Today I had woken up gotten my house all cleaned and left to run my errands . Childless mind you my baby started kindergarten :( It was WAY to quiet to sit home alone so what's a girl to do...... I get into my car, crank some tunes and have a mouth watering CRAVING for a Diet Coke!!!!!
I have not had one in FOREVER!!!! I even sent out text informing my friends of what I was about to do! This was a BIG deal for me. Needless to say I pulled up to my normal drink stop, and they greeted me with "32 oz water extra ice, fat straw?" NOPE not today I want a 32 oz Diet Coke extra ice with a shot of vanilla!!!! They tell me it's $1.16 dang my water is only .25 who cares I can not wait to drink this Diet Coke they hand me the drink and I go to set it down and ALMOST dump the WHOLE thing. . . . I saved it :) They reminded me see there is your sign you shouldn't drink Diet Coke!!!!! WHATEVER today I made a conscious choice to love the Diet Coke. I held it, I drank it sooooo slow I wanted it to last. I headed into Tj Maxx for some shopping I debated leaving my drink in the car.....NOPE I didn't want it to melt and become watery. It sat in my cart and shopped with me :) THEN.......as I went to pick up my clothes to try on my Diet Coke SPILLED on the floor the whole thing DUMPED!!!!!
It was over half full SERIOUSLY????? I had to laugh as I wiped the floor up. The drink people were right starting the good old Diet Coke was a BAD idea!!!! Tonight as I write this I am still totally bummed that my nice fresh Diet Coke is sitting in the garbage can at the local Tj Maxx!!!!
So I wanna know do you love your Diet Coke???
Should I be getting me another one to replace todays mishap? Or take it as a MAJOR sign to stay away!!!!
Hahaha! That's awesome! I say have one a week. It's safe, non-addictive... :) But since you only got less than half you better even it out tomorrow! Enjoy - maybe I'll join you!
ReplyDeleteBabe, it is a sign to not drink the poison. Seriously.....Diminishing Lucy: Dieting Drugs Dilema
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I say, if you can go without it, then you should. I normally have around two a day, but I am allergic to the fake sugar. It gives me the worst tummy ache. But I am addicted!! Stay clear if you can. It's healthier.
ReplyDeleteI'm more of a Coke fan, I find diet sodas taste fake. If it spilled I think it was a sign and gthe fact that you didn't go and get a nother means that you did not need it. I hate when something yummy falls on the floor. ARRGGHHHH!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it weird how things turn out like that?! I don't think there's anything wrong with treating yourself once in a blue moon, but it seems like all odds were against you today!
ReplyDeleteBTW, don't care too much for DC. I would much rather have a regular coke...
You should try it again! Treating yourself once ina while is a great thing for your mental state :) Besides, you deserve it, sending your little one off to school...
ReplyDeleteI love coke zero myself!
I very rarely drink soft drinks, but occasionally get 1/2 diet, 1/2 regular (makes it taste so much better, trust me!). I'm a big believer in treating myself every once in awhile to something that may not be so good for me, but sounds really good at the time. Quarter pounder with cheese, anyone?
ReplyDeleteI very rarely drink soft drinks, but occasionally get 1/2 diet, 1/2 regular (makes it taste so much better, trust me!). I'm a big believer in treating myself every once in awhile to something that may not be so good for me, but sounds really good at the time. Quarter pounder with cheese, anyone?
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the repeat post -- I swear, my computer is possessed this morning :)
ReplyDeleteYep, it was a sign to let it go and leave it be. I do not love it and shall hope that should I start to drink one that a freak wind come upon me and spill it all bout my clothes. Perhaps then that'll be the last time I touch the evil that is soda.
ReplyDeletei am all about the diet coke! i definitely need a can (or two!) to get through the day
ReplyDeleteI try to go without it, but let myself have up to 1 can/day, although my soda of choice is cherry coke zero. I'd like to completely break the habit, but hasn't happened.
ReplyDeleteListen to the sign!
ReplyDeleteI vote stay away. There are many other great "treats" out there. Just because it is diet, doesn't make it safe. The caffeine alone depletes a lot of your vitamin and mineral stores that are essential to your exercising.
ReplyDeleteBesides, people who are addicted to it would do anything to have a say whether they had one or not. You have that choice today, if you start now, you may not have that choice down the road. Don't break what's already fixed?
I love diet coke. I go through periods where I don't drink it at all and then all of a sudden I NEED one. Like after my 6 hour training day last Saturday! I hear that flat coke is the necture of the gods during the Ironman run...but it's also part crack and once you start on it you put yourself on this sugar high roller coaster so it's best to stay off it as long as possible.
