Diet Sodas

What's the general opinion on stuff like Diet Coke?

I used to drink two a day but for some unknown reason cut back to one when I went on a diet. Part of the health kick?

I've always loved fizzy drinks so now make my own, a large plain soda water with a dash of 100% OJ. Not calorie free I know but still low cal.

I love fizzy drinks too!  Is there any alternative to diet coke other than club soda for a low-cal fizzy drink?

sometimes I can have a diet soda instead of a dessert; all those saved calories is enough of a reason for me! Also sometimes a diet root beer + some cream or milk is makes a great dessert...tastes just like a root beer float. =)

Diet Coke's just a fun, occasional, fizzy drink.  It's not a 'staple'... you can live without it. It's not harmful unless you're drinking it by the gallon when the acid in it can be a bit tough on the teeth and stomach.  Personally, I find all Cola drinks a little sickly and chemical-tasting but that's just my preference.

It's chemical laden garbage with no redeeming value.  Don't drink it.

I agree. Once I started a healthy lifestyle I for the most part cut out diet sodas. I find the carbonation makes my stomach either really full or makes me feel hungry when I'm not, or less full that i really am, because I'm dehydrated from the sodium. I also find it makes me crave REAL sweets because of the fake sweeteners in it.

I completely cut them out now, just water and flavored water using 4c flavors which are sweetended with splenda.