Pop (or soda for some), is my weakness. Now I can honestly say I haven't had a drink of "full-octane" pop for over a few years, but diet is my favorite.
I've done pretty well over brief period for a few weeks before, but it usually didn't last with that first sip after a rough day at work, school, or whatever. Recently though, I cut cold turkey. Not one drop. For 3 weeks! (Usually after one or two, I'll have a pop and it's back on, full-force. Lookout.)
I must admit after these past 3 weeks, I had my first diet soda at my hubby's bowling league night, and guess what?! It was NASTY! I literally could not stand the once desired sweet and syrupy taste. I immediately switched back over to water!
Now, if you're thinking what I was thinking, she must be sick right?! Who is this girl, and what have you done with her?!
WRONG!
Saturday I had the pleasure of taking my 5-year old nephew to get some ice cream at a favorite local hangout once frequented almost weekly in high school. Being the good girl that I was, I just opted for a diet cherry pop, one of my former favorites. And guess what?! I couldn't stand it.
It was actually gross!
That being said, I'm actually very happy I've given up my once can't-live-without weakness. It's all water and tea from here!
I can definitely say I won that battle! :)
This is me: random, raw, & true. I chose to write about my journey through weight loss as a way to reflect & help keep me accountable. As of July 24, 2013, I hit my goal of losing 100 lbs, putting me in my Healthy Weight Range after 3 years & 3 months of important lifestyle changes, while maintaining my loss for two years. My goal is to healthy (not skinny) so that I can live my life to the fullest with those I love. I hope this can encourage others, as this ride truly is worth it.
I wish I made note of the date I gave up diet soda. It has to be almost two years now. I think if I drank it now I would be disgusted by it which is crazy because before it was pretty much the only thing I drank. I'm super proud of you- it's a hard addiction to break but man is it so much better for anyone to just drink water instead :)Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dacia! I definitely feel so much better with just water or unsweetened, brewed tea, now that pop has been eliminated! It was tough, but it feels great!
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