As a self-proclaimed hedonist, I am not one to deny myself of things. Especially if those things give me pleasure. For about a week, all I had been thinking about was having a Coca-Cola. I was also trying to satiate that need with other things - like Pink Drinks and snacks - making it feel like I was just substituting an addiction with another addiction. I'm also sure it was annoying to hear me exclaim "I just want a freaking Coke!" every so often.
I didn't go into this thinking I would quit soda forever. I just wanted to clear my system and see if it made me feel better or just different. And I really don't think it did. I don't feel any less tired or awake. I don't feel any less bloated. I actually feel like I drank less water because I wanted something that had a distinctive taste (Pink Drinks, hot chocolate, apple juice, Gatorade, etc.). As a balance, I always tried to drink more water than soda and I just don't have that same mindset with other drinks. I also feel like I consumed more alcohol. I actually spent more money not drinking soda since I was substituting it with way more expensive things (Starbucks and cocktails).
I am going to try some things to help me consume less though! I'm going to not buy it for The Apothecary (unless it's the real sugar glass bottles). I'm going to continue to remind myself to drink more water, especially when I fancy a Coca-Cola. Still diversify my beverage choices by keeping different things available to me (but not going to Starbucks SO much).
All of this to say: if you want it (within reason), just eat it or drink it. You're more likely to binge and feel bad about it later anyway if you deny yourself. Again, within reason. Everything in moderation.
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