I've just started the diet and have not read any of the books. Trying to get my info from the web. I have read that caffeine can slow the bodies ability to lose weight. So, I'm wondering if a caffeine free diet cola is safe for the atkins diet. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks.

It really depends on the individual. I started out drinking regular diet coke and it didn't slow my loss. I did switch to caffeine free diet coke, then sodium free caffeine free diet cola, but it didn't make any difference. I drink lots of it too, probably about 2 litres a day.

Thanks Deirdre,

Do you still drink massive amounts of H2O or have you supplemented with the cola?

I hardly drink any water. I've tried and I just can't do it! I know everybody says it's very important to drink lots of water but I seem to be doing ok so far.