Slim 36 Sverige As dramatic as it sounds, there are studies linking aspartema to cancer. Not only that, but soda and carbonation in general inhibits the absorption of calcium by your body and is also dehydrating. Dehydrated skin leads to swollen and older skin, which is not exactly optimal. Another fun fact about aspartem is that it causes more food cravings. As your body prepares for the sugar that never comes, it triggers even more cravings to satisfy the hunger for sugar that doesn’t come. Gee, just what dieters need … why is it still considered a “diet” drink? Also, I would like to clarify that I am not recommending anyone to go back to regular soda. Regular soda can remove paint from a car. I wouldn’t put that in MY body, because I sure don’t want anyone else to put it in theirs. If you really feel the urge to drink something soda, you can be a bit healthier and mix 100% natural fruit juice with soda water. Remember to take those calories into consideration once you’re at the gym or add your calories for the day. Or go for tea. Studies have shown that consuming 3-4 cups of green tea per day can help burn up to 50 more calories. Again, this doesn’t seem like a huge amount, Slim 36 but it comes down to almost half a pound per month and 6 pounds in a year. And it takes almost no effort … who doesn’t love easy? Some other teas that I enjoy are yerba mate, which has about 1/3 the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee and Oolong tea. Oolong tea is a Chinese tea and besides its cool name is known for its weight loss properties. Buy organic if you can (although you should ALWAYS buy organic if you can). Alcoholic drinks are also a dieter’s nightmare. As depressing as it is, too much partying equates to insufficient weight loss. Some mixed drinks contain a huge amount of calories. So much so that you basically drink your dessert (and more). Which is obviously not conducive to weight loss. While I don’t want to ruin your next alcoholic adventure, know that a regular margarita ordered at a restaurant can easily contain up to 700 calories. So stick to light beer and wine, but keep in mind that the sweeter the wine, the higher the calories. For another totally fun fact: After consuming two standard alcoholic drinks, your body burns 73% less fat. The main source of energy that your body metabolizes becomes alcohol, so it is best to avoid putting on food while drinking because your body will store fat.