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Well I have elected to stop drinking Soda. Mostly because I am cheap and the cost have gotten to drink Soda.
So those of you who don't drink Soda's whats your flavored beverage of choice.
Especially after my attempt to make my own soda failed. who would have though it would take more then seltzer and sweetener.

The only alternative to soda is coffee.

Good old H2O works. And if you miss the fizz, you can always mix some seltzer in your orange juice or whatever.

Long Island Iced Tea. *nod*

Long Island Iced Tea. *nod*

North Shore or South Shore?

Do energy drinks count as soda?

North Shore or South Shore?

There's two different kinds?????

*googles*

There's two different kinds?????

*googles*

No, but there should be. That was really a Lon Gisland joke more than anything.

Long Island Iced Tea. *nod*

A. it has Soda in it.
B. I need to drink it during the day between classes, Long Islands IceTeas are for the morning when I wake up or when i am tired of drinking hard liquor straight at night.

I carry a water bottle with me all day, and fill it whenever I pass a water fountain. If you want a flavored drink, you could do that and get some drink mix to add as well.

It's great-- I used to get headaches fairly often, but now I'm much better hydrated and they're much less frequent.

A. it has Soda in it.

True, but it's such a small amount.

B. I need to drink it during the day between classes, Long Islands IceTeas are for the morning when I wake up or when i am tired of drinking hard liquor straight at night.

Between classes, you want straight vodka or vodka mixed with some sort of fruit juice. It's odorless and colorless, and passes as water. That's the key to drinking between classes.

So those of you who don't drink Soda's whats your flavored beverage of choice.
Beer and Gin&Tonic. If the latter - particularly good in schools, unis and at work - best to mix your own, but if you're too lazy for that, look out for it at least being made with gin rather than simple flavoring.

Do water + the flavored powder stuff..like gatorade or what not.

And sweet tea.. Mmm tea..

I fill a bottle with water and/or fruit juice when I leave the house in the morning. I refill it throughout the day as needed.

True, but it's such a small amount.



Between classes, you want straight vodka or vodka mixed with some sort of fruit juice. It's odorless and colorless, and passes as water. That's the key to drinking between classes.

When I was younger I might do that. Shoot I used to be able to trip and get A's in class. Now I think my rule is no alcohol from 2 hours before class (8Am) until classes end for the day at around 4 pm. That and writing papers while drunk has been know to get me C's.

That and writing papers while drunk has been know to get me C's.
Don't drink before classes. Drink instead.

Don't drink before classes. Drink instead.

That gets me F's.

except the online course.

For the remainder of this discussion No alcohol suggestions please.

Tea is the way to go

For the remainder of this discussion No alcohol suggestions please.

... You mean people drink other things?

... You mean people drink other things?

Mostly large amount of caffeine. Generally at the same time as large amount of alcohol.

Tea is the way to go

Ive been drinking that, It just makes me feel English.

drink the tea cold, then you won't feel english.

I usually don't drink soda. I drink milk, various kinds of juice, and water.

Hey, congrats on trying to drink a little cheaper. Since hard liquors tend to run a little higher than soda...

I'd probably suggest water for the cheapness...

I've recently become a fan of Life/Vitamin water, but something to look into for cheapness is the little individual serve powder packet thingies that you dump in a bottle of water and shake for about ten minutes...

My mother swears by them. She just washes her used water bottles and makes a delicious beverage out of those all the time.

drink the tea cold, then you won't feel english.

Iced mixed with lots of sweetener. then that makes me feel like a southerner and a republican. then I have to shower for 45 minutes.

Cocaine. The energy drink!

Well I have elected to stop drinking Soda. Mostly because I am cheap and the cost have gotten to drink Soda.
So those of you who don't drink Soda's whats your flavored beverage of choice.
Especially after my attempt to make my own soda failed. who would have though it would take more then seltzer and sweetener.

I stopped along time ago. If you drink it enough water actually becomes more appealing. I also found that limonade and other fruit drinks work well.

Ive been drinking that, It just makes me feel English.

what's wrong with feeling English?

what's wrong with feeling English?

Because I am not. It would like being a wigger.

Well I have elected to stop drinking Soda. Mostly because I am cheap and the cost have gotten to drink Soda.
So those of you who don't drink Soda's whats your flavored beverage of choice.
Especially after my attempt to make my own soda failed. who would have though it would take more then seltzer and sweetener.

Green tea. Has cafeine too...

Green tea. Has cafeine too...

green tea, seltzer water, and and sweetener is what your saying ?

green tea, seltzer water, and and sweetener is what your saying ?

