Hello Again,
Do you drink Pop? If so, do you drink regular or diet? If you answered diet, pay attention.
When you reach for a pop, why do you chose diet over regular? (keep in mind I am not saying one is better than the other) Do you chose the diet because it says zero calories? Smart thinking. Or is it?
A study done at the University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill found that when people chose the diet version of their favorite soft drink, they were more likely to indulge in other sugary treats and more bread than people who chose water. "Artificial sweeteners may increase your hunger for sweet things," says study author Barry Popkin, Ph.D.
Keeping that in mind. If you choose the zero calorie diet pop over the regular version, which on average is 120 calories/ serving, there is a far greater chance that you eliminated your sole purpose for choosing the diet pop in the first place. In fact, there is a chance that you may have doubled or even tripled your calorie intake by choosing the diet version.
Next time you reach for a diet pop think about it! If you do chose the diet variety, pay attention to how much you actually snack and to what snacks you're craving and the ones you're choosing.
By eliminating these unconscious calories, you can increase the potential for positive results.
Best Wishes,
Derek
