My biggest obstacle is the fact that I have a wicked Pepsi addiction. Like, close to 1000 calorie intake from Pepsi every day. SO BAD FOR ME.
Throughout the month of December, I went back and forth in my mind about giving up Pepsi. When I drank it, it didn't make me feel very good. My stomach was often upset and bloated, and I just didn't feel better after I drank it, but I kept drinking it anyway because it was a habit. I kept this all to myself, and I didn't even bring it up with my husband until the last few days of December, when I turned to him and put my thoughts out there. "I've decided to stop drinking Pepsi." To which, he probably internally rolled his eyes, because I've said this multiple times in our 15 years together. But of course, he was encouraging and told me that he would support me.
I've replaced the caffeine with green tea. But not just any green tea. This loose-leaf green tea, Harney & Sons Bangkok, with coconut and lemon-grass from a local tea shop is a great way to start my day. Since it's January, the hot tea first thing warms my entire body. I love that the tea tastes so good by itself and doesn't require me to add anything to it. I'm pairing this non-Pepsiness with healthy meal planning and a new membership at a gym. About 6 months ago, our younger two children started going to a parkour gym. They've made fantastic progress in strength and mobility, but I wasted a lot of time sitting there watching them four days a week instead of doing something to improve myself. Next door to the parkour gym is a regular gym, so we joined! While boy 2 and 3 are in parkour, my husband, our oldest son, and I are at the gym, doing a combination of cardio and strength-training. We're about a week in, and it's going well so far!
I know I have to make my health a priority. I'm excited with the progress I've made so far in 2016, and I'm hopeful that I can stick with it.
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