Posted by bridgey1128 on November 9, 2004, at 16:36:30
In reply to Re: wuss central and aspartane » rainy, posted by Larry Hoover on November 9, 2004, at 14:38:50
Interesting. Diet drinks have never made me depressed I can honestly say, but I have to avoid them in great quantities for another reason. My body treats artificial sweeteners like real sugar. Whereas it may not treat it as the same AMOUT of real sugar it still treats it as I am drinking sugar. I have noticed that when I drink diet drinks and still drink water my weight loss still slows and I have even gained. That is why I try and stick to water. I also notice that when I drink soft drinks (diet), I don't drink regular ones unless I am absolutely parched and there is nothing else, I am not as thirsty and don't drink as much during the day. Then I tend to retain water and get swollen. It's like it backs up. My body needs lots of water to function. I guess thats why I thought I probably needed a potassium/magnesium supplement. Anyway, That study was quite interesting but I can honestly say I don't believe a Diet Coke ever made me sad. :)
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