Aspartame and splenda leave an aftertaste in my mouth. I avoid them, expect in my occasional sport drink. I used to drink 2 to 6 Pepsis a day. I have gained weight slowly over the years that I now can't seem to shed like I used to in the summertime. I decided I need to do something now to get my weight down so I can ride a mule to the bottom of the Grand Canyon(need to be under 200 lbs.). I now drink only one Pepsi a day. I have increased my cycling mileage
and done really nothing else to lose weight. I'm now down to 198 lbs. , having been 218 in April.
It's amazing how 2 small changes have made the difference. So what I'm saying is, if it works, do it.