I think it is important that everyone understands what here and there means... If you replace water with soda or coffee, you will not be hydrated well (much moreso with coffee than with soda). It is important to drink mostly water with maybe one or two sodas or coffee (total not each) a day... many people dont understand moderation when it comes to drinks... I think that is a large part of the reason the diet calls for little to no sodas.. anyway.. my point is that sodas and coffee in moderation should be fine...