That's funny, we all have our preferences. I drink Diet Caffine Free Coke as my soda of choice. I actually like it. I too am trying to lose a little weight, 25 lbs. As I get older it gets harder to do. My knees are not what they use to be and I must find low impact type excercise. Running, jogging is out. Although it doesn't fit the criteria that I just listed I love racketball.