Help Me!! I am feeling weak!!!!

Oh Lord, I have been able to tolerate not having sugar, and cutting out the fats,and changing my lifestyle. These things I have been able to deal with. However, lately I have been soooo close to having a DIET COKE!!!!!!!!! I know that I can't have the carbonation and I even tried to flatten the coke, and it didn't cure my craving. I just can't seem to shake this feeling. Help me, am I the only one who has these problems? Why is this soooo hard to resist, I can resist so many other things, why not this?? Thanks for listening Crystal

Crystal, I had a huge craving for Diet Coke back in April and I just went for it. Had about 1/2 a can which I handled just fine. Since then I've had soda on occasion...I just don't make it a steady habit. I don't believe it makes you eat more or gain weight. You just might feel some additional discomfort (gas) then you already do. Beth

Hey Crystal...I don't have a solution for you but I wanted to send a quick ((HUG)) of support!! We all have weak moments at times and acknowledging them is the first step to overcoming the temptation. Keep you posted!

I had the craving really bad too, I finally just broke down and had some (a couple sips). It doesn't feel good on the tummy, makes me burp (a lot), but takes care of the craving and reminds my head of why I don't drink it every day anymore. If you go for it, fountain pop seems to go down easier than cans or bottles- it's more watered down or something.

Crystal, You wouldn't be human if you didn't have weak moments. No one has said this is going to be easy. Don't be hard on yourself. Your not the only one with these problems. I ate a piece of Pizza the other day and it was so small. I felt so guilty after. I think I was more embarrased than anything. I know it had no nutritional value. I haven't tried any soda yet as I am afraid I will have a bad reaction. I am still afraid to try a lot of things. You are not alone. Hugs.. Roxanne

Oh Crystal , I feel for ya! Have a few sips! I did a couple of months ago. It didn't do much for me though. I am hooked on Iced Tea now!

Thank you all for being so supportive. I hate that I can't deal with this. I think I am going to try to have a few sips. I just feel bad about myself. I haven't had soda in over 6 months, and I just don't think I am going to shake this one. Thanks again, I love that I can come here when I need your support. Crystal

This is the one habit I've been able to break and I used to have 5 a day. I was working a garage sale and all they had was soda- I took a few sips and it was not at all Like I remembered- so I rarely crave one now. You might try a sip or two- but I wouldn't make a habit of it- I read somewhere that not drinking carbonation was one of the most successful traits of people that keep their weight off after gastric bypass... FYI... Hang in there!!! I wish that a diet Coke was all I craved- I'm way worse in the food area... Holly

I am so happy I posted about this. I broke down last night and cracked open a can of Diet coke. I literally had 4 sips and it was GROSS!!!!! It tasted weird, and didn't sit well. I now have NO desire to have another one. I ended up throwing the rest of that can away. Thank you all for your support, and not making me feel bad about my craving. Crystal 81 lbs down ( and holding )

See - that's exactly what happened to me. I tried like 4-5 different ones in a bout a week at diff. restaurants that we were at. (don't worry I ordered a salad or something healthy) Oh this was while we were on vacation. I had to stop and think why was I eating out so much. lol! Anyways, at first I thought the diet coke machine was messed up, then I would try another somehere else. Same thing. It just doesn't do it for me anymore. I miss it though!!! I allow myself one sugar free Iced tea with 2 spendas a day. I crave those now!