Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 Hi, ! As long as you drink enough water to compensate for the diet coke (water lost as a result of caffeine) and don't allow it to detract from your water, you're okay! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 hey , fellow Canuck here, eh? how do you do..... Don't know about the diet coke..still new, heh heh..... . >From: " " <CTAS107@...> >Reply-bodyforlife ><bodyforlife > >Subject: diet coke >Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 12:34:22 -0400 > >A quick question. I have been drinking one diet coke @ day for the last 8 >weeks of my program. My understanding is that this does not harm my >progress? Yes,did drink a lot of water to compensate for this. Does anyone >have any comments to the diet coke? >I have just finished my first challenge. When I get my body fat measured >I'll share my results and thoughts. > >Thanks, > > >p.s. Is there anybody from Canada here? _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 The rule is, one extra glass of water for every caffeinated beverage. Coffee and diet soda are fine. I'm especially fond of Diet Mountain Dew Code Red and Diet Cherry Coke. Strong iced tea sweetened with Splenda is a great jolt without any carbonation. Other people swear by Starbucks and their sugar free syrups. I drink almost 2 liters of caffeinated stuff a day. That's on top of my gallon plus of water. I gurgle when I walk and I'm WIDE awake. :-) > I tried the archives, but I couldn't find what I was looking for, so > here's my question... > > What do you all think about drinking Diet Coke while doing BFL? I > probably had 2-3/day before starting (on Day 9 of Challenge 1), but > have had 2 in the last 9 days. Do you think it is OK to drink > everyday? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 If you can find Diet Rite in your area it's not caffeinated and has no sodium. It tastes great though. Two things I refused to give up doing BFL: diet sodas and coffee. Stasia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 Before BFL I was sooooo addicted to Dr. Pepper. I would drink anywhere from 8-10 24oz. dr. peppers a DAY! I drank nothing else, ever. Since starting BFL, I only drink 1 diet coke or diet dr. pepper a day. If not I get a severe caffeine headache. Occasionally I will drink tea with artificial sweetner. Tinkle > > I tried the archives, but I couldn't find what I was looking for, > so > > here's my question... > > > > What do you all think about drinking Diet Coke while doing BFL? I > > probably had 2-3/day before starting (on Day 9 of Challenge 1), > but > > have had 2 in the last 9 days. Do you think it is OK to drink > > everyday? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2003 Report Share Posted May 21, 2003 > I tried the archives, but I couldn't find what I was looking for, so > here's my question... > > What do you all think about drinking Diet Coke while doing BFL? I > probably had 2-3/day before starting (on Day 9 of Challenge 1), but > have had 2 in the last 9 days. Do you think it is OK to drink > everyday? > > I'm a certified Diet Coke addict. It's probably my one vice that I've never given up. I'm " down " to 2-3 a day and I'm still have success with the program. I think if you are still doing ok and making progress, it won't be too harmful. Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Okay, so I know you're not suppose to drink colas of any sort after the band, but search as I do, I cannot find why, other than wasted calories, which with diet coke is less the concern. I would assume it is the carbonation and caff. but I was wondering if anyone could share with me why it is essential medically to never have another DC again after band life? I'm ready to give them up for a while, until I heal, but do I have to say goodbye forever? Funny, I'm okay with sugar and bread as things of the past, but I'm clinging to my morning energy boost! THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Dr A says the way the surgery is done make makes it more difficult for the stomach to burp which means it has to find another "out" which can take a while and be painfulandreaearlemccorkle <andreaearlemccorkle@...> wrote: Okay, so I know you're not suppose to drink colas of any sort afterthe band, but search as I do, I cannot find why, other than wastedcalories, which with diet coke is less the concern. I would assume itis the carbonation and caff. but I was wondering if anyone could sharewith me why it is essential medically to never have another DC againafter band life? I'm ready to give them up for a while, until I heal, but do I have tosay goodbye forever? Funny, I'm okay with sugar and bread as things ofthe past, but I'm clinging to my morning energy boost! THANKS! Special deal for users friends - No Cost. Get a month of Blockbuster Total Access now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi,I was a huge diet coke person (4-5 cans/day). And was worried too. I have heard the carbonation may also stretch out your stomach or make the band possibly slip? For all of my healing time I stayed away from it 95% of the time. Would only take a few sips here and there. Now after 2 fills I am pretty tight. I will maybe have 1 can a day. I can't guzzle it down like before and I just take sips. I also can usually only finish 1/4 or 1/2 the can. When you can't drink it with a huge burrito or hamburger it's not quite the same for me. I still somewhat enjoy the taste and like to have it but it's not something I have to have. I do have skinny cafe mochas that I make at home most mornings and they give me a little buzz. I save a little