# Our diet soda consumption is getting out of control **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [August 8, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822 "2026-08-08T16:36:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/1 "2026-08-08T16:36:05Z")
Pretty much every single day I go to the dollar general and pick up a diet mountain dew and 3 pepsi zero’s. 4 2 liters. And every time, the next day they are gone. This is way too much soda between the 2 of us, IMO. ---
**Author:** ![Rainstorm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/rainstorm/32/17594_2.png) [@Rainstorm](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Rainstorm)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/2 "2026-08-08T16:36:53Z")
I drink 80 oz of Dr Pepper and a coffee a day ---
**Author:** ![Jimbob](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/jimbob/32/2608_2.png) [@Jimbob](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Jimbob)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/3 "2026-08-08T16:37:04Z")
Mate that is a lot. ---
**Author:** ![77nick77](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/77nick77/32/147_2.png) [@77nick77](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/77nick77)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/4 "2026-08-08T16:37:31Z")
Two words: SodaStream. ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/5 "2026-08-08T16:38:42Z")
> [@77nick77](#): > > Two words: SodaStream. That actually appears to be one word , @77nick77 😆 . But thank you for the tip. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Schizbro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/schizbro/32/16560_2.png) [@Schizbro](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Schizbro)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/6 "2026-08-08T16:44:33Z")
I just keep a couple bottles of water in the fridge and when Im thirsty just drink straight from the bottles… I also buy zero percent milk. ---
**Author:** ![Joker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/joker/32/13470_2.png) [@Joker](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Joker)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/7 "2026-08-08T16:44:45Z")
I know what you mean Gone from 16 litres a week to 12 litres Still quite high amount! I buy the supermarket own for 49 pence a bottle ---
**Author:** ![77nick77](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/77nick77/32/147_2.png) [@77nick77](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/77nick77)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/8 "2026-08-08T16:52:46Z")
A SodaStream machine cost $130. A four pack of soda mix cost $18 and makes 29 liters. CO2 cost $15 and carbonates 60 liters. So at $36 for soda mix that’s 87 cents per liter. That’s $1.74 for two liters. You probably pay over $2.50 for two liters. You save 76 cents per two liters with the Sodastream. You drink four a day, you would save $3.00 a day or $21 a week or $84 a month or $1000 a year. Plus all the gas money and wear and tear on your car to go to the store. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Hope](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/mr_hope/32/7092_2.png) [@Mr\_Hope](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Mr_Hope)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 6:35pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/9 "2026-08-08T18:35:31Z")
Do you have a job at the sodastream company? 😜 ---
**Author:** ![Lenny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ba8739/32.png) [@Lenny](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lenny)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/10 "2026-08-08T20:30:47Z")
I’m trying to drink more water on my meals. My mom warned me she knew stories from people with diabetes type 2 that have gone blind by only drink beverages in meals. So, having listen to my mom, I’m trying to drink more water nowadays. ---
**Author:** ![yinyang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/yinyang/32/14062_2.png) [@yinyang](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/yinyang)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/11 "2026-08-08T20:40:37Z")
@SzSupportAdmin That’s a lot of sugar for those bottle of soft drinks. Ever considered Gatorade Zero? I have type 2 diabetes so I need to watch my blood-sugar levels. ---
**Author:** ![FreeLunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/freelunch/32/1001_2.png) [@FreeLunch](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/FreeLunch)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/12 "2026-08-08T20:47:16Z")
It’s bad you got a you got to cut it out. It’ll kill you ---
**Author:** ![Rainstorm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/rainstorm/32/17594_2.png) [@Rainstorm](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Rainstorm)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/13 "2026-08-08T20:54:02Z")
It’s easy just replace one can of soda with a salami smoothie for each hour of the day ---
**Author:** ![SauceyMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/sauceymike/32/3907_2.png) [@SauceyMike](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SauceyMike)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/14 "2026-08-08T21:00:50Z")
I drink 6 diet soda cans a day on average lolz. Go through 3x 12 packs a week. Order them on sale at Amazon;). ---
**Author:** ![yinyang](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/yinyang/32/14062_2.png) [@yinyang](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/yinyang)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/15 "2026-08-08T21:03:54Z")
> [@SauceyMike](#): > > I drink 6 diet soda cans a day on average lolz. > > Go through 3x 12 packs a week. I understand American food companies are trying to market their product to a certain portion of consumers. However, when health is involved there should be a limit to the amount of sugary drinks one can consume. I guess it’s also about control too. ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/16 "2026-08-08T21:04:20Z")
> [@yinyang](#): > > That’s a lot of sugar for those bottle of soft drinks These are all sugar free. Thats what diet and zero means in the soda titles. THey are still not good for you but there is no sugar. ---
**Author:** ![sweetpotatopie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/sweetpotatopie/32/8234_2.png) [@sweetpotatopie](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/sweetpotatopie)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/17 "2026-08-08T21:31:20Z")
Maybe replace half of that with ice water with fruit in it like flavorings?. Even diet soda hits your sodium levels. Alternate drinking a glass of soda with water. Might help. ---
**Author:** ![SzSupportAdmin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/szsupportadmin/32/334_2.png) [@SzSupportAdmin](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/SzSupportAdmin)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/18 "2026-08-08T21:32:00Z")
yes, its a good idea if we could put it into practice. ---
**Author:** ![sweetpotatopie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/sweetpotatopie/32/8234_2.png) [@sweetpotatopie](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/sweetpotatopie)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/19 "2026-08-08T21:32:30Z")
Yeah it’s just an idea. ---
**Author:** ![greeneyedtreefrog](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/greeneyedtreefrog/32/15823_2.png) [@greeneyedtreefrog](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/greeneyedtreefrog)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822/20 "2026-08-08T21:56:32Z")
I forgot to get soda today. Was gonna get some diet cola. [Next page](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/our-diet-soda-consumption-is-getting-out-of-control/7822.md?page=2)