Have you tried using decaffienated coffee to ween yourself off the strong stuff? I must admit I drink nothing but coffee (and tea very occasionally).

I don't see where your behavior is so "awful" that you should be beating yourself up over it. One glass of soda and a few cups of coffee a day is not excessive. What seems to be causing your distress is labeling yourself a "whimp" because you can't overcome your behavior. Maybe you just need to change your attitude. Enjoy your soda and coffee! Smile & hug.

Oney,

I can totally relate. My addiction to coffee was exactly how you describe it. For me it was just like my overeating compulsion. I tried several times to kick it, but I always went back .....three cups in the morning, two at night.

I sing for a living and my throat and voice box began to burn very badly. I developed acid reflux disease and coffee and soda are major agitators of this condition. I was finally scared enough to stop. I now have one cup of coffee on Sunday morning.

This addiction can be very detrimental. I thought about coffee a lot. It was a comfort and a "fix" for me. Do you think you have an addiction? If so, treat it with the twelve steps.

Thanks everyone. My discomfort comes from the fact that I can't control myself, I get gassy all day (and the next) and I am a physical trainer so I must set the example, but I can't get rid of my belly! (and I train hard) but can't quit sodas and coffee with cream and sugar :( I'll find out more about the 12 step program you mentioned. I am so grateful, just telling you my problem makes me feel I am working on it. Thanks!

I was addicted to coffee bean frozen drinks & soda too! it made me happy, and made me feel like me. lol but its just like everyone knew that i had to have a pepsi. it was my "crack" lol but once i read all the bad stuff it does to you & how unhealthy it was i went cold turkey and havent had one sip of any soda or coffee or anything but water since june. coffee has a tremendous amount of calories and fats in it. and stains ur teeth along with soda. thats how i stopped.

kelsey

I also found that I craved soda often (not coffee, it's harsh on me).. but after caring about calorie count, I keep diet soda for the craving, as well as soda water. :)

You have to switch to soda water. Polar makes ones that just have natural flavor not an artifical sweetner. You will hate it to start out...but after a few days or weeks, you will get used to it, and you get your "soda" satisfaction without all the calories or sugar.

Try drinking soda water instead of soda. It still has the bubblies so it makes you feel like you're drinking a real soda. It's worked wonders for me. Add some lime and it's a good alternative. Now I'm over the soda and sticking to water. It really is the best thing for ya, even if you don't feel you want any. Force yourself to drink more water and eventually, you'll crave it. Good Luck!