I Quit my Bad Diet Pop Habit for 6 Months *lab test results*

[@milaaitken6078]

Hey! Endocrinologist here 🙋🏼‍♀️ when we look at medication response in bone density the hip bone density is the most important predictor of outcomes. So if you saw a statistically significant bone density increase in 6 months that would be considered a good response no matter what your spine shows.

[@Updog89]

Nice!

[@michelle824]

Hi Endocrinologist😊. How about caffeine drinks like Monster Ultra? Bad for bones too?

[@chloecox8041]

@@michelle824im assuming yes because it ultra has loads of sweeteners - bad news for me 🤣

[@lizzieturbett7444]

great job keltie! for anyone wondering what ingredient in soda causes bone loss, it’s the phosphoric acid

[@KeltieOConnor]

Ooo thank you for sharing!!

[@mindymac_does_stuff]

Thanks for the share, I was just heading to google to look it up 😊

[@linnalex2067]

But that’s also in normal coke and has nothing to do with the sweeteners right?

[@dietitian.kelseythomas]

Was just about to chime in and comment this!!!!

[@StephanieLuff]

That’s the tasty part 😭 I quit my addiction about a year ago. Although I have about one a month still.

[@angiec8784]

THIS IS SO INSPIRING! I’m 2 months free of Diet Coke and hoping to keep going. Water is tasting better and better lately but it wasn’t easy. Just keep going

[@Kimberlyileta23]

I am half a month. But one time I did stop for two years.

[@dreamingunderwater3531]

I’m in day 6. Already feeling incredibly better. It’s unbelievable. I’m 31 and have been drinking diet pop since I was 7. Last few years almost exclusively. I can’t believe the difference already.

[@angiec8784]

It’s been a year! Going really good. Now I’m so happy to drink water and with dinner I drink sparkling water for the bubbles. The addiction is totally gone. Yay!!

[@karanvirsandhu3606]

I am on my 4th day of quitting diet soda so far and I have felt so much better, I just drink water and black coffee now

[@homer-wn5cu]

​@@dreamingunderwater3531day 4 here and I went out side and kicked football with the kids instead of walk!

[@PreciousMe]

Love the video. Been fighting osteopenia and osteoporosis for years (genetic) and hip density ALWAYS improves before back density. I was able to improve my hip density with just adding walking. Back will either take more or longer. Wait a full year and I'm sure you will see improvement. Great job!

[@jonsmith9728]

like I responded to keltie you'll want to add Vitamin D3 and K2 (K2 is what delivers calcium to the bones but it is hard to get, not wanting to hit "bro-science" but I'll go into detail if you need) also marrow is collagen based so you'll want to add in some of that too.... lastly, I know this will spark a war but check your glucose levels as glucose is a leading cause in these issues (inflammation due to glucose)

[@brookep4464]

as someone who had a diet dr pepper addiction (at least 3 cans a day) can confirm, kicking the habit and finding moderation is absolutely doable. it's probably been like 15 years at this point but I only drink soda as a treat when i'm out to eat, at the airport, mixer in a cocktail ect so maybe twice a month? i do drink sparkling water daily tho! still crave that carbonation lol

[@ItsJanelleNicole]

Diet Dr Pepper is my soda of choice too! I don’t seem to find that a lot lol. I think the way you’re doing it is great!

[@kathleensolomon9041]

This is how I deal with it, too. Only as a treat and only from the soda fountain. Since DDP is hard to find, it’s a great way to self limit it.

[@GrandmasRoommate5vr]

So so so relate to the "good at cold turkey, not great at moderation". Cut out soda and meat in 2014, BEST CHOICE I EVER MADE. The last 3 ish years since covid started I'm struggling with the moderation with beer and alcohol. Not ready to go cold turkey but really good at enjoying one too many.

[@colin6192]

I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t do drugs. Coke Zero is my only real vice and I’ve decided that I will not deny myself one or two per day. Your description of that first hit. That cold fizzy goodness. It’s sublime. 🤤 But good for you for doing something hard. I hope it gives you the results you were looking for.

[@jamiemaxcold9325]

This is ME. So tired of people telling me to stop drinking diet pop. Gurl watch your own bobber.

[@katmingram]

Agreed... I love Diet soda and it's my only vice I guess!

[@beccasteele6874]

🎉 Love Diet Coke have 16-24 oz a day it's my only vice

[@johnjones3813]

When you get older you'll see diet soda as not such a benign habit. I used to drink tons of the stuff. But, it creates insulin spikes, increases appetite, leads to weight gain and the possibility of type II diabetes.

