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Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by NovesaTillie(op): 11:41pm On Dec 24, 2021
Hurray cheesy cheesy
I think it's worth celebrating my one year anniversary away from taking soft drinks and any kind of Sugary drinks especially because I was so addicted to the extent of drinking 5 bottles of soft drink everyday. It started like a movie and before I knew it, one plastic bottle of soft drink couldn't satisfy me anymore.

From substituting water with soft drink especially during the lock down whenever I had my meal or felt dehydrated to just drinking it for fun and I loved it chilled.
Each time I finished drinking it there was this burst of energy and happiness that follows sad.
I remember a particular weekend when I didn't have any cash on me I begged the neighborhood store to give me a pack of Coca-Cola drink to take me for the weekend till workday before I paid for it.

Then towards the last quarter of the year last year, I started noticing how yellowish my urine became and it dawned on me that I needed to cut down on the intake and so my journey began. It was a tough one because I was already used to taking 5-6 pet bottles daily. But I started by reducing by 1 bottle each week and replacing it with water. By December last year I firmly decided to put an end to what had become my addiction.
Now here I am today, healthier and happier.
No matter how chilled or iced, so far it's soft drink I won't take it. Even at work, when lunch is served I always consciously change my drink for water.
Then at home, whenever the urge came I replaced it with taking fresh fruits juices and smoothies which I make myself..

Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by Curious345: 11:53pm On Dec 24, 2021
Good one . Just saved yourself from diabetes & cancer
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by culf: 12:15am On Dec 25, 2021
but your body need sugar too? that means you don't usually take bitter stuffs nor do rigorous activities?

Congrats though, its not easy.
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by CandyOps(m): 12:53am On Dec 25, 2021
culf:
but your body need sugar too? that means you don't usually take bitter stuffs nor do rigorous activities?

Congrats though, its not easy.
So if them ask you "what are the sources of sugar (or glucose) to the body?" you go talk mineral abi?

Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by Nobody: 10:38am On Dec 25, 2021
I hardly take soft drinks

All the soft drink I don drink this year no fit reach 5 bottles
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by socialmediaman: 10:38am On Dec 25, 2021
Good! I suggest you also go for a medical test to see your sugar level and functioning of your liver, kidneys etc. Some mid intensive exercise during the day like fast walk or jogging will also help
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by God1000(m): 10:38am On Dec 25, 2021
Okay, meanwhile drink only water today after eating rice and chicken
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by MANNABBQGRILLS: 10:38am On Dec 25, 2021
I remember a particular weekend when I didn't have any cash on me I begged the neighborhood store to give me a pack of Coca-Cola drink to take me for the weekend till workday before I paid for it
Haaaaa shocked shocked shocked

No be juju be dat?!

We thank God for your life ooooo.

Merry Christmas sis!
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by setobaba: 10:39am On Dec 25, 2021
Is it really Christmas today?
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by psychologist(m): 10:39am On Dec 25, 2021
YOLO
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by Justinlean02(m): 10:39am On Dec 25, 2021
Addiction not an easy road as you think shocked

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Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by omoadeleye(m): 10:39am On Dec 25, 2021
culf:
but your body need sugar too? that means you don't usually take bitter stuffs nor do rigorous activities?

Congrats though, its not easy.
Sheybe s/he will be taking all these monosaccharides and disaccharide food
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by Dozie32(m): 10:40am On Dec 25, 2021
Enjoy while is last grin
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by Yankiss(m): 10:40am On Dec 25, 2021
Good that you retraced your steps before far-reaching damages destroyed your system. Water is the best!
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by clockwisereport: 10:40am On Dec 25, 2021
My own is biscuit but I will fight it with my life.

Biscuit addiction has killed me
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by potbelly(m): 10:40am On Dec 25, 2021
Lmao...

