I've said in the past that I usually don't make New Year's Resolutions. However, I decided last week to make a big change in my life, and since the new year was approaching, I made January 1,2010 my start date. What's the big change, you say? I am going to...........quit drinking Diet Cokes. Ouch. It hurt just to say that. See, I have been drinking diet cokes for well over 15 years. And that's about all that I drink. Some people drink different things when they eat dinner, or go out to eat, etc. I drink diet coke 24/7. I am HIGHLY addicted.
There are two main reasons that I have made this decision. The biggest reason is actually economical. When Jay and I sat down last week to set our 2010 budget and financial goals, we realized that we probably spend over $20 a week on sodas! That's bad! The other reason is the health benefits of quitting. I am not as concerned about the caffeine as I am about everything else that makes up a diet coke. I have been feeling more dehydrated lately as well. I have cut back in the past, and once I do, my body craves more water and I end up not liking the taste of diet coke as much. The problem is that if I have one, I continue to crave them, and can not kick the habit. So I will have to give them up all together, I am afraid.
I am not sure that I can accomplish this, but I am going to do everything in my power! And I will let you know how it goes! My plan is to give myself until the 15th to wean my body of them, then I should be DONE. We will see!
Have you kicked a bad habit before? How did you do it?
3 comments:
Wow! I am proud of you Christy. I know I crave sodas too and need to drink lots more water. You can do it!!
Yikes, more power to you!!! I don't think you could pay me enough to give up my beloved Diet Mountain Dew...
So how is it going Christy? I know you can do it!!! You are right...there are so many chemicals in diet drinks that are AWFUL!!! You can do it!!!! I know you can! :)
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