Day 47

Woke up early to do my Legs & Back workout, drank a lot of water during the routine.

We made a big breakfast with eggs, skillet potatoes and toast. I had a glass of milk and then some juice.

We had a baptism to go to later in the morning. Afterward, at the luncheon I had a couple of glasses of iced tea with some sugar packets. Then just water with the meal.

We ate a very light soup and chips dinner later on in the evening. I had some more water with dinner.

Another glass of ice water before bed.

Day 46

Got up early to do my Yoga X routine. Josh actually came down with me for a little bit. We had a lot of cleaning up still to do before our friends were supposed to visit.

I had a cup of coffee after working out and then some juice.

Had a glass or two of water as we continued to clean up.

The weather was really nasty so our friends that were supposed to come over decided to do it another night.

We ended up having soup and crackers... I had some more water.

Had a glass of the V8 juice and then some more water before bed.

Day 45

Got up at 5:45 and got right in the shower. I had to get Josh ready and then get Erin money at Wawa so I got myself one a Mocha Wake up coffee. I hadn't had one in awhile and it was very good.

I had a lot of water when I got to work. Around 9:30 we had a going away breakfast for someone that was retiring. She has been with the company for 40 years so they had a big send off. I had orange juice with the food.

I had more water during the day as well as with the turkey sandwich and macaroni salad I brought with me for lunch.

A few more cups of water during the afternoon. The macaroni salad made me pretty thirsty.

Erin was going out with her mom tonight so I had some soup and chips for dinner. Drank more water with my meal.

Josh went to be at 9 on the dot and I ended up tidying up around the house most of the night and drink water along the way. I actually mixed in a little bit of the V8 fruit juice. If you water it down it still is pretty good.

Day 44

Woke up a little after 5 and did my cardio program for P90X. It is pretty intense so I drank a full water bottle of ice water as I did the routine and then had a little juice before I left for work.

I was extremly thristy when I got to work and had 3 or 4 cups of water right in a row.

I had cup of cofee around 10 am which actually very good.

I drank water throughout the day, including with lunch. I had a tuna melt. It made me thirsty again so I made a few more trips to the water cooler.

We had roast beef for dinner and I just drank more water.

I had my weight routine tonight and drank the normal amount of water... I was extra thirsty after the ab workout. Ende up passing out again on the couch... I really need to run right up to the shower when I am done. My wife said I was stinky cause I just brused my teeth and got in bed.

Day 43

Got to work a little later than usual but held off having coffee until almost lunchtime. I drank water instead.

Drank some more water with my lunch (a Hot Pocket pizza). It was actually very good but not tremendously filling.

I felt like I needed something else to eat but i resisted. I just kept drinking water and it made me feel okay.

We didn't eat dinner until very late because Erin's visit for the baby took way longer than is should have. So we ended up eating after 8... leftover pizza and wings. I drank water with dinner but later had a beer with Uncle Dave. I ended up passing out on the couch until 1:00. I didn't workout so I didn't drink anymore water.

Day 42

Got to work today and had my normal cup of coffee. Used low fat milk instead of whole milk.

For lunch I had a left over buffalo wings from the other night. I was really thirsty so I had a few glass of water.

Drank a few more glasses of water throughout the course of the day. I wanted to make sure I was hydrated before my Chest and Back workout tonight. I thought it could help my arms from being as sore as they were last time.

My wife made a surprise dinner. It was something I really like... cheese steaks and she got some onion rings to go with it. Yes, not the most healthy thing in the world but my diet is going to be very hard to change. I also had a beer after dinner and then drank water leading up my weight routine at night.

I felt pretty good during the workout and also drank more water during it (my son kept taking sips of it too!). I was exhausted when I was done and after I cleaned up the kitchen I tried to watch TV (with a little water) but ended up passing out on the couch til 1 AM.

Then finished the water next to me and went to bed.

Day 41

Had to work from home today because my son was sick.

Started my day with some ceral (Erin's Skim Plus milk), and made myself of cup of coffee. I was so busy with work in the morning I didn't actually drink it until almot 11 am.

For lunch had leftover pizza from last night. Just drank a few glasses of ice water with this and had a few more glasses until Erin got back from work.

For dinner drank water with out leftovers from Applebee's (shrimp and mashed potatoes).

Later in the evening I mixed some water with V8 fruit drink we have and then had a big glass of water before going to bed. Josh was wired tonight (long story) and didn't go to be until almost 11.

