accepting Lisa's Challenge -

[Mr. Bloom]

So, tell us about what kind of drinks you have replaced it with- any favorite things?

Right now, it's mostly water. But in the evening when I crave something with taste or texture, I'll have a glass of Bolthouse Farms Juice. I also like white grape juice...remember, teas are not on my menu.

My problem is that I get addicted to a need for texture in my food (like the "burn" that comes from the carbonation in Diet Coke). That's why water is best. It doesn't trigger the texture craving.

Any other ideas?

[Blueberry]

I really like homemade limeade - take a glass of water, and add lime juice and the sweetener of your choice to the mix. Yummy! (and I totally know what you mean about the diet coke mouth feel..)

[tulip]

I really like gingerale, and I'll have one from time to time, especially after a long ride.

Mostly I drink hot tea in the morning, and water during the day. I like it with ice. I also like iced tea, but I'm careful to not drink it all day.

Iced mint tea is mighty fine, though, and it's herbal and not caffeinated, so I drink that when I remember to make a big batch.

With dinner I'll usually have a glass of wine or sometimes a beer. And more water.

[BlueVet11]

What about sparkling water mixed with some lemonade... you get the "burn" of the carbonation but not the bitterness of sparkling water.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Right now, it's mostly water. But in the evening when I crave something with taste or texture, I'll have a glass of Bolthouse Farms Juice. I also like white grape juice...remember, teas are not on my menu.

My problem is that I get addicted to a need for texture in my food (like the "burn" that comes from the carbonation in Diet Coke). That's why water is best. It doesn't trigger the texture craving.

I think you have a good grasp of the situation there.

[Mr. Bloom]

OK, I'm going on 48 hours will no diet drinks. I only bought 'clear' juices at Kroger tonight.

No cravings! This is good!

[Tuckervill]

You know, those juices have calories! Watch out for weight creep!

eta: Oh, Congratulations!!

Karen

[Andrea]

Somewhat off-topic: I use a protein powder that's sweetened w/stevia and like it. Does it have any undesirable taste/aftertaste when you use it in a more "obvious" drink- like lemonade, etc?

[Blueberry]

For stevia, I've found that it varies widely depending on what brand you buy. This is the one I use (and the only one I've found that I like): http://www.sweetleaf.com/category.ph...ge=steviaclear

I still get a little "something" in the flavor, but it generally complements what I'm drinking. Most stevia just tastes bitter to me (even in very low doses).

CA

[solobiker]

I have not had a soda since the 4th of July..I don't even miss it!!

[luv'nAustin]

Hi, my name Karri and I'm also a diet coke adict It has been over a week since I've had my last sip

I've replaced the above mentioned beverage with iced tea and water. I'll be weaning myself from the tea soon by replacing it with "spa water" that I'll make myself. I think I'll start with some cold filtered coors light, oops, I mean filtered water and try different combos of sliced oranges, grapefruit, lemon, limes and cucumbers. Maybe one day I'll do berry water for a change of pace.