#DumpDietCoke: Day 13
In many ways, dumping Diet Coke has been easier than I expected. My two-week ramp down prior to the quit date helped a lot. Motrin is my BFF right now – to fight off the headaches associated with caffeine withdrawal.
I’ve had Diet Coke two times in the 13 days. Once, when I was on a date with my husband. We always get breakfast tacos and have Diet Coke. I expected to be overjoyed to be drinking Diet Coke. Surprisingly, the Diet Coke was just not “all that.” The second time I’ve had Diet Coke is this morning. I had a killer migraine last night that lingered a bit this morning. I’ve heard that caffeine can help you get over a migraine, so I’m trying a little Diet Coke for that. It does seem to be helping, but once again, I am having the “wow – it’s not all that I had it pumped up to be” experience. That’s good!
Despite having Diet Coke two times, I feel confident that I’ve broken much of the physical addiction. The primary challenge now is the behavioral issues. For example, I always have Diet Coke when we have breakfast tacos. So, I can either stop having breakfast tacos (do what??!?!?) or I can learn to enjoy them without Diet Coke. These habits developed over 12 years, so modifying these is going to take some time.
Jog Stroller Moms (and Dads!)
I’m honestly glad my jog stroller days are behind me – but I admire the moms and dads who use jog strollers to maintain their fitness efforts!
Rookie Runner?
So true! When I started running, I constantly posted on Facebook about running. My friends enabled me, though, by always encouraging me. That’s part of what kept me running!
Also Appearing Today at 3ThingsForMom.com
My guest post, The Hobby That Changed My Life, appears today at 3ThingsForMom.com. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my message about running, and hope to encourage others to start running as well! Thanks, Lauren, for the invitation!
I’m always looking for ways to spread the word about running. If you are interested in me writing a guest post (no charge – I’m a woman on a mission!), contact me at OneToughMotherRunner@gmail.com!
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I still tweet about my miles and post on FB. I don’t have a huge following, so the encouragement I get is meaningful… And they say it inspires them, so it’s a double win. I don’t care if it makes me seem like a “rookie runner.” I’m a runner and that’s what matters. I could care less what other people think.
Good for you for giving up soda! I have it so rarely that it is a treat when I go out. I love a good Pepsi from the fountain, but only one… if I get a refill, my belly makes me pay!
Yes, it motivates me to run a bit more if
I blog. I love the picture of the two
women. The woman on the “right” looks like
me when I was younger. I noticed that the
woman on the left was holding a large water
bottle. That would be too large to carry
for one person. I finally learned to carry
a small bottle on long runs.Elaine Stewart
I am unable to get “3 things for Mom.com”.
Elaine Stewart