Why am I challenging you to ditch the straw for the next 6 months? I guess we need to go a little ways back for you to understand where I’m coming from just a little bit better.

When I was growing up, I was raised on soda. I probably drank more soda then anything else on a typical day. I guess that was just the result of growing up in the 90’s though. One year, about his time (in July) I made a bet with my mom that I could give up soda for 6 months. There was no reward attached to it just the satisfaction of if I succeeded, I would prove my mom wrong. The lady who is not wrong much in her life but I relished the challenge.

So did my 11 year old self manage to stay away from soda for 6 whole months? You bet I did! And then on Christmas morning when I was gifted an icy cold Diet Coke I happily twisted off the cap, listened to the hissing sound that filled my ears and the world at the moment. I took a sip and I hated it! It was awful!

In just 6 months time my life was forever changed. I would no longer crave sodas as a drink. I still don’t drink soda but maybe once a year for who knows what reason.

They say it takes 6 weeks to make something a habit, well I think it takes 6 months to make it a lifestyle change that sticks forever. Much like me right now and my journey as a plant based human. I’m 6 months in and any thought of meant, eggs, or dairy are totally void from my thought.

Join me in this communal effort to Ditch The Straw. 6 months is nothing in the grand scheme of things but think about the long lasting effect of your decision now and how it will effect the Earth for generations to come.

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