Coca-Cola Challenge Update

Coca-Cola Challenge update:

It's day 4 and a holiday - I'm cranky, I have a headache the size of Mount Rushmore and I so desperately want a Coke! But I'm not going to give in to temptation, although it's not from lack of trying - I gave all my money to my hubby so I wouldn't be tempted to buy a Coke for the holiday. I thought it was smart thinking on my part, but right now, every fiber in my being is screaming for just one icy cold Coke.

So, I'm back in the kitchen mixing up another pitcher of sugar-free lemonade. Yummy, nothing say holiday like a nice tall glass of ... lemonade ...

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

Coca-Cola Challenge

Yesterday I made the plunge into a Coca-Cola free life! I've been addicted to Cokes almost since birth. Over the years I have tried to stop cold turkey and I've tried cutting down to one or two a day - but I always seem to go back to my old habits.

Now, with the increasing threat of global warming and an environmental movement to live a greener lifestyle, I've decided to try again to give up my sugary addiction. Yes, you read right, sugary addiction, as in full-flavor, full-sugar Coke, not that crappy diet stuff.

I don't know if it's fate, or if he Big Guy upstairs is watching over me, but one of the blogs I regularly read had a link to a soft drink challenge: CarbonRally Beverage Independence. This challenge is tailor made for me, so I've put my plans in writing and signed myself up.

I'm already 1 1/2 days without a Coke, and I'm waiting for the headaches and withdrawals to start. Lots of prayer and encouragement are needed - I need all the help I can get!