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Originally Posted by Brooke220
I'm writing this out of guilt. I know it's critical for me to change bad habits right now, but I have found out I can drink coca cola or RC cola (non diet) without any repercussions.
Of all my food addictions, coke is the one I miss the most. I thought I would just have one a week, but I've been drinking cola or RC every day in small amounts for over a week now. I'm still getting my protein, lots of liquids (water, ice tea w/o sugar, etc) and less than 700 calories a day, but I find myself drinking about 6 to 8 ozs of coke a day. I should try to switch to the diet stuff but nutrasweet bothers me.
So far, it hasn't stopped my weight loss. In fact, I stalled for a couple weeks and then lost 3 lbs after I began drinking the coke. I know that's a coincidence but it leads me to think Coke isn't so bad after all; I was so sure I would dump -- and even hoped I would.
I know, I need to get a handle on this. It just tastes so comforting to me. The question I should be asking is "Why do I need that comfort"?
Any thoughts on this...
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No flying tomatoes....but I do have radishes on hand!
I'm just wondering first off about your swallowing issues and whether this could be connected because of the carbonation? If not, maybe you could find a diet pop without Nutrasweet. I think some are made with Splenda and maybe still a few with Saccharin. The best alternative would be if you could find a diet one and make a slushie so you don't get the carbonation. Pop has not been a challenge for me, and I drank diet anyhow........my challenge is the empty carbs......mostly like salty type munchies. I just try to do it as little as possible, as low fat as possible, and make sure I eat protein with them. So hopefully you can find some compromise. Good luck.