carbonation for late afternoon or evening and at work when I'm running around.I've been having about 1/2 to one can every other day since Nov. and still am about as tight as I was back then and haven't noticed any complications with it. I know it isn't recommended and if I would have stopped losing weight or if it would have been too painful I would have stopped but things have seemed fine with it.Dana222/163/145DOB 8/8/07On Mar 31, 2008, at 9:16 AM, Muchmore wrote:Dr A says the way the surgery is done make makes it more difficult for the stomach to burp which means it has to find another "out" which can take a while and be painfulandreaearlemccorkle <andreaearlemccorkle > wrote:Okay, so I know you're not suppose to drink colas of any sort afterthe band, but search as I do, I cannot find why, other than wastedcalories, which with diet coke is less the concern. I would assume itis the carbonation and caff. but I was wondering if anyone could sharewith me why it is essential medically to never have another DC againafter band life? I'm ready to give them up for a while, until I heal, but do I have tosay goodbye forever? Funny, I'm okay with sugar and bread as things ofthe past, but I'm clinging to my morning energy boost! THANKS! Special deal for users friends - No Cost. Get a month of Blockbuster Total Access now Dana SchumacherReferring Travel Agent760-415-4731www.OpportunityTravelOnline.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 And not real attractive I would assume....THANKS for the clarification:) A Okay, so I know you're not suppose to drink colas of any sort after > the band, but search as I do, I cannot find why, other than wasted > calories, which with diet coke is less the concern. I would assume it > is the carbonation and caff. but I was wondering if anyone could share > with me why it is essential medically to never have another DC again > after band life? > > I'm ready to give them up for a while, until I heal, but do I have to > say goodbye forever? Funny, I'm okay with sugar and bread as things of > the past, but I'm clinging to my morning energy boost! THANKS! > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Special deal for users & friends - No Cost. Get a month of Blockbuster Total Access now > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . Here was one reader's question: " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com/articles.aspx?article=How-Artificial-Sweet\ eners-Are-Making-You-Fat  I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... ________________________________ From: dglowen <dglowen@...> weightloss Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM Subject: New to IOWL podcast. My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . Here was one reader's question: " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com/articles.aspx?article=How-Artificial-Sweet\ eners-Are-Making-You-Fat  I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... ________________________________ From: dglowen <dglowen@...> weightloss Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM Subject: New to IOWL podcast. My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks for the information on Artificial Sweeteners (AS), While I'm not sure I believe or care about whether or not they are harmful, I had not thought about how they affect my cravings and feeling of hunger, I will have to start tracking that. As a diabetic (who is not doing a very good job of controlling my blood sugar levels (bsl)) I count on a lot of AS, this will be a challenge but I'm looking forward to eating more natural food and maybe once I lose 100 lbs or so my bsl will be easier to control. PS the reason I said I don't care if AS are harmful to me is that I'm addicted to them and am not sure I'm ready to face that demon yet. > > I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: > > > there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . > > Here was one reader's question: > > " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " > > My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. > > Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. > > Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. > > For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. > > Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: > > http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com/articles.aspx?article=How-Artificial-Sweet\ eners-Are-Making-You-Fat > Â > > I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... > > > > > ________________________________ > From: dglowen <dglowen@...> > weightloss > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM > Subject: New to IOWL podcast. > > > > > > My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. > > We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. > > We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . > > We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. > > We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Thanks for the information on Artificial Sweeteners (AS), While I'm not sure I believe or care about whether or not they are harmful, I had not thought about how they affect my cravings and feeling of hunger, I will have to start tracking that. As a diabetic (who is not doing a very good job of controlling my blood sugar levels (bsl)) I count on a lot of AS, this will be a challenge but I'm looking forward to eating more natural food and maybe once I lose 100 lbs or so my bsl will be easier to control. PS the reason I said I don't care if AS are harmful to me is that I'm addicted to them and am not sure I'm ready to face that demon yet. > > I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: > > > there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . > > Here was one reader's question: > > " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " > > My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. > > Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. > > Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. > > For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. > > Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: > > http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com/articles.aspx?article=How-Artificial-Sweet\ eners-Are-Making-You-Fat > Â > > I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... > > > > > ________________________________ > From: dglowen <dglowen@...