sodas and stopping them

[cmruleman]

I used to smoke and drink like 8 diet sodas per day. I quit smoking almost 3 yrs ago and have cut my sodas to 1-2 per day. How do I stop them completely without getting a headache from it? I'm sure they are a no no on LDL. I haven't received my book yet so not sure. Thanks in advance.

[LINDA RN]

Having gone through caffine withdrawl twice, I would say find another caffine substitute like coffee or tea, or begin weaning off the soda very slowly. Start with one pop a day. if you get a headache do 2 the next then one the next day, then 2. After doing that for a few weeks, go to one per day for a few weeks. Then go to 1/2 per day or one every other day. once you get off completely you will not be able to stand the taste of them again. Keep us posted how you are doing as there are others trying to kick the habit.