I just have to shout from the roof-tops (and blog) that I am on day 19 with no caffeine and Dr. Pepper!!!! On the road to sobriety!!!! I am excited because this is a HUGE deal for me. I have been an addict since age 14. It’s been one of the hardest things ever! AND!!! I have lost 8 pounds so far. The walking has helped but mostly its the pop thing. Just thought I would share!!!
What’s your vice? Your addiction???
February 22nd, 2006

February 22nd, 2006 at 1:22 pm
Erica Says:
My vice is either fruit to go bars or banana nut muffins. I bake myself a whole batch thinking they will last the week. Lo and behold by the time the weekend is over ..they’ve somehow disappeared???!!!!
CONGRATS ON THE 8 POUNDS and kicking the habit!
February 22nd, 2006 at 2:58 pm
Cdn Gary Says:
Shanna,
Perhaps you (& ?) need to do the Dr Pepper addiction self-test . . .
1 - Have you ever decided to stop Dr Pepper for a week or so, but this only lasted for a couple of days?
2 - Do you wish people would mind their own business about your Dr Pepper — stop telling you what to do?
3 - Have you ever switched from one kind of soda to another in the hope that this would keep you from getting Dr Pepper?
4 - Have you had to have a Dr Pepper eye-opener upon awakening during the past year?
5 - Do you envy people who can Dr Pepper without getting into trouble?
6 - Have you had problems connected with Dr Pepper during the past year?
7 - Has your Dr Pepper caused trouble at home?
8 - Do you ever try to get “extra” Dr Pepper at a party because you do not get enough?
9 - Do you tell yourself you can stop drinking D Pepper any time you want to, even though you keep getting Dr Pepper when you don’t mean to?
10 - Have you missed days of work or school because of drinking Dr Pepper?
11 - Do you have Dr Pepper “blackouts”?
12 - Have you ever felt that your life would be better if you did not drink Dr Pepper?
February 22nd, 2006 at 3:07 pm
jills Says:
congrats!!! that’s awesome…my addiction is diet coke…i’ve been stressed since i’ve been here in michigan i guess…because i used to only drink 1 a week…now it’s a daily thing…i need to break this habit…someday…you ROCK…
smiles~jill
February 22nd, 2006 at 4:18 pm
lisa Says:
my addictions will remain anonymous–for the general publics’ sake
But way to go off the pepper!!! Great on the weight loss as well! I’m very proud of you–just like any younger sister would be! 
February 23rd, 2006 at 1:22 am
Kerry Says:
I HATE YOU.
I can’t give up my Coke. I just am not strong enough. Man…..19 days?!?! That is awesome!
February 23rd, 2006 at 2:13 am
laura Says:
congratulations shanna!
i am going on 5 days without mountain dew. you are now my beating addiction guru!
February 23rd, 2006 at 5:02 pm
Tami Says:
Seriously, my addiction is shopping for scrapbook supplies. I have to buy something every day! I’m trying so darn hard to stop, but I see something new or something I want everyday. There I go clicking on “buy it now” or “confirm order”. If you can go 19 days without DP, I am going to try like hell to stop shopping! That’s it!!