Ok, there are signs of abatement. I've taken no aspirin today, though I've had the 12oz can of Pepsi I've allowed myself this week. Tomorrow morning will be the last morning of the Pepsi. After that- no more soft drinks, ever I hope. I've had a slight nagging headache all day, but not enough to warrant taking medicine for it.

Yesterday, while we were trick-or-treating with my earth son, I found myself sprinting down the block twice- the apparent energy level in my "body" felt so high I just felt like running. I've also noticed some mild joint pains that I had grown accustomed to and attributed to fatness are now gone. I'm really liking the way I'm feeling without the Soft Drinks, but I'm still so accustomed to their taste that I struggle at mealtimes to drink water.

I'm feeling positive about the change, and I hope I can stick with it. The OceanSpray Cran-Grape Light® has definitely helped. Don't try the Food Lion generic brand- it stinks. But to all of my fans readers who are thinking of quitting the Evil Nectar Sun-Drop® or Pepsi® I say- You can do it. If I can do it, anyone can because I love soft drinks and stink at quitting.