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Here's to Your Health:  I threw away my coke...  |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 9:56:13 PM
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today and if I never touch the stuff again, well, halleluia!
Thank you all for being examples of strong women and pointing me in the right direction. I may be kinda loopy but I'm pretty darn plucky as well. They say nothing good was ever achieved without sacrifice, but I feel free--for the first time in ages. I should have done this a long time ago. Thank you bunches!
Cindy
"To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under Heaven" |
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Farmgirlheart
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Valerie
Los Angeles
California
USA
103 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 10:41:22 PM
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| As in Coca-Cola, right? I say that that is my guilt pleasure...I know it's horrible for me but I figure a few times a month is okay for me! Good luck to you on kicking the habit! :) |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
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RuralSuburbia
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Leslie
Northern CA
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2009 : 10:21:54 AM
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Hahaha, I thought the same thing...soda, right?! Well good for you! You'll probably notice that your intestines feel better, not so much bloating, gurgling, and such. That was the reason I stopped drinking coke. Only have it once in a long while now. Congrats!
*I've got stars in my eyes and exactly $1 in my pocket!* |
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2009 : 10:37:52 AM
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Good for you darlin! I think you should mark this date on your calendar and then do something special for yourself in one month to celebrate, then every month thereafter. :)
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2009 : 9:41:54 PM
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Yes, my kidneys are very grateful! It's been twenty-four+ hours now and I don't miss it at all. My head feels a little funny but when I think of losing my extra weight--that soda can really pack it on! I used to be a skinny little thing--I don't care about being skinny anymore, just want to be curvy--it'll be nice to fit into my old jeans again...the Coca-Cola company just dropped a little on the stock market-he he- |
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2009 : 10:36:41 AM
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I quit back in 2002 and I do have those moments but it was so worth it. Remember any soda pop should be avoided. You will find out there are many more health alternatives out there. Enjoy.
Madelynne
johnandmadelynne.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Pammy
Farmgirl in Training
16 Posts
Pamila
Williamstown
WV
USA
16 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2009 : 10:41:35 AM
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I quit about three weeks ago. Let me tell you this is the hardest thing I have ever done. I am trully an addict to the fizzy, bubbly, stuff. I am being strong though and I refuse to let this control me. Good-luck to you, I hope you the best.
This little piggy went wee wee wee...all the way home.Aunt Pammy |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
1238 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2009 : 6:57:27 PM
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I find what helps me is to either buy natural--no sugar--fruit drinks at the store or else make them myself. The brand I like best is Bolthouse Farms(no GMO's). I also drank two big bottles of water today--felt kind of tired and dragging at work, but now I've recovered and feel fine. I got so much satisfaction out of throwing the stuff away that I never want to drink it again. I just can't see myself supporting the soft drink industry any longer. I haven't entirely given up "bad" foods--still gotta have my pop-tarts once in a while. And yeah, I wish I could drink any man under the table, but I'm not a spring chicken anymore.
Cindy,The old cluckerLOL |
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keeperofthehome
True Blue Farmgirl
154 Posts
Suzanne
Atlanta
Georgia
USA
154 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2009 : 12:33:45 PM
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My way of getting the "coke" taste are: 1st the all-natural green tea sodas, 365 cola, or (my husband's favorite) Emergen-C mixed with carbonated water. Being in the south I will have some good sweet tea sometimes as well. Good luck!
Blessings!
~Farrah
www.oldfashionedhomekeeper.blogspot.com |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 09:17:58 AM
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Congratulations! I've quit smoking, quit caffeine, quit everything, but I still drink soda. And you should see my teeth! (Whats left of them) And thats with the diet even! I think anything that will clean an engine is probably NOT good for your teeth.
Jana |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 1:32:13 PM
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Ew ya I have been avoiding it and it is a treat only here and there and im trying to find a different treat! GOOD FOR YOU! I swear that's why people have aches pains and diseases......I don't trust the stuff. I'd LOVE to make my own not sure how.
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
"... to thine ownself be true."
http://liggybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/
http://ligonierliving.blogspot.com/
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 1:40:15 PM
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Congrads Cindy. I had a hard time giving up my soft drinks. But It's been about a year and I can honestly say I am so much better for it. I do break down every once and a while (maybe once every 4 months or so) and have a Root Beer but it sure a long way from 5 or 6 cans or gas station sodas a day. Wish I could kick the coffee habit but I love my one or two cups in the morning. Doesn't even have to have caffeine just need my Java! 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
Nana to 1 with 3 on the way.
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 2:10:06 PM
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The amount of coke I drink in a year, can't even fill up one bottle, lol.
I never really liked the stuff anyways, i hardly ever drink pop. I LOVE my coffee too much to give that up though!!
But soft drink, I don't care for that at all!
