Alternatives to pop (soda)

June 6, 2017 8:57pm CST
I am addicted to pop (soda) coca cola, pepsi etc. My father in law lost a lot of weight just by not drinking it as much. I want to do the same but I am finding it to be really hard to do. Does anyone have any other alternatives (besides water, I drink that also) I would love to hear what everyone else drinks. (Besides alcohol) lol
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• Prairieville, Louisiana
7 Jun 17
How about cold tea and add Splenda or sugar substitute to it or lemonade light from minute maid.
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7 Jun 17
I forgot to mention I also love sweet tea lol I've heard its a lot healthier than pop (soda) but I'm not sure.
@Shavkat (139397)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
I drink turmeric tea. It is the best alternative for me.
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@Shavkat (139397)
• Philippines
8 Jun 17
@gimitchelray I hope it is available in your city.
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8 Jun 17
@Shavkat I will have to look around but I'm sure it is.
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7 Jun 17
I've read about turmeric being useful for many things. I haven't tried it out yet though.
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@marguicha (222364)
• Chile
7 Jun 17
I never buy them. But in summer, I make fruit juices in the blender. You donĀ“t have to add sugar. If you find you need sugar, add Stevia.
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7 Jun 17
That's awesome. I like fruit. I have attempted to make home made fruit drinks but they didn't taste very good.
@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Jun 17
Lipton diet green tea with citrus, coffee and flavored water, all diet so not to trade one evil for another.
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7 Jun 17
Thank you. I will try that.
@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
7 Jun 17
There are other soft drinks. Also juices.
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@WriterAI (5373)
• Bulgaria
7 Jun 17
@gimitchelray Fresh would be the best - only natural fruit sugar.
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7 Jun 17
I think i might try just drinking fruit juice but without sugar.
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7 Jun 17
@WriterAI Ok thank you. I'll give it a try.
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@jendie (38)
7 Jun 17
and if you drink many of that you can get UTI.
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@jendie (38)
7 Jun 17
@gimitchelray me too and now I stop drinking soft drinks.
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@jendie (38)
7 Jun 17
@gimitchelrayor you can try water therapy by drinking 1 liter of water in morning.
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7 Jun 17
Yes that is very true. I also used to get kidney infections when I was younger.
• India
7 Jun 17
Now i am taking green tea with lemon ... Finding it somewhat useful to lose the weight.
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• India
7 Jun 17
@gimitchelray try green tea .. it may help u i think but you have to take it regularly or else will not be useful
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7 Jun 17
@sunilparthan I will give it a try. Thank you.
7 Jun 17
Yes I have heard that works for many people. I drink apple cider vinegar mixed into a glass of water usually two to three times a day but I have been forgetting to do so a lot lately so my weight is still not good.
• United States
7 Jun 17
Tea, water or coffee with very little sugar..I can't drink it with no sugar yet. I do not drink soda ..if I did I know it would put the weight on. Good luck.
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• United States
7 Jun 17
@gimitchelray It is a terrible addiction I know
7 Jun 17
Thank you I am gonna need all the luck I can get lol
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• Austin, Texas
10 Jun 17
Flavored waters and herbal teas. In fact, my daughter recommends a weight loss tea to her dad. I've never tried it. She gets it from one those health food stores.
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10 Jun 17
Green tea? I have drank that before but not long enough to see if it worked.
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• United States
8 Jun 17
there is nothing we are doomed....lol the only way we won the battle is that is has caused me kidney stones from the sugar and we limit the sugar now... it has caused a variety of health problems now.
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• United States
8 Jun 17
@gimitchelray , believe me you don't want it.
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8 Jun 17
I've never had a kidney stone luckily but I have had kidney infections.
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8 Jun 17
@CookieMonster46 oh I know lol my brother in law had one and I witnessed the pain he went through. It was horrible just watching.
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@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
7 Jun 17
Adding cut up fruit to iced water can also be different to the taste buds and enjoyable on a hot day!
8 Jun 17
That sounds good. I will try that. Thank you.
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@Tierkreisze (1609)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
How about fruit shakes?
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• Philippines
7 Jun 17
@gimitchelray Did you add sugar and milk?
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7 Jun 17
I have attempted to make those but they didn't really turn out like I had hopes they would.
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7 Jun 17
@Tierkreisze I've tried making them with milk or orange juice.
@AkoPinay (11542)
• Philippines
14 Jun 17
I love pineapple juice
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@AkoPinay (11542)
• Philippines
14 Jun 17
@gimitchelray it's good for our blood
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14 Jun 17
@AkoPinay I have heard that its good for you but wasn't sure.
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14 Jun 17
I'm not a fan of pineapples lol but I would be willing to try it again, its been awhile.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
Go natural, of course, you make your own citrus juice or lemon juice, or you may buy iced tea in a bottle instead of soda
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
8 Jun 17
@gimitchelray well it takes time to perfect the taste. As you go on you will reach the perfect taste.
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8 Jun 17
@ilocosboy Ok I will try. Thank you.
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7 Jun 17
I like making ng fruit drinks but I am not very good so it usually tastes bad.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
7 Jun 17
Drink water and add Chrystal Light in it if you do not want to drink just plain water. That way you are getting the intake of water which will help you become more fuller and loose weight, and also the taste of something better.
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7 Jun 17
Doesn't that cause water weight?
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
A good alternative is lemonade. It is not only delicious but it can help one lose weight. Instead of sugar though, you should put honey instead.
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7 Jun 17
That sounds like an interesting combination. I will try that.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jun 17
I love vitamin water, I get the strawberry flavor and tropical citrus. They are both good. Whenever I stop drinking soda for a while, usually in the hotter weather I drink vitamin water instead.
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7 Jun 17
I have tried one drink of that before.
7 Jun 17
I like to drink tea, coffee, juice, flavored water, sparkling water is good too if you can stand the taste.
8 Jun 17
I tried sparkling water once. It wasn't for me but I know many people enjoy it.