Cannonball, it can be done. Work on one at a time if necessary. Don't sweat the blood pressure medication right now, they're easy enough to take. If your greater concern is diabetes then work on the soda first, it will be easier than the others. Diet ginger ale tastes ok to me...it's a good substitute for soda during the day. Fortunately I don't need to give up beer yet! Smoking is going to be harder, I was lucky that I gave it up 35 years ago, when the price went from 30 to 33 cents a pack! I quit cold-turkey. Getting the weight off will take some time unless you resort to artificial means which I don't recommend. Start with mild walking for 30 minutes a day, reduce meal intake, eliminate fast foods. Increase your excercise as you can. I was more comfortable and felt better at 20 pounds overweight than I am now at 35, something I'm working on more. I did give up my beloved beer for Lent so that should help. Good Luck with whatever approach you choose to take. Look forward to reading your posts for many years to come.