My BodyBlog

I had been a cokaholic for 20 years.  I can’t remember a day during those years when I didn’t have a least one glass of coke.  Most days, it was several.  I liked the taste, thought it went well with many of the foods I used to eat, and believed I needed the caffeine it provided or else I would get a headache.  I didn’t see any harm in it, since it had no sugar, and I didn’t put much credence into some media reports about the possible health dangers associated with aspartame.  After all, if it truly did pose a health risk, surely our government health protection agencies wouldn’t let it be sold in consumer products, right?  HA!

On March 13, I decided to give it up.  I knew it was not contributing to my body’s nutritional requirements, and there was just no good reason for me to continue drinking it.  The first two days were a little difficult, as I had some withdrawal symptoms, but I did it!  That was 16 days ago, and I don’t have any desire for it anymore.  My water consumption has greatly increased, and I am enjoying an occasional cup of healthy green tea.

Giving up diet coke was something I could have done years ago, but, like everything else that I’ve done during my lifestyle transformation, I had to be mentally ready to take that step.  All of the small steps I’ve taken to change my lifestyle have combined to mean big changes in my life from where I was 4 years ago.  The weighlifting, cardio, and clean eating are having a huge impact on my body, and I am feeling better than I ever have at any point in my life.

Never forget that a long journey can be made with many small steps.  Are you taking steps to improve your own body and health?  

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