CandyOps:
So if them ask you "what are the sources of sugar (or glucose) to the body?" you go talk mineral abi?
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by socialmediaman: 10:40am On Dec 25, 2021
culf:
but your body need sugar too? that means you don't usually take bitter stuffs nor do rigorous activities?

Congrats though, its not easy.
Your body can get sugar from other healthy carbohydrates
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by MANNABBQGRILLS: 10:40am On Dec 25, 2021
Dozie32:
Enjoy while is last grin
It has ended biko.....
#NoMoreLoss



seborrhic:
So anyone that takes 5 bottles of soft drinks a day comes down with diabetes or cancer?
Illiterate!
5 bottles a day.
150 bottles a month.
1800 bottle a year?

And diabetes no go dey follow you around like ur shadow.
Kontinue....
Dem no dey telli person cool
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by illicit(m): 10:41am On Dec 25, 2021
undecided
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by WibusJaga:
huh

Well, there's really no strong addictive substance in soft drinks so it's much easier to quit if you decide to, unlike cigarettes & alcohol.
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by kinzation(m): 10:41am On Dec 25, 2021
NovesaTillie:
Hurray cheesy cheesy
I think it's worth celebrating my one year anniversary away from taking soft drinks and any kind of Sugary drinks especially because I was so addicted to the extent of drinking 5 bottles of soft drink everyday. It started like a movie and before I knew it, one plastic bottle of soft drink couldn't satisfy me anymore.

From substituting water with soft drink especially during the lock down whenever I had my meal or felt dehydrated to just drinking it for fun and I loved it chilled.
Each time I finished drinking it there was this burst of energy and happiness that follows sad.
I remember a particular weekend when I didn't have any cash on me I begged the neighborhood store to give me a pack of Coca-Cola drink to take me for the weekend till workday before I paid for it.

Then towards the last quarter of the year last year, I started noticing how yellowish my urine became and it dawned on me that I needed to cut down on the intake and so my journey began. It was a tough one because I was already used to taking 5-6 pet bottles daily. But I started by reducing by 1 bottle each week and replacing it with water. By December last year I firmly decided to put an end to what had become my addiction.
Now here I am today, healthier and happier.
No matter how chilled or iced, so far it's soft drink I won't take it. Even at work, when lunch is served I always consciously change my drink for water.
Then at home, whenever the urge came I replaced it with taking fresh fruits juices and smoothies which I make myself..
Somebody shout
Hallelujah


Next Testifier please
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by bigdammyj: 10:41am On Dec 25, 2021
Noted
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by Abbeyme: 10:41am On Dec 25, 2021
Beware!!!

Diabetics is real
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by RiyadhGoddess(f): 10:41am On Dec 25, 2021
Ahhhh 5 bottles a day is not healthy
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Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by SweetDipBenny(m): 10:41am On Dec 25, 2021
Good for u
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by MANNABBQGRILLS: 10:41am On Dec 25, 2021
kinzation:
Somebody shout
Hallelujah

Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by hiteelong(f): 10:42am On Dec 25, 2021
My number 1 addiction for now. Like you, it's my new year resolution
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by BlackfireX: 10:42am On Dec 25, 2021
You see poor people eeeehhhh.... there thinking is so backward.... you didn't drink wine , champagne... it is minerals...

All the so called drinks for four years can't even buy a 600k champagne bottle... poor people are just noisy and irritating...poor people eeeehhhh tuueeh
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by MANNABBQGRILLS: 10:42am On Dec 25, 2021
hiteelong:
My number addiction for now. Like you, it's my new year resolution
May God fulfill your heart desires.
So shall it be in Jesus AMEN?

Can we get an Amen?
Re: Celebrating One Year Of Abstinence From Sugary Drinks by seborrhic: 10:42am On Dec 25, 2021
culf:
but your body need sugar too? that means you don't usually take bitter stuffs nor do rigorous activities?

Congrats though, its not easy.
So anyone that takes 5 bottles of soft drinks a day comes down with diabetes or cancer?
Illiterate!
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