[NanaJoni]

Bejuce - I am a Diet Rite fan (no caffeine, no sugar, no sodium-) and since I get no sugar or caffeine rush from it, I've decided I'm craving that carbonation. Regardless, when I did chemo last year, I couldn't stand the carbonated burn and just completely gave it up. I was pretty much a de-caf tea and water person for several months. Prior to bc dx I probably drank a 2 liter bottle every couple of days. Have now recovered my taste and desire for that Diet Rite but still only have maybe one 12 oz glass at dinner or in the evening when watching tv. I find using the 2 liter bottles lets me control the amt a little better and I'll usually use a small glass- 8oz or less. If we stopped everything that we're told could be cancer-causing (wine, chocolate, fats, sugars, sodas, coffee, etc, etc, etc) we'd be living on water and rice. Excesses are harmful - moderation on things we enjoy is comforting.