I gave up drinking Pepsi about two months ago. I substituted powdered drink mix packets that you add to water. No sugar, no calories, just flavor. Can't say for sure if it's helped (though I am saving a load of $$ buying the mix instead of sodas). I'm thankful for this Forum though. It's really helped find out more about myself reading postings by others (I will get on my own intro sometime in the not so distant future.) Keep up the good work on losing weight. Toodles, Z