Day 40

Got up at 7:00 to do my workout. Had water throughout the routine.

I had to get ready quick to go to church with Erin and Josh, so I had to wait until we got back to have a cup of coffee and cereal. I also ate another banana. I need to buy more, I have started to like them.

Later, we decided to take Josh to get his first Build-A-Bear. He was very excited. Afterwards we got a quick snack at the food quart and I shared a coffee drink with my mom.

Later we pigged out on pizza and wings while we watched the Jets blow the AFC championship game. Also had a beer with the meal. I really hope that they lose in the Superbowl. Don't know why, I would rather Favre or New Orleans wins.

I am probably going to do my cardio tomorrow morning early instead of tonight. It will put me a little off schedule but it is okay since my off day is supposed to be Monday.

Water the rest of the night to make up for all the bad stuff and ate.

Day 39

Woke up early to tidy up a little before my mom got here.

Had a bowl of cereal and banana for breakfast.

Erin went shopping with her mom and my mom for most of the afternoon. I made myself a frozen pizza and had water for lunch.

Went out for dinner when they got back from shopping at Applebee's and resisted having a beer (even though there was one on special for $1.50 a bottle). I only had water. I did have some dessert too so it kind of canceled that out.

I was exhausted from staying up too late the night before so I decided to do my workout first thing the morning. I had a couple glasses of water before bed.

Day 38

Had some orange before work today. I was so thirsty when I woke up. Drank a ton of water last night during my work out but apparently it wasn't enough.

Didn't have my coffee until almost 11 but I really needed it. Had lot of water throughout the day (accompanied by a lot of bathroom breaks).

Had water with my lunch as well.

Later at dinner I had some of the V8 Fusion (the one with the vegetables in it). Not sure how healthy it really is but I wanted to mix it up a little.

Drank water with my workout like always.

Day 37

I had a cup of coffee for in the morning and a bagel that my wife gave me because I threw out her little cream cheese.

I had about 3 glasses of water before lunch. I think my body is craving fluids after the Cardio workout I did last night.

Just had a small glass of water at lunch. I went out to Panera with my friend James. I was disappointed because they cashier asked him if he wanted to upgrade his baked potato soup for a dollar to a large size but my person didn't ask me. I was jealous of his bigger soup!

Tonight I had my arms and shoulders workout. I am so sore but my wife is not very sympathetic :). I wonder if drinking a ton of water will help with that?

Had some more water before crashing in bed. I was so exhausted I didn't even shower (yuck!).

Day 36

My day working from home started with coffee and a bagel (from Erin's trip to the grocery yesterday). I tried not to lather it up with too much cream cheese. At work they have those individual containers so it is built-in portion control.

I was extra thirsty during the day and I drank a lot of water. It ends up it is a good thing because I sweat like crazy later during my workout routine.

We had Uncle Dave over for dinner like most Wednesdays and we made a really good Orange Pecan Chicken Salad. We also had soup and bread. I tried to resist eating to much cause my workout tonight is cardio based.

During the workout I drank a lot of water again (as instructed).

Before bed I had a banana and more water. I figured the banana would help prevent my previously unused muscles from cramping up overnight :)

Day 35

Today is going to be my first workout day. Trying not to eat or drink anything crazy.

I did my normal routine and had my cup of coffee when I got to work.

Had my typical water with lunch and more cups of water throughout the day. I think my body is getting used to be hydrated. I notice that if I got a few hours without having any I get very thirsty like my body is off balance.

My wife went to grocery and got all bunch of stuff including some fried chicken and cole slaw for dinner. Probably not the best thing for me but she loves to get me stuff I like. Dinner was really good but I tried not to overeat since I knew I would be working out later.

I went through two water bottles full of water during my first workout routine on P90X. It was the Chest and Back routine and it kicked my butt. I made sure to stay hydrated though and ultimately survived.

Got to bed way to late though... and had some more water after my shower. Felt good to go to bed completely clean.

Day 34

Erin was off from work today for Martin Luther King holiday so I was able to get out the door a ltitle earlier than normal. I had small glass orange juice before I left and cereal. I had my normal large cup of coffee from the cafeteria. It has been tasting much bettter lately. Not sure what changed.

Had water throughout the day. Especially with my lunch. It was lefotvers from one of our favortie restaurants, Lost Amigos. I had a type of tequila lime chicke that was very good. Also had some guacamole and chips to eat with it. It was a little on the salty side so I had a few glasses of water with lunch.