[@johnjones3813]

​@@jamiemaxcold9325See my comment below

[@rj99545]

I stopped drinking juice and soda as the main drink for a meal for 14 years now and the biggest difference I see (besides of obvious of lack of craving etc.) is how syrupy sweet it feels and tastes for me. I can only handle a couple of sips before I have to put it away for another day.

[@Verbrans198]

This is great! I stopped drinking pop completely for 4 or 5 years and now I only drink diet pop occasionally either as a mixed drink or just as a treat when I’m craving something sweet. Hope you are able to find moderation with it as it’s nice to enjoy without it having a hold on you💕

[@KeltieOConnor]

I hope I can get to your place!! Thank you for the good luck wishes 🙏🏼 I’ll need it!

[@jeanavery4451]

Have you tried Olipop? Amazing!!!!

[@blondeofthedead]

I had to give it up too, I was such an addict. My best tip: If you want a healthier bubbly drink on a plane, ask for a club soda and a lime. It tastes like La Croix and so refreshing plus you get the fizz fix that you don’t get from water.

[@mthoodstyle]

THANK YOU!!!

[@sandrabistany7621]

Girl you are hilarious! Thanks so much for doing this. I am diet coke all the way. I told my husband if he goes and gets me a diet coke at McDonald/s for $1 it has the same affect on me as if he brought home flowers. I get giddy. I have been researching too and found the same stuff.

[@KeltieOConnor]

Honestly I feel the same with Diet Coke > flowers hahaha

[@Studrun]

I stopped drinking coke zero (again) a couple of months ago and the biggest change is freedom from the intense craving I get for those types of drinks. And it also positively influence my overall soda consumption and I almost only drink carbonated water now. I can't handle only having a coke zero every once in a while. Once I start to drink it, I start to crave it and the escalation is on... So now I am off the diet soda train for the second and hopefully last time 🤗

[@KeltieOConnor]

Sounds so much like me!! So freeing to not have that craving 🙏🏼

[@amyg8176]

Got some bad news about carbonated water lol

[@AndreaS-xp6op]

Yes! Coke Zero is SO addictive! If I have one, I almost always start craving them for the next few days. Now I barely ever get them, because it's so hard to "quit"... I will have them now just once in a blue moon and only when I'm at a restaurant. Cause if I start just having them willy nilly at home, it's game over! 😅

[@brookeandecho]

​@Andrea S Same here. Pop has always been such a trigger for me. Cut it several years ago, along with proper diet and exercise lost a bunch of weight. Had one at a theme park thinking I would be fine, two sips and the train derailed 😅. Have cut and went back to multiple times. Cut it again three weeks ago, because I have done enough research to realize that it is literally drinking poison and I have no desire to be in an early grave. Trying to get my mom off of it. My grandma never could kick it but she is still fine in her 70s and she has been drinking some form of soda since the late 60s early 70s.

[@nottheone582]

this is awesome! seems like it was less about the diet coke and more about the habit you formed that gave you release/dopamine, etc. sometimes kicking a bad habit just means replacing it with something else healthier. go keltie!! proud of you mama

[@lisapagliaroli8532]

Wow I cant believe you did this test! I am 55 and just discovered I have osteopenia and it really bummed me out. Like I am worrying about it. And I have drank diet pop my whole life. Well since a teenager anyway. I have learned that alcohol, which I also really like, also causes bone loss. So here I am trying to lessen and eventually eliminate diet pop and alcohol from my life. I do like Lacroix and Bubbly so I have that going for me. But I must say if I could go back in time I would not start drinking diet pop. And alcohol for that matter too.

[@dianamcmahon51510]

Go Keltie! I gave up soda over 10yrs ago. I'll have one every now and then, but I was like you, drinking at least 3-4 a day.

[@JenRenePhoto]

The timing of this is spot on. I gave up soda cold turkey at the beginning of the month. Dr. Pepper was my go to and it was all I was drinking, up to 2 liters a day. I've tried this so many times and so many ways. My previous record was 4 months. Usually day 2 and 3 are the worst for me because I just feel hungover. I've learned that I can't do moderation. I've tried 1 a week, 1 only with dinner. The carbonation is the thing I miss the most and haven't found a good substitute. I tried the sodas with no sugar and no caffeine but the aspartame just gave me a headache. So now I'm 6 days in on this journey drinking mostly water with some sports drinks and lemonades sprinkled in when I need flavor. The want is still there but I'm holding strong for now. And at the very least, I don't have to get up 5 times in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.

[@katieorf1987]

I have an intense addiction to this too. I’ve given it up many times and sometimes for years but I never seem to lose my cravings for it. Can’t wait to hear about what happens in another 6 months.

[@KimberlyAubry]

Stopped my Diet Coke habit two weeks ago for sparkling water and green tea in the morning. I’ve been drinking it for 30 years 😮. Like you I drank it non stop. So I’m looking forward to seeing the changes and not letting it have power over me. It’s my only bad habit but I’m determined.

