Since I quit caffeine three years ago, I can't have sweet tea or even diet drinks anymore at restaurants (except for Chick Fil-et and Steak & Shake). So it has made me drink more water for sure. But at home, I keep Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi--it's my favorite. It has more zing than Diet Coke. I absolutely CANNOT drink the real stuff; too sweet!! I also make Caffeine free iced tea at home, so I can at least enjoy it there.
Barb, going off caffeine was about the hardest thing I've ever done. I know I was addicted to it. We will permit you to "backslide" every once in a while though.