Had iced tea with my dinner and then had a beer with my Tom who came by to get copies of the workout videos we are going to start soon. I plan on starting tomorrow. That means I will be drinking even more water as I start doing my routines. Hopefully, getting in a workout regimen will make me not eat as much crappy stuff or want other sugary drinks. I might entertain getting gatorade back into the mix though since I will be burning a lot calories now.

Ended up with my typical glass of water before bed.

Day 33

Work up early on Sunday morning cause Erin was running around at like 7. She wanted to go to church at 8. As much as I like going with her it was kind of early.

I had a cup of coffee while she was gone.

We had talked the night before about checking out more properties down in Ocean City (one in particular) and getting breakfast somewhere down there. It took a little convincing but we all when together with Josh and another property. It ended up being the one we wanted to rent so that worked out.

We went to the "Airport Diner" for breakfast. It was typical diner food. I was bad and had chocolate milk and coffee to go with my very healthy Western Omelet. Although the omelet didn't have any cheese.

It took awhile to get back cause the weather was pretty nasty. One the way back we stopped at a rest area to get Starbucks and I had a Carmel Macchiato. So today was not such a good drinking day. I will need to make up for it during the week by maybe starting to exercise?

I am hoping when I my friend Tom comes by to get some work out videos from me it will inspire me to get back into shape. We'll have to wait and see.

Had some water while we watched the early football game.

Later at dinner I had a beer and then water to go with a ton of food. We went to Los Amigos near our house. Their guacamole is so good!

I had more water when we got home while we played a game. Then my parents left around 10:30 and I drank some more water while Erin was passed out on the couch.

Day 32

Woke up relatively early on Saturday. Had cereal for breakfast and also had a cup of coffee.

We made plans to go look at shore houses down in Ocean City with Erin's mom. It was absolutely great weather for it, considering it is mid January.

We got McDonald's on the way back just to grab something quick. Shared a bottled water with Erin, but I was really thirsty when we got home and I had a big glass of water. I also had a headache so I took some Tylenol and felt a little better. I think the driving for some reason got to me.. or maybe it was be involved with getting a girl fired at McDonald's (to be explained on another blog).

We didn't have a lot of time after we got back to get ready to go to Atlantic City to meet Dave and Erin's brothers to go to Carmine's at the Tropicana.

Dave wanted ever since the holidays to take the family out. As a nice gesture for everthing they did for when Jack passed away. Just to be together and enjoy each other's company.

At dinner I had some iced tea (unsweetend) and water.

We got home around 10 and I had another big glass of water and then I passed out on the recliner.

Day 31

Woke up with a knot in my stomach from all the food last night.

Had a muffin and my typical cup of coffee when I got into work. Trying to limit how much Splenda I put into it. In the past I would do three or more sometimes. Now I just do two.

My co worker said she is used to drinking black coffee after a trip with a friend. I don't know how she does it. Black coffee tastes so bitter to me.

I had water throughout the day and with lunch. Actually got myself a big glass pretty soon before I left to go home. That was a mistake because I had to go to the bathroom pretty much the whole way home.

Had leftover pizza for dinner and had more iced tea that Erin made.

Didn't have any water until I put Josh to bed. Then I had a big glass while I did some work in the basement.

Day 30

30 days without a drop of soda.

I got through about 6 months before once but this is definitely the 2nd longest I have ever gone without a soda. It may not seem like a big deal but I was literally drinking a soda almost every day (the big 24 oz kind). Usually Mountain Dew, which is thoroughly evil.

The major replacement as you can tell from all my posts has obviously been water. I have been pretty liberal about allowing myself coffee and other sweet drinks once in awhile. After all I am human.

Today I had coffee when I got to work. Then like most days I kept getting glasses of water.

Later for dinner we had Erin's brother over for Papa John's night (which actaully turned into Domino's Night). The new Domino's pizza was actually pretty decent. It, like most salty foods made me thirsty. I think I overate. No wait, I know I overate. I had a mix of iced tea and water.

Water the rest of the night before bed.

Day 29

Working from home today so I started the morning with a cup of coffee from the Keurig.

Had a few glasses of water during the day while I did a few chores around the house like laundry and tidying up the bedroom.

I think I had the heat on to high cause I was so thirsty.

I was also in charge of setting up the crock pot for our meal tonight. It was chicken dish with cheddar and cream of chicken soup all mixed together. It was very good but it also made me thirsty. I actuall had two glassses of home made ice tea and then some water.

