Tuesday, September 8, 2009

On the Wagon - again

Well folks, its been 3 months since my last drink. I think this is the longest its been without even a sip since college. I did it mostly for my health, the empty calories I certainly don't need. The feeling of addiction scared me too as well as the withdrawl everytime I tried to quit. It was time to let it go - cold turkey this time. Not that I don't still think about drinking every day. Mornings are the hardest. I still wake up every day thinking about where I can find that first drink. I try to avoid convenience stores as that is where I usually bought my bottles. I always kept a stash in my truck, away from the prying eyes of my husband. I knew he disapproved of how much I drank. I often snuck the empties into the recycling bin on trash days after he left for work. Vacations are hard. I just got back from a roadtrip to Seattle. The late nights and the long drives made me crave my drinks. Yes, I do admit that I drank while I was driving. In fact, my truck was my favorite place to drink. It made the days go better and the drives easier. I admit is been tough, very tough, but I am oh so proud of myself. 90 days without a drink now. Pepsi, you have lost another customer!

4 comments:

goodfairyofny said...

Good for you! I quit eating more than I should over a year ago, and 3 months ago quit both caffeine and smoking. Keep telling people the only things left for me to get a rise out of in life are love and endorphins. I like it that way. I was drinking way too many stupid coke zeros. No calories, but still loaded with caffeine. Now if I have some caffeine at a family event or something where it's all there is, I feel crazy after. Not worth it.

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Lindentreephotography said...

good for you. here's to making positive changes for our health!

Erin Bassett said...

That's great!! Soda is so easily addictive! I'll have an occasional decaf one (social drinking, LOL) but try to stick with iced tea & water.