Instead, I heard from Josh.
People around the world wrote me to ask: How did you give it up?
And how can I give it up, too?
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The response was overwhelmingand an inspiration.
If I could do it, so could they, and so can you.
And so you shouldsodais sugar water, plain and simple.
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Do the math, then tell me you still wanna “do the Dew?”
What’s more shocking is that there is increasing researchconnecting diet soda to obesity.
Turns out, your body may not be able to tell the difference between pretend and real sugars.
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The artificial sweeteners could lead to actual weight gain.
Talk about “fake” news.
With even our bodies confused about the effects of soda, I had to add clarity.
My previous piece explained why soda is bad for you.
Step 1: Admit you drink too much.
Medically-speaking, soda isn’t addictive; this isn’t an episode ofBreaking Tab.
One can a day is better than four; none is better than one.
It took my article to wake Jefferey up.
Maybe the one you’re reading now will do the same for you.
Step 2: Get familiar with the basics.
To fully grasp why soda’s bad, you don’t have to beDr.
Pepper, Ph.D. Just embrace your common sense.
Nor would you pour chemicals on top of your tuna noodle casserole.
These stats were a gamechanger for Biederman.
“The image of how much sugar is in one Coke really hit me hard,” he says.
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Step 3: Witness the proof.
They are getting rich.
Your health is getting poorer.
The proof is out there, and it’s not hidden.
OneDaily Mailheadline screamed: “Two sodas a day DOUBLE the risk of heart disease.”
And low-calorie sweeteners can promote fat accumulation in humans?
“Although it’s touted as low-calorie and good for metabolism, that doesn’t pan out.”
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Step 4: Quit cold turkey.
So how do you quit soda?
You just quit soda.
For me, I stopped cold turkey.
So did Biedermanalthough not at first.
“But deep down, I knew that wouldn’t work.
It’s a slippery slope for me.
So I drank nothing but water with lemon for the first 3-4 months.
While boring, I got used to it.”
“We’re seeking reward.
We want to feel good.
I say, don’t be on a constant guilt trip,” she says.
“If you want to enjoy something, enjoy it consciously and be done.
That’s only 16 calories and all-natural.”
Step 5: Enjoy a substitute.
Replace your bad habit with a good habit.
It took three days to wash off.
Step 6: Revel in the new you.
I’m not alone.
“I can’t stand the taste of soda now,” he says.
Biederman wasn’t so lucky.
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