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(ARA) - We all do it - it's the middle of the day and you just need a flavorful pick-me-up to get you to that 5 o'clock hour. You drag yourself to the vending machine, scan the options to make sure you're making a sensible selection, pop in a few quarters and out rolls a diet soda to give you that boost of energy you need.

Soda may have the fizz and the caffeine you've been seeking, but are you really making the most tasteful selection?

Now that summer is here and the temperature is heating up, it's the perfect time to break up with your soda. Try these simple tips to help you ditch your soda and experience the new you.

* Whether you're planning to be outdoors or jumping in the car for a road trip, bring along a reusable water bottle. Facilities often have water fountains where you can easily refill your bottle.

* Caffeine and soda may go hand in hand, but sipping water throughout the day is the easiest way to stay hydrated and keep your energy up in the heat.

* If you get bored with plain water, add flavor. With more than 30 flavors of Crystal Light from Lemonade to Cherry Pomegranate and most with just five calories per serving, you can drink all the water you want without having to compromise. Take the Crystal Light Flavor Over Fizz Challenge on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CrystalLight to help add flavor and win prizes.

* Grab a friend. An accountability partner can keep you on track and motivated. What's even better, now you can share the experience with a friend so you'll both feel better.

Now that you're prepared to kick the soda routine, fill up your water bottle, grab your friend and toast to drinking more water all summer long. This small change can help you have a vibrant, flavorful summer.

Content provided by Crystal Light

Need even more motivation? Crystal Light is sponsoring the Flavor Over Fizz Challenge to reward consumers who choose flavor over fizz this summer. Join the movement on Facebook to declare yourself soda free for a chance to win fun prizes this summer.

To take the Challenge and declare yourself soda free, connect with Crystal Light on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/CrystalLight). No purchase necessary. Visit the Facebook page for complete details and official rules (http://bit.ly/l5LIA8).

Tags: Crystal Light, Facebook, Flavor Over Fizz Challenge