I stopped drinking soda and other carbonated drinks a long time ago. Not for the typical health reasons. If I was concerned with my weight I would be stupid and drink "Diet Soda" (which I will get into later).
I stopped drinking carbonation because:1. Soda and carbonation made me feel full when I know I would not have felt full otherwise.
The carbonation filled me up making me feel full, but I would still get hungry quicker because those bubbles are filled with empty calories. Those carbonated bubbles made me feel full for a fraction of the time
2. Carbonated drinks made me a bit gasy and burp.
3. There is zero nutrition in soda.
Both unattractive qualities. Those qualities also made me very uncomfortable.
Great alcoholic alternative to drinking bubbles: Captain Morgan & Cranberry Juice, yes it is full of sugar, so just drink a small glass or a large glass with lots of ice to still get in some water!
Interesting articles why cutting out soda makes a difference:
Woman ditches diets, loses 160 pounds
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/21/health/irpt-weight-loss-teena-henson/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
8 Reasons Why People Drink Soda & 16 Reasons To Give Up Soda Drinking
http://www.emedexpert.com/tips/soft-drinks.shtml
Why is Diet Soda Bad For You? The Truth About Diet Drinks