It is circulating again, Grainiacs. That horrible article that tells you Diet Coke will make you fat and oh yeah, kill you!!!! I cringe every time I see it. Yes, I know I imbibe HUGE amounts of it and yes, I am trying to quit. Each and every time I read those articles I think "Today is the day."
The same principle applies to dieting: Today is the day! Recently I read an update from a friend on FB. She has lost 60 pounds. I'm so proud of her. I asked her what she is doing differently. (in other words, what magic pill are you taking????) Funny thing. She is cutting back on sugar and starches and eating less. No magic pill. No starving. No denying herself. She says when she does want sugar or starch, she will eat a potato. Smart choices. Still eating, but thinking before she eats.
Isn't that the kind of eating plan we want? Don't we want to eat God's good foods-- not the altered kind of stuff-- like diet coke? I know I will still have a soda. I've taken to drinking Fresca. I don't have to drink a lot of it and I can't buy it at Sonic (so long crunchy ice) or the convenient store fountain (good-bye 75 cent 44 ounce drink!). Today I will look for a pretty pink drinking cup that will fit in my car's (Georgia's) drink carrier. Today is the day to make good choices. My friend's weight loss is my motivation: moderation is the key-- that and a pretty pink drink cup!
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