Weeks ago I stopped buying 12-packs of the fizzy beverage to try to force myself to not drink it as often. I bought those little 8-pack mini-cans at first, thinking that I could grab one of those in moderation, here and there, when the craving really hit. Yeah, that didn't work out so well. I really should know by now that I'm often not a person that does well with "moderation." I'm trying, I am. But mini-can Diet Cokes means you will just grab two!
About two weeks ago I decided that I was no longer buying a supply of Diet Coke to have in the house. If I wanted one, I'd have to go get it. All I did was create the situation that when I wanted one, I had to leave the house, drive to a convenience store, purchase it for double the amount I would normally pay and then drive back home. Well, that resulted in was a lot of trips out in the car and a lot more money spent on Diet Coke!
So, I'm doing it. Today is Day 1, although, technically, yesterday was since I haven't had my favorite beverage since Friday. But I'm counting today as my official start.
OMG! It was so good, but a bit pricey (about the same as buying a Diet Coke at a convenience store every time I want one LOL). I've decided I really want to try to make my own homemade version of this beverage. I'm thinking all I really need to do is brew some green tea, squeeze juice from a fresh orange, lemon and lime into the tea, add a bit of splenda and it would taste close if not better than the bottled stuff. We will see, but I did really enjoy my first venture into actually LIKING green tea.
Now I just need to find a quality green tea.
Do you make green tea at home? Do you brew it just as you would black tea (for summer iced tea)? What brands do you prefer?
I gave up soda when I decided to get healthier, too - it was unnecessary calories and chemicals. I wanted to drink more plain water and tea, so that's what I do now. I *love* tea - green tea is super good for you, too! I brew it just like regular black tea and I keep it in a container with a spigot in my fridge - I got a nice glass one at Target in the summer seasonal aisle for $3 or $5 last year (can't remember).
ReplyDeleteI have given up most commerical soda. I still get a single serve bottle if I am out and have a headache because I think the caffeine helps - but since I do not normally ever have caffeine I keep these few and far between.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I still make seltzer at home and add Toroni sugar free flavorings. I do not have them every day but I enjoy them occasionally - unlike the all day long diet soda binges of the past.
Jane~
Keepingthepoundsoff.com
I am so happy to read that you have decided to give up on Diet Coke. You are on the long run, not going to regret this decision. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI don't drink green tea - don't like the taste.
Thanks everyone! Happy to say I'm holding strong with the dc of DC! LOL Woohoo!
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