Soda

It's officially been a year since I stopped ordering Cokes. In fact, with the exception of a little Moxie here and there, I haven't purchased a soda since 1/3/09. There have been a few sodas purchased for me over the year and I dutifully returned them to the gifters.

Now, did I notice a difference?

No. Not really.

But I feel good. I feel good because I know I can simply walk away from something that, while it tasted so good when it hits your lips, isn't necessary in my diet.

Cheeseburgers and sushi

My personal experiment of dropping soda has been successful. I have not had a soda since the beginning of January.

However, Jeffy showed up with four cases of Moxie. I have decided Moxie does not qualify as soda, it is medicine. So while my meager supply lasts, I'll allow myself to have a Moxie now and again. Otherwise, still no soda pop for me.

One other thing...Miss Mayhem owes me a sushi dinner. We haven't had time to meet for a sushi dinner but she owes it to me nonetheless.

Cheeseburgers and Sushi

Just a quick note. I am on day 15 and still no soda. And I have still not earned (nor given away) a sushi dinner.

Cheeseburgers, Part Quatre

Fibby's comment brings to light one of the ongoing internal conversations I have been having.

"What are suitable alternatives to the soda?"

1. My favorite - Fresh water in an old 20 oz Coke container (label still is on)...makes me feel like I am drinking a clear version of Coke. If you hold your tongue just right, it even tastes like Coke. I swear.
2. Hot cocoa
3. Water in other containers
4. Iced tea (yes, just as much sugar, maybe even more but it's not soda)
5. Occasional sports drinks after reffing (Vitamin Water tends to be the drink of choice)
6. Lemonade (for when I'm at bars and want something a little harder than water)
7. Chocolate milk
8. White milk
9. OJ

Anyone care to add to my list of suitable alternatives?