I have never seen a skinny person holding a diet soda in their hand! I have struggled with weight ever since I had my daughter at age 23. Before that weight was not an issue. When I finally started losing (slowly) was when I droped the soda for water and really limited the carbs. I am luck to live on a ranch and we grow our own beef and garden some. It is a battle every day. Hope you do well, I will cheer you on if you do the same for me! :)