Breaking Addiction

[qos]

I've had a fairly serious addiction to Diet Coke -- caffeinated in the morning, decaf after 3pm -- for a number of years now. It's pretty much all I've been drinking, aside from a very small bit of water. Not healthy, I know, but I told myself that it was a minor vice, hitting my wallet more than anything. I was vaguely aware of reports about how

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[rin_x_x]

This is why I never drink diet anything. Or low-fat anything. Or sugar-free anything, etc etc. There are too many "shortcuts" and generally its just loaded with stuff thats really not good for you. Yes, I drink Coke and yes I know its bad, but it's not a daily thing for me (anymore, woot!).. but I find it a much 'healthier' alternative than diet drinks (which taste weird to me, imho). Maybe one day I'll be able to kick Coke for good.

Also, those "no calorie" pop drinks. They freak me the hell out. How do they NOT have calories in them? :S

[queenofthenight]

Best wishes! I have found Zevia Cola quite satisfying... it's made with Stevia (so all natural) but tastes really close to the real thing. http://www.zevia.com/products_cola.html

[qos]

Thanks for the suggestion!

I'll keep my eyes open for it.

[queenofthenight]

I've found it at Whole Foods and PCC. Cheers!

[rainstardragon]

I'm very happy reading about your progress. That is wonderful.

[erl_queen]

What is it about Diet Coke that so many people get addicted to? I know a lot of people in the same boat, including my partner, unfortunately. Personally, I can't see the appeal, even one sip just screams "chemicals!" to my taste buds. Guess I'm lucky in that way. The other benefit to quitting - less plastic wasted! I'm constantly cringing at the amount of plastic bottles in my recycling bin from just the amount he drinks at my place.