Diet Pepsi

musclepump · 08-08-2006, 07:54 PM

Is there any reason I shouldn't drink Diet Pepsi on a contest cut? I can't think of any, but with contest dieting being still fairly new to me--dieting in itself not though--I figure I should ask. I find my clients who I run diets for seem to do well having Diet cola's in their ranks (makes them feel more "normal" I suppose) but obviously contest dieting is different.

Vieope · 08-08-2006, 07:58 PM

Do you like the taste of it? Well I guess you do since you created a thread about it but why?

msunid83 · 08-08-2006, 08:00 PM

excessive amounts may lead to extra sodium intake and the stuff dehydrates you which is counterproductive to anyone trying to make gains, but in general it can and is used successfully by many people all the way through a cut even.

musclepump · 08-08-2006, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vieope

Do you like the taste of it? Well I guess you do since you created a thread about it but why?

To be honest I drink it because the carbonation makes me feel fuller, and it doesn't taste as bad as carbonated water. I could do those energy drinks, but that's more caffeine than Diet Pepsi.

MWpro · 08-08-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by msunid83

excessive amounts may lead to extra sodium intake and the stuff dehydrates you which is counterproductive to anyone trying to make gains, but in general it can and is used successfully by many people all the way through a cut even.

This is the dumbest statement I've ever read

Gordo · 08-09-2006, 10:11 AM

In moderation it's probably okay. Just that nasty little aspartame issue. If you don't have an issue with that, then just watch the caffeine and increase your water intake.

drew_c · 08-09-2006, 11:07 AM

Someone offered me a free can of some new type of diet pepsi. 0 calories and no sugar so of course there was an artificial sweetner warning.. some long word begining with phen... so I avoided it. The flavor was strawberries and cream or something though it looked pretty interesting since I never drink any kind of soda

**Jodi** · 08-09-2006, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by msunid83

excessive amounts may lead to extra sodium intake and the stuff dehydrates you which is counterproductive to anyone trying to make gains, but in general it can and is used successfully by many people all the way through a cut even.

At 30mg a can I hardly doubt he will get too much extra sodium

**Jodi** · 08-09-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by musclepump

Is there any reason I shouldn't drink Diet Pepsi on a contest cut? I can't think of any, but with contest dieting being still fairly new to me--dieting in itself not though--I figure I should ask. I find my clients who I run diets for seem to do well having Diet cola's in their ranks (makes them feel more "normal" I suppose) but obviously contest dieting is different.

Ok, there are only 3 reasons why you may want to consider staying away from it. I'll tell you those reasons and let you make up your mind.

1. Artificial Sweetner Aspartame - there is some speculation that artificial sweeteners may cause an unnecessary insulin spike.
2. Artificial Sweetners can make you crave sugar
3. Gas/bloating

Now that being said, if you have a problem with Aspartame in general and still want to drink some soda, try Diet Hansens or Diet Rite - It's made with splenda.

**IainDaniel** · 08-09-2006, 11:36 AM

or Diet Crush.... Nothing like Diet Grape pop or Cream Soda.

Gordo · 08-09-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jodi

Ok, there are only 3 reasons why you may want to consider staying away from it.

or possibly the benzene

musclepump · 08-09-2006, 11:48 AM

Thanks Jodi and Iain for the tips! I'm a big Splenda fan, so I'll give some of those shots a go. I know most of the enery drinks (such as Wired) are made with Sucralose, but I'm taking ThermalRage and Clen, so I'm trying to keep the stimulants from any higher doses than I'm already getting

The bloating I think is what makes me feel full, which is why I'm drinking this stuff in the first place! LOL. I HATE being hungry. Reminds me of when I was younger and we didn't have enough money for food; I just get all depressed feeling like that so the dieting is real hard for me.

