At long last, I've successfully forced myself to transition from regular soda to diet soda.

This is not an exclusive transition, I still permit myself to drink regular every so often, such as at restaurants or whatnot. But for "at-home" purposes, I've replaced my two-liters with diet.

I've been trying to convince myself to do this for forever, it seems, recognizing that the massive empty calories of normal soda are only contributing to a slow weight gain that I hope to counteract. With the opportunity for more exercise on the horizon, I do hope to get myself back in shape. This is at least a start.