My Worst Enemy- SODA

So I officially started my "hardcore diet" yesterday, but a about a week and a half ago I decided to make a huge lifestyle change. I made the choice to give up soda once and for all.  Soda has always been a huge part of my daily eating and I sometimes find myself drinking four or five cans a day.  It got to be the only thing I drank. So, I decided to start drinking water instead. At the results have been great. In the week and half that I haven't drank soda I have lost 8 pounds! Just from drinking water instead of soda! To me this is just unbelievable. I hadn't even changed any of my other dieting habits or started to exercise. So if I can lose 8 pounds in a week and a half by just not drinking pop, I can't even imagine what my results will be with a significant change to my diet and daily exercise.