Diet Coke: a tribute
I've decided to try to kick my Diet Coke habit.
Like a lot of addictions, I thought I could control it. I've told myself for years that I was a recreational drinker--that I only did it when I was eating popcorn or pizza; that it was just something I did to unwind at the end of the day. That I could quit anytime I wanted.
But then the deadlines started and one a day turned into three a day...and...
My name is Ally. And I'm a Diet Coke addict.
I know I probably shouldn't go cold turkey, but that's what I'm going to try.
Stay tuned for updates!
-Ally
Weight watchers points consumed: 20
Miles walked: FOUR!!!!
Number of dresses from Nordstrom.com that were too tight when I finally tried them on: 2
EDITED TO ADD: it's 4:12 p.m. and I'm starting to crumble. And shake. And think about that episode of House where they put that model into a coma to detox all the herione out of her system. Do you think my doctor would do that for me?
EDITED TO ADD: 5:14 and the headaches have started. Stay tuned to see what happens next...
Like a lot of addictions, I thought I could control it. I've told myself for years that I was a recreational drinker--that I only did it when I was eating popcorn or pizza; that it was just something I did to unwind at the end of the day. That I could quit anytime I wanted.
But then the deadlines started and one a day turned into three a day...and...
My name is Ally. And I'm a Diet Coke addict.
I know I probably shouldn't go cold turkey, but that's what I'm going to try.
Stay tuned for updates!
-Ally
Weight watchers points consumed: 20
Miles walked: FOUR!!!!
Number of dresses from Nordstrom.com that were too tight when I finally tried them on: 2
EDITED TO ADD: it's 4:12 p.m. and I'm starting to crumble. And shake. And think about that episode of House where they put that model into a coma to detox all the herione out of her system. Do you think my doctor would do that for me?
EDITED TO ADD: 5:14 and the headaches have started. Stay tuned to see what happens next...
posted by Ally Carter at Tuesday, April 17, 2007
7 Comments:
You're a brave woman. They'll have to pry my Diet Coke from my cold, lifeless hands. *g*
i always get addicted to pepsi during the summer. here's my tip for weaning yourself off soda: only permit yourself to have one every other day..if you start craving for soda, drink something healthy, like milk or apple juice... it works for me!!!
Oh, good for you!!! Your body will thank you!
And a HUGE pat on the back for the 4 mile walk. Nicely done! :)
When I want to give up Diet Coke, I go for Diet Dr. Pepper. ;-)
I'm trying to kick the habit, too :) Nothing but water, water, and more water. Also trying to follow South Beach, with decent success so far.
GO ALLY! I went cold turkey for coffee a while back. It nearly killed me. But I'm still here, and giving you all the support you need! ! !
Ally - can you sub in something else to limit the headaches? You could drink iced tea, for instance, it has some caffeine, but no aspartame or sugar to make you feel awful.
When I quit Diet Coke I first switched to regular Coke - I know, lots of sugar, but it was so sweet that I only wanted a little, so I'd have maybe a can a day instead of 5 cans of DC - and I lost more weight doing that, than drinkin the diet!
Then I switched from coke to juice - yes, still calories, but no high fructose corn syrup - yeah! Then I went from that to lemon water. It just kept getting easier.
Just a thought if the headaches are killing you! Green tea is another idea - super healthy for you, and enough caffeine to ward off a headache. (And it's yummy over ice)
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