One Is Too Many...One Hundred Is Never Enough

I've come to the realization that I have a problem......

Hello, my name is Amanda, and I'm addicted to Diet Coke.

I mentioned in blog #1 that I was just not ready to take the leap to quit my Diet Coke habit. Well the time has come.

I previously talked about listing what times of day or what meal you rely on processed foods the most and I decided breakfast was that time for my family. So we premade a bunch of home made breakfasts that we just throw in the freezer and heat up as needed. And that has worked out beautifully.

Now on to step 2. Unfortunately, for me, that means giving up my Diet Coke. I've built myself up to drinking 4 cans a day. Sometimes more, sometimes less. But still, that's on average 180mg of caffeine a day. Not to mention all the other crap that's in it. So my next "small" change to make a big impact is cutting out my beloved Diet Cokes. We've had a beautiful relationship, but it's time I move on.

So Saturday and Sunday I just had one to kind of wean me off, and today I'm down to none. I can't say I'm trilled about it just yet. But I know in a week's time I'll feel tons better.

I'm still having some caffeine. I drink coffee in the morning. On a side note, I've switched my coffee sweetener from Sweet N' Low to honey. This is one change I'm thrilled about. It just takes a tiny amount to do the trick and it's delicious!

There's something weird about Diet Cokes though. The people who drink them seem addicted. I know I was/am. I started having anxiety with just the thought of cutting back. I don't like letting something have that sort of control over me.

It's always been my goal to live a life of moderation. But with me and Diet Coke, there is no such thing as moderation. Like my title says, "One is too many, one hundred is never enough."

It's going to be a rough week.....sigh.