New Challenge

I tried one of the new Stevia products called PureVia in my ice tea at lunch yesterday. I typically will put Slenda in my tea or coffee, but I have been hearing a lot of buzz on this new stuff so I thought I would give it a shot. The taste was actually not bad. I didn’t think I was as strong as Slenda, but it did make it just sweet enough for me. So I decided I would start switching over whenever I had the chance.

Later that day I read an article on soda and sweeteners on Yahoo! and it got me thinking about what I am putting in my body. I watch my calories very religiously, but have never really thought about giving up diet sodas. Over the weekend I had workout hard both mornings and when I came home I would drink a big glass of water and then about an hour later I would start drinking diet soda. I noticed that I felt like I was thirsty the entire weekend. I must have had at least ten sodas over the weekend. I remembered reading an article that talked about the high levels of sodium in soda can make you thirstier.

So I have decided to go two weeks without drinking any soda or adding any sweeteners to drinks like coffee or tea and see how I feel. I am hoping that I won’t crave them near as much as I do now. I will keep you posted.

On a different subject...I just ordered the documentary called “Dear Jack” that released today. I have been waiting to see this for a couple of years. I use to coach for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Societies Team in Training and have since become a big supporter of the cause. The film is about Andrew McMahon (from he band Jack's Mannequin) and his fight with Leukemia. The movie is narrated by Tommy Lee.