Gordo · 08-09-2006, 11:59 AM

This is helpful in selecting splenda products

msunid83 · 08-09-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jodi

At 30mg a can I hardly doubt he will get too much extra sodium

Fair enough, but I know people who drink insane amounts. like 12+ cans on a weekend.

msunid83 · 08-09-2006, 12:06 PM

oh an i agree with the diet rite suggestion. it is my fav by far. the raspberry and tangerine are the best IMO. and 0 sodium

**Jodi** · 08-09-2006, 12:28 PM

I've posted this many time but I will post it again.

A great alternative to crystal light and diet soda and it's made with Stevia. No artificial sweetners and no artificial colors.

http://www.emperorsherbologist.com/c-splash.php

911=InsideJob · 08-09-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by musclepump

Is there any reason I shouldn't drink Diet Pepsi on a contest cut? I can't think of any, but with contest dieting being still fairly new to me--dieting in itself not though--I figure I should ask. I find my clients who I run diets for seem to do well having Diet cola's in their ranks (makes them feel more "normal" I suppose) but obviously contest dieting is different.

If you wanna drink soda drink regular, diet soda is worse cuz they use a chemical worse than sugar to make it sweet.

That's been posted almost a month back.

**IainDaniel** · 08-09-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 911=InsideJob

If you wanna drink soda drink regular, diet soda is worse cuz they use a chemical worse than sugar to make it sweet.

That's been posted almost a month back.

Do you abide by all these rediculous rules that you list. Some how I think not. A diet soda now and then is fine.

You really go over the top with some things.

musclepump · 08-09-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 911=InsideJob

If you wanna drink soda drink regular, diet soda is worse cuz they use a chemical worse than sugar to make it sweet.

That's been posted almost a month back.

So aspartame is supposed to be more harmful to a contest-dieting bodybuilder than 30-40g of sugar and 140 calories? I think not.

911=InsideJob · 08-10-2006, 12:20 AM

Do the research, diet soda is worse than regular soda.

musclepump · 08-10-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 911=InsideJob

Do the research, diet soda is worse than regular soda.

Not true. There has been "conclusive" evidence that aspartame is harmful, and there has been "conclusive" evidence that it's not. Strange how that research goes both ways, huh? Whereas with regular colas, it's a blanket fact that it's empty calories and high amounts of sugar.

911=InsideJob · 08-10-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by musclepump

Not true. There has been "conclusive" evidence that aspartame is harmful, and there has been "conclusive" evidence that it's not. Strange how that research goes both ways, huh? Whereas with regular colas, it's a blanket fact that it's empty calories and high amounts of sugar.

Quick fact: Aspartine was originally banned.

**Jodi** · 08-10-2006, 05:02 PM

I will let you all argue this one out. However, I agree with Iain.

Now another alternative is a soda called ZCola. it is made with Stevia. If I could just find that somewhere

http://www.z-cola.com/

musclepump · 08-10-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 911=InsideJob

Quick fact: Aspartine was originally banned.

Care to explain what "Aspartine" is? I am not sure I want to take advice from someone who argues over something he cannot even seem to refer to properly.

911=InsideJob · 08-10-2006, 05:16 PM

Aspartame. Pardon me.

Think this, everyone knows that sugar is bad. Why? Because it's highly processed. Things like Aspartame are even more processed and put in drinks to have that "zero carolie" maketing. Which is worse?

musclepump · 08-10-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 911=InsideJob

Aspartame. Pardon me.

Think this, everyone knows that sugar is bad. Why? Because it's highly processed. Things like Aspartame are even more processed and put in drinks to have that "zero carolie" maketing. Which is worse?

Gotta be honest. I'm going to take the Aspartame over the empty calories and 35g of sugar.

Gordo · 08-11-2006, 06:28 AM

If you are following a fairly healthy lifestyle, then colas (even diet colas) are a once in a while thing. Aspartame once in a while won't hurt anything unless you have PKU. Bleached white refined sugar in soft drinks doesn't help anything (other than massively flooding your insulin) and takes away from quality carbs you could have had with that cola... like sweet potato, rice, veggies, etc...

I think that's the point.

