Hi, 16:8 SW:330 45F started today! What is the read on Diet Coke and also artificial sweeteners like Equal?
I had the same question when I started IF and my current stance is zero cal is fine during my fasts. Drinking black coffee is not a strict fast either yet it is commonly suggested (it has 5 cal and lots of caffeine). If diet soda helps you maintain 16/8 I’d say do it for now and reassess for yourself occasionally. Little steps make big differences.
If anything switch to zero sugar instead of diet. Diet is absolutely terrible for you. Both aren’t great replacements for water of course but if you’re gonna have a soda especially during your fasting window opt for zero calories. And imo, zero sugar tastes so much better than diet anyway.