Are diet drinks good for dieting ?

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HAFLINGERZING

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4/26/11 11:14 A

Diet drinks are just like everything else, it depends on the person. Diet drinks for me are a way to numb out, sort of like a binge. I also notice that the Diet Coke was what I would reach for when my blood sugar was low or I was really thirsty. SO I gave them up 14 days ago. In hopes that I will be able to lose the last 20lbs

LUC7KY

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4/26/11 11:08 A

i used to drink slim fast drinks but the taste was horrible for me and replacing those for a meal made me sad. I guess it's peronal preference

CHOCOCOYOTE

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4/26/11 10:48 A

Diet drinks are especially good if you already are addicted to sodas.

A friend of mine was in a high strees life, and for about 3 years, got most of her cals from Micky D's and cokes. (she claimed she drank a 6 pack a day... that's like 600 cals of sugar, i think).

She stopped just those two bad habbits, and lost much of what she wanted to lose.

good luck!

ARACELI0071

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4/26/11 10:42 A

Thank you for article .And for great advice.

SP_COACH_TANYA

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4/26/11 9:44 A

Here is an article that you may find helpful.

Healthy Beverage Guidelines
Drink Up, But Drink the Right Stuff
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_art
icles.asp?id=605

Coach Tanya

ARACELI0071

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4/25/11 10:25 P

Thanks for the advice.

CRZYQUILTER

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4/25/11 10:01 P

There are those who drink diet soda and those who do not. Both lose weight successfully. You might want to limit them however because of the acid in them and the caffeine.

ARACELI0071

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4/25/11 9:57 P

How many diet drinks can we drink a day like cokes and those 5 calories ones?

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