[imagood1]

if you have problems with "real water" you can float a lemon or lime slice on the top -- cup 1/2 lemon or lime and float them in a gallon of water -- it gives your water just a little flavor, hopefully enough you can get it down. I agree it sounds like you are using too many sweetners - 3 packets per day is the limit.

I never drank water before starting Atkins. The first day I decided and got it through my head that I had to drink it so I got a large (30 oz) jug from a hospital stay - it has a lid and straw. I fill that thing up 5 times a day - for 150 ounces of water - nothing added. If you tell yourself you can do it you will be able to. No excuses - do it!

Good luck