Small NSV, but BIG for me!

NextChapter60
NextChapter60 Posts: 78 Member
edited January 3 in Success Stories
I just completed the month of October having NO carbonated beverages. As a Diet Coke fiend, this is a REALLY big deal for me! The break room where I work has a beverage cooler (like in the convenience stores) stocked with an assortment of FREE cans of pop in the break room - so temptation is always just down the hall. But I made it!

And now that the month is over, the cravings for it are long gone, as is the bloating, the puffiness, and the daily consumption of antacids for indigestion. I'm ready for the next challenge!
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  • kaitlynnesmommy
    kaitlynnesmommy Posts: 166 Member
    That is awesome!!! As someone with a Mountain Dew addiction I feel your pain and if I can follow in suite your excitement.
  • Graceious1
    Graceious1 Posts: 716 Member
    I would say that is a big NSV. Well done.
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    That's no small NSV! That rocks!! Great work, Girl! Thanks for sharing with us! :happy:
  • daisiemae123
    daisiemae123 Posts: 277 Member
    Good for you!
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    That is not a small, nsv, that is a big one! Congrats on making it!
  • Cyngen
    Cyngen Posts: 557 Member
    that's a great step forward. Congrats, that's not a small achievement.
  • marthathebear
    marthathebear Posts: 498
    As a diet Coke addict myself, I am in awe of you.
  • tubbyelmo
    tubbyelmo Posts: 415 Member
    Well done, and that IS a biggie, you did good!!! :bigsmile:
  • bufger
    bufger Posts: 763 Member
    That is great!!!! have you also noticed you get less/no acid reflux? this was the first thing i noticed.
  • msrootitooti
    msrootitooti Posts: 253 Member
    I kicked the habit this month too but I don't think I have gone a full month.. My break room is stocked too so I understand what a huge NSV that is! Congrats!
  • mruntidy
    mruntidy Posts: 1,015 Member
    That's pretty cool, and it is the little NSV's which all add up

    I would agree though, kicking coke is as hard as kicking coke, glad you got the monkey off your back
  • allnaday
    allnaday Posts: 54 Member
    this is big..........i'm on day 45, but who's counting. i still feel the urge now and again......
  • KitchenAbs
    KitchenAbs Posts: 75
    Good work, that is a huge achievement! *gives gold star*
  • 2hmom
    2hmom Posts: 241 Member
    Congrats,that's a big nsv! I need to do this,on top of all the bloating etc.,it's getting expensive!
  • Lisah8969
    Lisah8969 Posts: 1,247 Member
    Can you send all that free pop from work that you aren't drinking my way??? Just kidding...sort of.

    Good job! That is an impressive NSV!
  • MommaKit79
    MommaKit79 Posts: 852
    AWESOME!!!! Now, if I could JUST get my hubby to cut back!! That is his source of caffiene so, I am at LEASt trying to get him to cut it back to none after 5pm
  • vendygirl
    vendygirl Posts: 718 Member
    That is a HUGE NSV! Congrats! I have known plenty of Diet Coke addicts and that is one hard habit to kick for sure.
  • Wendysworld13
    Wendysworld13 Posts: 225 Member
    Just an FYI - from Dr. Oz and John Tesh - both of whom do the research for us, it is the bubbles, the carbonation that is addictive in sodas (as well as the caffeine). Something about exciting your feel good hormones. As someone who is allergic to caffeine I dropped my 2 liter a day of diet coke habit about 10 years ago but recently started drinking the caffeine free stuff again - last month my son asked me to just stop drinking it. It has been a challenge, but I am doing it.

    Time to get our highs off NSV's and healthy living!
  • DoingitWell
    DoingitWell Posts: 560 Member
    Congrats!
  • bleacheblonde
    bleacheblonde Posts: 333
    Good job! Resisting FREE soda is a big deal; I know I couldn't do it right now. Unless it was diet Pepsi, because that stuff is gross. But Diet Dew...mmmmmmmmmm
  • lesita75
    lesita75 Posts: 379 Member
    Congratulations!!!
  • BeautyCrys
    BeautyCrys Posts: 209 Member
    Excellent job!!!
  • bsuew
    bsuew Posts: 628 Member
    WOW great job! My "drug of choice" is Diet Pepsi. I should do the same as you.
  • Ezada
    Ezada Posts: 207 Member
    YAY! I remember that feeling when I realized I had gone a month without soda, it's amazing!
    I have a similar problem, we have soda on tap at work, all free, all different kinds. It's so tempting sometimes.

    GOOD JOB!!!! *Does a dance for you* :D
  • glennam1
    glennam1 Posts: 172 Member
    no such thing as a "SMALL NSV" (they are all BIG)....AWESOME JOB and CONGRATULATIONS :smile:
  • NextChapter60
    NextChapter60 Posts: 78 Member
    THANKS for all the kind words - it's nice to know I'm not in this alone!

    November's challenge: sugar. One day at a time...
  • dorianaldyn
    dorianaldyn Posts: 611 Member
    Great job, especially considering you had FREE access to them all the time! That takes extra effort to avoid.

    I have a similar problem at my work - always available and free are: soda, cheese, oreos, peanuts, pretzels, granola bars, twizzlers and chex mix. Right now we also have a platter of bagels in the breakroom and a bunch of halloween candy. Sigh. My will power is constantly being tested!
  • aStrongerSteph
    aStrongerSteph Posts: 161 Member
    Congrats, those small NSV's turn into big ones when put all together.
  • msjones2831
    msjones2831 Posts: 126 Member
    Great job!
  • tajour
    tajour Posts: 134 Member
    I have a similar problem at my work - always available and free are: soda, cheese, oreos, peanuts, pretzels, granola bars, twizzlers and chex mix. Right now we also have a platter of bagels in the breakroom and a bunch of halloween candy. Sigh. My will power is constantly being tested!

    OMG, I'd have to quit and find another job if I worked there!

    OP, great job! I gave up the diet soda for three months and then started drinking it again. It's amazing how quickly you can find yourself drinking a can a day again.:frown: Keep going!
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