When I'm in a situation where I could (have to) choose Diet Coke or a "real" soft drink, I usually choose the real one now. I began eliminating HFCS from my diet about a year ago, but I figure it's better than chemicals in a can. I really savor Jones Sodas and Coke bottled in Mexico when I get one (about once every 6 months). I just don't have the calorie budget for sodas so I don't drink them.

I stopped drinking iced tea at restaurants recently because I'm such a cheapskate--it went up to like $2.50, and water is free.

One reason I started giving up DC years ago is an article I read about someone who was testing out the Atkins diet. She said how she wasn't concerned about not being able to eliminate carbs, but how pathetic is it that she felt she couldn't give up Diet Coke? I didn't want to be pathetic. lol.

Karen