tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post5275728705719079108..comments2024-01-31T21:09:19.263-05:00Comments on Are There Any More Cookies?: The Freedom to Drink SodaJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16401310219858196387noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5239771833657791594.post-49422558542998254282013-09-10T07:03:42.369-05:002013-09-10T07:03:42.369-05:00When I give up things I'm overdoing, I find th...When I give up things I'm overdoing, I find that on the odd occasion that I decide to drink/eat/do them again, it's SO much more enjoyable! I think our systems are wired to build up resistance to repetitive things - just like taking too many medications can make your body unable to respond to them. Same with treats, or booze, or even listening to the same song. What's fabulous the first time sort of dulls by the 30th repetition. But give it up for a while, then have a cold root beer float and WOW! I think your outlook on the whole issue is healthy. If things become a punishment, then you just end up bucking the whole shebang and going back to the bad habits full time at some point. I haven't had a rootbeer float in, say, 15 years. I think I might go in search of one today.Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.com