I really am stunned that I have continued on this journey and have not slipped up once. The challenges continue: finding suitable substitute drinks, resisiting the urge to grab a pop when nothing else is around, the need to have something in my hand. I have no headaches now, however, I do have 2 glasses of iced tea each day. Otherwise, I have water and some juices. Right now, the Ocean Spray diet juices with splenda are my favorite. I am off aspartame and will trust splenda for these few glasses each day.
I am not feeling much yet with my muscle aches and pains. They do feel better but not significant. I still walk/run my 2.5 miles each day and that helps relieve some stress!! I blamed alot of my knee/back/neck pains on too much pop (caffeine, aspartame, carbonation, etc.). My stomach is feeling better. People who know that I have quit are shocked that I did it so easily (it's really not easy but I did it so far).
My weight is slightly changed- down 2 pounds. That could be anything though. My hand nerve shakes- never bad- are now less noticeable. I have been less anxious and no "panic attacks" in the past 11 days and that is great. I'll see how long I can do this. My end result? Not sure. Will I go back to drinking pop and just limit myself to 1-2 a day? Will I just find alternatives? Oh well, if it was easy, everybody would be doing it:)
good for you-. as a fellow addict to diet coke I applaud your efforts. You have inspired me to try and quit. I have so many aches and pains and most people blame the pop. I am addicted- 20 cans or more a day mostly at my desk. At least I don't smoke.....
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I NEED TO QUIT ALSO BUT FEAR I DO NOT HAVE THE SAME DESIRE OR MOTIVATION. MY ADDICTION IS DIET COKE- 10-15 BOTTLES A DAY. MOST OF THEM ARE CONSUMED AT A DESK AT WORK. WOULD LOVE TO TRY AND QUIT. I AM 35 YEARS OLD AND NEED TO DO IT NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE. I WILL ALSO HAVE A BEER OR TWO EVERY NIGHT BUT I DONT SMOKE. PLEASE BE HONEST WHEN YOU DO YOUR UPDATES RE YOUR UPS AND DOWNS. ALSO- THANKS FOR SHARING.
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