Give up soda for one month. Just one.

This picture is based on my life. 

Today, I embark on the 92nd item on my list: give up soda for one month.  But to be honest, I'm hoping this turns into a life-long change and I don't really drink it again...ever.

I drink a toooooooooooooon of diet soda, with a preference for pepsi.  It's truly an addiction... and it's disgusting.  The main sweetener, aspartame, has been involved in more FDA/health agency battles than nearly any other food in the US.  Phosphoric acid is also a rust remover.  

And I drink this stuff.  Ew.

So.  Starting today, there will be no more soda.  Not even clear shtuff, that's supposed to be "better" for you.  I don't care if you're infusing it with vitamins, it's probably still killing me.

We'll see how it goes.  It's been 12 hours since today started, and there are no withdrawal effects yet.  No shakes, no shivers, no hallucinations, no mercilessly yelling for someone to PLEASE please pass me a can.  

And I guess I'll be cheating... I'll still drink sparkling water.  Does that count as soda?  Let's hope not.....