Soda no more....

I decided a few days ago to give up soda...I think it is partly responsible for my weight gain. Even though I was drinking diet soda, I would often purchase snacks at the same time. Also, the secretary at work said she saw on the news that diet sodas increase cravings for carbohydrates. Also, they contain aspertame which has been associated with Alzheimer's Disease. I was also spending over $100 per month on soda, and probably at least that much on snacks. I thought I would be less able to focus and concentrate at work after giving up caffeine, but I have noticed my mind is clearer and I have been able to concentrate better and get more done...I haven't had soda for a week...hopefully I will continue to abstain. I have lost some water weight since giving up soda and hope to see continued results...