Hey there.....

Just a quick comment. I understand that for a lot of us, beginning to get in the water recommended, is difficult. By continuing with sweetened drinks, you won't really develop your natural thirst. Really, the only thing that "counts" as water is the real thing and it may surprise you to find that if you persist and make the effort to get in the 6-8 glasses of water a day, you will find after about a week, that you actually NEED it! Drinking your water is one of the best things you can do for yourself as your body truly needs it to regulate temperature and to help to flush your system.

To wean yourself from the sweet stuff, try diluting it down bit by bit until you are drinking pure water. And don't forget, sweetners (even in small amounts) may slow down your weight loss and may keep you craving sweets.

Marlaine