[jetpilot]

Started last spring by cutting out all sugars, except for ketchup, and cut down my intake of bread and carbs to one or less serving a day and eliminated all soft drinks and caffeine.I eat primarily a protein, cheese and fruit and vegetable diet.  I started exercising 4-6 days a week. Because of shoulder surgery in August I primarily do cardio mostly running and walking. I usually run a shade over 3 miles in 30 minutes. I am getting to the point that am starting to lift and swim.
I have lost a little over 50 pounds. I feel tons better. I don't miss the candy and pop, don't crave them either. I have more energy now than when I was in my 20s.

How long did it take to get off soft drinks? Did you go cold turkey or do it gradually? That's the first thing I'm doing.