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It may kill me, but . . .
I have decided that I have absolutely got to cut down on caffeine. By cut down, I mean eliminate Diet Coke!!! I am terrible. I don't even want to say how many cans of it I drink a day - I'm not really sure, but the estimate would be terrible. So, on Saturday, I told my husband that the next day I was going to do it and that it was going to have to be cold turkey, and he had to help me, or I would break down. So, Saturday night, I drank my last can of Diet Coke, at least for a while. It is now the end of Tuesday, and I have not had any. I have had some caffeine in the form of Excedrin to help with the headaches and in the form of chocolate, which I am NOT giving up! I don't eat as much chocolate, though!!! I have wanted to give it up for a long time, but have not been willing to do it. I am excited that I may actually accomplish this goal!!! I do realize that we are only three days in, but I think it will happen! 7 comments from 6 users
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posted by
twogirlsmama
on May 27, 2008 at 11:24 PM
I feel your pain. I have been thinking about it too but keep putting it off. I have done it before--with my pregnancies--but always go back to it. A combination of sleep depravation and caffeine withdrawal. Anyway, hang in there! I wish you luck! posted by
kevinmorrison
on May 28, 2008 at 06:37 AM
You can do it. And once you get over that hump of withdrawal, it becomes pretty easy. I gave up a lot of things in my stand-off with cholesterol. Keep it up! posted by
pedigo328
on May 28, 2008 at 08:43 AM
I know what your going through, knew another that did the same. Caffeine is dang there like a drug it can get so addicting. Luckily awhile ago I stopped drinking sodas pretty much in general, due to motocross racing and trying to stay in shape. It was weird but it's like I almost made myself not like it. Hang in there, you'll get it. posted by
Christina
on May 28, 2008 at 09:39 AM
I didn't drink a TON of soda, but still what I would consider "too much". (probably 2-3 a day) So about a month ago, I went down to one a day, most of the time none. After a week, I didn't even WANT to drink it anymore. I was picking water over Diet Pepsi. Imagine that! Good Luck Becky! posted by
HeatherIjames
on May 28, 2008 at 10:27 PM
make diet caffeine free coke or pepsi your new best friend. that's how i weaned off. good luck! posted by
Christina
on May 29, 2008 at 07:55 AM
I actually love the Diet Caffeine Free stuff - I think it tastes better than just Diet! posted by
pelly
on May 29, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Awesome Becky! It's a wonderful thing to break addiction!!
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