I had the same issue with soda. I felt like I had to have a 20 oz soda first thing in the AM to focus and get things done. If I had a tight deadline I would dr

I had the same issue with soda. I felt like I had to have a 20 oz soda first thing in the AM to focus and get things done. If I had a tight deadline I would drink them non-stop throughout the day. I started setting up green tea at night in sealed cups in the fridge so they were cold in the morning when I would typically have soda. (if you're in to coffee try hot green tea). Basically I transitioned over to green tea from soda. Now I don't even drink tea everyday. I've been drinking water with a few table spoons of lemon juice and ginger tea with apple cider vinegar when I feel like I need a pick me up and I have just as much energy as drinking soda except without the calories and the crash. Also having a small snack when I would normally need a soda helps. I will occasionally have a soda with pizza but I've tried to avoid that by having beer or a carbonated non-sugar drink instead. If I have one soda the next day I'll start craving one again. Good luck. Give it a shot. You don't need caffeine like you think you do. Especially the strong/sugared variety.