[@runningwithnicole]

Great job Keltie! I’m on day 40 of cutting out all pop and basically sugary drinks. I’m completely addicted to Dr Pepper. Last year I also cut out energy drinks. Definitely feel a lot better. But like you, I just love the carbonation and am drinking a lot more sparkling water. Hoping one day I can have Dr Pepper in moderation but for now, I’m loving how I feel with just water, sparkling water and electrolytes.

[@AJ-oy5iv]

Recovering Diet Coke addict: I never paid attention to any physical changes with stopping because I don’t really exercise😅. I had a moment where I couldn’t throw cans away one week and saw what a 24 can/week habit * actually * looked like. The cravings were intense which pushed me to quit. I’d like to say I’m a occasional drinker but what happens is I buy a mini pack, drink it in ~3 days and repeat for a two weeks. Then I go nearly a year without a sip and repeat.

[@chrisnewburg4839]

I had a bad diet pepsi addiction. I cold turkey-ed it and quit altogether. Yes, I went thru feeling like absolute hell and bad headaches, but I got thru it..within two weeks of quitting everyone was asking what I was doing different with my skin- it was so much glowier than before. I have never looked back. I have not had even one soda in 7 years, I feel so much better without it. Carbonated water definitely helps when I’m bored drinking just water..I do drink coffee, but mostly decaf...I’m contemplating dropping that habit as well as I hate “needing” a fix. Good luck!

[@alexis4689]

You are keeping KZbin alive for me 🙏🏽

[@Jackal72]

My thoughts on soda drinks in general is stay away from them. Sure I have the occasional coke (who doesn't?) as it's actually a nice drink when having a burger or something but yeah a couple of times a year lol. Good to see you give it up Keltie! You will be better off for it.

[@midwestlakelife]

I gave up Diet Coke 2 years ago. Like you, I drank way too much. I gave it up because it was destroying my esophagus. I ended up with EOE and an autoimmune reaction that took me to the emergency room for emergency surgery to open up my throat. After that moment, I never drank it again. I went cold turkey after almost 40 years of drinking it. I totally relate with you about taste. When I think about it now, it sounds gross. No craving at all. And it's nice not to drink Formaldehyde and other garbage in Diet Coke. I drink no caffeine at all now. No headaches. Nothing. Also glad not to be a slave to it. I was in Italy once and went out to find it. My Italian family thought I was nuts. I was.

[@SK_30241]

I haven’t had soda in years until now. Sprouts had a buy one get one deal on sugar free root beer and I recently cut back on sugar so I drink one as a sweet treat every now and then. I recommend SPINDRIFT carbonated water because it is all natural (no natural or artificial flavors). Also, now that it’s getting hot outside (it’s 91 degrees in Texas 😅) freeze some cut up watermelon cubes, buy a lime and some fresh mint, blend the frozen watermelon, lime juice & mint. It’s refreshing and delicious. I don’t drink alcohol anymore but adding coconut rum to that is really delicious. If anyone knows a good nonalcoholic alternative to coconut rum please let me know! 🙏

[@KeltieOConnor]

WOW!!! That frozen watermelon sounds AMAZING!! Defiantly want to try that thank you

[@rachaelpracht]

Yay! New Keltie video!

[@KeltieOConnor]

Hope you enjoy it! Have a great Saturday Rachael ☺️

[@md-s7221]

Thank you for this. It was nice to witness someone with the same addiction to me. I used to tell myself "it's better than being addicted to smoking or alcohol." But you know it's wrong. I once explained to a guy that I don't like the taste of diet coke...I love that chemical carbonated hit right in the beginning. I completely quit when I was pregnant and breastfeeding because I care more about my baby than myself, but I restarted and I'm so upset. I'm almost worse now because I'm exhausted and I thought I deserved it after quitting for my baby. I would suggest not restarting, it's a slippery slope. Although nothing helps a hangover more than a McDonalds Diet Coke...except for a Vega Pre-workout, so just do that. Support a good Vancouver based company and don't let that addiction back into your life:)

[@amandastarshine89]

I’m also pretty sure it takes quite a long time normally for bone density to improve - for example I have to get scans done every 2-5 years with the NHS, so the fact that one of the scores improved dramatically is quite a tell I think of what the phosphoric acid in the diet colas does 💙 (leaches calcium from the bone - it is also found in cheese but the calcium in the cheese breaks down the acid - since Diet Coke doesn’t have calcium, it searches elsewhere in the body for the calcium to break it down) xxx

[@attractgreatlife]

I agree, of course it was because of diet coke!

