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Anyone else slightly addicted to Pepsi Max

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SmallHouse · 07/11/2020 13:06

Slight newbie here, so apologies if I'm in the wrong forum!

My SO and I often go to a large supermarket-esque warehouse (unsure if I can say) and I've found myself each time buying an entire palette of Pepsi Max. I cannot help myself!

I feel some days i drink 3-4 cans of the fizzy pop. A couple of my friends drink a lot too. But is drinking Pepsi Max just a mum thing?!?!

My son caught me with a multipack of 24 in my boot - found it embarrassing but I cannot recall a time when I didn't have a couple of bonus cans in my boot. Mums! Help me!

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jennie0412 · 07/11/2020 13:08

I'm not a mum but I am completely and utterly addicted!

StartingGrid · 07/11/2020 13:08

I am childless and still drink way too much of it if I have it in... so I just try not to buy it! Not what you wanted to hear probably

vodkaredbullgirl · 07/11/2020 13:10

Drinking one now.

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adagio · 07/11/2020 13:11

For me it started back in the mists of time when my high school had a Pepsi max vending machine next to the chocolate vending machine in the hall. A can cost 35p. I am still addicted - it must have something in it. In fairness I stopped the habit during both pregnancies and while feeding but soon started up again once I became ‘normal’ again

SpookyNoise · 07/11/2020 13:13

Yup. I really like it too.

And Irn Bru extra.

MadisonMontgomery · 07/11/2020 13:13

I love Pepsi Max, as do most of my family - any outsiders would think we were really weird as when we get together at Christmas etc we’re all sat with a can of it each 🙈

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SmallHouse · 07/11/2020 13:15

What gets me, its not Diet Pepsi or normal Pepsi. It's specifically Pepsi Max!

If I do ever drink Coca Cola (not as much as I used to), I used to drink Diet Coke, maybe they're similar recipes!

@vodkaredbullgirl LOL! Your username would suggest something stronger

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Marshyellow · 07/11/2020 13:15

I prefer it by far to the 'other' brand, I try not to buy it as I'm aware it's not good for you and I'll get through them quickly. So good ice cold.

vodkaredbullgirl · 07/11/2020 13:15

It has to be a can, not a bottle some how it tastes different. Got to be cold not warm either.

Ch3m · 07/11/2020 13:15

Yes, I'm absolutely addicted to Pepsi max. Try so hard not to drink it in front of the kids to set a good example but my 9 year old is well aware and often tells me how bad it is!

doctorhamster · 07/11/2020 13:16

Not Pepsi but Diet Coke. I limit myself to one a day but could happily drink 3.

vodkaredbullgirl · 07/11/2020 13:16

Oh and that too SmallHouse lol.

mrsswayze · 07/11/2020 13:17

No gives me horrific migraines must be the caffeine

Sparklingbrook · 07/11/2020 13:17

Diet Pepsi here. With ice and a straw. I bought myself 10 cans and having one a day. I bought some sparkling water as a replacement but it's not the same (obviously).

ThisMustBeMyDream · 07/11/2020 13:17

I loved it. Switched from drinking coca cola 8 years ago when I wanted to lose weight. Drank 2l a day.

I stopped completely over 2 months ago now. I assumed I was addicted. I wasn't. I didn't have any side effects from stopping. I wanted to see if it would help with my skin, and weight loss attempts. No real difference, but since I haven't missed it - I see no reason to start again. Saved myself £10 a week in the process!

Councilworker · 07/11/2020 13:18

Absolutely addicted to it. There was a shortage in 2018 due to a fire at a factory that make one of the ingredients and that was a DIFFICULT summer. I am well aware I have a problem and I really don't like to think what it's doing to my insides. A friend of mine was also addicted but hypnosis broke her addiction. Wondering if it's worth a shot.

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SmallHouse · 07/11/2020 13:20

@vodkaredbullgirl YES! Always has to be a can. Why I go to the wholesaler! I never get the bottle even if its in the meal deal.

Anyone else join me in my secret boot stash? It takes up so much space in the fridge

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kirktonhouse · 07/11/2020 13:20

Pepsi Max Cherry here - with the occasional ginger. Usually a can, although can manage quite happily with a large bottle too. I've having a break from all things sugar (and fake sugar) for a few days. Am on day 3. It's hard.

Fruitinator · 07/11/2020 13:22

Yep- Pepsi Max cherry it has to be fridge cold in a can. I don't have it every day, but I love it!

Janaih · 07/11/2020 13:23

The ginger one is lush, helps with hangover sickness

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SmallHouse · 07/11/2020 13:23

@ThisMustBeMyDream

I loved it. Switched from drinking coca cola 8 years ago when I wanted to lose weight. Drank 2l a day.

I think my low point has been even though i get the cans. I have been known to buy the 2l bottles at full price! The horror!

Not even on discount.

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JellyTots2009 · 07/11/2020 13:28

I first tried a Pepsi max at work, I had a can out the vending machine and it was like a drug.
I haven't had a 'main' drink since then except this.

I don't know what it is but it is so addictive. I do buy the bottles though not the cans. Only bought the bottles of my partner is out and he decides to pick them up instead.

I am hoping to stop in the new year and start water. My skin isn't looking it's best, but I need a kick up the butt

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SmallHouse · 07/11/2020 13:31

@kirktonhouse Best of luck! Is that a lockdown project! You have my support, don't know if I could bear to do it myself.

@Councilworker OH GOD I remember that! It was a big problem for KFC from memory

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vanillandhoney · 07/11/2020 13:32

Yep, me! I love the new raspberry flavour too

It used to be Diet Coke but I swear they've changed the recipe. It doesn't taste the same as it used to.

SweetMilkyFilth · 07/11/2020 13:32

I am a total cherry pepsi max addict. I try to limit myself to 2 cans a day but have drank 6 in a day before. My local supermarket is often sold out of the cans of cherry pm so I guess I'm not the only one! I don't really like it from bottle though.

I've tried to quit before but always give up after a week or so.

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