Comments on: Could That Beverage Be Causing Weight Gain?

By: Debra Miller

Debra Miller — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:07:16 +0000

Is tonic water just as bad? I will have to check ingredients, but I don’t usually drink colas, but I occasionally put a slice of lime in tonic water. I saw that some have HFC, some I saw had saccrine. Obviously, these would be ones to avoid.

By: Daria Gambling

Daria Gambling — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:10:54 +0000

I’m actually experienced with this, and I totally agree with you.

By: Andrew A. Sailer

Andrew A. Sailer — Sat, 29 May 2010 09:34:08 +0000

Good post, thanks for it!

By: Stonestreet

Stonestreet — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:32:14 +0000

Nice post

By: Moses Roper

Moses Roper — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:19:09 +0000

If only I had a nickel for every time I came to tomatotalk.earthfare.com.. Amazing post!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 15 May 2010 17:50:42 +0000

no way, 15 lbs? oh, at least now i knew. never had skipped lunch without drinking a glass of soda. there is more to this than i should really know. after all we are talking about health and this way, i should minimize drinking soda. bariatric surgery

By: earthfare

earthfare — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:47:02 +0000

Wow, Katie! What an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing. It’s amazing to hear how soda affected your knees and joints. Keep on that health journey and your health/body will respond positively! We also cannot wait to be in Auburn — thanks for your excitement!

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:58:31 +0000

I too am trying to break up with diet soda. We have had a long off and on relationship that only leaves me miserable and longing to be free and healthy. We break up every now and then for a few days only to reunite in a moment of weakness at a restaurant or at the movies or when I tire of drinking water.. During my pregnancy, I gained a significant amount of weight. I stopped drinking caffeine diet soda but still continued to drink several cans a day. Since giving birth, I have been on a continual diet nightmare. I began working out again only to find my bones and knees screaming out after each workout. I kept drinking soda. Finally, my husband and I have made the choice to become a processed food free home and thus my decision to end my relationship with diet soda once and for all. We have only just begun our journey and are excited about the new store opening in Auburn. We hope to accomplish our goals and set the example of healthy living for our son. I am also curious to see after a few weeks how my knees and joints feel after eliminating diet soda from my life! I’m keeping my fingers crossed!

By: Joy

Joy — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:17:29 +0000

I gave up soda years ago, and it made a world of difference. In the first 2 months I dropped 6 pounds. I have to include I began a 5 day a week workout regimen and portioned my meals. Since then I do have a glass at a barbecue or get together once in a while but never keep it in the house. Soda, however, wasn’t my sweet battle to overcome. I still fight my sweet tooth on a regular basis. However, I’ve been doing more research into aspartame and other artificial sweeteners and their side effects. It’s amazing what they’re hiding it in–down to my yogurts, crystal lights, and other sugar-free treats. Healthy right? October last year I started developing what we (docs and me) now think might be episodic migraines, and my husband and I have since gone through our cupboards and fridge and tossed all foods and juices with aspartame, HFCS, artificial flavorings, colors, etc. It’s too soon to tell if aspartame and HFCS are the tricky culprits for my sudden episodes, but I will at least sleep better knowing these healthy food changes will only help me in the end and certainly not hurt my journey of a more healthy life style. To all those trying, Good Luck! I do believe in not quitting cold turkey! I think in moderation and once in a while won’t hurt you, but the more you distance your body from the harmfulness of it the more you’ll realize you don’t need it when you do have that glass months later. It’s actually a great feeling! )

By: earthfare

earthfare — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:57:02 +0000

Thanks, Kim! thanks for the suggestion – we have heard from several 0people that this helps. Congratulations to you for breaking your coke zero addiction!