> > weightloss > Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM > Subject: New to IOWL podcast. > > > > > > My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. > > We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. > > We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . > > We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. > > We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 As a diabetic you need to be especially careful about artificial sweeteners. The issues that are occurring are at a molecular level and are causing cell mutation. You already have mitochondrial dysfunction going on due to diabetes and chemicals exacerbate this problem which makes it that much more difficult to stop being diabetic. With mito the goal is to keep the " good " mito outnumbering the " bad " mito and these chemicals assist the " bad " mito in outnumbering the " good " faster. The top docs in both the autistic and mitochondrial world are all very concerned about what these artificial chemicals are doing to our bodies and do believe that there is a strong tie to that and the drastic rise in mitochondrial dysfunction. This is also why you are never supposed to drink diet drinks while pregnant. Jen On Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at 01:50PM, " dglowen " <dglowen@...> wrote: > >Thanks for the information on Artificial Sweeteners (AS), While I'm not sure I believe or care about whether or not they are harmful, I had not thought about how they affect my cravings and feeling of hunger, I will have to start tracking that. > >As a diabetic (who is not doing a very good job of controlling my blood sugar levels (bsl)) I count on a lot of AS, this will be a challenge but I'm looking forward to eating more natural food and maybe once I lose 100 lbs or so my bsl will be easier to control. > >PS the reason I said I don't care if AS are harmful to me is that I'm addicted to them and am not sure I'm ready to face that demon yet. > > >> >> I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: >> >> >> there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . >> >> Here was one reader's question: >> >> " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " >> >> My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. >> >> Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. >> >> Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. >> >> For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. >> >> Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: >> >> http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com/articles.aspx?article=How-Artificial-Sweet\ eners-Are-Making-You-Fat >> Â >> >> I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: dglowen <dglowen@...> >> weightloss >> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM >> Subject: New to IOWL podcast. >> >> >> >> >> >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. >> >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. >> >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . >> >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. >> >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks Jen, Maybe I will have to face this demon sooner rather than later. > >> > >> I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: > >> > >> > >> there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . > >> > >> Here was one reader's question: > >> > >> " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " > >> > >> My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. > >> > >> Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. > >> > >> Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. > >> > >> For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. > >> > >> Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: > >> > >> http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com/articles.aspx?article=How-Artificial-Sweet\ eners-Are-Making-You-Fat > >> Â > >> > >> I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: dglowen <dglowen@> > >> weightloss > >> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM > >> Subject: New to IOWL podcast. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. > >> > >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. > >> > >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . > >> > >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. > >> > >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks Jen, Maybe I will have to face this demon sooner rather than later. > >> > >> I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: > >> > >> > >> there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . > >> > >> Here was one reader's question: > >> > >> " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " > >> > >> My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. > >> > >> Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. > >> > >> Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. > >> > >> For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. > >> > >> Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: > >> > >> http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com/articles.aspx?article=How-Artificial-Sweet\ eners-Are-Making-You-Fat > >> Â > >> > >> I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ > >> From: dglowen <dglowen@> > >> weightloss > >> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM > >> Subject: New to IOWL podcast. