I quit drinking sodas back in 2007. I forced myself to stop drinking them and then MADE SURE that I ALWAYS had ICE COLD AC...er, WATER in the fridge at all times. If I was low, I would refil the bottles from the sink and put them in the fridge so that they were all ready any time I was thirsty.

Im 41 and its a real bitch to keep the weight off. Im about to diet as well, after being in pain for the past 8 months and being bed ridden for almost 7 weeks. Post your weight every week so we can humiliate if you start to stray.