The only problem I ever had with diet sodas was if I drank several throughout the day, my evening cravings were worse. If I limit them and have them WITH a meal, I don't have the same problem.

I had similar feelings about my "missing" snacks, but you do adjust. I think that's one thing that really helped my rate of loss, since on Atkins, my snacks amounted to a LOT of calories. I know you aren't supposed to count them, but to me, they matter.

Good luck!