buh bye January.....Hello February

I love diet coke. And I love wine. That being said...This month for the theme Detox, I chose to give my liver and body a break from Alcohol and Caffeine.
I thought about Diet Coke alot at first – the building I work in provides FREE SODA. But I didn’t drink it. Instead I took up Seltzer and take it upon myself to make decaf coffee in the morning.
I thought about swinging by the liquor store every night and picking up a bottle of wine. But I didn’t. Instead of having a drink every night…I chose to wait and drink on special occasions.

Why didn't I? Because of this blog and each and everyone of you on here. I felt like I could let myself down, who would know? But I couldn't let you all down! I was accountable. I focused on NOT DOING it and you know what? I feel better! I don't feel run down or hungover! I feel like I get more done at work and now having a drink on special occasions is fun and something to look forward to...some things I learned about myself this month:

1. Seltzer is good
2. I don’t like decaf diet coke :-(
3. Watching TV without wine is just as pleasurable as watching it with a bottle.

I am looking forward to February - love. It can mean so many different things and can be displayed in so many different ways. I know what my goal will be and can't wait to share it!

OK. I am in love with this blog. I have been waiting to post my detox plan because I have really been thinking about what I need to do. I don’t eat too much fried foods or sweets…I don’t smoke…I don’t do drugs…I’m married so I don’t have sex with random men…so what’s my poison? Pinot grigio and diet coke. 2 things that make me happier than just about anything else in the world. If I had to choose between my right arm and these beverages, it would be a very hard choice. :-) I discussed this with the hubs and he is on board as well. We are going to do it together. We are going to cut out alcohol, caffeine, processed foods, and sugars. Only decaf bevs, natural foods, and nothing processed. We are going to start Friday and see how long we go. Hopefully it will become a lifelong change!



As I sit here sipping on my diet coke I have to say that this blog is going to be so great for us. We will help each other with encouraging words and it will be a great way to keep in touch. I salute you all on our 1 month 1 change journey. I can really say that I am looking forward to the withdrawal headache that I will have all weekend. xx