Day 2 - They don't mention the sleepines.........

So it's day 2 for Fit by 40, day 2 of no sodas.  Reading up on the side effects of caffeine withdrawal.  Hopefully I am on the short end of 2-9 days of sleepiness, sleeplessness (make up your mind already!), headaches, nausea, constipation, flu like symptoms and depression.  Most sites say if the doctor doesn't make you give it up why do it!  But much like any other addict, I am looking forward to a time when I am not driven by when I will get my next fix.

Someone today suggested that once I am free of the addictions (sugar, soda, breads) I can reintroduce them.  I had to explain that the addiction never goes away, as soon as I take one sip, one bite, one taste, I'll be finding excuses to get more.  Instead, I will think of ways to spend the savings.  3 - 12 packs at grocery store  $12 per week = $624 in savings from just what I was keeping in the house.  Can you imagine what it'll be for not having sodas with meals or picking up a drink at the gas station or grocery store.  I remember when they were a dollar cheaper than they are now and yet I still buy.  So depressing.

I am glad to be making a positive change in my life.  I feel like if I can get through week 1's goal, the rest will be easier.  Just maintaining this for a week is a huge accomplishment.  Of course it'll help that I will spend most of it asleep from lack of caffeine. (yawn).  I won't get discouraged that I weighed more this morning than I did yesterday morning.  I know it'll take a few days for my body to get caught up with the changes I'm making.  The hardest part is being patient and not trying to do too many new or different things at once.  It's funny how many times you can read something or hear the same advice before you take it to heart.  Biting off more than I can chew is familiar territory (and probably why I am 32 lbs over my goal weight), and one that finds me giving up before I really had a chance to start.

Tomorrow is like that 2nd day after you work out, where you know the pain is gonna hit ya, but there is nothing you can do but brace for it.  So tonight, I am getting a good night's sleep, drink my water and take my melatonin and hopefully wake up refreshed tomorrow morning.  And I will be patient with myself and just focus on getting the water in.

G'nite,

Annie