Diet Sodas

[dinoiii]

I have read on other forums some people guilty of drinking this type of product on a regular basis - in fact, some in excess of 4-2 liters of soda PER DAY!!!


I am curious what kind of bb lifestyle that is. First of all, a carbonated beverage impedes absorption of Vitamin B12 - which is imperative for proper absorption of proteins. My question for everyone - While their intentions may have been good (i.e.- cut out the sugary liquid crack type beverages known as regular sodas and replace them with the artificially sweetened goodness within a can of diet), are they not potentially impeding progress?

Now, I warn in advance I have heard the excuses errrr, rationales for why it is OK to add diet cola to your bb diet. Uhhhh, yeah. And I have also heard that ok if it is sabatoging results, it can't be 100% bad - probably only partially affecting me, right? Maybe so, or maybe you are spinning your wheels.


So DA forum members - lets here it....

(1) How much do you drink?

(2) Do you feel your diet could be better without it?

[wedgylx]

1)probably 10-16oz a day

2)Probably could be better.

[Founder]

I'm totally guilty of this. Of course I drink diet because I like it, not because I'm trying to avoid sugar.

Now I'm hooked on these new caffeine mints from NVE.

On average, I drink about 32oz of diet a day.

[Founder]

Dieting dose work faster w/o diet soda. Anyone pre-contest should avoid diet soda as much as carbs.

[italionstallionl]

ahhh i like this post, i would have to say 0.

i have not had even a sip of any type of carbonated beverage (except beer-im in college remember) since before i went to college...so i would say more than 4 full months

[dinoiii]

WOW stallion...

no carbonated beverages or Big Macs huh?

[dinoiii]

New Caffeine Mints from NVE, Chris? What are those - is that the "Stacker" bunch?

[caniplaywith_madness]

3 cans a week average. i drink green tea mixed with grape juice. 3:1

[wedgylx]

WOW stallion...

no carbonated beverages or Big Macs huh?

why not just kill yourself? lol

I'm tying you to a chair and forcing a Big mac and 32oz of Diet Pepsi down your throat at gun point

[max von]

1) 2 cans Diet Mt Dew day

2) im sure it would help but have not seen any negatives externally yet and man i love my diet dew for record 2 cans is way down for me now 1 1/2 gallons water is my goal

max von

[caniplaywith_madness]

i remember in high school i was taught that carbonated drinks also take away calcium from your body although its been a while God only knows if science has changed its mind on that one too.

[Founder]

New Caffeine Mints from NVE, Chris? What are those - is that the "Stacker" bunch?

http://www.discountanabolics.com/page/DA/PROD/nve/NV05

Yeah, NVE Pharmaceuticals makes Stacker 2,3... These mints are great.

[max von]

Chris

what are they and how well do they work and what kinda doses do you take of them

max von

[dinoiii]

New Caffeine Mints from NVE, Chris? What are those - is that the "Stacker" bunch?

http://www.discountanabolics.com/page/DA/PROD/nve/NV05

Yeah, NVE Pharmaceuticals makes Stacker 2,3... These mints are great.


Agreed!

[italionstallionl]

thats a lot of $ for caffeine, why not just buy pills, or drink a coffee

[max von]

Italion

i agree ill just stick with my coffe through out the day

max von

[dinoiii]

There was actually a positive study just released about coffee but damn - I have no prayer of locating it right now. You guys may be intrigued - remind me next week or two and I may be able to get you some good info regarding your coffee "habit"



Uhhh, btw...coffee and you have used creatine and preached against thermos and creatine. I am curious how you figure this to be a solid argument then as coffee tends to be a diuretic? Just a note as to why I am saying thermos and creatine DO have a place together -but hey that's just accidental science you stumbled upon for yourself.

[italionstallionl]

i wasnt saying that i drink coffee, just another suggestion instead of caffeine pills

but, i do drink coffee, lol, it is decaf though and i dont brew it strong at alll, i basically drink it because it is nice and hot, warms me up

[max von]

Italion

i agree with you i dont think that was the point that we were making is using it for a caffine thermo. I drink my coffee with caffine tho and your right its for the reason you gave when it could a noce cup of coffee taste good

max von

[dinoiii]

i wasnt saying that i drink coffee, just another suggestion instead of caffeine pills

but, i do drink coffee, lol, it is decaf though and i dont brew it strong at alll, i basically drink it because it is nice and hot, warms me up


Before I got to the decaf part, you can probably imagine my confusion. :lol:

[max von]

dinoiii

thats okay your allowed 5 confusion your down to 4 so be careful dinoiii

max von

[dinoiii]

dinoiii

thats okay your allowed 5 confusion your down to 4 so be careful dinoiii

max von

smart ass :?


Anyway - I have another retort for Bill I am preparing as I think it is going well for him...he had a pretty good post, but I will not go down without swinging you know....nah kidding - it may not be saw on my behalf that in my contesting products, I actually would love to see someone in the industry support and stand behind their products. But alas I digress ...

4 confusions remaining...phew - I have to be more careful!

[Bruiser1]

1) Does Diet coke turn to wood alcohol in the body2) does it mimic Alzheimer’s in some people in large doses. I went off the stuff after heavy year of consumption 3-4 DC or DDP. I feel worlds better and just drink lots of water and a little milk w/ my cereal. Just wondering your thoughts on this after I stumbled onto this old thread.

[Clickster]

I have not had a regular soda nor a diet soda in 4 months. I agree that even Diet Soda is awful for you.

My brother thinks that soda is perfectly fine in moderation, I personally feel that all soda is bad for you.

People think because a particular type of soda is sweetened with SPLENDA, that it is better for you. All I have to say to that is.. ROFL

[wedgylx]

i only drink soda at work.

[dinoiii]

This remains a neat thread...I have long-since forgotten it existed.

I am gonna pen a quick article this coming week with some good references that will address your questions bruiser and more.

I think it would also be a good time to address the potential thoughts on artificial sweetners as I feel are supported through various research in the making and it is just an application that applies to protein powders and virtually anything in our supplementation schemes today. Now, there is an in-house we did measuring the blood glucose response of 215 clients in a post-consumption state with various artificial flavoring that I think I will include in that thread - but I would proabably expect it in the "Open Articles" forum as it will be fully referenced. I need something to do as I am itching to get back to the wards (still one week out).

[Dizzle1]

i only drink soda at work.


I heard that it does not count there, kind of like not getting pregnant the first time ;)

[wedgylx]

I heard that it does not count there, kind of like not getting pregnant the first time ;)

exactly ;)

I work in a restaraunt right now as a "food runner". I need the caffeine lol

[Clickster]

The last time I did have a soda, was for the exact reason. I was pulling an all nighter for my college homework and I decided that a bottle of Coke might help.

-I must admit, I felt very guilty and bad about it the next day. lol boy is that sad...

[garb]

man, i havent had any type of soda in over two years and i dont miss it at all. yet im far from being any type of saint.....

i have been known to endulge in a few cups of coffee with an assload of sugar from time to time, but only when i used to get up at the ass crack of dawn for work. not to mention i too am a college student, and unfortinately am close friends with Miller ;)

[Jswoll]

Just now saw this D, answer to original question, with stal on this at ZERO, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water, water (ok, I'm tired of copying and pasting here!)