ReplyDeleteI think I would take the spillage as a sign. Savor your few sips and forget about it again!
There are moments for me that I do have a craving for one. My favorite thing is a dark hershey's kiss and then a vanilla coke zero, for some reason, it is the best.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about having the taste for a soda. last month I went on a ginger ale binge. It was sooo good with lots of ice. I'd add so much ice that 1/2 way through it was watered down and I ended up pouring out most of it.
ReplyDeleteHowever, the health gods were acting in your favor. Stay away from the diet coke!
I know there will be mixed reactions to this one... Personally, I love Diet Coke. I love a 32oz diet coke after a long run! Fountain is the best. There are so many things I could have instead, I LOVE IT and won't give it up. It does actually keep you hydrated, too -- there's more water in a diet coke than you would lose from the caffeine.
ReplyDeleteI do the 1/2 diet 1/2 regular thing too! I'll actually do 3/4 diet and 1/4 regular and it makes the whole thing taste like regular...if you like that sort of thing :) Soda can be addicting, but I wouldn't take your drink spilling as a "sign." Sometimes a girl just needs a diet coke!
ReplyDeleteDiet pepsi - mmmmm. I love it. But I only allow myself it when I am going on a long road trip (8+ hours, not just to the grocery store) or for the two weeks we go camping in the summer (when I drink one daily). I totally could become a daily DP drinker, so I need strict limits that still allow me to indulge!
ReplyDeleteI'm all about my diet coke! There is even a gas station near my house that has caffeine free and vanilla shots so I frequent that place. I knew I couldn't give up diet coke completely so now I have a "on the weekend's only" rule. And if I'm really good and get all of my water in for Friday, the weekend can start at 4:00 PM.
ReplyDeleteLove Love my Diet Coke as well. I love it with ice and a straw! I say try try try again!
ReplyDeleteit's so weird. i crave diet soda every once in a blue moon. but when i do crave it, you better beleive im gonna have it! haha
ReplyDeletego get it, girl
Try Diet Doctor Pepper instead!
ReplyDeleteI used to drink one or two everyday and cut it out completely about a month ago. Surprisingly, I hardly miss it at all, except when I'm out to eat at a restaurant, then for some reason I really really crave it!
ReplyDeleteI do not drink diet coke, in fact I rarely drink soda at all. I personally think it is a sign to stay away! ;-) I have read that diet drinks make it harder to lose weight. I am not sure if that is true or not, but it is added incentive to me to not even start.
ReplyDeleteI love fountain diet coke. Not such a fan when it's out of a can or bottle. I'm bad and have about 1 a day everyday at lunch. I savor that lunch time liquid deliciousness.
ReplyDeleteWell thank goodness it was DIET!
ReplyDeleteCoke Zero FTW.
ReplyDeleteI gave up Diet coke once. It was one of the longest days of my life.
ReplyDeleteAck! I think it's a sign to give it up. I managed to wean myself off of it a few months ago and I still get cravings, so, you know...easier said than done. Sometimes I put lime juice in my water if I want a flavour (lame!). ;)
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You know what made me FINALLY kick the habit? A study reported (I think it was on a local chanel) that they found more bacteria on the soda fountain machines than ON. A. Toilet! (google it) Now, once in a while I'll have a can, but never the 32 oz.ers that I used to love!!
ReplyDeleteI love diet Dr. Pepper. I did a post about it on Monday... but tonight I poured it down the drain! I've never tried diet coke... I better keep it that way ;)
ReplyDeleteI just don't get a lot of the hate for the diet cola. It's got fake sugar and carbonation in it, as well as some flavoring, but it's cola. People have been drinking it for about what, 100 years now? I'm not a big fan of coke or pepsi (unless you add a little spiced rum and ice, then I become an instant fan!)
ReplyDeleteHave it if you like it, but if you feel it's stalling your health goals, avoid it.
Joe
It's funny you should mention this because whenever I drink soda (well, most times), I find myself somehow "accidentally" spilling it. And every time I think "maybe it's my subconscious telling me NOT to drink it!!"
ReplyDeleteGET ANOTHER ONE :)
ReplyDeleteI am a MASSIVE Diet Coke addict. I quit smoking easier than Diet Coke. I will defend to the death my right to kill myself with phosphorus, carmel coloring, saccharine and caffiene! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't drink it because I don't like the taste, but if I liked it I don't see harm in drinking it once in a while. If you crave it don't deprive yourself or you won't be happy.
ReplyDeleteI'm on a plan where I haven't had DC for 2 weeks after drinking it like water. And I don't miss it! (though I have too much coffee, too)
ReplyDeleteI think on a subconscious level, you interpret the spill as a sign...and you know the real answer already.