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2009 : 9:24:44 PM
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Regarding making your own soda pop--I think there has been an article about this recently in Mother Earth News. I could be wrong--but you might want to check it out.
PS-I have broke down and had a couple rootbeers . But I have been drinking a LOT more water and it's slowly washing all that caffeine out of my system. My head no longer feels fuzzy if I do without, and that was the worst thing. It's hard to quit cold turkey, so I've decided to allow myself a root beer from the natural foods store from time to time. I now feel better since I quit and I seem to have lost a pound or two. More than anything, I feel free--like I'm no longer a slave to that nasty stuff. Just thinking about having a Coke leaves a bad taste in my mouth. They spend an ungodly amount of money to persuade you to irresistibly desire something that isn't even good for you.(If I'm going to irresistibly desire something bad for me, it had better be a manLOL) I never did like being thought of as a "consumer" so this is my revolt. Woo-Hoo!! |
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Pammy
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Michigan
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2009 : 12:49:38 PM
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| You are an inspiration, I quit the diet Coke over a year ago and then started drinking regular. I have just today quit drinking it and saw your post. Hang in there you can do it and so can I! Pam |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
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Polka Dot Apron
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Ahrisha
Beautiful Lancaster County
PA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 10:50:33 AM
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Hi Cindy and Congratulations! I did this 12 years ago for health reasons and it was a good move. Now I hardly ever drink soda. I like to drink water flavored with my therapeutic grade essential oils. Mostly I use the citrus oils and my favorite blend is orange & grapefruit oil. It is very refreshing and I know that I am doing something good for my body as well.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Stop by for a visit at:
http://joyouslylivinglife.blogspot.com
I have been a "Woman in Business from Home" for 12 years teaching folks how to live a more Natural life. Please visit my website: www.2FeelGood.com |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2009 : 5:22:44 PM
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Ahrisha--could you share the recipe for adding essential oils to water and which ones work best? Thanks!
Cindy |
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Polka Dot Apron
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Ahrisha
Beautiful Lancaster County
PA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2009 : 05:52:20 AM
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Sure, I'd love to share. I use the essential oils that I have been marketing for 12 years now. If you would like to know more about them and their purity go to my website and watch the Essential Oil Video. Then scroll down to contact me by email if you like. I would only use these oils because of their purity. They are therapeutic grade essential oils. The most potent and purest on the market. I email a quarterly Newsletter if you would like to get on the list just send me your email. The current Newsletter has an article on drinking essential oil water instead of soda. Thanks for asking.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Stop by for a visit at:
http://joyouslylivinglife.blogspot.com
I have been a "Woman in Business from Home" for 12 years teaching folks how to live a more Natural life. Please visit my website: www.2FeelGood.com |
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mulegirl
True Blue Farmgirl
184 Posts
rosemary
cottonwood pass
co
USA
184 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2009 : 06:32:36 AM
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I can't think of one good thing about Coco Cola, and all the other bottled soda stuff on the shelves today. It is sugar and chemicals, zero nutrition, they hurt your body way more that the sugar buzz they seem to relieve and the cans and bottles are filling our land fills. You need a pick me up? Drink a bunch of water, and not from those store bought bottles, get a filter and bottle your own tap water, put it in empty glass juice bottles or buy a stainless steel re-usable container and eat an apple. We need to stop taking the easy, throw away, mentality and put pure fresh juices and food in us and really look at the packaging involved in everything we come in contact with. And coffeeis actually good for your boday as long as it is organic and while you're at it get shade grown and help out our developing neighbor countries.
smile, follow your heart and don't look back
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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Polka Dot Apron
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Ahrisha
Beautiful Lancaster County
PA
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2009 : 12:28:04 PM
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I am so sorry gals. I just reread my reply to Cindy and realized that I mentioned which oils I like to use best but not the process. So all of you who like to live healthy or are giving up the soda try this. In a 1 liter GLASS bottle. Please do not put essential oils into plastic. They like to detox and melt petrochemicals in the body so you can flush them out, and will leach the plastic into the water. Always use glass. OK? I would like to say here to, always use Therapeutic Grade essential oils. Purity is important so please visit my website.
Fill your glass bottle with pure water and leave 2-3 inches head room. When I do it I add 3 drops of each oil to the bottle. Like I said I love the blend of 3 drops grapefruit oil & 3 drops of orange oil. Mix any that you like. I also like tangerine & lemon. Then shake the bottle for about 1 minute to totally emulisfy the oil and water then pour over ice and enjoy! Know that you are doing so much good for your body by feeding your cells and detoxing petrochemicals by ingesting these pure oils.~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Stop by for a visit at:
http://joyouslylivinglife.blogspot.com
I have been a "Woman in Business from Home" for 12 years teaching folks how to live a more Natural life. Please visit my website: www.2FeelGood.com
http://joyouslylivinglife.blogspot.com |
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