Later, when Dave came over I had a beer and then some water before turning in for the night.

Day 28

A couple more days and will be officially a month without soda. I am starting to feel it. Yesterday, I kept thinking about having a Mountain Dew. Water, somehow just isn't that exciting.

I had my normal cup of coffee this morning, also had some orange juice.


By 12 I felt like I could go for another cup of coffee but my co-worker convinced me that maybe if I ate something that feeling would go away.

Didn't end up needing the coffee.

Had ice water with dinner and another glass before bed.

Day 27

Had my typical cup of coffee when I got into work today. Also had a bowl of cereal. Erin made me take the Cinnamon Toast Crunch to work with me because she says she doesn't like it. Oh well, her loss! :)

Had some of the leftover pasta from yesterday with lunch as well as lots of water. I felt like I could go for another cup of coffee to pick me up for rest of the afternoon but I decided against it.


I had a glass of the homemade iced tea with dinner. My wife made some grill cheese and taco soup. It was really good.


Then I had some caramel popcorn again and I needed some water badly. Had a few glasses before going to bed.

Day 26

We all slept in on Sunday till about 8ish. I went downstairs and tried to start being good and got on the elliptical. All the talk about exercising with my friends at dinner semi-motivated me to start trying to get back into a routine. I drank a whole big jug of water while I did the elliptical. My wife did try to keep interrupting me here and there but I got my 30 minutes in.

I had a cup of coffee and a piece of a banana but I didn't eat anything in the morning. I realized this about halfway through going to Church when my stomach rumbled after Erin gave Josh some Crasins.

When we got back from Church and running a few shopping errands it was around 1:30 and I just had some frozen pizza and water.

Later for dinner we go creative and put together a shrimp and pasta dish that had regular sauce with sour cream among other ingredients. It actually was very tasty. I tried a little of the home made ice tea that Erin made. It was a little strong so I watered it down a little putting a little more sugar in it helped.

In the evening I knew I had work to do but we decided to try to organize some more stuff in the office. By the time that was done I made a cup of coffee and logged in for work for a few hours. Got to bed by 1 but not before eating half of back of caramel popcorn. Yes, I am very bad! Had some water before going sleep.

Day 25

Made it 25 days with out an ounce of soda. Yes, I have stretched the rules a little here or there with some "sugary" type drinks but I have at least held true to the no soda rule.

I woke up today and found out that our friend Heather is coming to our house to watch Josh (instead of him going there) when we go out to eat at Ruth's Chris tonight with our friends in Princeton.

I had a dentist appointment at 10:30 but I also have stuff to bring to our storage unit and I had a list of grocery items that we needed. It was going to be a busy morning.

I quickly made a cup of coffee and had some cereal for breakfast. I was in the mood for Honey Nut Cheerios. Erin gave me some grief of opening a new box when we had other cereal that was open :)

After running my errands I got home later than I thought (dentist took awhile) and I only had little more time to get the house tidy and then shower and get ready to go out. I drank a big glass of ice water when I got back... I felt like I needed it after getting my teeth cleaned.

Later at dinner I opted out of drinking alcohol (mostly to save $$$) and had 3 or 4 glasses of unsweetened iced tea which I added some Splenda. I didn't drink too bad but did eat a ton of food. But I figure we don't go out to a nice place like that very often so I should enjoy myself right?

We got home around 9:30 and I had some more water. I was pretty tired so I ended up going to be pretty early (for me lately anyway).

Day 24

Woke up on Friday and had cereal again before work. Also had a glass of orange juice.

I didn't end up having my typically cup of coffee until later in the morning probably around 10 or so.

Drank water the rest of the day including with lunch (left over chicken drumsticks) as well as dinner also more of the drumsticks. I thought my wife made too many but ended up eating all of them by the next day.

Had some water again before bed.

Day 23

Actually had a bowl of cereal this morning before I left for work.

Later when I got into the office I had a cup of coffee and then water the rest of the day.

I probably had at least 5-6 cups (maybe more). That has become pretty typical for me at work now. Even drank water with my leftover pizza from the night before.

Later when I got home I had water with dinner and then a little bit of the V8 fruit drink. My wife made one of our favorites ... Balsamic Sesame Chicken Drumsticks with some sweet potato fries and a garlic mayonnaise dip. It is so good but made me so thirsty. My brother in law also came over to eat with use.

