at first i was doing really good avoiding soda, but now ive been slacking more. dont get me wrong, im not drinking NEAR as many as i used to a day, but im having trouble sticking to NOT drinking soda.... help?
noah
8yr
Hey i faced the same thing at the beginning but just remember why your doing this and think for the future and how its gonna be😊.
noah
8yr
So goodluck and u got that! Im here for u
LezEngel
8yr
Have you tried replacing soda with sparkling water? You could even try infusing sparkling water with some slices of citrus fruit for a bit of sweetness & flavor.
annefood
8yr
@mads - first of all, congrats on drinking less soda! That's huge! Give yourself a pat on the back. When you do drink soda is it because you're craving something sweet? Is it because you like drinking something fizzy? Or is it because you want the caffeine? If you're craving something sweet, make yourself grab a piece of fruit instead of a soda. It will be a nice treat and fill you up with fiber and nutrients. Or if it's something sweet in liquid form that you need, add a splash of 100% fruit juice to some sparkling water. Fruit juice is liquid sugar—ideally you eat a whole fruit instead of drinking its juice, but at least it's natural and can be a great way to transition away from soda if you dilute it with water and only consume a tiny bit. Or if you need the caffeine, try a cup of black or green tea. Just make sure not to drink it too late in the day otherwise it will interfere with your sleep.
maddiedod
8yr
@mads Through research and practice I found that eating more proteins, like nuts, has helped tame my cravings.
i actually ate breakfast which i never do. orange juice and vegetarian sausage patties. obviously not the best, but its better than nothing!
garv
Try muesli , plain yoghurt with fresh fruits , nuts & seeds or whole wheat toast with peanut butter( without sugar)
annefood
I'm so glad you ate breakfast @mads ! @garv 's suggestion is a good one. Eggs are also a great breakfast if you want something warm like the veggie sausage patties. I would advise against fruit...
JoanneG
This may not be appetizing to everyone, but I like eating seasoned black beans for breakfast. With enough paprika, they actually taste a little bit like sausage, and they are super filling. @mads -...
annefood
It's all about progress over perfection @mads ! So awesome that you're trying to kick the habit. Keep up the good work, and it will become much easier to avoid soda soon!