Vivek Rao Vivek Rao Asked 5 months ago

Is carbonated water bad for weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some belly fat and have cut out sugary drinks. I've switched to sparkling water, but my sister said carbonated water can actually be bad for weight loss. Is there any truth to this?

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Kartik Aryan Kartik Aryan Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Not at all bro! Plain carbonated water actually helps me feel full when I get late-night study cravings. Just avoid those sweet tonic waters, they are loaded with sugar.

Savita Chawla Savita Chawla Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Look, plain soda has zero calories, so it won't make you fat. But don't make it a daily habit because it can cause gas and bloating. Plain water is always best.

Ramesh Saxena Ramesh Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I lost about 5 kgs recently by focusing on balanced meals and daily walks. I drank plain soda occasionally when eating out, and it didn't affect my weight or blood pressure. Regular checkups helped me track progress.

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

From a physiological standpoint, unsweetened sparkling water doesn't hinder fat loss as it contains no calories. However, if you have digestive issues like acid reflux, it might worsen things. Consult your doctor if you have chronic acidity.

Kunal Shah Kunal Shah Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

If bubbles made people fat, fish would be huge! Relax, plain sparkling water is perfectly fine. Just don't pair it with a massive plate of french fries.

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Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I drink Perrier or normal Kinley soda all the time while cutting. Zero issues with my weight loss. Just make sure there are no artificial sweeteners hidden in the ingredients.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I used sparkling water to quit my daily habit of drinking sweetened iced tea. It worked wonders for my weight loss journey because it gave me that fizzy feel without any calories.

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