Soda & Splenda Withdrawal

[cholula]

I'm in the process of completely overhauling my diet with an ultimate goal of eventually transitioning to a organic vegan diet consisting of at least 60% raw foods. Since the changes will be permanent, I'm taking small, incremental steps each month to eliminate certain foods from my diet. I'm hoping to complete the process by the end of the year

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[cholula]

It rarely works to force yourself to give up something before you're ready. My motivation is coming from somewhere deep inside me so this feels effortless. (Apart from the physical and psychological withdrawals, of course!) That's interesting that soda in the can affects you more than fountain drinks. It's the same with me. I wonder why that is?

Dairy is going to be harder to cut out, especially half and half in my coffee. I may also eventually give up coffee and caffeine if that feels right as well. Even though I'm going for a mostly vegan/raw diet, I don't consider myself a vegetarian. I've been through this cycle too many times and know that some changes will be permanent and others won't. I just don't know which habits will ultimately agree with me the most and stick. Right now, I just want to feel better. That means only putting fresh, high quality natural foods into my body. All too often, we undervalue the role that good nutrition plays in our lives. It affects everything from your physical health to your mental acumen, emotional well-being, self-discipline, home environment, and relationships.

I had chickens growing up and would love to raise hens and be able to enjoy fresh eggs. I've also had this bizarre dream of becoming a bee-keeper since I was a child. (Maybe I should cultivate the active hive in our attic and see if I can harvest any honey?) Gardening is also on my to-do list which is great now that I live somewhere where the weather will allow it.

I've been using stevia but don't like it very much. It does grow on you after awhile though.