H2O is the way to go

When creating my new years' resolutions for 2021, I was trying to make goals that would help me be a better person for others and feel better inside and out. My goals were not extravagant but some daily changes I could make to enhance myself. One of the most significant resolutions I put into place was giving up pop. Before this resolution, I would have several glasses/cans of Sprite in a day. I was mainly drinking it for the taste as Sprite does not have caffeine. I would also occasionally have a Dr Pepper but tried to stray away from brown drinks. I was not a huge Diet Coke or Mountain Dew fan as those drinks would give me a crazy amount of energy but would be followed up by a crash of my energy. This resolution was also easy to begin as I had to quit pop in December as I had my wisdom teeth taken out and could only have water or milk. 

As of Sept. 21, 2021, I have gone 294 days without drinking a pop. I pride myself on this as I usually do not stick with resolutions very long. You may be asking yourself, Alyson, what have you been drinking instead? And to that, I say water or lemonade!! When going out to restaurants, I usually order lemonade instead of pop. I carry a water bottle around with me all day to stay hydrated. Being 292 days into not drinking pop, I do not miss it or crave to pick up a sprite. It does not bother me if people around me order it to drink. 

My family and friends have asked me if this is a trend, I will continue into 2022. I am still thinking about what I will do. It was a great accomplishment and I now know I can put my mind to anything and follow through with my resolutions, but I do want to drink a pop here and there. This resolution has taught me I can indulge occasionally, but H2O is the way to go for my overall health.