[@mindymac_does_stuff]

Fellow Canadian here and coke Zero all the way. I had a bad diet pop addiction, and gave it up for sparkling water back in 2018, and honestly the best 'health' benefit was learning I could do something hard. Like I know that sounds kind of silly but it was effing hard to kick. So it gave me a level up in the "I can do hard shit" category. Now I'm more of a moderation girl with my coke zeros, made a bit worse cause the f*ckers came out with caffeine free, so now I have no excuse to not drink it after 5 🙄

[@lauracanna2201]

I wonder if maybe you only saw the hips improvement because that is where your cells decided to start the repairing process with and later they will start repairing other segments of your body? Great job Keltie as it sounded like you had a pop addiction, so well done you for getting rid of it ❤

[@Sophia-tv7kg]

Was also wondering this

[@sarahgadow3746]

I had a major diet coke addiction for years. I finally gave up diet coke 5 months ago. It was tough, and it took over 3 months for the cravings to end. I do feel much better, and I've saved a ton of $. I'm thrilled to have kicked this habbit.

[@secretlybees]

I started drinking coke at like 22, and recently stopped a few years later. For me, I like sweet and fizzy drinks with meals. I don't buy soda in large quantities and only get one bottle or a pack of minis. I may have one with dinner along with a sparkling water. Sometimes I'll have a glass of fruit juice sometimes instead of soda at all so I just have a little serving size of sweet and still enjoy the fizz I love so much. I also felt like soda made me dehydrated... I just felt thirsty for water when I'd drink it. I used to have a soda a day while weaning off, but now I mostly drink water. Even as a kid, I was constantly gulping down instant tea or lemonade. Just drinking water/seltzer has been helpful! I think it may be helping with my frequent headaches, too.

[@AroundtheBlueBend]

Phosphoric Acid - in both diet and sugar-sweetened colas. My dietetics professor told us decades ago that it requires calcium to be digested, and drinking cola sodas was one of the worst things we could do for our bone health. There are published studies on this.

[@BallroomJenni]

Yes. I love all the points you hit! I would love to know if in a few months if you have been able to keep it as a random once in a while treat or if the addiction returns. I am currently a Diet Mtn Dew girlie myself, I have noticed that Diet Coke hurts my stomach. But, I do want to kick the habit and prioritize water

[@KeltieOConnor]

Oh my gosh diet MD sounds so good, I need to try that one day! I’ll keep you all posted on it for sure!! ☺️ Got a big challenge I’m working on all of 2023 and it’ll show exactly what happens. With this “moderation”

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

​@KeltieOConnor thanks for doing this. I want to be a water girl, but man, it just doesn't hit like diet soda....I try to stick to Zevia, but who knows if it's any better🤷‍♀️

[@alliereadstlh]

I have never clicked on a video so fast because I felt so called out before. I definitely have a Diet Coke addiction that I have tried to quit cold turkey. I was having the same symptoms of people going through withdraw. I unfortunately started drinking them again and i have gotten to drinking them a lot again. I can say that I make sure to drink more water than i have in the past which is a sign that I don't drink as must as I had in the past.

[@BeckyAngelix]

SAME, GIRL!!! I switched to Coke Zero begrudgingly after I noticed the Diet Cokes were giving me... Bathroom issues to say the least. After EIGHT in a day idk how your insides weren't lava lol! I quit two months ago completely and noticed my cystic acne has completely disappeared and my energy levels have skyrocketed!! I'm Canadian too and PC has these amazing sparkling waters that really do the trick for subbing out pop flavours - I love the root beer and cream soda PC sparkling waters :) Great substitute!

[@claudiasmedberg]

I've been a converted soda to sparkling water stan since 2019 and I love every La Croix flavor EXCEPT Limoncello !! 😂 But I also use to love regular coke, never drank diet soda in my life. I think you might love the Cherry Blossom La Croix flavor if you can find it! ❤ I love finding your channel because I relate to all of your health experiments so much! Keep up the great work Keltie!!!💕😍

[@CeceMEFit]

I gave up soda in 2019 too! There's not much to miss if I"m being honest, especially with tea and lemonade

[@sydneyrobinson5046]

Same! The Limoncello is my absolute least fav 🤢 I took one sip and regretted it lol

[@nicolebrightling5523]

Great video! I had a regular Coca-cola addiction in high school and in grade 12 I gave it up as a New Year resolution. I can relate so much to how much you craved it as a dopamine fix at the beginning. Now I have an occasional Sprite with mixed drinks but I have not had Coke/Pepsi regular or diet in over a decade and I honestly cannot even remember what it tastes like.