No, green tea and hot tap water.

You are prolly addicted to soda just cause of caffeine.

No, green tea and hot tap water.

You are prolly addicted to soda just cause of caffeine.

I also like the carbonation and the sweetness

squeeze a little lemon into a pitcher of drinking water to keep in the fridge.
that or sun tea work good too.

i guess it depends on what someone is looking for "an alternative to soda" FOR.

there are certainly lots of ways to combine liquid plus flavor that don't require carbonation or excessive sweetening.

I also like the carbonation and the sweetness

thats what you think :D

Water, water and more water. I stopped drinking soda 3 months ago and I ain't going back. My body has really benefitted from cutting the soda out of my diet. Water is the way to go.

Water, water and more water. I stopped drinking soda 3 months ago and I ain't going back. My body has really benefitted from cutting the soda out of my diet. Water is the way to go.

I always drank 0 calorie soda.

I always drank 0 calorie soda.

Even so, you were ingesting a lot of sugar. That is bad for your kidneys.

Even so, you were ingesting a lot of sugar. That is bad for your kidneys.

If there are no calories there is no sugar.

Id like to stop drinking Soda....But, I need the Carbonation, lol, there needs to be a better for you carbonated drink that isnt 'sweetened' by Aspartame cause it leaves a horrid taste in my mouth...

If there are no calories there is no sugar.

0 calorie sodas have, indeed, sugar, even if they call it "sucralose" or whatever. Take a look at the stickies. Not only that, some have high concentrations of sodium and other crap that the soda companies put on them that, in the end, are harmful for your body.

If there are no calories there is no sugar.

Nope, Aspartame instead.

0 calorie sodas have, indeed, sugar, even if they call it "sucralose" or whatever. Take a look at the stickies. Not only that, some have high concentrations of sodium and other crap that the soda companies put on them that, in the end, are harmful for your body.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola_Zero

The US one doesn't have the sodium stuff.
We also have natural flavors.
also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucralose
Sucralose =/ sugar
Sucrose is sugar.

Nope, Aspartame instead.

it cant be that bad for you can it ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola_Zero

The US one doesn't have the sodium stuff.
We also have natural flavors.
also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucralose
Sucralose =/ sugar
Sucrose is sugar.

All I can say is that to stop drinking soda is a great idea. Your body will thank you later. Mine has.

it cant be that bad for you can it ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspartame

Upon ingestion, aspartame breaks down into natural residual components, including aspartic acid, phenylalanine, methanol, and further breakdown products including formaldehyde,[18] formic acid, and a diketopiperazine.

Yeah...

All I can say is that to stop drinking soda is a great idea. Your body will thank you later. Mine has.

I am sure it will. actually stopped buying it about a week ago friends just bring buy diet cokes as offering for my advice on things.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspartame



Yeah...

Methanol?!:eek2:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspartame



Yeah...

even the EU says its safe.

If you're just not drinking pop because it costs money, why not just cut back? I mean, I like pop, but lately I'll just drink maybe a bottle or so a week.

Also, juice is good and good for you. And tea is pretty cheap and can be quite yummy (especially teas which can be re-steeped).

If you're just not drinking pop because it costs money, why not just cut back? I mean, I like pop, but lately I'll just drink maybe a bottle or so a week.

Also, juice is good and good for you. And tea is pretty cheap and can be quite yummy (especially teas which can be re-steeped).

I still take the free ones. a friends student job is filling the coke machines and he normally gives me free ones when i see him a six pack or so every week.

I still take the free ones. a friends student job is filling the coke machines and he normally gives me free ones when i see him a six pack or so every week.

Well, yes... so if you're wanting to save money then just cut back. Or start buying 2L bottles instead of cans/small bottles. You get more volume per cost. Dump some in a water bottle and you're good to take it on the road.

Well, yes... so if you're wanting to save money then just cut back. Or start buying 2L bottles instead of cans/small bottles. You get more volume per cost. Dump some in a water bottle and you're good to take it on the road.

2L always go flat 2 days after I open it.

2L always go flat 2 days after I open it.

Get one of those bottle cap grippey things. You can tighten the lids to the point where it's impossible to remove without using the grip thinger and it helps keep pop from going flat longer.

Well, you can also do things like buy cases of pop instead of individual cans/bottles since they're still cheaper in bulk than they are individually. Or you could just cut back on your pop consumption without eliminating it since you enjoy the sugary goodness.

Get one of those bottle cap grippey things. You can tighten the lids to the point where it's impossible to remove without using the grip thinger and it helps keep pop from going flat longer.

