I’ve been saying for years that I was finally going to buckle down and change the way I ate. I would do it for two weeks, and then I would stop and cave to junk food and soda once again. However, last semester I found out that I am lactose intolerant. After finding this out, I decided I had to cut coffee out of my diet. While I was at it I decided I was going to finally cut soda out of my diet entirely.
The first few weeks were hard and I spent a lot of time adjusting and trying to fix my sleep schedule. Even now it’s still hard to resist an iced coffee on the mornings when I’m really tired. However, I have been off coffee and soda for four months now. Over the summer I lost 12 pounds and I wake up feeling more rested and energized now.
I drink exclusively water now and I am working today to cut out snacks. I know that the lifestyle change I am trying to make will take a lot of work and the road ahead will not be easy, but I already feel much better, and that continues to motivate me. Waking up more energized and being able to last all day without getting tired is a great feeling, and I can’t wait to keep progressing as time goes on.
I work out a moderate amount and I know I have a long way to go. However, I know that if I keep with it and continue to eat better on campus and stick with water, I will succeed in finally accomplishing my goal.