[@xxxccc55]

Woah! I found this so refreshingly honest from you, Keltie! For some reason, I didn't think you would have a vice like diet pop. Really cool seeing you overcome this little addiction :)

[@mthoodstyle]

I quit Diet Coke August 8th, 2024. I felt like an alcoholic. I clearly had some kind of serious mental fixation. Anyway I too got some bad health news and it had to let it go asap. It's been 8 days and I only occasionally think about it. I am so glad to live my life without that damn beverage tagging along for every life event. It was embarrassing having the extra large 7-11 big gulp cups in my hands (unlike you, I craved soda fountain Diet Coke). I actually would bring a more demure fancy cup and swap it out to try and keep a little dignity. But yeah I totally noticed it messed with my blood sugar so I knew it wasn't good. I had no clue it weakens bones too!!! Holy crap no thank you.

[@AgnessTramp]

This is literally the story of my life 😂 Girl, you nailed it! I quit diet coke 2 weeks ago and I've been drinking tones of kambucha 😂 and sparkling water on the plane. No acne, though.

[@jonsmith9728]

keep it up.... didn't want to post the bro-science stuff but your better for it, just trust me on that (i'm a guy in his mid 30's been doing over 15 yr's of research, not sure if you follow greg doucette but i'm one of few that even call him out at times, he's a good guy though overall.... and keep up the effort) if interested in info then just respond to this, i ain't got no ego hold-ups lol

[@kanimetisabekov4923]

Coke is a true addictive drug which is further associated with the most emotional moments of life like Christmas, family dinner, etc. Keep it up!

[@carolynduncan3117]

Liquid death is amazing the peach one is so good! 😄

[@KeltieOConnor]

I’ve never tried the peach!!! I NEED IT NOW

[@margaretblake5051]

The sound of a can of soda being opened always makes me laugh because it reminds me of being in a movie theater when the lights go out and you hear that sound from everyone who snuck in their own soda

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Fantastic video, Keltie! ... I must say that Dumbledore got me. LOL 1:08

[@LydiaZadorsky]

God she's so motivational, Im here for it

[@kimhogarth4437]

I gave up my 25 year 2-5 cans a day habit 3 months ago. I REALLY struggled (I’m a mum of three young kids and I have two jobs 😩 oh and I don’t drink coffee, so a 5am DC was not unheard of). Anyway my skin is way better but that’s likely because I now drink a stack of water a day to replace the DC. Mostly did it for gut health, plus teeth and bones. Haven’t touched a can and don’t intend do as I now have that weird thing about not wanting to break the run 😂 ps loving your channel which I just discovered 🙌🏻

[@obscuraxxxx]

I oddly enough got sick of pop a couple of years ago and started trying out sparkling water which I previously hated- my favourites are Bubly and AHA (they have a 35mg caffeine one too if you want a pick me up!) and they're amazing! I do like a diet Dr. Pepper every once in awhile; I'd say maybe 2-4 times a week, whenever I want something ~spicy~ instead of just water with dinner. I have become a kombucha fanatic as well, trying to fix my gut biome- I'm sooo interested in what that guy was saying about the thyroid thing because I have thyroid issues!! My favourite kombucha is definitely Better Booch- they taste kinda like IPAs and are just sooo good.

[@Kayellen]

I haven’t had one diet cola in ten years…best decision ever.😊

[@Starfang_Wanderer]

I am totally addicted to Dr.Pepper. I tried cutting it out for 8 weeks and then trying to have it in moderation... Unfortunately it didn't work. I don't drink tea or coffee or alcohol (but I ended up replacing it with Starbuck Dragon fruit Lemonade refresher) I would create excuses in my head, reasons why I deserved it and had earned it. I drank it so much that for a lot of my friends if they see Dr.Pepper they think of me in that associated with it. I figured at that point I need to make a drastic change. I can't stand diet drinks personally, just not the same kick but I'll probably do the same as you and try to find a carbonated water to help kick that desire. Fingers crossed I can find something. I'm trying to develop some good habits before I turn 30 because I want to feel, look, and be better for my future self. I'm talking with a dietitian and a therapist now for many other reasons but also to have support in kicking the habit. Good luck to anyone doing the same or struggling with it. I see you and yes it is just that fucking hard.

[@masquerade4149]

I love your videos, Keltie! My trick for having things in moderation with soda is I don’t keep it in my house and only drink when going out to eat. I don’t go out to eat very much but that arbitrary line really helped limit my cravings, and then I found when I did get soda, I didn’t finish it and it made my stomach upset. My husband and I stopped drinking soda about a year ago. He did the La Croix for a while and then made the switch to just unflavored carbonated water. I don’t like any of it so I pretty much only drink water. You can do it!

