Don’t worry, I’m not here to ban all joy. The fix is easy: swap one soda a day for sparkling water with a splash of lemon. Your taste buds will complain for three days, then suddenly, regular soda will taste like syrup from a fire hose.
You’ll save money, avoid kidney stones, and your teeth will stop filing a restraining order. Plus, you’ll get to say, “I quit soda” with the same smugness as someone who does CrossFit. Your liver, kidneys, and future self will high-five you. And isn’t that better than a fizzy sugar bomb with extra regret?