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. > >> > >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. > >> > >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . > >> > >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. > >> > >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I don't drink soda normally, but as someone always looking for something to flavor my water without the sugar it totally sucks! All of the fake sugars are banned due to my metabolism being so wacked at this time so I'm having a hard time finding options I like. Plus, my body makes me deathly ill when I eat fake sugars now which is annoying, but apparently a better thing than I knew. Special K pink lemonade was a great option until I started having problems with soy. This gave me the flavor I was craving without the sugar issues. I also liked the mixed berry from a company called Water Sensations until I started having more issues with Splenda (another fake sugar that I used to try to pretend was not). Now I keep hoping Whole Foods will come up with something fun to add other and the fun water bottles! As soon as you're out of the diabetes realm you can have diet sodas again. It's just while you're in that realm they compound all of the issues you already have. Of course, I can say from experience that after you kick the soda habit you get to where you want it rarely and only a small amount. Getting to that point takes a while, though. Jen On Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 12:03PM, " dglowen " <dglowen@...> wrote: >Thanks Jen, Maybe I will have to face this demon sooner rather than later. > > > >> >> >> >> I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: >> >> >> >> >> >> there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . >> >> >> >> Here was one reader's question: >> >> >> >> " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " >> >> >> >> My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. >> >> >> >> Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. >> >> >> >> Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. >> >> >> >> For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. >> >> >> >> Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: >> >> >> >> http://www.thedietsolutionprogram.com/articles.aspx?article=How-Artificial-Sweet\ eners-Are-Making-You-Fat >> >> Â >> >> >> >> I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ________________________________ >> >> From: dglowen <dglowen@> >> >> weightloss >> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM >> >> Subject: New to IOWL podcast. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. >> >> >> >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. >> >> >> >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . >> >> >> >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. >> >> >> >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 have you tried the TrueLemon, TrueLime or TrueOrange? just the essense of the fruits that you add to water (and I add them to plain yogurt & chicken to give more flavor) ... if you go to their web site, you can get a free sample www.truelemon.com it helps me get my 8 -10 glasses of water a day down!  ________________________________ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@...> weightloss Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:08:51 PM Subject: Re: Re: diet coke I don't drink soda normally, but as someone always looking for something to flavor my water without the sugar it totally sucks! All of the fake sugars are banned due to my metabolism being so wacked at this time so I'm having a hard time finding options I like. Plus, my body makes me deathly ill when I eat fake sugars now which is annoying, but apparently a better thing than I knew. Special K pink lemonade was a great option until I started having problems with soy. This gave me the flavor I was craving without the sugar issues. I also liked the mixed berry from a company called Water Sensations until I started having more issues with Splenda (another fake sugar that I used to try to pretend was not). Now I keep hoping Whole Foods will come up with something fun to add other and the fun water bottles! As soon as you're out of the diabetes realm you can have diet sodas again. It's just while you're in that realm they compound all of the issues you already have. Of course, I can say from experience that after you kick the soda habit you get to where you want it rarely and only a small amount. Getting to that point takes a while, though. Jen On Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 12:03PM, " dglowen " <dglowen (DOT) com> wrote: >Thanks Jen, Maybe I will have to face this demon sooner rather than later. > > > >> >> >> >> I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: >> >> >> >> >> >> there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . >> >> >> >> Here was one reader's question: >> >> >> >> " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " >> >> >> >> My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. >> >> >> >> Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. >> >> >> >> Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. >> >> >> >> For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. >> >> >> >> Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: >> >> >> >> http://www.thediets olutionprogram. com/articles. aspx?article= How-Artificial- Sweeteners- Are-Making- You-Fat >> >>  >> >> >> >> I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ____________ _________ _________ __ >> >> From: dglowen <dglowen@> >> >> weightloss @groups. com >> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM >> >> Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] New to IOWL podcast. