If you're needing a 'soda fix', Diet Rite is made with Splenda and comes in a variety of yummy flavors (including regular cola). I do believe there's another brand of diet soda that uses Splenda, Hansen's-- I think.

I allow myself 1 can a day to give me the soda sensation that I used to get from drinking Diet Coke all the time. Remember to count the carbs for Diet Rite as although they may not be any listed on the can, Splenda still does carry a small amount of carbs and it can add up if you abuse it.

As for bars, I indulge in one a week at the most and I still seem to keep moving (I'm still on induction levels). I think they can get chalked up as a YMMV kind of thing.

Good luck!
Nikki