First things first, cut soda out of your diet. Drinking soda brings in the most unnecessary calories. Trust me, this habit may seem hard to break at first, but when you notice the difference you will not regret it! Drinking water instead of soda is the fastest way to get rid of your water weight, and if you keep this up for a year, you can lose up to twenty five pounds! It is recommended to drink eight glasses of water (four water bottles) daily to keep healthy.