Sandy thanks for the advice. I don't drink soda,when I do it's a sip here and there from a can of diet soda in the frig. 1 can lasts about 1 week. I drink lots of water. I have a 2qt prifying pitcher. I drink almost 2 of those a day.I don't eat much junk (chips ,cake etc.) I'm diabetic so no or little potatoes and breads etc. No sugars. My problem is exercise.I can't stay on my feet long.I try bicycling on a stable cycle.My heel and ankle spurs only let me do so much at a time.Carol J your doing great too. I wish us all the best . Mary