I started my morning with a cold 12oz. can of Pepsi followed by a bottle of spring water. I walked 4 laps in the hallway before leaving the house but I was hurting so I was moving pretty slow. I think it is the weather that is making me hurt so bad. The weather channel is predicting an ice storm for this weekend. Since the cold air has moved back in I am really sore, especially in my lower back and my ankles. I opted to skip breakfast this morning because I wanted to sleep in a little more before going to the shop. I also had a dose of Apple Cider Vinegar before I left.
I was feeling very nervous about being in public all day without my Pepsi but I took a couple of bottles of water with me instead. It really helps to have the bottle in my hand. I finished an entire bottle of spring water on the way to the shop and asked my husband to go buy some extra because I was afraid I would run out of water and try to turn to Pepsi. For lunch we went to Subway and I had a 6in. Steak & Cheese on Wheat with lettuce, onion, green pepper, black olives, oil, salt & pepper, and parmesan cheese. I also had another bottle of spring water. I didn't bring the Apple Cider Vinegar with me so I decided that today I would just have to miss a dose. I had another bottle of spring water at the shop before finishing up for the evening. Today I have been feeling very thirsty all day.
When I got home from the shop it was 8:00pm and I took another dose of Apple Cider Vinegar while we made supper. I had a 4 inch Philly Steak & Cheese sandwich with seasoned green pepper, onions, and gouda cheese. This time we made them at home. I had spring water with supper. After supper I took some time out for some other things I was working on around the house. I decided to hold off on laps until tomorrow. My feet and ankles were really swollen and my knees and back were hurting pretty pad. I did take 800mg. of Ibuprofen before going to bed.
I am hoping that letting go of the Pepsi gets easier. I have noticed over the last few days that when my stress level goes up or I am feeling anxious I really crave the Pepsi. I know it is probably all in my head but that doesn't make it any easier to get over. I feel so silly when I start getting overwhelmed and emotional. I have to admit, this addiction is worse than some others that I have managed to give up in my life. Several people have said that sugar addiction is one of the toughest to kick. I keep telling myself I can do it but there are times I feel like I am fooling myself.
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