Comments on: Catching Up http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/ Simplify your home. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:04:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rachel http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9460 Rachel Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:53:08 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9460 That photo was taken from my apartment balcony last weekend. The flower is a mandevilla. It's a fast-growing vine and we used to have one that had white blooms. I've also seen them with red. It's one of my favorites. That photo was taken from my apartment balcony last weekend. The flower is a mandevilla. It’s a fast-growing vine and we used to have one that had white blooms. I’ve also seen them with red. It’s one of my favorites.

]]> By: don_mae http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9446 don_mae Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:37:30 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9446 Giving up Diet Pepsi was one of the hardest things to do. I suffered the moodiness, headaches and constant ache in my belly for it. But I knew it was something I had to do being diabetic. I fall off the wagon once or twice a month but nothing like the serious addiction I had for 20 some years. I feel better. I drink a lot of water now. With lemon juice. That's the only way I can get it to go down. Good luck in giving up pop. .-= don_mae´s last blog post ..<a href="http://thisyearsdozen.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/23rd-day-another-headband-update/" rel="nofollow">23rd Day: Another Headband Update</a> =-. Giving up Diet Pepsi was one of the hardest things to do. I suffered the moodiness, headaches and constant ache in my belly for it. But I knew it was something I had to do being diabetic. I fall off the wagon once or twice a month but nothing like the serious addiction I had for 20 some years. I feel better. I drink a lot of water now. With lemon juice. That’s the only way I can get it to go down. Good luck in giving up pop.
.-= don_mae´s last blog post ..23rd Day: Another Headband Update =-.

]]> By: Rachel http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9445 Rachel Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:52:37 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9445 Congratulations on the new little one! I hope you're able to "baby" yourself, too: get lots of sleep, eat good food, and cuddle that baby! They are so precious. I'm very impressed that a Texan would give up Dr. Pepper. Good for you! .-= Rachel´s last blog post ..<a href="http://whatrachelsreading.blogspot.com/2009/09/adventures-of-sally.html" rel="nofollow">The Adventures of Sally</a> =-. Congratulations on the new little one! I hope you’re able to “baby” yourself, too: get lots of sleep, eat good food, and cuddle that baby! They are so precious.
I’m very impressed that a Texan would give up Dr. Pepper. Good for you!
.-= Rachel´s last blog post ..The Adventures of Sally =-.

]]> By: Orneryswife http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9442 Orneryswife Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:56:57 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9442 Just stumbled upon your blog. Great site! I used to be a heavy DP drinker--about 9 years ago. Fat, unhappy, and prone to several serious sinus infections each year, I decided to give it up one year for Lent. (not Catholic, but our church had a challenge, so we took it.) I have not had one DP in all that time. Other lifestyle changes have taken place as well, and now I am never sick, have lost 115 lbs, and look and feel younger. That is some wicked stuff, so you will be doing your body a serious favor by getting off of it. .-= Orneryswife´s last blog post ..<a href="http://thoughtsfrommillermanor.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-regress.html" rel="nofollow">I Regress...</a> =-. Just stumbled upon your blog. Great site!
I used to be a heavy DP drinker–about 9 years ago. Fat, unhappy, and prone to several serious sinus infections each year, I decided to give it up one year for Lent. (not Catholic, but our church had a challenge, so we took it.) I have not had one DP in all that time. Other lifestyle changes have taken place as well, and now I am never sick, have lost 115 lbs, and look and feel younger. That is some wicked stuff, so you will be doing your body a serious favor by getting off of it.
.-= Orneryswife´s last blog post ..I Regress… =-.

]]> By: Sherry http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9441 Sherry Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:33:54 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9441 Cara~ Thanx....see my post below...couldn't figure out how to email you....I clicked on your name & nothing came up.... Cara~

Thanx….see my post below…couldn’t figure out how to email you….I clicked on your name & nothing came up….

]]> By: Sherry http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9440 Sherry Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:32:29 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9440 Thanx for all the support & resources....I'm down to 4 cans of the 12 pack.... I thought I would do the math...I'm drinking about 4-6 DC a day over a 16 hour period. Often I will pour a glass (Costco red cup) at work & find it very diluted an hour later...so I drink it anyway. Diluted or otherwise, I know I need to kick it. So...I'm going to give it a try. Going to "permit" myself to have 1 in the AM & 1 in the late afternoon. Which is 1/2 of what I'm drinking right now. I agree that going down in steps may be more pleasant for everyone involved!! My only concern (I know this is going to sound like an excuse) is we are going to Mexico in early November...soda is sometimes the only safe thing to drink...so, should I wait until I come back? I know that sounds crazy, but I have to tell you...every time I have stopped drinking soda I have: 1. Got giardia from water (fountain) 2. Got the GI flu (nothing to do with the soda) 3. Hurricane came thru (could only drink soda's/bottled drinks d/t contaminated water) So..my efforts at quitting have not been great. I did quit sugar all together & felt great (switched from regular to diet sodas at this time)....so I know I will feel better.... I'm going to give it my best! Thanx for all your support!! Thanx for all the support & resources….I’m down to 4 cans of the 12 pack….

