Yeah, I usually treat myself to a diet coke if I'm having cravings (especially salty-type cravings), and water isn't cutting it. It seems to calm whatever my tastebuds are wanting.

As far as crystal light, I was ADDICTED to the stuff back in 2007. Seriously, addicted. I probably drank three of those little single serving packets a day... I am now totally sick of them. I can't even look at them any more. Not sure why, I guess I just OD'd. Anyway, I have to credit them with making me drink LOTS of water throughout the day and keeping cravings a bay. I would normally use half a packet for each water, I found an entire packet was way too strong...

Anyway, I'm now kind of weary of crystal light, I'm sure they're not good for you. If you can avoid them, I would probably do so.