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The only thing I can speak to about getting rid of Diet Pop is the way it'll control your sweet-tooth. We don't need to add sugar to our diets. There is more than enough in carbs and fruits. If you can start getting rid of sweet things in your diet, you can gain control over your cravings.
Now, I know there's only artificial sweeteners in diet soda, but a part of your health improvement will have to come from a move to whole and natural foods. That's the only way to do it right.
As for the running, I wouldn't want you to injure yourself, but I'd try a short program. How about 5 minutes with the intervals like I mentioned? If you're not ready for even that, then I have a good feeling that if you can get weight training on your legs, your knees will improve to the point where you might hurt less.
On that subject, last but not least is stretching - an essential part of any fitness program. Look up some good leg stretches. I find, for my knees to feel at ease, I need to get in a good calf stretch and a good quad stretch.
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