I thought I would do the math…I’m drinking about 4-6 DC a day over a 16 hour period. Often I will pour a glass (Costco red cup) at work & find it very diluted an hour later…so I drink it anyway. Diluted or otherwise, I know I need to kick it.

So…I’m going to give it a try. Going to “permit” myself to have 1 in the AM & 1 in the late afternoon. Which is 1/2 of what I’m drinking right now. I agree that going down in steps may be more pleasant for everyone involved!!

My only concern (I know this is going to sound like an excuse) is we are going to Mexico in early November…soda is sometimes the only safe thing to drink…so, should I wait until I come back? I know that sounds crazy, but I have to tell you…every time I have stopped drinking soda I have:

1. Got giardia from water (fountain)
2. Got the GI flu (nothing to do with the soda)
3. Hurricane came thru (could only drink soda’s/bottled drinks d/t contaminated water)

So..my efforts at quitting have not been great. I did quit sugar all together & felt great (switched from regular to diet sodas at this time)….so I know I will feel better….

I’m going to give it my best!

Thanx for all your support!!

]]> By: Chickybeth http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9437 Chickybeth Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:23:53 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9437 I'm from Michigan and it is definitely POP! lol I gave up pop for over a year (until I met my Coka-Cola-addicted husband!). Every time I saw a can or saw it on a menu, I would think of all the horrible things HFCS does and it became like drinking poison and I just stopped. It is easier for me to do things if I make them extreme in my mind. I’m from Michigan and it is definitely POP! lol

I gave up pop for over a year (until I met my Coka-Cola-addicted husband!). Every time I saw a can or saw it on a menu, I would think of all the horrible things HFCS does and it became like drinking poison and I just stopped. It is easier for me to do things if I make them extreme in my mind.

]]> By: Dianna http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9435 Dianna Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:46:29 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9435 Susan, you must be from Ohio. That is the only place I have heard the term pop used for Soda. I'm from Ohio too! Just keep in mind it's memory making time with your little guy. After he's grown you have the rest of your life to clean house. Susan, you must be from Ohio. That is the only place I have heard the term pop used for Soda. I’m from Ohio too!

Just keep in mind it’s memory making time with your little guy. After he’s grown you have the rest of your life to clean house.

]]> By: Camilla http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9434 Camilla Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:34 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9434 I used to drink 5 Pepsi Max's a day (argh!) at school, and after i gave up i became kinda sensitive to caffeine. So now, i simply cannot sleep if i have caffeine (soda or coffee or whatever) after about 4:30pm. That really helps to kick the Dr Pepper because there's no decaf version. I drink decaf Coke but not much (it's no Dr Pepper), decaf tea and decaf coffee. If i can cut back without too much pain, and i'm the biggest sugar-freak ever, then hopefully it won't be too bad for for you either! And cutting back really makes those once-weekly (for me) Dr Pepper's such a fantastic treat. Nothing like an ice cold Dr Pepper and a Cornish pasty on a Sunday lunchtime. :D I used to drink 5 Pepsi Max’s a day (argh!) at school, and after i gave up i became kinda sensitive to caffeine. So now, i simply cannot sleep if i have caffeine (soda or coffee or whatever) after about 4:30pm. That really helps to kick the Dr Pepper because there’s no decaf version. I drink decaf Coke but not much (it’s no Dr Pepper), decaf tea and decaf coffee.
If i can cut back without too much pain, and i’m the biggest sugar-freak ever, then hopefully it won’t be too bad for for you either! And cutting back really makes those once-weekly (for me) Dr Pepper’s such a fantastic treat. Nothing like an ice cold Dr Pepper and a Cornish pasty on a Sunday lunchtime. :D

]]> By: Emily http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9433 Emily Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:18:06 +0000 http://smallnotebook.org/2009/09/22/catching-up/#comment-9433 Throwing my hat into the ring! Also giving up the diet soda. Here is my effort at keeping some iced tea ready for those moments when I am craving it: http://readytowait.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/13/homemade-flavored-iced-tea.html It is working so far! .-= Emily´s last blog post ..<a href="http://readytowait.com/journal/2009/9/22/planning-play-dates.html" rel="nofollow">Planning play dates</a> =-. Throwing my hat into the ring! Also giving up the diet soda. Here is my effort at keeping some iced tea ready for those moments when I am craving it:
http://readytowait.squarespace.com/journal/2009/9/13/homemade-flavored-iced-tea.html
It is working so far!
.-= Emily´s last blog post ..Planning play dates =-.

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