Confession Time....I LOVE SODA!!

Reality Time....SODA IS BAD FOR YOU!!

And for me, soda is really, really bad, because I have systemic lupus nephritis--meaning my kidneys are not the best anymore. 

So in order to try and take more control of this disease without all the toxic medications, I have decided it is high time to put an end to this soda addiction once and for all. 

I am giving myself 14 days to kick the habit! Here's my plan....

Supplies Needed.....

1. My favorite soda (Pepsi)

2. Caffeine free version of my favorite soda in the can (for some reason caffeine free is better in the can)

3. Juice (to replace the craving for soda)

14 Day No Soda Challenge (Week 3 Optional)

Week of March 23

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
1	Brkfst – normal Lunch – normal Dinner – Replace soda w/ caffeine free version	Brkfst – normal Lunch – normal Dinner – Replace soda w/ caffeine free version	Brkfst – normal Lunch – Replace soda w/ caffeine free Dinner – Replace soda w/ caffeine free	Brkfst – normal Lunch – Replace soda w/ caffeine free Dinner-Replace soda w/ caffeine free	Replace soda w/ caffeine free for all meals	Replace soda w/ caffeine free for all meals	Congrats! You are caffeine free! Now keep going!
2	Brkfst – Caffeine free soda Lunch – Caffeine free soda Dinner  - Replace caffeine free soda w/ juice	Brkfst – Caffeine free soda Lunch – Caffeine free soda Dinner  - Replace caffeine free soda w/ juice	Brkfst – Caffeine free soda Lunch – Replace caffeine free soda w/ juice Dinner – Replace caffeine free soda w/ juice	Brkfst – Caffeine free soda Lunch – Replace caffeine free soda w/ juice Dinner – Replace caffeine free soda w/ juice	Replace caffeine free soda w/ juice for all meals	Replace caffeine free soda w/ juice for all meals	Great job! You are now officially done with soda! Now keep going if you wish to add more water to your diet!
3	Brkfst – Juice Lunch – Juice Dinner – Replace juice w/ water	Brkfst – Juice Lunch – Juice Dinner – Replace juice w/ water	Brkfst – Juice Lunch – Replace juice w/ water Dinner – Replace juice w/ water	Brkfst – Juice Lunch – Replace juice w/ water Dinner – Replace juice w/ water	Replace juice w/ water for all meals	Replace juice w/ water for all meals	Awesome! You are now drinking plenty of water and no sugar! You should feel much better!

*****After completion, I plan on allowing myself one soda per week as a treat*****

When I say "normal" on my chart I mean the normal soda I would have for that meal. 

I plan on starting this challenge Monday, March 23. I will keep you updated on how it goes (I'm sure it won't be as easy as I planned) and if I feel a difference in my body once it's over. Until then....:)