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does diet coke ruin your fast?

8.2K views 21 replies 13 participants last post by  fadingofperfection  
#1 ·
I have been fasting for 31 hr and want to go 72 I never understand a "true" fast I have had NOTHING but water will a large diet coke ruin it all ???
 
#2 ·
It really depends on your plan with the fasting, it could help you not be hungry, but because you had not eaten, it also could get you bloated. I would stick to just drinking water.
 
#4 ·
It really depends on your plan with the fasting, it could help you not be hungry, but because you had not eaten, it also could get you bloated. I would stick to just drinking water.
ugh I forgot about bloating plus I've lost 7 pounds I may have a sip and be done thanks,:)
 
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#8 ·
You are welcome, a sip is fine, just don't drink too much about it, I could be wrong about the bloating, but I think it will happen, because of no food in your stomach, good luck!
 
#9 ·
I agree with the general consensus, it depends what type of fast you're doing and the definition of it. Pure water fast? 0 calorie fast?

For me, drinking diet soda always helped with my cravings and never ruined my fast.
 
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#12 ·
Good look girl! In my opinion our main focus on a fast is to consume as less calories as possible. In fact that diet coke has 0 calories , to me it's absolutely fine to drink it. I fasted the last two days and drank diet coke as well. It was great because of the flavor!

But if you fast for a religious reason or you want to do a 'water - only - fast' then of course I totally agree with everyone here

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#14 ·
Good look girl! In my opinion our main focus on a fast is to consume as less calories as possible. In fact that diet coke has 0 calories , to me it's absolutely fine to drink it. I fasted the last two days and drank diet coke as well. It was great because of the flavor!
But if you fast for a religious reason or you want to do a 'water - only - fast' then of course I totally agree with everyone here
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not for religion just because I didn't want to ruin my hard work Lol thank you
 
#15 ·
I literally live off of diet coke. I know it is not healthy but neither is starving myself, so fuck it, right? I drink many litres a day. I don't personally think it ruins your fast but I am no ana expert. I have lost multiple pounds while drinking diet coke, so if you need it, drink it. have no worries.
 
#18 ·
I would wait and then drink it as a treat after this 72 hours.

It kind of depends on hat fast you are doing.

Plain fast/water fast = Only water
Zero cal fast = fast with liquids that are zero cal

Liquid fast = fast with only liquids

Thats how I see it.
 
#20 ·
Diet coke has 1 calorie. Diet Pepsi has 0.5 of a calorie.

I personally drink water as well as coffee, diet Pepsi, teas, etc during my fasts because I don't like fasting with no calories. If i do I'll just put the weight back on immediately after I stop...

But if you want purely 0 cals then I wouldn't drink the diet soda. They're not actually 0 cals, they're just allowed to put that on the label because it's under 5 calories.

But my personal opinion, I'd drink it. It makes fasting easier/better with a flavored drink.