I just wish I could drink something sweet and SAFE without calories or other consequences. I am so addicted to soda and sweet drinks, I can't imagine drinking (sugarless) coffee or anything non-sweet with meals. I have tried to get into plain water, and for a while it worked, but I never totally got into it, and went back to diet soda. The flavored waters (that don't have artificial sweeteners) are a good choice, but I don't like them for two reasons: 1. They taste like what they are...watered-down juice, and 2. A lot of them feel funny in my mouth and throat. Don't know how to describe it, but it feels a little dry and just weird.

On a related topic...I'm also quite concerned about Frankenfoods, or genetically modified foods. The food companies don't want to label the food because people will avoid the foods. They say they're safe. Well, excuse me, but if I'm putting it into my body, I am entitled to the full information, and I will make my own choice. Just because businesses don't like it doesn't mean they get to decide what I eat.