Hi there I also just started today. I know what you mean about the water it canbe hard if you do not feel like your really thirsty which by that time your actually getting dehydrated.Carbonated beverages are not good replacements for water as the water helps your body to flush out the toxins and fat as it gets loosened in your system.Try drinking water when you eat and after it really is important to have this kind of flushing for your kidneys and liver as well when your taking any kind of prescription or supplement.
Carbonated beverages can add unwanted calories and artifcial fluctuations in your blood sugar thus making you crave certain comfort foods later in the week after you have consumed them.
So there is no substitute for water but I find even the first day on that my mouth has been dry and I have been quite thristy espcially after I have worked out and during so this helps me to drink as my mouth is so dry.So I hope this helps you a bit.Hang in there you can do it you will soon see!!!
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