really?

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I don't think that's a logical conclusion. Rather, I think it's more likley that the nutritionist doesn't think that there's any difference (from a weight loss perspective) between 250 calories from a "burger and fries" and 250 calories from a regular soda. (And the burger and fries probably has more calories than the soda)



Sure. Switching from 6 cans of soda a day @ 150 calories per can to 6 cans of diet soda @ zero calories will save 900 calories a day or about 90 pounds in a year (all else being equal).

A single helping of a hamburger and fries is about 750 to 1,000 calories or more depending on the size. Those burgers and fries turn to sugar when digested by the body. Plus, all the grease that accompanies them only helps clog and block arteries. While drinking diet soda reduces calories intake, the caffeine you will put in your body daily drinking six 12 oz. diet sodas really doesn't promote weight loss. It is best to drink water during the day and with each meal if you're really serious about losing weight.