diet soda chemical sweeteners

We decided to share this article after realizing how many of our female clients have struggled with the “diet soda” issue…

We knew there are women like you who read our e-newsletters who may also be “in the dark” when it comes to diet sodas and their harmful effects on the female physiology…

[ *All we ask is that you share this with other women, who can also use this solid & helpful advice and guidance*. ]

Diet Soda Keeps Women Overweight and Increases Health Risk

Diet soda entered our society in the 1950’s and 60’s. Do you remember the early days of Diet Rite, Tab and Fresca?

Yes, those were the chemically infused forerunners to the big diet soda names of today, such as Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Barq’s Diet Root Beer, etc…

Diet soda is a massive business (no pun intended). But their intended effect continues to show conflicting evidence and outcomes. It seems the more we talk to new female clients, the more we find experiential evidence showing the backfiring of diet sodas on the body and the brain.

As fitness/wellness professionals, this is no surprise to us. However, it does create a bitter confusion in the women who come to realize the truth.

If we look at this logically, by taking out the high doses of calorie-loaded sugars – there has to be some chemical trickery in order to maintain high levels of sweetness, without the high calories. This is most commonly achieved by the following chemical ingredients…

The top diet soda chemical sweetener offenders you’ll see on labels are:

1 – sucralose (Splenda)
2 – aspartame (NutraSweet)
3 – acesulfame K (Sunett, Ace-K, acesulfame potassium)
4 – saccharin
5 – cyclamates (banned in the US in the late 60’s, but apparently still used in some other countries)

The idea of diet soda preventing weight loss, and even causing weight gain, would seem quite odd at first, however, there are plenty of women (and men) who’s firsthand accounts clearly highlight this contradictory picture.

Let’s keep in mind, the weight issue is only one aspect of this “diet soda mirage” – the other part of this picture are the ill effects on overall health – both mental and physical. Just get a handful of women in a “diet soda addiction” focus group and have them open up about things….

If speaking honestly, what you’ll hear will not only surprise you, but should also scare you – maybe even infuriate you.

There is plenty of material, both written and on video, to give you several hours of enlightening information on this very topic. So for time’s sake, we’ll keep it tightly focused today…

There is enough scientific proof, with more studies ongoing, to further expose the unspoken secret. In March, 2015, The Journal of American Geriatrics published; “Diet Soda Intake Is Associated with Long-Term Increases in Waist Circumference”

But that is just the tip of the iceberg, because this goes far beyond the weight issue and into other serious health implications ranging from depression to hormonal dysfunction – and many other problems in between (headaches, lethargy, GI issues, etc…).

We know it’s hard for women to make the shift to an alternative, especially when she doesn’t have the knowledge on how to navigate all the gray areas of health, wellness and nutrition.

And that’s why we do what we do, for women like YOU

See, let’s take this “diet soda” problem as a specific example. Back in July, our client Janie, asked Joey a question in one of the monthly SCULPTAFIT “E5” Seminars (we include these monthly mindset & nutrition seminars for all our clients here in the SCULPTAFIT Studio of Saint Johns, Mandarin, Fleming Island)…

Her question was; “Joey, I drink diet sodas every day. I’ve heard different things about the risks versus the benefits. What advice or insight do you have about this?”

Joey went on to share everything he knew and also signaled me to create this article to share with our e-newsletter subscribers, so we can also help women like you – take steps for the better and make positive changes for your health and wellness.

As a matter of fact, in that specific E5 seminar, Joey suggested that any of our women who need a replacement in order to “get off” diet sodas should try ZEVIA, which is an all natural, zero-calorie, stevia (herbal extract) sweetened soda.

Not only does Joey drink it himself, but it is the only soda his kids drink as well.

As you might imagine many of our ladies here have made the switch and are thoroughly enjoying this healthy replacement to diet sodas.

Here’s a photo of the samples Joey brought in for the ladies:

Challenges Beyond the Diet Soda Issue

This damaging ‘diet soda’ issue is only one point of mythology, confusion and frustration for women. Our clients come to us with bunches of these scenarios…

So, what we do here for our female clients is clear up these topics so there’s no more guesswork, no more confusion, no more dead-ends… Just safe, gradual and positive progress of health, wellness and quality of life.

No other gym, fitness center, boot camp, yoga or pilates studio does that. NONE OF THEM.

Our approach to women’s fitness and wellness is unique, yet simple – powerful, yet gentle – effective, yet fun… And it’s for women who feel like there’s nothing out there for them. WE ARE THAT THING – we are for YOU.

Holiday “Weight-Gain” Season Is Almost Here (starts with Halloween Candy and Chocolate)

Which reminds me: The holidays will be here before you know it…

And what happens EVERY holiday season? Right – most people gain even more weight. And then comes the fake ‘New Year Resolution’ promise. And 3 weeks later, it’s long forgotten…

Don’t let that happen to you again. Start doing the right thing BEFORE the next weight-increasing holiday season starts. If you live in the Saint Johns, Mandarin or Fleming Island area – call me at the number below so we can have you in for a Studio Tour, meet the Team and meet the other amazing women, like you, who are coming together to create the SCULPTAFIT Community.

Trying to get yourself “in shape” and healthy ON YOUR OWN has not been working. WE KNOW THIS. It’s like climbing an icy mountain. You NEVER make any progress.

And that’s why we do what we do. We can help you overcome these obstacles in a way you might have never imagined…

Be sure to share today’s e-newsletter with any other women you know who will benefit from it. You never know whose life you’ll improve with just one simple gesture of help.

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In health and wellness,
– Nikki 🙂

PS – call or text me as soon as you’ve read this (904-891-3680), and let me know what questions you have about your personal fitness/wellness and how we can help you overcome your toughest challenges, and take you to your natural potential – and let you live your best life EVER.

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Nikki Doherty / 904-891-3680

SCULPTAFIT Studio of Saint Johns, Mandarin, Fleming Island

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