Krystal Pineapple

Since the challenge is over I'm now making the decision to not drink soda instead of being challenged to stop all together. Although stopping my addiction was a challenge, I was also curious that once April hit, if I would even enjoy the taste. Nick and I decided to try it out together. We hit up Wawa and argued in the car about what size to get and ultimately decided on a fountain drink. I cheated a little and got the Coca-Cola slushie and Nick got Dr. Pepper. I may or may not have exuberantly stated that I have fallen off the wagon upon my first sip after saying cheers with Nick in front of 3 teens who seemingly didn't like my Bud Light t-shirt/jammie combo. My first taste was like seeing an old friend after a month of only talking on the phone. It was refreshing to see each other again, the reunion was sweet, the meal was short lived, and by the end I was satisfied with the visit. It was all the flavor that I remember and I felt so joyful to have one again without gui

It's over. It's a little bittersweet. I get to have Coca-Cola again, or any soda for that matter, but I have opened myself up to a whole new world of beverages. Putting importance on water has been the greatest lesson I have learned. Whether that water is infused with fruit, veggies, and spices, or it's sparkling, or even when it's just plain Jane, I've learned it is important to hydrate my body on a daily basis.     At first I was treating this like a diet, 5 days on and 2 days off, but once I forced myself to incorporate the idea of a life style change is when I realized where this journey and motivation began and I'm not done. If I were to get off now, I won't know where the train was headed. I want to figure out where this is going to take me. Completely reap the benefits of H2O in this world that I have opened myself up to. Coca-Cola is no longer a crutch I need and as funny as it may sound, I could still fall off the wagon. If I try soda again, y