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. >> >> >> >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. >> >> >> >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . >> >> >> >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. >> >> >> >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks! I've been looking for something like this everywhere. Are they only available online or can you get them in stores too? While I do like drinking water I definitely need some flavor to get at least a few cups down during the day. Jen On Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 02:19PM, " Colleen " <collrobinson@...> wrote: >have you tried the TrueLemon, TrueLime or TrueOrange? just the essense of the fruits that you add to water (and I add them to plain yogurt & chicken to give more flavor) ... if you go to their web site, you can get a free sample www.truelemon.com > >it helps me get my 8 -10 glasses of water a day down! > > > > > >________________________________ >From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@...> >weightloss >Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:08:51 PM >Subject: Re: Re: diet coke > > > > > >I don't drink soda normally, but as someone always looking for something to flavor my water without the sugar it totally sucks! All of the fake sugars are banned due to my metabolism being so wacked at this time so I'm having a hard time finding options I like. Plus, my body makes me deathly ill when I eat fake sugars now which is annoying, but apparently a better thing than I knew. Special K pink lemonade was a great option until I started having problems with soy. This gave me the flavor I was craving without the sugar issues. I also liked the mixed berry from a company called Water Sensations until I started having more issues with Splenda (another fake sugar that I used to try to pretend was not). Now I keep hoping Whole Foods will come up with something fun to add other and the fun water bottles! > >As soon as you're out of the diabetes realm you can have diet sodas again. It's just while you're in that realm they compound all of the issues you already have. Of course, I can say from experience that after you kick the soda habit you get to where you want it rarely and only a small amount. Getting to that point takes a while, though. > >Jen > >On Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 12:03PM, " dglowen " <dglowen (DOT) com> wrote: >>Thanks Jen, Maybe I will have to face this demon sooner rather than later. >> >> >> >>> >> >>> >> I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . >>> >> >>> >> Here was one reader's question: >>> >> >>> >> " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " >>> >> >>> >> My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. >>> >> >>> >> Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. >>> >> >>> >> Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. >>> >> >>> >> For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. >>> >> >>> >> Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: >>> >> >>> >> http://www.thediets olutionprogram. com/articles. aspx?article= How-Artificial- Sweeteners- Are-Making- You-Fat >>> >>  >>> >> >>> >> I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> ____________ _________ _________ __ >>> >> From: dglowen <dglowen@> >>> >> weightloss @groups. com >>> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM >>> >> Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] New to IOWL podcast. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. >>> >> >>> >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. >>> >> >>> >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . >>> >> >>> >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. >>> >> >>> >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 they sell them at our local Safeway -- if you look at their web site (true lemon) - they have a store locator. the only problem I've found is that each Safeway (we have three different ones in our area that I shop at, depending on work) seems to stock them in a different place! some times there where the liquid lemon is (by the fruit juices) then others stock them by the fake sugars in the baking isle and one store puts them in the meat department above the fish selections ... go figure! I like that it's portable (I can keep packets in my purse, at my desk, in my car, etc.) and I don't have to refrigerate ...  ________________________________ From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@...