I have been at LC for 3 wks. I drained about 2 ltrs. of Mt. Dew everyday for nearly 12 yrs. and was adamantly against diet pop. When I was diagnosed w/ Insulin Resistance 10 mths. ago I was so scared I immediately switched to diet (Wal-mart brand, I think diet MD tastes like chemicals). Since starting this WOL I have cut waaayyyy back on my pop intake. My DH can't believe it, he thought I'd rather die than give up my Dew.

I too have always been a water-hater but I find I just make myself drink (32 oz) cup after cup (ice water, can't stand it less than cold). I really don't like it but have found myself getting used to it and am only having diet pop a couple of times a week in the evenings when I'm just sick of H2O and need a break. I too like the Fruit2O but can't afford it so plain water is fine for me (we have really good well water, no chemical taste). Believe me, you will get used to water no matter how much you hate it.

Ali