Get Out of The Car

Seriously. 

Get out of the car. 

The car is the place of anonymous caloric offenses. 

If I get out of the car at the coffee place, I avoid the 15 cars waiting. I walk a few extra steps for the day. I carry my cup in. I get a plain coffee - I've gone to that, as my tolerance for carbs disappears like grains of sand in the wind. I actually interact with people - hard, but necessary. I put cinnamon in my coffee, which is good for my diabetic self.  I walk back to my car. 

If I sit in my car, I can change my mind. I can order something I shouldn't. No one will see me with the high calorie frothy drink, and maybe a pastry. 

Get out of the car. 

I've cut fast food out of my life. I won't get out of my car because I don't want to admit that I am going to eat that. But in my car...I can "impulsively" pull in for that craving for whatever forbidden food I am allowing to comfort me. In my car I can eat anonymously. 

It's such a small step.  

It can make a huge difference...literally!

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A Soda Discussion

Coca Cola and I go way back. 

I've been guzzling soda since high school. With great enthusiasm!! 

15 years ago I discovered Sonic, and route 44 cherry limeades became a big part of summer. Where I live hot weather lasts forever, and I always had a giant soda in my hand. 

Going to the movies? Large soda. 

Going out to eat? Glass after glass of soda. 

Then came diabetes. Five years ago, I drank my last regular soda. 

Unfortunately, I still wanted to fulfill my soda craving. So I switched to Coke Zero. Diet Dr Pepper. Diet root beer. 

Back when I drank regular soda, I swore I'd never drink diet. I didn't want to. 

Then diabetes. I drink a LOT of water everyday...but what do I do for flavor?? Iced tea, green tea, coffee - and water. I wanted more. 

Diet soda moved into prominence. 

I've read a lot about diet soda and what the consequences are. 

I've wanted to quit a long time. 

Just like the rest of the dietary changes I have made permanent in my life in my quest toward healthy, clean eating, soda took a process to release. 

I've begun to phase it out. I've gone all week without it. I just don't think glasses full of chemicals are good for me. The artificial sweetness makes me want more sweets. 

I'm drinking iced green tea as I write this. I've discovered a lot of delicious tea flavored that don't need any sweetener. 

Every day, life is full of choices. One day at a time leads to changes that matter. The journey continues to a healthier me. 

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