Pegasus Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 My thanks again to everyone who gave me tips and support in the first early days when I was feeling so sick. It has been a month now that I gave up my vice, Cokes and other sweet drinks. I'm surprised that I so seldom crave one now! Here's my current status: 1. Water tastes better than it ever has. I've never really liked water and had serious doubts that I ever would. I was wrong! I do like it cold though so use lots of ice or keep some water in the fridge. 2. The scale shows an 8 pound decrease even though my diet hasn't changed, other than giving up sweet drinks. I want to work slowly on improving my diet as well but it is encouraging to see that this one change is having an impact. 3. I've stopped needing Tums or Rolaids. I was taking these several times a day. If you are thinking about giving up soft drinks let me encourage you to take the plunge! You will come out the other side better than ever. Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Nice! I stopped drinking sodas a couple of years ago. I recently stopped (mostly) drinking iced tea every day. The main thing I noticed is that I don't crave sugar much anymore. (Been 2 months.) I have lost 8 lbs since I went GF/paleo. My skin (not to brag) looks awesome. It's clear as can be. I haven't had a stomach upset one time (except a day I cheated on my diet) in the past 2 months - hey! It's 2 months to the day, I just realized! July 4th is when I started. I, too, used to eat antacids and GasX daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 :party: Thanks for sharing the great news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I gave them up a couple of years ago and now I can't drink sodas now even if I want to. It will get even better! Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Good job! I have a Pepsi Max addiction that I really should try to overcome. Maybe your success will be the push I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Having a Coke issue, I applaud you. I know how hard it is. Congratulations!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Congratulations!!!! I gave up soda. mostly diet coke, for Lent this year. Afterward, I decided to give them up completely. It was so hard at first, but I feel better. It's cheaper too. Water and herbal iced tea are my staples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexigail Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Wow, way to go!! I'm so glad you decided to update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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