I did that 9 months ago. The caffeine at least. Hardest part is not getting my big McDonalds iced tea which I love so much. - Jim Kukral

No sir, I couldn't do that. - Aaron Myers

wow, good luck! - Shey

Nice! I cut out caffeine and it's made a huge difference. I'm much calmer. :) Sugar I didn't cut out, but it's kinda been withering on the vine. What's the reason for your doing it? Good luck! - felix

My reco is to reduce caffeine intake by 10% a day -- you avoid headaches this way. - Mike Reynolds

hang in there. - edythe

oh, and maybe don't read that article about the Manhattan Special soda... :| - edythe

Does that mean we should all unsubscribe from you until next Monday? - Akiva Moskovitz

I cut out coffee for lent this year and since, my daily vice is now only a couple of times a week. You will be much better for it. - Andrea Baker

I did this for a month about a year ago, just to test myself, and I am still surprised about how great I felt--better in every possible respect, and I was a much nicer person, after the first few days of course. ;) Good Luck! - Anna Haro

Best wishes for continued success. Once you make it over the initial hurdle, it gets easier (didn't realize how much the sugar craving reinforced itself until I largely cut it out). Helpful tips: snack: cut up an apple and dip in a bit of natural peanut butter (like the Whole Foods 365 kind that is just peanuts + salt) and keep some trail mix in your desk drawer (Trader Joes has some great mixes). And lots o water, funny how often the perceived sugar craving is actually mild dehydration. Good luck! - Casey

Carrots or red bell peppers is another trick that worked for me. Just a few strategies that worked for a former sugar fiend. - Casey

sorry about the picture of the coffee soda... ;D - edythe

LOL - Mona N

Good luck and might I suggest pure organic cane sugar and honey? If it gets too much ;) - Michael W. May via twhirl