JFSinIL Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 water. And plain old hot tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Made it through day one. But I am feeling REALLY weak about day two. So far I haven't caved...but I am close!! I had to make myself open a soda pour eight ounces or so into a glass and then...pour the rest down the drain so I wouldn't drink it. That way I had SOME soda, but not a whole bottle or can full. And buy a can rather than a bottle, that way if you cheat you only consume 12 oz. Wishing you a good day two (day two is always the hardest) and then a terrific day three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrina Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 I had to make myself open a soda pour eight ounces or so into a glass and then...pour the rest down the drain so I wouldn't drink it. That way I had SOME soda, but not a whole bottle or can full. And buy a can rather than a bottle, that way if you cheat you only consume 12 oz. Wishing you a good day two (day two is always the hardest) and then a terrific day three! Really? I'd thought 2 would be easier? Why harder? And three will be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Made it through day one. But I am feeling REALLY weak about day two. So far I haven't caved...but I am close!! I made it too. Evening was the worst--my mouth had that dehydrated feeling and I was running errands so I was in and out of the hot van. I probably would have caved and made a pit stop had it not been for the fact that I had a case of water bottles in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke Salad Annie Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I have found that the thing I really want most is that zing I get from the carbonation. I buy seltzer water by the 12-pack at my grocery store (their store brand) and mix it with orange juice. I tried it half and half at first, but I have cut back on the amount of juice I add lately due to calorie content. In the summer this is the most refreshing drink for me hands down! I have also mixed the seltzer water (or club soda) with pineapple juice, grape juice, and other 100% juices. I love it and it has kept from from ever having a craving for any kind of soda, diet or regular, ever again. So I guess in the respect of drinking "soda", no I haven't stopped---I just don't drink any of those that contain all that bad stuff I don't want or need. I feel I have come up with a healthy replacement, but I still get to enjoy the carbonation too. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I haven't read all the posts, but wanted you to know that I'm right there with you. I have not had a pop in 2 days. I ALMOST caved in yesterday, but didn't. I have a massive headache. It'll be worth it though.... :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneTL Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 At the peak of my addiction, I drank about 12 diet sodas a day, then I switched to regular, thinking like you. That cut me to about 4 a day. This was about 12 years ago. When I quit, I drank iced peppermint tea because it gives you a slight pick-me-up without the caffeine. I did that for about a week or two and have been soda free since, drinking only water. I do enjoy the Kombucha that another poster suggested, but it is expensive, so that is more of an occasional treat. I believe that soda really is an addiction, granted not as powerful as other things. There are times when I get a "trigger" and I can have the mental experience of drinking a great big McDonald's soda with one of their nice, fat straws and I miss it. But, I made the decision that I am not a person that drinks sodas, so there you have it. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who loves straws. :D Lately I've been enjoying iced green tea--with bendy straw, of course! Cinder Iced Rooibos tea (no sugar added) is the "treat" of choice over here. It's most refreshing!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 When the issue is that I want a grab n go cold drink, particularly if we're on our way somewhere and I've stopped for gas, I go for vitamin water or one of those SoBe lifewaters...both offer versions made with crystalline sucrose (in lesser amounts than soda) or stevia. EmergenC is fizzy, and I usually have some in the house, so that satisfies an odd craving now and then. I ice coffee. And there are plenty of natural sodas; although they're more expensive, I've found that to be a plus. It helps you keep your intake low. I have no problem giving any of those to the kids; I think of them as a soda/Kool Aid compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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