So, I saw an article on facebook the other day, that I didn't hold on to, talking about how addictive high fructose corn syrup is. This particular study was looking at rat's behavior and I can't find that information, but I did find some other articles that I will share with you. I know there are people who can have a soda on occasion and step away from it without a problem. I am not that person. I will go out of my way to get my hands on a soda. When it wasn't regular, it was diet. It didn't matter that it didn't really taste that good, it was something I just had to have. The more stressed I was, the more tired I was, the more I wanted a soda to drink. Sounds like an addiction, huh? I've tried giving up soda before only to crash and burn! I even tried giving soda up for lent 2 years ago and failed. How does that feel? As a symbol of what Jesus gave up for you on the cross, you give up something for 6 weeks and I couldn't do it. So, transitioning to paleo and giving up sodas was a HUGE deal for me. But, I did it. I stepped away from sodas and I'm trying not to look back. I stopped one day and had a 12oz Dr Pepper. It made me nauseated for about an hour. For me, like an addict, I can't touch a soda. I feel like if I do, I'll be back to drinking several a day in no time. Anyone else struggle with soda's like this?
Could drinking coke be more addictive than snorting it?
Diet soda as bad for teeth as meth?
So, how did I finally do it? A lot of willpower, a lot of water, and a lot of tea! My husband jokes about how much tea I have been drinking, but it's almost unsweet (1/4 cup of sugar/gallon) and I need something to drink other than water. I'll eventually move to completely unsweet tea, but right now it's still just a little too bitter. I've just started drinking some hot tea again this week too. I had forgotten how much I enjoy a good cup of hot tea. Bengal Spice is one of my favorites, along with blueberry green tea, and jasmine.
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