Water v Coke

[moosmom]

I dink water all the time. I have a Diet Coke once in a while but nothing like I used to. Since I've been drinking water, my skin is clearer, I haven't had a UTI in years.

Water gets my vote.

[Lady's Human]

I should have clarified.

Quality Control in a beverage plant is the lab which makes sure there's the proper amount of acid, preservatives, sugar, and so on in the soda which makes it to the shelf. I worked in the lab for 2 years prior to being shanghaied into maintenance, supervision, and safety.

[Sirrahsim]

I used to drink Coca Cola like it was going out of style... I cut back a lot when I got pregnant with both of my boys and am trying not to return to my old ways now that I'm breastfeeding. Coke is my comfort item. If I am having a crappy day I can drink a coke and feel a lot better. If I allowed myself to drink a coke everytime I wanted one it would be all I would ever drink!!

It's good to know that all of those claims are bunk but honestly I think it would take a lot more than that to get me to stop drinking it

[wombat2u2004]

Well, I think the message intended by whoever the author of that read, is that water is more healthier than coke. And well, if you are in doubt of that, and your doctor tells you that it's more beneficial to drink coke than water for some unusual medical condition, then go for it !!!!! I for one wouldn't go back to a doctor who told me that....LOL.
I for one am not a coke drinker, knowing that IS bad for you.
Wom

[BC_MoM]

A few summers ago I lost 15lbs JUST by drinking several bottles of water a day. I didn't change my diet or anything. It was awesome.

Sometimes I have troubles drinking plain bottled water, so I add iced tea, or crystal light (usually not the whole singles package).

[Lady's Human]

PC, To a point I agree with you on the expense, but take those 5 boxes of Mac and cheese, serve with something healthy and RELATIVELY inexpensive (for example a salad) and viola! a healthy, but inexpensive meal.

We were having a similar discussion in another forum, and the excuse there was time. Well, it doesn't take long to set up a week of lunches in advance. I worked plenty of 20+ hour days while avoiding McD's, etc. while I was running ops in the Army.

Frequently it comes down to the easy choice that's not the best for you, or the better choice that may take some time, effort and planning.