Hi Jess
Dont through away your candy keep it until after induction and have everyonce in a while as a treat!!
People say diet drinks are a no no and so if caffiene as it can stall weight, to be honest I went without it for a while and I couldnt cope I needed a vice so I have started using them again and It so far so good no stallls!! (not that I am saying it will be the same for you as we a re all different!!
Well done on your weight loss your doing great!!

Good luck