How do people drink diet soda???

[Nevyn522]

So I gave up caffeine three weeks ago (the headaches the next few days were KILLER).

And on a lark, I started noticing how many calories were in each can of soda I was chugging (when your office provides free drinks...)... and got real depressed. So I cut back. Not enough, but it's a start.

Then I noticed the diet sodas... so I grabbed a diet Sprite.

MY GOD THIS IS DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The aftertaste is dreadful, the artificial sweetener makes me feel like someone's trying to drug me...

BLECH!

And yet I know some people make it a habit to drink diet soda -- WHY?????

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: Nevyn522


MY GOD THIS IS DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The aftertaste is dreadful, the artificial sweetener makes me feel like someone's trying to drug me...

that is why i don't like diet too. People like it because different people have different tastes.

 

[kami]

Cirtus sodas all have a sort of aftertaste to me...why don't you try some other brands?

And yes, the main reason is not consuming that gross amount of sugar and empty calories...

 

[PsychoAndy]

They need something to offset the double cheeseburger and large fries.

-PAB

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

I don't like any diet colas with the exception of Diet Coke. That sh!t r0x0rs my d0g

nik

 

[Azraele]

If you're trying to cut back on the soda, and don't like diet, try to find a juice you like or drink water.

 

[kami]

Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
I don't like any diet colas with the exception of Diet Coke. That sh!t r0x0rs my d0g

nik

diet coke is rank. diet pepsi is where it's at.

 

[db]

You can get used to anything.
Especially if you're addicted.

 

[kranky]

I think different people perceive the taste differently. I find the taste of diet soda horrid but other people swear it tastes identical to the regular type.

 

[FuZoR]

I recently made the switch to diet soda...
Though i would perfer some normal coke or pepsi, im getting use to the taste.

Can't stand water hahahaha.

 

[XMan]

I hate to drink my calories. I'd rather have a steak than a six-pack of soda.

 

[SludgeFactory]

Originally posted by: Nevyn522
And yet I know some people make it a habit to drink diet soda -- WHY?????

And yet I know some people make it a habit to drink 1000+ empty calories from soda every day -- WHY?????

Believe it or not, they've improved diet soda over the years. It used to taste worse!!!

 

[Chaotic42]

We actually had a radio show about this.

Your pallette adapts to the food that you eat. The artifical sweeteners are sweet, just not as much as the pure sugar overload of regular soda. If you start drinking diet, and stop eating and drinking really sweet foods, you'll get accustomed to the diet. This works with all foods (like veggies, starches, etc).

 

[Linux23]

Originally posted by: Xerox Man
I hate to drink my calories. I'd rather have a steak than a six-pack of soda.

i like the way this man thinks.

 

[flavio]

I drank a whole 2 liter one night at work of regular Coke and then looked on the back to find out it was like 1200 calories or something. So I switched to Diet Coke and only a can or two a day now. I got used to it quickly and if I have a regular Coke now it tastes a little strange.

 

[Jzero]

I started drinking diet to cut back on calories and sugar rotting my teeth.
You get used to the taste. Now I think normal soda tastes weird sometimes.

In all honesty, I've lost 15 pounds in the past couple months just because I stopped drinking soda and as much beer, started eating less and started eating out less. I haven't increased my exercise.

 

[Geekbabe]

Diet soda is an aquired taste.Once you get used to it though,nothing else is acceptable.The taste of sugared soda and drinks makes me sick at this point,give me my diet pepsi please

 

[Jfur]

Originally posted by: Nevyn522
So I gave up caffeine three weeks ago (the headaches the next few days were KILLER).

And on a lark, I started noticing how many calories were in each can of soda I was chugging (when your office provides free drinks...)... and got real depressed. So I cut back. Not enough, but it's a start.

Then I noticed the diet sodas... so I grabbed a diet Sprite.

MY GOD THIS IS DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The aftertaste is dreadful, the artificial sweetener makes me feel like someone's trying to drug me...

BLECH!

And yet I know some people make it a habit to drink diet soda -- WHY?????

I don't drink much soda at all, but I think REGULAR soda is absolutely repulsive. Diet Pepsi tasts ok.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I find sugared soda unpleasantly sweet and heavy. I do not generally drink much soda, but I go for Diet Coke or Diet Dr Pepper when I have it at all.

 

[xirtam]

diet pepsi is where it's at.

Water tastes sweeter, doesn't leave a bitter aftertaste, doesn't induce vomiting, and replenishes your body more effectively.

 

[NetworkDad]

Love the Diet Dr. Pepper...It really does taste like the real thing.

 

[SaturnX]

I know people will call me strange, but I for one like the aftertaste of diet drinks, only Pepsi Brand though, I've taken a strong disliking to any Coca-Cola product.

Yeah I know I'm weird.. but you know what I really like, my new fave drink has to be Pepsi Blue.. that stuff is crazy! and great tasting.

--Mark

 

[Blayze]

I actually like Diet Pepsi, but that is the only diet drink that I like. Diet Coke, Sprite, Mt. Dew, etc... are just nasty.

Diet Dr. Pepper is the worst ever...

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

Originally posted by: Nevyn522
So I gave up caffeine three weeks ago (the headaches the next few days were KILLER).

And on a lark, I started noticing how many calories were in each can of soda I was chugging (when your office provides free drinks...)... and got real depressed. So I cut back. Not enough, but it's a start.

Then I noticed the diet sodas... so I grabbed a diet Sprite.

MY GOD THIS IS DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The aftertaste is dreadful, the artificial sweetener makes me feel like someone's trying to drug me...

BLECH!

And yet I know some people make it a habit to drink diet soda -- WHY?????

Some aren't that bad... I find if I try a diet soda in something I don't regularly drink in full-sugar mode then it's more tolerable. For instance I don't like diet Coke/Pepsi (which I normally drink 'regular' when I indulge), but diet Squirt or Vernors seems OK.