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Boscawen, NH
June 26, 2017
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Members rallied around the challenge of giving up soda, with many sharing that they once drank multiple cases per week but successfully quit... Read more

Members rallied around the challenge of giving up soda, with many sharing that they once drank multiple cases per week but successfully quit by replacing it with carbonated or sparkling water to satisfy the craving for fizz. Several members described how their taste for soda disappeared entirely after switching to water, with some noting it now tastes awful or even salty, while others mentioned practical strategies like the three-bite rule for cravings, sugar-free alternatives, and drinking fruit-infused water to avoid artificial sweeteners. A recurring theme was the health benefits of quitting, including reduced inflammation, better kidney health, and weight management, alongside the empowering realization that once you break the habit, you often wonder why you ever craved it in the first place.

A MyObesityTeam Member

I too love sodas. But knowing how much sugar is in them really bothers me.
It's like drinking water with 9 tsps of sugar in it.
You wouldn't drink that, would you???
I use Meta Mucil to reduce cravings and provides protein.
I take it after breakfast and then in the afternoons and before I go to bed so I don't wake up hungry.

September 30, 2017
A MyObesityTeam Member

my husband and me used to drink 3 cases of pop a week. When I quit pop I missed the bubbly when drinking so I started drinking carbonated spring water. It worked for me and n ow all I drink is water.Perrier is a good first try

July 19, 2017
A MyObesityTeam Member

Drink Bai. A little pricey but delish

July 2, 2017
A MyObesityTeam Member

Three bites. The brain doesn't register much additional pleasure after that anyway and I'd end up feeling bad if I ate more or binged. So, when I have a craving I allow myself 3 bites. The craving is satisfied and I am not left feeling guilty.

June 28, 2017
A MyObesityTeam Member

water,water,water.

August 12, 2017

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