Candyless-- you know some people never give up the caffeine do fine. It's probably better if you cut back slowly--either give up one ofyour cups per day, or make them 1/2 decaf, then 3/4 decaf, etc. I think the things that are more likely to be impediments to weight loss are nitrites, AS, and dairy. Follow the other KISS rules as you try to cut back on caffeine!