Other than the occasional sprite or fruit punch when I'm out at certain places, I stay away from sodas. It's an unnecessary drink that does nothing for me. I used to drink coke all the time when I was younger but stopped as I got older and started going out more. Realizing that I could just get water for free and use the calories elsewhere was what caused me to give up soda. If you look at most people that are unhealthy overweight, soda might be the biggest reason.