First day without Soda!

The only liquid that wasn't a juice of a food that I have drank in the last 3 month has been water. Some might say it's boring but I just like to eat my calories now since I found out how much I've been drinking away.

Cold turkey and restrict your access to them, as don't have them at home or at least try to not (not sure if you live with others who love soda or not). When Is topped drinking soda I switched over to Juices then I stopped those when I started MFP.

You've weaned down a lot already, that's great! If you're still drinking coffee, you won't have to real with caffeine withdrawal though you may experience some sugar withdrawals. Just remember it's worth it in the end! Being able to pass by soda without even being tempted is a great feeling.

Good luck! I haven't had a drop of soda since mid July. Mountain Dew was my favorite drink so it was super hard. What helped me the most was making a pitcher of water with fresh lemon and lime. It helped me get use to drinking water instead of sugar filled drinks.

First of all-GOOD FOR YOU! Believe me when I say I know just how hard it is to give up soda! I have not had a soda since the end of August. I also hate the taste of diet soda so that was never an option for me. I would start my day with a 20oz MDew. I would usually have another (or a Pepsi) with lunch and then drink at least another Pepsi (sometimes 2 or 3) in the evening! I have so many friends that just don’t understand my love of soda so they could not understand the big deal when I went an entire month without one! Here are some of the things I did (am still doing): First of all I have been drinking more WATER! I know-BORING! At first it did seem like a chore, but honestly I got used to it. Now to make it a little less boring, sometimes I will add lemon. I also will pick up frozen fruit. I will drop a few pieces in my cup when I am having my water and the “prize” at the end it that I get to eat the fruit (but don’t go overboard with the fruit-remember everything in moderation). I also buy seltzer water. I actually like it, but I understand if you do not feel too jazzed about it. Both of my kids HATE it. Again, sometimes I add the fruit to it. The carbonation actually helps me to not miss the soda as much. I have to admit that after I got over the hump, it just became easier. I really don’t miss it. Even when I see it on the store shelves or in the vending machine at work, I don’t find myself wishing for one. Feel free to add me to your friend list if you want and good luck to you!!!!!

Ironically enough, I quit smoking and do not have a substitute for that. I have completely released myself from the grasps of Phillip Morris, and am sticking to my calorie goals about 80% of the time. Hooah!

I am going to the movies tomorrow, and I am about to have 2 large cups worth of diet pepsi or coke with my huge tub of popcorn (my small reward for one full month not smoking and getting back to pre-quit weight).....I do not prohibit myself from it, but all the same I do not have an addiction to it. For all those that do, I commend your efforts. I have just overcame my own addiction. As many know, if something is an addiction, you can only quit it by going all in. Soda is nothing close to smoking, chemically, but it can still be a frivolous situation, where one dose will get you back into it.

I also gave up soda a few months ago. After three months I rarely ever crave it, when I do have it, it's not even that good anymore, just super sweet.