Diet Coke 1, Laura 0

So I'm on day 3 of going cold turkey on Diet Coke. I'd been drinking anywhere from 1-3 a day, but I've had just 1 in the last three days. I was thinking about having one tonight, but I think I've talked myself out of it.

My biggest DC habit was having an icy cold can every morning as I left the house. I knew this would be the hardest DC not to drink, so I wanted a new habit to replace that. The past couple mornings, I've made myself some tea to put in a bottle and take to work. Great idea....I haven't missed the Diet Coke at all.

This morning, I was in a hurry to get in the shower, so I poured the tea right into the bottle when it finished steeping. And closed the lid. Oops. I'm sure you know, as I should have, what happened next: The top exploded off the bottle and sprayed hot tea all over my hand. Good one.

It doesn't even hurt anymore. Much.

Comments

[Wormwood's Doxy]

Man, do I miss Diet Cokes! Had to stop drinking them because of reflux (can I just note that aging sucks?), but I never stop wanting one.

[CeeElCee]

I've heard Diet Coke is a tough addiction to break.

Have you considered taking up smoking?

[lcreekmo]

Hahaha. Are you making fun?? It really is hard. And makes me glad I never took up smoking. I am not very good at anything involving personal willpower. I have found in the past the only way for me to give up DC is to go cold turkey....I can't just have one every once in a while. I'm having none, or three a day.

When your 8yo is constantly lecturing you on your unhealthy drinking habits [even if it is artificial sweeteners that concern her, not alcohol], it's time to make a change.