[@RaptorsCantSwim]

Well done Keltie! I don't drink diet anything, and I generally never ingest artificial sweeteners, because every time I have accidentally done so I've gotten the most violent diarrhea and stomach cramps imaginable. I have a chronic digestive disorder and the doctors say that's what's causing the reaction... If I have soda, it's got to be a straight up Coca Cola for me (Or Faxe Kondi, which is a Danish 7Up dupe)

[@heyitsroro]

Hi! I let go of refined sugar completely about a year ago! I was totally addicted to it, it modified my blood levels and i had huge crashes and insane cravings. i feel so much better now!

[@Rawrzee]

The finance bro humour in this about your savings from it for retirement 😂😂😂 absolutely killed me

[@vineyardchick07]

I cut out all soda 8 years ago and switched to sparkling water because I realized what I really liked was the carbonation. Now I pretty much drink a cup of coffee in the morning, 1 can of sparkling water (Waterloo is my favorite brand) at lunch, then water the rest of the day. It's been one of the best decisions I've ever made. My treat when I go out is an Arnold Palmer (half ice tea half lemonade). I'll never go back to soda.

[@phyliciajoykloes]

Another lovely video, Keltie. I like that you keep challenging yourself. When I lived in Florida, I drank a lot of soda. Since I've been back in the Netherlands, I started to not drink it as much anymore. This video made the pop and the fizz so nice sounding, though.

[@seandavchrsn]

That smile when you share the benefit of self control, good job. Looking forward to the next bone density measure. Cheers, from NZ, -S.

[@valerier.159]

100% relatable Keltie! From the reasons I drink it to the habitual nature of when I drink it and why. Always wondering if this is harmful or not and trying to cut back off and on. Great video👍🏻 and I’m team Diet Coke 😊

[@thebookishbeautician]

Have you tried Zevia? It's Sweetened with Stevia instead of the sucralose or aspartame and they have a coca cola flavor. It's also clear so it doesn't have any of the caramel color in it either

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Welcome to month of May and you did a beautiful job, Keltie!❤❤

[@KeltieOConnor]

Hope you have a great May Ervin!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You too, Keltie!

[@ericB3444]

Get YOUS nose out her tooshy

[@haydendeming842]

YESSSS KELTIE!!!!

[@emmamariecryer]

Not sure if they have this in Canada but you should look into doing a video on the Poppi and Olipop pro/prebiotic sodas!! I am OBSESSED with them as a healthy soda alternative but would love to see science behind them if they’re actually beneficial or just good marketing :)

[@PinkRose0910]

I have to admit though I do enjoy the taste of regular Coke and Dr. Pepper. It is hard on enamel and not nutritious. I just try to limit consumption. It’s definitely easier to not drink it if it’s not at home. I always think it tastes better from a fountain drink too.

[@ubtv9671]

72 hours Diet Coke free...was drinking a 6 pack per day. I realized this morning I didn't wake up aching everywhere. 👍This was so interesting!

[@ngarza9]

I gave it up for 35 days and noticed my joint pain was gone. I had 3 diet cokes over a span of 3 days and it’s been 5 days since and I’m still in pain. The cravings are real!

[@JosieDiekoson-tk6ks]

I did this tooooooo!! I’ve also added a little sprinkle of LMNT into my La Croix for pizzazz from time to time :) it feels amazing to not have that constant craving

[@jackiehenry5799]

Question: those probiotic sodas, did you determine citric acid contributes to bone density reduction? I ask because I discovered them recently, and they are so good!

[@tinashoemaker1958]

I gave up diet soda about 2 1/2 years ago after drinking it for like 30 years all day every day. After about 30 days I stopped waking up with joint pains, no more kidney pains and could drink water all day without having to use the restroom hourly. Additionally not one single asthma attack. I do drink occasionally- at the movies or if we are out of town or have a hang over- if I consume for a few days in a row I feel pain in the joints AND I am more hungry so that’s all the motivation I need to not go back to it. Plus at 3 cases a week with todays price it’s a habit I cannot afford.

[@Lexi-fi9xd]

I drank regular coke in high school. When I went to college, I was in a sorority & Diet Coke was part of the “lifestyle.” Needless to say, I was drinking Diet Coke all day every day for YEARS. Stopping it cold turkey was so difficult; those aspartame headaches are no joke. I feel SO MUCH better after cutting it out completely.

[@JennaonCamera]

I gave up all diet pop for Lent in 2020, and by Easter, I no longer craved it, and I haven’t had a single sip of pop since! The biggest pros I’ve experienced are saving a lot of money and not having to go to the bathroom as much (because caffeine pop is a diuretic).

[@sophiarose8541]

Coke Zero and diet Dr Pepper are my crutches!! I really should start looking into the possible detriments to my admittedly high frequency :’) really interesting video, thank you for your takes and for not gatekeeping La Croix!

