I sure understand...I would follow coke right thru the gates of hell if I had to. I have had a liter a day habit for years and years. I prefer coke but pepsi is just fine in a pinch. I am sure that a large part of my weight problem has been cokes and other sodas as compared with food calories.

I will always want coke - I just love the stuff. Having kidney stones popped me back into reality. I don't know if the coke had ANYTHING to do with it but in my mind I was sure it did....

At 47 I have learned to be more humble and respectful of my body. I have done so much damage getting so many of my calories from crap as opposed to real food. All that sugar and caffeine has just got to kill ya...and so bad on your stomach and intestines. I will always work hard to stay away from it - I will always want it! Orchid