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Are you addicted to Diet Coke like I am?

145 replies

Confused2k2218 · 23/08/2022 22:23

I drink a lot of Diet Coke. I am the first to admit that but it always seems that I am the only one!

I mean I know I can’t be because otherwise it wouldn’t be sold literally everywhere…

I’d say on average I drink 2 cans a day. Maybe that’s not loads but I have to restrict myself. Otherwise I could probably drink it by the litre daily, first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

Anyone else have a love for Diet Coke?

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queenjaneappro · 23/08/2022 22:25

🙋🏼‍♀️ me too. Love the stuff, also have to ration myself...

Allmarbleslost · 23/08/2022 22:26

Yup! I drink 2 cans a day and have done for many years. I really want to stop but nothing else tastes the same!

Coughee · 23/08/2022 22:28

Yep same. 1 or 2 cans a day.

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DeltaAlphaDelta79 · 23/08/2022 22:30

Coke zero, pepsi max or the supermarket own brand equivalents, yep I love them. Can easily do a 2 litre bottle in 2 days, maybe one at the weekend. I'd love to stop, but just cant seem to.

LondonWolf · 23/08/2022 22:31

Yes, but not cans. A McDonald's medium or large Diet Coke most days. Their's is the absolute best and I sigh with delight at the first sip ❤️

Rounddog · 23/08/2022 22:31

Coke Zero 1-2 cans typically per day. Love the stuff.

anotherpotoftea · 23/08/2022 22:32

Used to be but kicked the habit!

pictish · 23/08/2022 22:32

I’ve heard of people being hooked on Diet Coke before. There must be something addictive in it because it’s not nice, no offence intended.

PinkButtercups · 23/08/2022 22:32

Not coke as I find it too fizzy and plays havoc with my sides 🤣. I like Pepsi Max though 🤤.

UpsideDownDownsideUp · 23/08/2022 22:34

I drink MINIMUM 6 cans a day. Prob closer to 8.or 9 if i was honest.
Have since a teen.

It used to be up to 12 a day.

I know i need to cut down and i do occasionally. I'd save loads too.

Vallmo47 · 23/08/2022 22:34

Been a coke addict since about 13.
I’m the worst type of person. I’m not even faithful so swap around, nowadays most loyal to Pepsi max cherry but also fiddle with Coke Zero and diet Dr Pepper. Cherry is my absolute fave.

Mortonpup · 23/08/2022 22:35

@UpsideDownDownsideUp that must cost a fortune but I get it. I treated myself to some Pepsi max at weekend. 2 litre bottle and it was like crack. Couldn't stop. Not bought any since. I think it's like sugar. Just need more and more

RampantIvy · 23/08/2022 22:36

No.
However, tea is another matter Grin

Mumstheword2022 · 23/08/2022 22:37

OMG! I am a Diet Pepsi addict. Better recently and trying to get down to two or three a day.

bad day is five

only have Diet Coke if nothing else

Cece92 · 23/08/2022 22:39

It's literal the only fizz I drink or the occasional can of ice cold irn bru when I'm unwel. I drink 1-2 cans a day and still drink 2-3 litres of water to compensate for the Diet Coke 😂 I try convince myself it makes me a better person lol xx

Nothingfree · 23/08/2022 22:39

Nope, really don't like the taste. More pepsi max lover here. Whatever floats your boat 😉

ButterfliesandMoths · 23/08/2022 22:40

Pepsi cherry max for me. I really have to limit myself or I'll just drink it all day.
I want to stop drinking it as I know it's not good for me but I can't.

UpsideDownDownsideUp · 23/08/2022 22:40

Yes it does. And its money we could do Without spending. I shop around and get 24 cans average £7.50/8
But unless i go cold turkey i cant just limit myself. Then I'm in a foul mood when haven't got any.

HerculesMulligan · 23/08/2022 22:41

I drink proper Coke. At least 2 cans a day, which is about a million calories, I know. I wish I didn't.

UpsideDownDownsideUp · 23/08/2022 22:42

Oh and I'm too Pepsi cherry or coke zero. More so than diet coke.

MarmiteCoriander · 23/08/2022 22:42

Surely is a caffeine addiction?

Carrieonmywaywardsun · 23/08/2022 22:42

Never diet, it gives me headaches. Proper coke, fanta fruit twist and sometimes dr pepper

TastesLikeFlavourlessFizz · 23/08/2022 22:43

It used to be pretty much all I would drink. Litres of the stuff. Then I stopped all together for a few years. And now I’m on Coke Zero but maybe 1-2 cans a day rather than 2 litres! I must stop. I got a cracked tongue when I used to drink tons of it. It did nothing to deter me.

worriedatthistime · 23/08/2022 22:43

Yes easily have 2 cans a day

ColoursAndRainbows · 23/08/2022 22:45

I was addicted for years. 1-6 cans of Diet Coke a day every day. Switched to caffeine free at home for a couple of years then stopped cold. Never drank other sip. Increased my water intake hugely as drank water instead and lots of tea 😁

Tried one sip again from a friend’s glass about a year ago (years after stopping) and it doesn’t taste nice at all.