Do what I did - go cold turkey, but give yourself a reason and reward.

When I gave up sodas, I was drinking WAAAYYY too much, about 6-12 cans a DAY. I gave it up for lent one year, and when I saw how much weight I lost, I never took another sip. that was nearly ten years ago. I really can't remeber what Coke or Pepsi tastes like anymore. I only drink SPrite or Gingerale when sick to help ease my upset tummy. And I have to be REALLY sick in order to break my no soda rule.

Now, recently I gave up drinking sweetened tea. No caned, no bottled, nothing prepackaged. I can drink it so long as I brew the tea mysef and add the littlest hint of sugar. I made this deal with myself and gave myself a goal and reward. I am doing well, and its only been since right befroe Christmas I did that, and again, I've managed to loose 20 pounds just by sropping the suagry tea from my daily drinks.

No I only drink water, hot tea or iced tea I brewed myself. It far from boring too! There are so many teas out there for flavoring!