08-08-2006, 07:54 PM	#1
musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,666 Photos: 128	Diet Pepsi Is there any reason I shouldn't drink Diet Pepsi on a contest cut? I can't think of any, but with contest dieting being still fairly new to me--dieting in itself not though--I figure I should ask. I find my clients who I run diets for seem to do well having Diet cola's in their ranks (makes them feel more "normal" I suppose) but obviously contest dieting is different.
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08-08-2006, 07:58 PM	#2
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,863 Photos: 10	Do you like the taste of it? Well I guess you do since you created a thread about it but why?
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08-08-2006, 08:00 PM	#3
msunid83 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 67	excessive amounts may lead to extra sodium intake and the stuff dehydrates you which is counterproductive to anyone trying to make gains, but in general it can and is used successfully by many people all the way through a cut even.
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08-09-2006, 11:07 AM	#7
drew_c In Training Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 253	Someone offered me a free can of some new type of diet pepsi. 0 calories and no sugar so of course there was an artificial sweetner warning.. some long word begining with phen... so I avoided it. The flavor was strawberries and cream or something though it looked pretty interesting since I never drink any kind of soda
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08-09-2006, 11:36 AM	#10
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,895	or Diet Crush.... Nothing like Diet Grape pop or Cream Soda.
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08-09-2006, 10:11 AM	#6
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: O' Canada...stuck in the middle of you Posts: 1,049 Photos: 8	In moderation it's probably okay. Just that nasty little aspartame issue. If you don't have an issue with that, then just watch the caffeine and increase your water intake.

08-09-2006, 11:48 AM	#12
musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,666 Photos: 128	Thanks Jodi and Iain for the tips! I'm a big Splenda fan, so I'll give some of those shots a go. I know most of the enery drinks (such as Wired) are made with Sucralose, but I'm taking ThermalRage and Clen, so I'm trying to keep the stimulants from any higher doses than I'm already getting The bloating I think is what makes me feel full, which is why I'm drinking this stuff in the first place! LOL. I HATE being hungry. Reminds me of when I was younger and we didn't have enough money for food; I just get all depressed feeling like that so the dieting is real hard for me.
	Let's all join together and SPEAK ENGLISH IN AMERICA.

08-09-2006, 11:59 AM	#13
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: O' Canada...stuck in the middle of you Posts: 1,049 Photos: 8	This is helpful in selecting splenda products

08-09-2006, 12:06 PM	#15
msunid83 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 67	oh an i agree with the diet rite suggestion. it is my fav by far. the raspberry and tangerine are the best IMO. and 0 sodium
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08-09-2006, 12:28 PM	#16
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	I've posted this many time but I will post it again. A great alternative to crystal light and diet soda and it's made with Stevia. No artificial sweetners and no artificial colors. http://www.emperorsherbologist.com/c-splash.php
	Essence EFA

08-10-2006, 12:20 AM	#20
911=InsideJob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 661	Do the research, diet soda is worse than regular soda.
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08-10-2006, 05:02 PM	#23
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	I will let you all argue this one out. However, I agree with Iain. Now another alternative is a soda called ZCola. it is made with Stevia. If I could just find that somewhere http://www.z-cola.com/
	Essence EFA

08-10-2006, 05:16 PM	#25
911=InsideJob Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 661	Aspartame. Pardon me. Think this, everyone knows that sugar is bad. Why? Because it's highly processed. Things like Aspartame are even more processed and put in drinks to have that "zero carolie" maketing. Which is worse?
	Good Day

08-11-2006, 06:28 AM	#27
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: O' Canada...stuck in the middle of you Posts: 1,049 Photos: 8	If you are following a fairly healthy lifestyle, then colas (even diet colas) are a once in a while thing. Aspartame once in a while won't hurt anything unless you have PKU. Bleached white refined sugar in soft drinks doesn't help anything (other than massively flooding your insulin) and takes away from quality carbs you could have had with that cola... like sweet potato, rice, veggies, etc... I think that's the point.

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