I see many clients who have some type of addiction to
soda. Some drink a few each day, others
a few per week. Most of them find it
comforting in some way, and believe it is relatively harmless because they are
drinking the diet version.
You have heard the statistics on soda, and the effects the
sugar in soda has on our teeth, bones, and weight gain. You may even have read by now that diet sodas
also harm our teeth and bones, and cause us to gain weight.
Apparently, the largest soda companies are now on the hunt
for a soda that is low in calories, contains no artificial sweeteners, and
still tastes good. They are investing
millions of dollars in research, and are optimistic that there will be some
type of beverage that fits this mold on the market within a few years (read
full article HERE).
In the meantime, I suggest that you simply get off of soda
completely. The “next best thing” in the
soda world will only turn out to be just as harmful ten years down the line as our current sodas are now.
One of the first things I address with clients is their soda
intake. We discuss it, and then we begin
taking steps to end it. And most of the
time, this works. Many of my clients are
able to successfully give up soda, forever, and as a result of this, they
experience increased energy, weight loss, decreased sugar cravings, more mental
clarity, decreased headaches, and less dependence on caffeine overall. Many of these people reflect back on where
they were six months earlier, and cannot believe how dependent they once were
on soda.
I provide clients with a list of alternative beverages that can
satisfy their need for something other than water, and have health benefits on
top of that. This is a small change that
can make a huge difference. If you’re
interested in facing your soda addiction and making a big change, let me
know! I would love to help.
