I was also going to suggest that you probably gained muscle. Even if you were very muscular before, if you haven't been exercising regularly for a while, you've probably lost most of it.

I had an injury recently and couldn't really exercise at all for months. I lost my muscle strength so quickly and am only now at the point where I am starting to gain it back. It can take a while, so don't be too hard on yourself! You'll get there! :)

I think, even more important than the actual numbers, is recognising how you feel since getting into the exercise routine. Do you notice feeling better, more energetic, more positive, etc? It can be frustrating when you look at the numbers and feel like you're not making any progress, but focusing on the other ways your determination is paying off can keep you motivated.

Course I was told to cut out the soda for optimum weight loss but that ain't happening...

My mother-in-law lost about fifteen pounds when she stopped drinking soda. And that was pretty much the only change she made!