[@KeltieOConnor]

Oh my god I forgot about DDP! I went through a full phase of that, SO GOOD! I’ll only gatekeep from TikTok 😂 my KZbin fam get all the det’s 😉🩵

[@madisonfrevert7340]

is diet Dr Pepper not as bad? It is my current obsession 😂😅

[@XxX-mo6bw]

If you have hellish peroids, give up soda. I was bed bound every cycle until I stopped drinking diet pepsi, now the cramps are normal ish. Turns out the ingredients in soda causes cell contractions which contributes to cramps. Its so hard to give up but squash rlly helps

[@arthaschen4701]

Thanks. I’ll make my students watch this video to learn about confronting variables.

[@natalielikesstuff4062]

The World Health Organisation released a very thorough systematic review of the research on non sugar sweeteners last year. I don't agree with all of the conclusions because I don't feel like there is enough acknowledgement of confounding factors or enough contextualisation, but it's out there if people are interested 😊

[@suteiisan]

When I gave up pop, I did it gradually, and now if I happen to drink a coke or diet coke or even pepsi, it just tastes nasty and I need to brush my teeth immedaitely after consumption.

[@Sarah-il2fo]

My rule is that I can’t buy my DC at the store. So if I’m at a restaurant or getting gas or something and I’m reallly craving it, I’ll treat myself (a couple times a month) but keeping it out of the house helps.

[@adventureswiththerobin]

When I gave up Diet Coke (in 2006) I stopped getting daily afternoon headaches. Kudos for you for giving it up! This year I’m giving up shopping (and doing a no buy year which I’ve been documenting on my channel). It’s hard to break any kind of addiction ! You are inspiring me to work harder in my health! I love these challenges you do for yourself - informative and entertaining ❤

[@jonsmith9728]

I've heard of no buy months and seasons but no buy years?... good luck, do give Ramsey a call if you succeed (if your focused enough you can)

[@JerrisEverydayPeople]

I used to drink a case of Diet Coke in five days. I gave up cold turkey and my hair on my head hurt. This was 16 years ago and I’ve had about ten sodas since. It was out of hand and I was so addicted. Gave Diet Coke and sugarfree gum.

[@GretaSzilvasi]

OMG THOSE LIMONCELLO ONES ARES SOOO GOOD that is my new addiction too lol for the summer

[@helenaegbert]

I know the addiction and struggle was real, but the narration *chefs kiss* had me laughing on and off. (I've never gotten into pop, but I'm not pretending I'm holier than thou, my coffee addition is real)

[@galaxiaad]

Yeah, I'd be curious to know if this changed Keltie's overall caffeine consumption or she just drank more coffee when she quit the Diet Coke.

[@Galiuros]

I stopped drinking milk over 30 years ago. I stopped drinking all sodas over 20 years ago. Probably two of the best fluid intake dietary decisions I've ever made. The four fluids I drink on a regular basis are water, coffee, beer and wine. On occasion I'll have a cocktail but nothing made with sugary mixers. I drink at least 2 to 3 liters of just water a day. (Water from reversed osmosis then filtered through a carbon filter. The carbon takes the "sharpness" out of the purified water and mellows the taste.) I would suggest avoiding any additives to water such as the stuff found in energy or diet drinks. I'm almost 70 years old, commute on my bicycle around town 1200 miles a year and go backpacking in the southern Arizona deserts for days at a time. I learned to love the taste of water after finding myself very very thirsty on occasion from all that hot desert hiking. In fact, my mouth waters at the thought of drinking water. Good luck on your personal health journey.

[@susanmarie9513]

I gave up most sweets. And the most empowering thing for me was being able to take a step back and ask myself “do I actually WANT this? Or am I grabbing it out of habit?” And more often than not I don’t want it

[@MichaelConwayBaker]

I must have been drinking 8 or 9 cans of Coke Zero per day and realized I was hooked. So I've quit and started with water only. Now what? I was mostly concerned that this drink was affecting my memory. I'll give a report as time goes on.

[@jimmyhagg3421]

It’s acidity in all sodas that pulls calcium from bones which causes the reduction of bone density. Replacing diet soda with another acidic drink will cause the same problem.

[@leatelierr]

I have really been enjoying your content lately❤

[@AislingBlack]

I go through phases of what diet soda I am obsessed with. But the thing is there is always a diet soda I'm obsessed with. Right now it's generic Kroger brand diet soda. I drink regular diet coke or sugar free Baja Blast (0 calories) id the generic stuff sells out. I am attempting to lower my consumption from 7-8 cans a day to 2-4 and then step down to none or once every so often from there. I'm only on day two and its awful so far, but I do like the tea I've been drinking :) I put nothing in the tea. I 100% understand what you mean by needing that initial crack from the can and that first sip...it's my one vice other than sweets, but even with sweets I can control myself most of the time. But diet soda....my god it has a hold on me. I searched for videos on this topic and this one came out first and gives me hope that I can at least cut back.

