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So It Begins – My Quest To Cut Soda Out Of My Diet
I am starting my journey of quitting soda. I’ve slowly come to the realization that I am addicted to soda much like many are addicted to drugs, cigarrettes or alcohol. Maybe that is a rough comparison but I find it exceedingly hard to stop drinking soda, or pop – depending on where you are from. This blog is the journal of my quest to completely cut soda out of my diet, starting today, September 5th, 2008. I plan on using it to reenforce my decision and to help me out along the way. Maybe someone out there will get some use out of it as well!
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about 3 years ago
Go Dave!! You can do it!!
about 2 years ago
Thank You so much!
i have just started my non soda diet!
This is my 4th attempt, and i am hoping this time will be it.
i quit smoking cold turkey
but sodas have proved to be a challenge!