anyone else not drink soda?

[newb111]

The only soda I drink is mixed with booze. Otherwise, it's just a waste of calories.

 

[Crono]

You can fight withdrawal headaches by slowly stepping down to lower caffeine drinks, like light/weak coffee and then tea (strong black->black->oolong->green->white). I never experienced crashing/withdrawal with green tea alone, though it has very little caffeine compared to coffee or soda.

 

[Stuxnet]

I used to drink it all the time. Pretty rare, now. Only if I'm at a party and we're having pizza or something. It's amazing how much better you feel when you cut all of the <nsfw>shit</nsfw> out of your life.

 

[Bibble]

Like newb111, I only drink soda when mixing it with alcohol. On occasion, I'll take a swig of tonic water if I want a similar taste to gin and tonic but can't drink.

 

[johnjohn320]

Originally posted by: polarmystery

Originally posted by: Saulbadguy
Why are people who don't drink soda so proud of the fact that they don't drink soda?

Yeah, you are awesome for not partaking in something delicious.

3 cans of coke a day adds up to 50lbs of weight a year.

Hell, 1 can a day adds about 15lbs. That's assuming a 12oz can, nevermind those larger sizes.

Show your math.

 

[Crono]

1 can = 150 calories
3 cans = 450 calories
450 calories x 365 days = 164,000 calories
164,000 calories/3,500 calories per lb weight = 46.92 lbs, which is roughly 50lbs. 1/3 of that gives amount for just 1 can a day.

Obviously human body won't necessarily take on exactly that amount, but it's good rough indicator that you will gain a significant amount of weight from just 3 cans of soda a day, assuming your diet and level of physical activity remains otherwise the same. Doesn't take into account stimulant property of caffeine (which would have a marginal lowering effect from increase in metabolism, I guess), either.

 

[sao123]

spare me the HFCS is bad for you line of crap.
HCFS and white table sugar are chemically identical.

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: sao123
spare me the HFCS is bad for you line of crap.
HCFS and white table sugar are chemically identical.

They aren't "chemically identical", but they are similar enough that pure HFCS isn't significantly better or worse for you than table sugar.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H...up#Cane_and_beet_sugar

 

[zinfamous]

Rarely.

Haven't liked soda for several years now.

I prefer water or beer (or wine)

 

[EricMartello]

Originally posted by: Crono
1 can = 150 calories
3 cans = 450 calories
450 calories x 365 days = 164,000 calories
164,000 calories/3,500 calories per lb weight = 46.92 lbs, which is roughly 50lbs. 1/3 of that gives amount for just 1 can a day.

Obviously human body won't necessarily take on exactly that amount, but it's good rough indicator that you will gain a significant amount of weight from just 3 cans of soda a day, assuming your diet and level of physical activity remains otherwise the same. Doesn't take into account stimulant property of caffeine (which would have a marginal lowering effect from increase in metabolism, I guess), either.

As long as you are not exceeding the ideal caloric intake for your weight, you won't be gaining weight if you are drinking soda. An average 5'7" guy with medium frame has an ideal weight around 155-160 and should be eating anywhere from 1900-2200 calories per day, adjusting that based on physical and mental activity. Even with 3 cans of soda, you still have 1,450-1,750 calories per day that you need to consume before you start gaining weight.

Myth busted.

 

[Miramonti]

diet coke w/splenda.

 

[BoberFett]

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: BoberFett
I gave it up a few years ago and dropped about 30 pounds. Kept it up for a year or so. After I started my current job I started drinking again (Mt Dew is a comfort food, I drink it when I'm stressed) and I've put the weight back on. I keep trying to quit again, but it's tough. The caffeine withdrawal headaches after not having it for a couple days are brutal. Maybe I need a new job.

switch to coffee

I don't like coffee. In order to drink it I have to load it up with sugar, defeating the purpose.

 

[ManyBeers]

Have never been a fan of sodas of any kind. If on the rare occasion I get one it would be root beer. My standard sweet drink at home is cherry Kool-Aid and only cherry flavored. I also will have gatorade instead of root beer occasionally.

 

[KentState]

Was a major pop drinker when I started working in IT. Would be nothing to have a couple from the vending machine while in the office plus a few glasses at lunch. My boss started working out for a marathon and stopped drinking them and I just gave it up as well. I may have one on occasion when there isn't water to drink, but I've been doing water or milk only for about 4 years now.

 

[Crono]

Originally posted by: EricMartello

Originally posted by: Crono
1 can = 150 calories
3 cans = 450 calories
450 calories x 365 days = 164,000 calories
164,000 calories/3,500 calories per lb weight = 46.92 lbs, which is roughly 50lbs. 1/3 of that gives amount for just 1 can a day.

Obviously human body won't necessarily take on exactly that amount, but it's good rough indicator that you will gain a significant amount of weight from just 3 cans of soda a day, assuming your diet and level of physical activity remains otherwise the same. Doesn't take into account stimulant property of caffeine (which would have a marginal lowering effect from increase in metabolism, I guess), either.

As long as you are not exceeding the ideal caloric intake for your weight, you won't be gaining weight if you are drinking soda. An average 5'7" guy with medium frame has an ideal weight around 155-160 and should be eating anywhere from 1900-2200 calories per day, adjusting that based on physical and mental activity. Even with 3 cans of soda, you still have 1,450-1,750 calories per day that you need to consume before you start gaining weight.

Myth busted.

No food or drink is fattening, it's all a matter of portion control, if we go by your statement. The problem with soda is that it's relatively "empty" (nutritionally besides calories), it's not good for your teeth, and liquids tend to be less satisfying than solid food.

