I stopped drinking soft drinks one year ago today.

[texanwitch]

Don't miss them.

Really wasn't hard, should have done it sooner.

[Rhythm]

1. what did you substitute?

I tried to give up my pop, and did so for about 2 months.
After that, i couldn't stand it anymore...

What beverages did you replace/increase when you gave up the sugar/caffeine water?

[texanwitch]

3. I bought a ice tea maker, and made own ice tea.

I drink only two glasses a day, very unsweet.

Some days I don't drink any tea.

I like to drink water.

Try to find something to replace soft drinks, water doesn't always work.

[Rhythm]

12. iced tea i could do...

but having been raised in NC, i make it really sweet, and methinks that would defeat the purpose.

[texanwitch]

13. I grew up on sweet ice tea, that is why I have so many crowns on my teeth.

I just put less and less sugar in the tea, now I only use a small amount.

My ice tea maker is great, it makes the tea so good that it doesn't really need sugar.

If I go out I have to order unsweeted tea, I can't drink the sweeten kind any more.

[Connie_Corleone]

2. I'm trying to. The caffeine withdrawal makes it hard since I don't drink coffee.

I think I'll have to cut down at first and then eventually stop all together.

[texanwitch]

5. I don't drink coffee.

The caffeine withdrawal is hard.

That is why I switched to ice tea.

I now drink ice tea with no caffeine.

I don't miss the sugar or the caffeine.

[texanwitch]

8. Cutting down is good.

I did that for two weeks and then went cold turkey.

[Wapsie B]

4. Good for you.

I'd much rather have water. I rarely drink soft drinks.

[texanwitch]

6. I do not have the urge to drink soft drinks anymore, and I loved

Dr. Pepper.

[Radio_Lady]

7. I've dumped them out of my diet, too. However, I might have them again

when I'm in Hawaii.

But lemonade would be good, too.

[texanwitch]

9. I like a good lemonade.

Have a good trip to Hawaii.

[Radio_Lady]

17. Thanks, Texan Witch! How nice of you to add this comment!

[badgerpup]

10. I cut them out for a while...

but it was having something carbonated that I miss.

Soda water and tonic water does it for me...just wish it was more economical.

Tonic water might help people with leg cramps, BTW...s'got quinine in it.

[texanwitch]

11. I was having trouble sleeping.

I now sleep much better, most of the time.

[Radio_Lady]

18. They're heavy in sugar (regular drinks) and caffeine (dark drinks).

Unless you choose caffeine-free diet drinks. But, then, what's the point?

The carbonation just gives me GAS!

[Shine]

14. Good for you!

:thumbsup:

I hardly ever drink them, personally. I'm not that big on carbonated drinks, except for sparkling mineral waters...which are sometimes lightly flavored with fruit taste. That's basically it.

:hi:

[MoseyWalker]

15. You have got to be kidding?

Everyone has known for decades that sugar and corn syrup are poison.

right?

[Mojambo]

16. I made it 3 weeks a while back

But I fell off the horse hardcore.

I fear I'll never win this battle. Giving up booze was FAR easier.

[NewWaveChick1981]

19. Excellent! I gave them up a long time ago too.

I feel better and spend a lot less money on groceries because of it. :D I just substituted water for the soft drinks, and I haven't looked back. :bounce:


Congrats on the year milestone! :woohoo: :hug: