I won't give up coffee. I don't drink that much anyway, but it's never stalled me.

When I started Atkins I drank decaf. Now I drink 1/2 lite, but I never had to give up coffee completely. Of course I only drink two 8 oz cups at most. However, everyone is different.

I really like my morning coffee! And my diet Cokes! And although I tried my best with green tea, I don't like it (tasted like hot, bitter water).

Occassionally I will go without caffeine for a while -- experience minor withdrawal symptoms (basically, I feel a bit headachy for a couple of days) -- but then I figure what the heck, my coffee and sodas are my only dietary vice.....

I really don't equate the "bad" effects from my caffeine to the bad effects from sugar.....