Another glass of ice water while I watched TV (the NCAA Football National Championship was on) with my wife and my brother in law and did some work before bed. I actually dozed off before the game ended and finished my water right when I woke up before going upstairs.

I think I need to make a better effort of going upstairs earlier. Even if it is with my laptop at least I won't crash on the couch.

Day 22

Working from home today. Woke up around 6:30 and stared cleaning up a little. Started with a cup of coffee. Dropped my wife off at work because my car was having work done on it and I wanted to have a car to use for errands.

Didn't have as much time as I would have liked to tidy up. I did our major grocery shopping at lunch time and was gone longer than I thought I would be.

Drank more water. I actually was so busy I didn't even have time to eat lunch.

Made plans with Dave to order pizza that night. Erin was going to be at the show Wicked in Philly so it was going to be a guys night.

I ended up drinking water with the pizza/wings and then we had a couple beers while we looked for something good on TV all night. All the shows right now I guess on on hiatus until next week. Honestly, we need Top Chef to start again but that won't be until August.

Josh tried to wait up for his mommy but she didn't get home until after 12. He passed out right at my feet around 10.

Once Erin got home I did a little more work and had a some more water before bed.

Day 22

Had tea when I got to work and then had a cup of coffee about an hour later. I was up late again so I desperately needed to caffeinate myself.

Had water with my lunch and continued with a few more glasses throughout the rest of the day.

Continued with having water with dinner. We really don't have much anything else to drink that would interest me. Not a big milk fan and Josh's apple juice is the "watered-down" kid verison.

Later, I had a little bit of water before going to bed.

Day 21

Three weeks without a soda. Yes, I have had plenty of other kinds of drinks. But mostly I have kept to coffee and water. It must be some kind of milestone. I have resisted a lot of urges. The get together yesterday was a little rough cause there were just bottles of Coke all around and everyone was drinking them. Must be what its like when you try to quit smoking and all of your friends smoke.



I woke up a little later than I wanted to this morning because of going to bed so late. I had coffee immediately when I got to work.



Drank water the rest of the day. It is easy with a water cooler right around the corner.

Later had water with dinner and a little more before bed.

Day 20

Woke up Sunday morning and made myself some coffee. My mom took it. So I made myself another cup and my mom tried to take that one too but I stopped her. We made french toast again with egg nog and sausage. I had some milk with my breakfast.

We went out to Ikea in the late morning. Didn't have anything else to drink until we got over the Fran's house later in the afternoon. She was have a luncheon for family and close friends to thank them for being so supportive in the month's since Jack passed away.

I had some water to start and then had a couple beers. I really pigged out on the sandwiches and other snack foods that were there. Later with dessert I had a cup of coffee.

When we got home and settled I had a cup of water. Then I went downstairs to the basement to try and set up the new desk and computer that we bought. I only got through building the desk and it was almost 3 am. Erin made me go to bed. No more water this time, I was too tired.

Day 19

I woke up around 7 today and went down and immedaitely started organizing the garage. It was a mess even more than usual because of the holidays.

My main goal was looking for the big bag for the Christmas tree. I know I put it somewhere and I can't pack the tree up without it. I searched and searched. The garage got pretty clean but I finally found the bag under the TV in our family room. I was so thristy from cutting/moving boxes and throwing away trash I had two big cups of water.

Later, when Erin and Josh woke up I had a cup of my coffee from the Keurig and also a big glass of chocolate milk (yes, I was bad). I went and got us breakfast sandwiches (Ofcourse, I messed up Erin's order).

Then we got in super cleaninig mode before my parents arrived.

I made a quick trip to the grocery store. We were on a tear cleaning up the house until about 2pm. We had leftovers for lunch again and I kept drinking more water.

Later in the evening we went out to eat with Matt and Christina as our yearly holiday dinner. we went to Maggiano's and I had a Stella beer, water and then cappucino with my dessert.

When I got home I had some more water and stayed up a little late since my parents were around.

Day 18

We stayed over at Fran's house since we were so exhausted.

I woke up pretty early and had a big glass of water. It was so nice since my mouth felt like a desert.

Later we had French Toast (Italian style on Panattone) and I had a glass of orange juice and then a cup of coffee.

We had leftovers for lunch and I had a couple of glasses of water.

For dinner that night I had a glass of wine with Nonni (she insisted) and a few glasses of home made iced tea.

Then my normal routine of some ice water before bed.