I used to drink 9-12 diet cokes a day and in the last few months have replaced them with a camelback water bottle. I do give in every couple days and enjoy a can of greatness...
ReplyDeleteI drink a Coke Zero or a Diet Coke once a week or so. I used to drink two or three Zeros a day so I've really cut back. If you're still craving the Diet Coke, I say roll with it and get another one. It's so funny how things work out sometimes.
ReplyDeleteHa...I think it's funny that people call it poison. Though I drink mostly water, I do LOVE a good diet pepsi...coke is WAY to strong :)
ReplyDeleteI prefer to stay away from carbonated drinks they just make me gag altogether. Plus, my hubby always tells me that drinking soda will make me a slower runner so since I am already slow I rather not make myself slower.
ReplyDeleteHaving said the above: my drink of choice is Propel water. Whenever I finish a good race or have a really great workout, I like to reward myself with a nice cold propel water.
I am a rare pop drinker but once in a while I crave it also...I prefer something w/ lime in it like Pepsi w/ lime or my fav is Schweppes gingerale w/ lime :D ...
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ReplyDeleteIt was a sign!!! Don't do it! LOL.
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ReplyDeleteI have one a day
needed or not :)
MizFit
I'm so glad that I came across this blog. It's great to see someone else who is into living a healthy and fit lifestyle. I myself has lost 125 lbs. and my weight loss story will be featured in the November 2010 issue of Shape magazine. This is really exciting for me! I also have a blog www.LauraGetsFit.com which documents my own weight loss and fitness endeauvers. Come check it out if you're interested :) Anyway, I look forward to reading more of your weight loss journey. Take care! <3 Laura
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well. Miss your posts!
ReplyDeleteMy baby just started Kindergarten too :(
ReplyDeleteI'd say it's fine to give in once in a blue moon to a treat of DC. It's not like you'd be jumping off the deep end.
I'd say today was just a sign that you should wait and have one when you can really enjoy it, not on the run.
Have a great weekend!!!
Maybe it's not a major sign to not drink it, but to order a smaller amount the next time? :D haha love this post!
ReplyDeleteHope all is ok in your world there ...
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you. I have sure missed your posts.
ReplyDeleteSeriously I LOVE diet coke! YOu know when your day just is going crazy. Ddiet coke helps me threw the day! I have ad many tell me that it;s not a good thing but, I belive that if it keeps you sain go for it!!!! I love the blog by the way. YOu will have to tell me how you lost the weight. I have been struggling with it since my last kiddo! but you just love those kids!!!!
ReplyDeleteAn occasional coke is probably okay, but that all sounds like a sign to give them up.
ReplyDeleteI was a diet pepsi junkie for decades. I was drinking 3-5 a day. I've been soda free for 23 days now and I am feeling so much better and I don't miss it at all!
This is such a great story! haha! I am also off the diet coke. I LOVE me a diet coke! I also was getting serious about my heath so after all of the warnings I quit. cold turkey. I have been craving one for the past week... but I stayed strong! ( : I kid you not, I almost hopped in the car today to go ot McDonalds just for a diet coke.
ReplyDeleteI am taking this as a sign... no more diet coke for us!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
I am a huge diet Coke freak consumer... The very first thing I did when I began my journey to huge weight loss was to ditch the diet Coke (poison).
ReplyDeleteNow, that means I ditched it by 99%. Last night I had two cans, but daily I only drink water.
You've already accomplished what I aim to accomplish, which is to lose a total of 100 pounds. I am3 35% of the way there as of today.
Anyway, I will be following your blog, because you're successful. I really admire the quote you placed in your site header. Inspiring.
I love diet coke. I go through periods where I don't drink it at all and then all of a sudden I NEED one. Like after my 6 hour training day last Saturday! I hear that flat coke is the necture of the gods during the Ironman run...but it's also part crack and once you start on it you put yourself on this sugar high roller coaster so it's best to stay off it as long as possible.
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I really enjoy my Diet Coke. I have a 16 oz. cup on campus every day at dinner. Shame shame.
ReplyDeleteConsider the signs! That is a lot of bad luck surrounding one cup of DC!! ;)
miss your posts i hope all is ok
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I LOVE my diet coke. In fact, I had to click over here to this blog, just because I saw that it was about diet coke. I usually have one per day, around lunch time. I love it with vanilla, but I also enjoy it plain. I'm trying to quit the diet coke, so my next step I think will be to just have 4 per week instead of every day.
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ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I really enjoy Diet Coke to drink it when I am in the middle of price per head services
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