Tag: Soda

Breaking the Soda Spell: My Journey to Vibrant Living

by Suzanne Horrocks Wellness, posted in Drink More Water, Food, Growth & Expansion, Natural Solutions, Stop Drinking Soda, Uncategorized

Overcoming my own soda addiction

In my journey to wellness,, I encountered a significant challenge that required both self-reflection and determination: overcoming my own soda addiction. As a wellness guide, it is crucial for me to share this personal story in the hope of inspiring you to make
positive changes in your life.

Growing up, my household had a refrigerator in the garage that was dedicated to soda.. It was filled to the brim with various sodas. The mere thought of those sweet fizzy beverages instantly brings back memories of family gatherings, celebrations, and lazy Sunday afternoons.

As I became a parent myself, I continued the tradition of having soda in my own refrigerator. No one, including my only child, was allowed to have the last serving. I had to
know the next drink was going to be there. It was a horrible thought to imagine wanting a glass of soda and there not being any.

I realized that my attachment to soda was not just about the taste or the refreshment it provided. I had an addiction. It had become a coping mechanism, a crutch that I leaned on during moments of stress or fatigue. It became a symbol of comfort and familiarity, a constant companion through the ups and downs of life. The addiction held a grip on me that I needed to break free of.

Taking the first step towards change was challenging. I acknowledged the emotional
connection I had with soda and understood that overcoming this addiction required determination. I devised a plan that involved gradual reduction and substitution, exactly like the roadmap in this book. Instead of reaching for a cola every time I craved
one, I explored healthier alternatives like herbal teas, cold water, and natural fruit juices.

IT WORKED!

My refrigerator underwent a transformation of its own. Slowly, the space that was once dedicated to soda was now filled with fresh produce, nutritious snacks, and beverages that nourished my body without compromising my well-being.

Breaking the cycle was not easy, and there were moments of temptation when the familiar sweet fizz called out to me. However, my commitment to a healthier lifestyle kept me on track. I learned to appreciate the natural sweetness of fruits and the invigorating effects of drinking water.

Through this journey, I not only overcame my soda addiction but also discovered a newfound sense of balance and vitality. As a wellness guide, I share this story with the
hope that it inspires you to examine your habits, make conscious choices, and embark on a journey towards a healthier, more vibrant life. Remember, every small step counts on the path to wellness.

Your own path to wellness

Starting your journey to quit drinking soda is a wonderful decision that can bring about transformative changes in your overall well-being. Congratulations on taking your first step.

Read more from the Stop Drinking Soda Guidebook and begin your journey to vibrant living.


Can your car run on added sugar?

by Suzanne Horrocks Wellness, posted in Stop Drinking Soda, Uncategorized
Car engine

Of Course Not

Of course not. It’s a simple machine that runs on gasoline. It can’t run on anything else – water, added sugar, soda, preservatives, oil, plastic… You get the picture.

A car engine is a simple machine, made to do one thing, turn the tires (very basic idea yall. I am FAR from a mechanic.) If you ask it to run on anything other than gasoline, the effect is almost immediate. It’s not going to run right. Sometimes it won’t even start. The quality of the fuel counts too. Bad fuel will make the engine grossly underperform.

Our bodies are not simple machines

We are a complex system made of smaller complex systems. Our bodies run on water and oxygen. Not gasoline, plastic, sugar, added sugar, or oil, but water and oxygen. You’ve heard the statistic, right? Our bodies are 60% water. We. Need. Water. Just like we need oxygen (the O in H2O, see how that works?) We have built-in systems to help us mitigate the effects of running on bad fuel, or on plastic, sugar, vegetable oil, etc. But is that the best use of our bodies?

Shouldn’t we honor our body and treat it like the magnificent gift that it is? Don’t we want to give it the absolute best fuel available? Don’t we deserve the best?

Water and Oxygen (H2O)

For our bodies, water and oxygen is the best fuel. Our bodies deserve water. Pure, clean water. Not soda. Not sugar. Not oil. Not plastic. Water. Clean, pure water.

Sure, we can run on soda, but not anywhere near as well as we can run on pure, clean water. Some of our systems (namely our digestive system) are so busy flushing out the toxins (or the overload of sugar) – that it just can’t keep up. That’s when you end up with pain, or exhaustion, or chronic illnesses.

There’s an easy fix

Thank goodness that it’s an easy fix!! Begin crowding out the bad fuel and start to drink more water. You will immediately begin to feel better. You will have more energy, better memory, less pain, better sleep, and more.

Stop drinking soda

As a wellness guide, I’m here to help you. I have created a program – Stop Drinking Soda – to guide you in your efforts to ditch the soda-drinking habit. So you can easily crowd out the sugar-filled drinks and have room for more water.

Do you want to know more about the program? Leave a comment or visit the Facebook page – Stop Drinking Soda. Go straight over there now and “like” the page. Turn on all notifications to stay in the loop.

Any questions? Any ideas? Comment below. I would love to hear from you!!

Cheers

So, you want to stop drinking soda?

by Suzanne Horrocks Wellness, posted in Stop Drinking Soda, Uncategorized


What does quitting drinking soda have to do with living Healthy and well?

Good question. One that I need to answer besides the obvious – it’s bad for you. It’s got too much sugar, all 101 reasons that I’ve already researched.

How will quitting drinking soda improve your life? By being the first step. By showing the Universe, God, your Higher Power, Angels, whomever is your guide, by showing them that you care about your body. That you care about the gift that was given to you at that moment that you became you. You have to start somewhere, right?

I have had issues too.

I’ve been where you are. I’ve had issues that didn’t require medical intervention, but I knew those conditions weren’t something that I just had to accept. You know, things like depression, low energy, low motivation, chronic pain (or daily pain), sleepless nights, always chilly, never comfortable. You may have these issues too.

I also knew I wasn’t a health freak. I wasn’t like that. Basically, I was afraid that I would have to give up my lifestyle completely to be healthy. I was afraid that everything I did/thought was wrong and healthy people, were smarter, more disciplined than me. They had something that I didn’t, and never would, have. They had stuff that I didn’t want.

But I wanted to feel good all day everyday. Not just some days, or some parts of the day. I wanted to feel good all day – every day, so I quit drinking soda.

And you can quit drinking soda too. Take the first step. You don’t have to take any more steps after that. Just one. Do this one thing and God, the Universe, your Higher Power will notice. He/she will reward you. She/he will give you the next step. It will be gentle. It will be graceful. It will be painless. It will be easy.

Quitting drinking soda can be gentle, graceful, painless, and easy. Believe me, I have done it. If I can do it, you can too. You can take the first step. That’s all you have to do right now. Take the first step.

Find out more

Got questions? Comment below or email me. I want to help you. You can take the first step. You can do it. You can quit drinking soda.

You can visit my Facebook page dedicated to wellness here.
You can also visit my Facebook page dedicated to quitting drinking soda here.