[@DDDYLN]

I've been a huge diet cola drinker for 19 years. I quit on Tuesday, due to the advice of my chiropractor (I have severe lumbar injuries). Both Tuesday night, and Wednesday night, I was sleepwalking. I've never slept-walked before in my entire life. On Tuesday, I woke up in the morning and found my nightstand light on, and my thyroid replacement medication all over my bed. I have no memory. I went to sleep on Wednesday night after showering. I remember getting under the covers, and turning off my nightstand light. I woke up on the coach in my living room. I was effing freezing. I'm not sure if it's caffeine withdrawal, or aspartame withdrawal. I don't think it's caffeine, because I replaced my 6 daily diet colas, with caffeine pills in the morning.

[@Andi-Bee]

I am that soda stream water girlie. Honestly, I can not remember the last time I had soda pop. One fear pounded in my head (no idea where this actually came from) was the correlation between diet pop and dementia. My father suffered for 24 years. Science Keltie on POINT !! ❤

[@KeltieOConnor]

This is inspiring me to dust off my sofa stream 🙏🏼

[@Andi-Bee]

@@KeltieOConnor Add some 🍋 and other citrus, 🍒, blackberries and 🍓 are delish in ma non flat water. 😋 I don't know why my phone is speaking emoji 🤪

[@Andi-Bee]

Mutle it all with some mint and agave juice, heaven!

[@Katecuz321]

I just love you! You’re hilarious 😂 ❤

[@margaretblake5051]

Interesting results. I wonder if the bones in your back just need longer to reflect the results? I hope you keep track and check again in another 6 months.

[@Waytooblonde]

I’m not a fan of Diet Coke, but Coke Zero I’m obsessed. Especially the cherry one!

[@CoolInOlympia]

Congratulations!!!!

[@cassandra5280]

Liguid Death and kombucha has definitely helped me as a Coca-Cola addict in recovery

[@KeltieOConnor]

They are both 👑

[@zeideerskine3462]

Try adding vitamins D3 and K2 to your routine. You do not actually have to swallow the capsules you can also cut them open and rub them into your skin (e.g. your feet). The trick about moderation is doing everything in moderation including moderation. That means a little excess here and there is perfectly o.k.

[@toby2537]

I have been the same but for pepsi max. I gave up for a long time about a year ago but have recently noticed an uptake again in my consumption of it. I found myself having 2 back to back last night and realised that it was probably a bit much. I’m not sure I felt any better when I wasn’t drinking it but drinking a drink with so much foreign stuff in it probably isn’t great for my body

[@LydiaKrow]

I was really obsessed with Diet Coke back in the day. I would reach for it during boring meetings to boost my mood, when I watched movies to help me enjoy the movie, etc. I tried to replace it with Diet Rite and it sort of worked because I had NO interest in Diet Rite (which is made with Splenda). I went back to Diet Coke immediately. Eventually, I realized that I was experiencing a euphoric rush when I drank it, and I came across some research that suggested some people can get addicted to Aspartame because it can fake out your psychological/physical response. I was kind of freaked out by that, more so than all the warnings about Aspartame itself. I gave it up after that, struggling for almost 6 months whenever I had a boring meeting, movie, etc. I'm glad it's gone, and I can't drink even one Diet Coke because I go right back to the obsession.

[@irebernardi]

I get rid of alcohol about 4 months ago and I feel very very good. It wasn't bc i have a problem with drinking, it was bc i know it's toxic and I needed to leave it once for all. I usually dinked once or two times a week but I feel better without drinking.

[@mikesiemens4145]

Keltie, Montellier Sparkling Lemon water, game changer. $1 for a 1 litre bottle at your local Dollarama.

[@h.frederking5190]

someone needs to tell her that the camera was kinda weird in the recent footage. otherwise wonderful video once again, so much love

[@daniellecollins441]

As always great content!

[@karolinakomrskova587]

Pepsi mac made me realise i do in fact have an addictive personality. When i stopped drinking it my life was so much better, i slept like a baby every night, i didnt have mood swings, it was great. Bone density however… ive had an eating disorder and lost my period so that’s something thats very scary for me

[@robinmichel9048]

I gave up all sodas for 3 months while I was in grad school. At the gas station one day, I was super craving a diet soda so I bought one. I took maybe 3 sips and I thought I was going to vomit. I've never been so nauseated. But like a true addict, I powered on and I've been hooked for 20 years.