How many people actually drink soda?

Hello Effusive, Hm! Now that is a shame, but I know where you're coming from. My dad too hated drinking soda because of the fizzy feeling that would feel like it was burning his throat. I myself enjoy flat soda, as that's very relaxing and generally reveals more flavor in the soda. Coca-Cola is a great example of such. Coca-Cola, as bad as it normally tastes (or maybe for you with the carbonation), is tolerable when it's flat. I enjoy it both ways, but it's particularly tasty and sweet flat. Sierra Mist is good, as is Sprite- that's interesting that you can sometimes drink Sprite/Sierra. Maybe that particular brand is a little kinder on the throat. Soda is kind of addictive, but only if you don't know how to stop. Plus if you see the dental effects (e.g., rotting of teeth *cough* *cough* Coke), it'll make you stop. :D Vault is pretty good though- very addictive as it has plenty of caffeine in it, and probably more than coffee/Coke. I had a sample of it when I lived in California. When I was younger, I had to clean my room. I took a sip of Vault, and did it in 5 minutes. A 45 minute job (as my room really was a mess) done in 1/9 of the time. Hah- now that's what you call a light-weight! :D You might want to ask a doctor about it, though, as it MIGHT (and I say that very tentatively) be something else, but I'm not a doctor either, so don't rely upon me. Thanks for starting this discussion! -Fresh Writing

Soda is bad for you, in more than one way. One should.. Limit themselves on drinking it, or refrain from it completely. But, otherwise.. I drink Soda. On occassion. Maybe a 2 litre or two per week. The only time I drink Soda out of the 2 litre frame, is when out eating at a restraurant, or on a rather long trip. Even then I don't drink all that much. Maybe a glass or so. Acid reflux is sometimes caused by the acidity in the Soda, and isn't recommended for those who already have it. There are Acidity charts for Soda, which tells you which are the worst for you. Granted, most of them are pretty bad, but some are worse than others. Maybe you should find one of these charts. Oh, and as for what I actually drink? Usually Diet Pepsi. Rarely anything else, unless my friend offers me a drink of Soda.

In the past I drank a lot of soda and I found it was better than plain water. I realize it is a bad habit since I grow up. Today I seldom drink soda water. I drink more plain water instead. Besides, I have to be a good example to my son, and I will try to avoid soda water. I love China

I love soda! In fact, I'm drinking soda right now! I try not to drink too much soda because it's not good for you at all, but it's so delicious! I have to try really hard not to constantly drink soda all the time! I like all kinds of soda, but I mostly drink diet. I don't really have any brand preferences. It's all yummy to me!

so people addicted these type drik items... avoid to drink soda...

Hmmm, it does have that sort of warm feeling after you drink soda...Well for me, i don't take soda that well either becuase of the amount of gas it has..I mean how can people enjoy those drink so much...With all that gas, it's making my tongue and throat hurt...So like you, i'd prefer to drink tea or juice or something...It's definately tastier and not to mention healthier...=]

well i am very very addicted to pepsi! i drink a 2litre or more a day.i used to drink a 12pack to 24pack of cans everyday up until i got pregnant with my youngest anmd cut down as drinken alot of soda is not healthy at all.but it just tastes sooo yummmmy especially with lots of ice on a hot day:D

I am definately a soda person. I drink Dr. Pepper all the time. I do have Reflux, and juice bothers me more than soda does. I thik that it just depends on your body's metabolism, and how you react to things. My daughter also suffers from Reflux, and she has trouble digesting iced tea. It really makes her sick.

I drink soda all the time. I mostly drink Mt. Dew or Diet Mt. Dew. It gives me heartburn though, so I really should not be drinking it. That is the only soda that gives me heartburn, but it is also my favorite. I guess that is why I still drink it.

I do and dont drink soda. It depends if I'm working or I'm tired from not sleeping well then I will have one. But sometimes I just don't have the money to waste on a soda + water doesn't have any calories. When I do drink soda I'm not completly loyal but my fav's are Sprite & Mr. Pibb. I like Ocean Spray's Raspberry Lemonaide that they serve @ Olive Garden... YUM! Beyond that I just go with the flow of how much money I have and what's on sale.

I drink more iced tea than soda but my oldest daughter drinks Pepsi every day and will get a headache if she goes off of it for a few days. I hope you're on medication for your reflux. My husband has had it for years and is doing very well on medication. He can drink soda and eat spicy foods, too.

i use to like soda so much, specially orange soda and cola. but now i kind a stay away from it or minimize my soda drinking as it causes my ulcer symthoms to come back, althought i am still drinking soda but not much now. happy posting!!!

I dont drink it as my skin is prone to break out at sugary things so i stay clear. I used to drink coke all the time and loved it but now nothing but water for me and i now dont miss drinking fizzy drinks. I think my dentist bill is less aswell now as they are so bad for you teeth.

I guess I can drink soda but I choose not too drink it due to not being very healthy for you. It makes you gain weight and its not good for your teeth. I drink only Hot tea, Ice Green tea or plain Ice tea, Orange juice and grapefruit juice thats it. If I really didn't care about my health I would probable drink Dr. Pepper or Pepsi.

I admit I drink way too much soda. I was at wrok today with a woman who just came back from medical leave because she had two kidney stones removed whihc she says her doctor attributes to soda. She says she is now soda free (3 weeks) and when she saw mine on my desk, she gave me a good tongue lashing. I have been saying I am going to stop and have even made some attempts but then I always go back to it. I do find that when I drink tea I don't crave the soda as much. I'll guess I have to start drinking more tea.

I drink soda daily. Usually Pepsi because it is my favorite but if its not available then Coke. I dont necessarily like the fizziness of soda but I love soda!! I like fountain drinks over canned or bottles but unfortunately I dont have a soda fountain in my house, lol. I drink juice on occasion and if I am not drinking soda then I am drinking sweet tea.

I am way to addicted to soda and my family is always jumping down my throat about it. My favorite is Pepsi although due to my diabetes I have switched to diet. I am not sure if it is any better but it was suggested by my doctor to replace the Pepsi and all of its calories. I can go through any where from eight to ten cans a day. I will buy two twenty four packs compared to my husbands one. I will switch it up at times and drink a Sprite just for a little different taste, but not often. I have been drinking soda for years and years probably at least ten years. I know there are times when I go without soda and it seems to give me a headache...I know it is due to the caffeine and as soon as I have some the headache seems to go away.

Actually I don't have any uncomfortableness while drinking the soda. And I don't have any particular about the brand of the soda, only if there's only purified water. So any soft drink including the soda is fine with me. I drank the soda a lot before 23, but now, normally I don't drink the soda now for it kills your sperms. So for my next generation, I just quited it. To me, the soda is not addictive as you mentioned but it's just like money killer since I quite like drinks. These are my thoughts about soda, good luck.

I am one of those people who drinks soda. I love it. I am addicted to Coke and Pepsi. I know sodas aren't good for the health but it seems that i'm obsessed with it lol. Everytime i eat junk foods, fast foods and fried dishes, i open a can of my desired soda brand.

because it's tasty ,so many students like it .But I has heard that it's bad for health ,I don't know if it's right