Recently I saw a story on MSN about how drinking one can of regular soda per day (like Coke), can make you put on 15 pounds in a year (provided you maintain your previous caloric intake before you start drinking the soda). Wow. For someone like me, who definitely could drop 15 pounds, (more than once!), I have decided not only to eliminate regular soda from my diet, but also eat less processed foods, less meat and more fruits and vegetables.
For me, who has a HUGE sweet tooth, that’s challenging. I started this on Wednesday, and so far, so good. I have not had a single regular soda. I drink water all day, occasionally a very small glass of milk or juice (once a day) and one can of caffeine free diet Coke a day. My only real “junk food” I’ve included in my diet is a Quaker chewy granola bar, because that satisfies my sweet craving. I went to Strites Orchard last week and picked up a bunch of fresh fruits and veggies and will go back tomorrow for more. Instead of using a pre-packaged pizza crust, I made my own in my bread machine this week, I’ve eaten toast with organic peanut butter and natural honey or Kashi cereal for breakfast, fruit for a snack and veggies with some low cal dressing and small amounts of cheddar cheese or some cooked veggies for lunch, my granola bar in the afternoon and a dinner with the family at night.
Yesterday I went off my program for our neighborhood’s block party and ate from the potluck of yummy foods. I’ve decided not to deny myself on the rare special occasions.
The first day of this experiment, I was majorly craving chocolate and soda. It was really bad. I suffered through the first day, the next day was better and by the third day I wasn’t craving sweets. It’s almost like your body gets addicted to sugar. I now have more energy, am starting to lose weight and feel better about myself. I’ll keep you posted.
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