johnlatte 1,232 Posted March 2, 2013 I'll chime in here. My NUT from years ago showed me research stating that the artificial sweeteners in diet soda (aspartame & sucralose to name a couple) create a much higher insulin spike than the regular sugar in regular soda. This causes our bodies to store more fat and can seriously hinder weight loss. Not to mention, it's going to mess with diabetics. Just because something has 0 calories doesn't mean it's healthy. I'm not a soda drinker but I stay away from anything "diet". I'm insulin resistant so I won't go near the stuff. I don't mean to get preachy. You do what works for you. I just thought this would be good info to share. I'm not judging or trying to tell anyone what to do ( ). But I'm with Rosie. Being IGT I did a lot of research and decided that 0 calorie soda, was just as bad as the full on leaded version. I haven't had a soda in about 6 months and was a heavy Diet DP and Diet Coke w/ lime drinker. I'm not worried about the gas or the stomach issues that are sure to come from going back to old habits, but I am, for me, concerned about what the soda does to my internals. Again, do what works for you and makes you the happiest in your world, but really check into it before you do. You've made a sizable investment in getting healthy and that includes making some significant lifestyle changes. Indulging in a soda probably isn't going to be the end of the world, but then again, is it really worth it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