Well, you can also do things like buy cases of pop instead of individual cans/bottles since they're still cheaper in bulk than they are individually. Or you could just cut back on your pop consumption without eliminating it since you enjoy the sugary goodness.

i was using cases. still too expensive.

i was using cases. still too expensive.

Then drink less? There's a lot of room in between drinking a lot and drinking none at all.

Then drink less? There's a lot of room in between drinking a lot and drinking none at all.

It is called drinking what I mooch

Whisky!


For the remainder of this discussion No alcohol suggestions please.


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No, seriously. Whisky.

http://www.izze.com/

Also: vanilla chai.

Cold green tea is always something I enjoy. Same hydrating properties as water, and has a nice, refreshing taste.

Whom did you elect to stop? :D

2L always go flat 2 days after I open it.

You need to drink it faster then...

Because I am not. It would like being a wigger.

Then maybe you don't want to try kool aid :(

no seriously, kool aid rocks, thats what I drink when I'm sick of doing water, and I can't have alcohols cause i have work.

Also its called pop *runs away*

Well I have elected to stop drinking Soda. Mostly because I am cheap and the cost have gotten to drink Soda.
So those of you who don't drink Soda's whats your flavored beverage of choice.
Especially after my attempt to make my own soda failed. who would have though it would take more then seltzer and sweetener.

http://brands.kraftfoods.com/CrystalLight/Varieties/varieties.htm

I stopped drinking soda at home and started making pitchers of this stuff...I still drink soda when I'm on the go, but cutting out the stuff at home has saved me money and helped me lose a couple of pounds, so I can't complain.

It also tastes delicious, especially the Orange-Tangerine flavor. :)

Then maybe you don't want to try kool aid :(

no seriously, kool aid rocks, thats what I drink when I'm sick of doing water, and I can't have alcohols cause i have work.

Also its called pop *runs away*

Kool aid is okay just don't call the flavors by the color.
aka this is red flavored kool aid.

Tea, I drink lots of sweet tea I brew myself. Decaf.

Well I have elected to stop drinking Soda. Mostly because I am cheap and the cost have gotten to drink Soda.
So those of you who don't drink Soda's whats your flavored beverage of choice.
Especially after my attempt to make my own soda failed. who would have though it would take more then seltzer and sweetener.

I've kicked caffiene (again) I'm drinking a lot of juice.

I've kicked caffiene (again) I'm drinking a lot of juice.

Coffee and tea are still on the menu.

I like red kool-aid, 'windex' (blue kool-aid), and um, er 'horse p***' (lemonade). I also like prune juice and orange juice. Besides that, water

Good old H2O works. And if you miss the fizz, you can always mix some seltzer in your orange juice or whatever.
That's it... Fizzies!
http://www.candy.org/cleanimages/novelty/08fizziesorangenew.jpg

Well I have elected to stop drinking Soda. Mostly because I am cheap and the cost have gotten to drink Soda.
So those of you who don't drink Soda's whats your flavored beverage of choice.
Especially after my attempt to make my own soda failed. who would have though it would take more then seltzer and sweetener.

One word answer!

Beer!:D

Well I have elected to stop drinking Soda. Mostly because I am cheap and the cost have gotten to drink Soda.
So those of you who don't drink Soda's whats your flavored beverage of choice.
Especially after my attempt to make my own soda failed. who would have though it would take more then seltzer and sweetener.
Seriously? Juice!

That's it... Fizzies!
http://www.candy.org/cleanimages/novelty/08fizziesorangenew.jpg

where do i find these

I drink a lot of water flavored with lemon. Some of the powdered drink mixes aren't too bad, either, but you have to watch the sugar content.

http://www.dailyhealthtips.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/tea.jpg

It looks like its coming out of the screen :eek:

http://www.dailyhealthtips.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/tea.jpg

Thank ya for the tea.

Um bungo
http://www.virginmedia.com/images/drink_Um_Bongo-431x300.jpg

where do i find these

Grocery store, I guess.

But when all else fails... Google it!

http://www.fizzies.com/orderform.asp

Grocery store, I guess.

But when all else fails... Google it!

http://www.fizzies.com/orderform.asp

closest store 3 hours away. and no caffine.

Ice Tea. Preferably Rasberry flavored.

There is no substitute to the real Soda.

Soda Popinski.

The true man. The true meaning.

God save the king.

closest store 3 hours away. and no caffine.
Caffeine is just a crutch. Get a little more rest and order the Fizzies off the internet.

Caffeine is just a crutch. Get a little more rest and order the Fizzies off the internet.

I say sleep is the crutch. all they cost roughly the same as soda when you get them off the internet.