If you watch your calorie intake, sure, pretty much all foods and drinks are acceptable in moderation, as far as weight gain goes. Doesn't mean it's a good thing to drink 3 cans of soda a day. You can if you want, but it's not for me (coffee's my choice of caffeinated and acidic beverage ).

 

[insect9]

I used to, until I realized I was getting pretty big. I stopped and haven't missed it at all. Water kicks ass.

 

[GiggleGirl]

i havent drank soda in forever other than the occasional fast food run or a party where there is nothing BUT soda but even then i would just have water.
when i moved a long time ago we stayed at my aunts and she didnt allow soda so from then on, i just havent really had much. that was abouttttt 11 years ago. lol
mostly water, milk, and sometimes sugar free tea that you can make at home.

 

[RyanPaulShaffer]

I avoided soda for years, and even now, I prefer not to drink soda, but I have to have my daily Mountain Dew Voltage!

 

[daniel1113]

I have no consumed a soda since my Junior year of highschool, which was in 2002. Sometimes I miss orange soda, or a good old-fashioned Coke, but that's about it.

 

[skace]

Ok let's discuss some real numbers. I just went down to the vending machine and bought a mountain dew.

20 FL Oz, 591 mL
Calories 290
Carbs 77g (26% of Daily Intake)

If you drink 3 of these a day, you've taken in 870 calories, almost half of your daily intake and you've recieved 78% of your total carbs for the day. It's entirely possible for a person who is not conscious about what they eat or drink to have 3 of these or at least 2.

 

[Aikouka]

Originally posted by: skace
Ok let's discuss some real numbers. I just went down to the vending machine and bought a mountain dew.

20 FL Oz, 591 mL
Calories 290
Carbs 77g (26% of Daily Intake)

If you drink 3 of these a day, you've taken in 870 calories, almost half of your daily intake and you've recieved 78% of your total carbs for the day. It's entirely possible for a person who is not conscious about what they eat or drink to have 3 of these or at least 2.

That's why I stopped drinking soda. I love the taste of Mountain Dew and would drink a lot of it (cold, refreshing mountain dew on your tongue is sooooo good). Sitting down and thinking about it, I realized that I drank half or more of my supposed daily allotted calories in a day (although, I most likely have a higher per-day amount than 2000, but let's ignore that). I drink mostly water now (I have three water filter pitchers in the fridge and one large container that's just chilled tap water that I dump into said filter pitchers), but sometimes I'll get a diet soda just for some flavor (can't forget... I said I liked Mt Dew for the taste, although Diet Dew is gross ).

 

[jagec]

It doesn't taste that great, and I'd rather ENJOY the process of powering my body. So, I only drink soda very occasionally, and usually with alcohol in it.

As for diet..ugh. It tastes terrible, makes you fatter than real sugar, and some kinds might be oncogenic. Remind me again why anyone ever buys diet? It's just a higher-profit-margin item for the manufacturers.

 

[johnjohn320]

Originally posted by: Crono
1 can = 150 calories
3 cans = 450 calories
450 calories x 365 days = 164,000 calories
164,000 calories/3,500 calories per lb weight = 46.92 lbs, which is roughly 50lbs. 1/3 of that gives amount for just 1 can a day.

Obviously human body won't necessarily take on exactly that amount, but it's good rough indicator that you will gain a significant amount of weight from just 3 cans of soda a day, assuming your diet and level of physical activity remains otherwise the same. Doesn't take into account stimulant property of caffeine (which would have a marginal lowering effect from increase in metabolism, I guess), either.

I'm not arguing for soda's health benefits, but you've put up some very misleading figuring there. By your logic (450 calories = weight gain of 46.92 lbs), then a 2,000 calorie diet would result in me gaining 208lbs a year. I know soda calories are not healthy, but regardless, your dislcaimer "obviously humany body won't take on that exact amount" is an important one-it kind of makes your whole equation pointless.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: johnjohn320

Originally posted by: Crono
1 can = 150 calories
3 cans = 450 calories
450 calories x 365 days = 164,000 calories
164,000 calories/3,500 calories per lb weight = 46.92 lbs, which is roughly 50lbs. 1/3 of that gives amount for just 1 can a day.

Obviously human body won't necessarily take on exactly that amount, but it's good rough indicator that you will gain a significant amount of weight from just 3 cans of soda a day, assuming your diet and level of physical activity remains otherwise the same. Doesn't take into account stimulant property of caffeine (which would have a marginal lowering effect from increase in metabolism, I guess), either.

I'm not arguing for soda's health benefits, but you've put up some very misleading figuring there. By your logic (450 calories = weight gain of 46.92 lbs), then a 2,000 calorie diet would result in me gaining 208lbs a year. I know soda calories are not healthy, but regardless, your dislcaimer "obviously humany body won't take on that exact amount" is an important one-it kind of makes your whole equation pointless.

I believe his figures are intended to be for calories above the amount that you would otherwise require. The 2,000 calorie diet is around the amount that people burn every day, and as such none of it gets stored as fat.

That said, homeostasis is incredibly powerful in the human body. I submit that an otherwise healthy person who adds a can of soda per day to their diet will see a gain of less than a single pound of weight by the end of the year. You have to overconsume regularly to gain weight.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

a) It's "pop", not soda, you silly Americans

b) I hardly drink it at all - haven't in years. Only exception being maybe a rum and coke once or twice a year. I usually drink beer or wine.

c) I do consume 2 bottles of Gatorade/Powerade per week - one during my long run and another after my hardest workout of the week. I checked though, and this contains sugar, not corn syrup.

Ironically, the Healthy Choice pasta sauce in my cupboard contains corn syrup . I bought it because it's low sodium - so much for that. Back to plain old tomato sauce.