We have been working on our Holiday Gift Guide and I got to work with one of my "Dream Product Reviews". I try to find the best products for all age groups and categories but this one, it's all me, guys. Soda Stream!! I sang that in my head as I type it to the tune of ~Su-per Man~ So-Da Stream... It's got a beautiful ring to it!!
Ok, why Soda Stream? Well, I'm a soda drinker. I drink way too much of it. After fighting my weight down over 100lbs lost, I fell back into the fizzy caramel-colored pit that is holding me down. I have gained back almost 10lbs this year. I need to kick the habit but I don't want to give up what I love. This is the answer for me.
The prices are very reasonable too. They range from $79.99 to $179.99, there are prices and features to suit everyone.
I got the Source in black. This is so cool!!!
The Source Sparkling Water by Soda Stream cam with the Source machine and one Co2 tank. I also received two flavor mixes, Mango and Raspberry.
It's so easy to use.There is no electricity required. That is something that surprised me. I took everything out of the box and it was simply the machine and the Co2 bottle. I looked all over for a cord but there wasn't one. Then I thought maybe the packing was wrong. I don't have anything that doesn't plug into something. There was no plug, not USB, nothing.
This is so convenient and portable even. There is no excuse for me to keep sucking down all of those empty calories.
There are so many flavors to choose from. From crisp light fruity flavors to the just like soda mixes. I will really be an easy transformation for me. So much of my issue is flavor.
Have you ever really thought about the calories from drinking soda? I had a long talk with my doctor about how to make small changes in my diet to really show a difference. It sounds pretty scary as a whole but 3,500 is equal to a pound of fat. My doc said I need to have a 3,500 calorie deficit to lose one lonely little lb.
After freaking me out and then breaking it down for me, it wasn't so hard to understand. I need to consume or burn 3,500 fewer calories than my regular diet would have. I can do that in just a few days by my beverage choices alone.
A little bit of math to think about...
I have been thinking hard how to get the calories down without torturing myself. It's a lot to think about but, it's totally doable. Check out what I figured, yes, I did do this on paper, I could have used my handy-dandy calculator.
Soda Stream Mango Drops
8oz of Soda Stream Mango Drops = 0 Cal
80 servings per bottle= 0 Cal
Total Ounces of beverage = 640 oz
640 oz= 0 Cal
My Favorite Soda (Dr. Pepper)
20oz Dr. Pepper= 250 Cal
20oz/640 oz = 32 Bottles
32 Bottles of 20oz Dr. Pepper 8,000 Cal
Those numbers don't lie. I can save myself and my diet over 2lbs of fat in calories per week (at least) by switching to Soda Stream. I love you Dr. Pepper but, I want my hourglass shape back. Maybe we can hang out again when I can see a difference in my hips and waistline again.
There was a time several years back I decided to give up on soda completely. I lost 29lbs in one month. That was also with a few other calorie burning tactics. but that is a lot of weight for the main thing is stopping drinking soda in general.
So, here is it, my new challenge. I want to give up drinking regular soda and pick up healthier living again. I don't expect the same results this time around because at that time I was almost 300lbs and now I am roughly 175lbs. If I can lose 10lbs before spring I will be a happy camper. My ideal weight is 160lbs.
I think this would make a great gift because it is a guilty pleasure with no side effects. We can still enjoy the great tasting drinks with the fizzy feel of soda. All of that with 0 calories. I love it.
It's very realistically priced too. The Source is only $99, that comes with the Co2 tank. A spare tank is around $30. That's awesome. I was checking out SodaStream's website and they have so many different flavors that I can't wait to try.
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