> weightloss Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:23:14 PM Subject: Re: Re: diet coke Thanks! I've been looking for something like this everywhere. Are they only available online or can you get them in stores too? While I do like drinking water I definitely need some flavor to get at least a few cups down during the day. Jen On Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 02:19PM, " Colleen " <collrobinson@ > wrote: >have you tried the TrueLemon, TrueLime or TrueOrange? just the essense of the fruits that you add to water (and I add them to plain yogurt & chicken to give more flavor) ... if you go to their web site, you can get a free sample www.truelemon. com > >it helps me get my 8 -10 glasses of water a day down! > > > > > >___________ _________ _________ ___ >From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@ me.com> >weightloss @groups. com >Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:08:51 PM >Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: diet coke > > > > > >I don't drink soda normally, but as someone always looking for something to flavor my water without the sugar it totally sucks! All of the fake sugars are banned due to my metabolism being so wacked at this time so I'm having a hard time finding options I like. Plus, my body makes me deathly ill when I eat fake sugars now which is annoying, but apparently a better thing than I knew. Special K pink lemonade was a great option until I started having problems with soy. This gave me the flavor I was craving without the sugar issues. I also liked the mixed berry from a company called Water Sensations until I started having more issues with Splenda (another fake sugar that I used to try to pretend was not). Now I keep hoping Whole Foods will come up with something fun to add other and the fun water bottles! > >As soon as you're out of the diabetes realm you can have diet sodas again. It's just while you're in that realm they compound all of the issues you already have. Of course, I can say from experience that after you kick the soda habit you get to where you want it rarely and only a small amount. Getting to that point takes a while, though. > >Jen > >On Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 12:03PM, " dglowen " <dglowen (DOT) com> wrote: >>Thanks Jen, Maybe I will have to face this demon sooner rather than later. >> >> >> >>> >> >>> >> I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . >>> >> >>> >> Here was one reader's question: >>> >> >>> >> " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do you still recommend we stay away from them? " >>> >> >>> >> My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the scientist having a bad day? You get my point. >>> >> >>> >> Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and liver damage in the specimens used. >>> >> >>> >> Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I only call it like I see it. >>> >> >>> >> For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells you and shows you is best for you. >>> >> >>> >> Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be affecting your fat loss efforts: >>> >> >>> >> http://www.thediets olutionprogram. com/articles. aspx?article= How-Artificial- Sweeteners- Are-Making- You-Fat >>> >>  >>> >> >>> >> I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> ____________ _________ _________ __ >>> >> From: dglowen <dglowen@> >>> >> weightloss @groups. com >>> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM >>> >> Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] New to IOWL podcast. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some really large group going. >>> >> >>> >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of watching TV tonight. >>> >> >>> >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . >>> >> >>> >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are finding it hard to give up the caffeine. >>> >> >>> >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and supporting all of you. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Jen - have you tried Truvia? from everything I have read it is made from a plant extract with no artificial additives. it's a little pricey, but with the level of sweetness a little goes a long way. also, I have found TrueLemon at my local Kroger's, however that was the only flavor they had. Audrey On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 3:40 PM, Colleen <collrobinson@...>wrote: > > > they sell them at our local Safeway -- if you look at their web site (true > lemon) - they have a store locator. the only problem I've found is that > each Safeway (we have three different ones in our area that I shop at, > depending on work) seems to stock them in a different place! some times > there where the liquid lemon is (by the fruit juices) then others stock them > by the fake sugars in the baking isle and one store puts them in the meat > department above the fish selections ... go figure! > > I like that it's portable (I can keep packets in my purse, at my desk, in > my car, etc.) and I don't have to refrigerate ... > > > ________________________________ > From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@... <jenny_mckay1%40me.com>> > weightloss <weightloss%40> > Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:23:14 PM > Subject: Re: Re: diet coke > > Thanks! I've been looking for something like this everywhere. Are they only > available online or can you get them in stores too? While I do like drinking > water I definitely need some flavor to get at least a few cups down during > the day. > > Jen > > On Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 02:19PM, " Colleen " <collrobinson@ > > wrote: > >have you tried the TrueLemon, TrueLime or TrueOrange? just the essense of > the fruits that you add to water (and I add them to plain yogurt & chicken > to give more flavor) ... if you go to their web site, you can get a free > sample www.truelemon. com > > > >it helps me get my 8 -10 glasses of water a day down! > > > > > > > > > > > >___________ _________ _________ ___ > >From: McKay <jenny_mckay1@ me.com> > >weightloss @groups. com > >Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 12:08:51 PM > >Subject: Re: [insideoutweightlos s] Re: diet coke > > > > > > > > > > > >I don't drink soda normally, but as someone always looking for something > to flavor my water without the sugar it totally sucks! All of the fake > sugars are banned due to my metabolism being so wacked at this time so I'm > having a hard time finding options I like. Plus, my body makes me deathly > ill when I eat fake sugars now which is annoying, but apparently a better > thing than I knew. Special K pink lemonade was a great option until I > started having problems with soy. This gave me the flavor I was craving > without the sugar issues. I also liked the mixed berry from a company called > Water Sensations until I started having more issues with Splenda (another > fake sugar that I used to try to pretend was not). Now I keep hoping Whole > Foods will come up with something fun to add other and the fun water > bottles! > > > >As soon as you're out of the diabetes realm you can have diet sodas again. > It's just while you're in that realm they compound all of the issues you > already have. Of course, I can say from experience that after you kick the > soda habit you get to where you want it rarely and only a small amount. > Getting to that point takes a while, though. > > > >Jen > > > >On Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 12:03PM, " dglowen " <dglowen (DOT) com> > wrote: > >>Thanks Jen, Maybe I will have to face this demon sooner rather than > later. > >> > >> > >> > >>> >> > >>> >> I've been reading Isabel De Los Rios (she's a Certified > Nutritionist) and this was her answer about diet beverages: > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> there are many questions and concerns about Artificial Sweeteners. > As many of you know, I am a big advocate of being " au natural " as much as > possible and artificial sweeteners to me are, well, " artificial " . > >>> >> > >>> >> Here was one reader's question: > >>> >> > >>> >> " Isabel. It seems that there are no definite studies that prove, > hands down, that artificial sweeteners can be hazardous to our health. Do > you still recommend we stay away from them? " > >>> >> > >>> >> My answer to this question is YES but more importantly, I would like > to explain a little something about just about every health study out there. > There are so many factors that we will never know about each and every study > that is conducted. For example: Who funded the study? How were the results > interpreted? What if the time frame used was too short? Too long? Was the > scientist having a bad day? You get my point. > >>> >> > >>> >> Yes, I do agree. There are so many studies that show artificial > sweeteners not having any detrimental effects on health. But there are also > many studies that show tumor growth, increased incidence of cancer, and > liver damage in the specimens used. > >>> >> > >>> >> Who is telling the truth? Or, better yet, who is right? We may never > know. But do you know what is the one thing you can always rely on to tell > you exactly what is right or wrong for you? Your body! When I personally > gave up drinking diet coke and using artificial sweeteners in my tea and > coffee, my stomach pains went away, I stopped feeling hungry all the time, I > began to consistently lose weight and I no longer had such strong sweet > cravings. I've had thousands of my readers and clients tell me the same. On > the flip side of that, I've never, in all my years of experience, have had > someone tell me they switched to artificial sweeteners and then no longer > craved sweets or were less hungry. Nope. Never heard that. What can I say? I > only call it like I see it. > >>> >> > >>> >> For me, staying away from anything " artificial " just seems like the > best choice for ME. Remember, as with any health advice, you always want to > do what seems best for you and your health. If the sound of putting a man > made chemical into your body seems like a bad thing to you, stay away from > them. If you think your body seems to not be affected by a few chemicals > every now and again, then go for it. All I am suggesting is that you keep > yourself informed, educated and make choices based on what your body tells > you and shows you is best for you. > >>> >> > >>> >> Here is an article I wrote that presents some of the research and > facts I have found regarding artificial sweeteners and how they may be > affecting your fat loss efforts: > >>> >> > >>> >> http://www.thediets olutionprogram. com/articles. aspx?article= > How-Artificial- Sweeteners- Are-Making- You-Fat > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> I have to stay away from the fake sugars as to how they effect me > but everyone is different & for some (diabetic) they are a god send ... > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> ____________ _________ _________ __ > >>> >> From: dglowen <dglowen@> > >>> >> weightloss @groups. com > >>> >> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 4:31:36 PM > >>> >> Subject: [insideoutweightlos s] New to IOWL podcast. > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live > in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some > really large group going. > >>> >> > >>> >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the > day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We > have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know > you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of > watching TV tonight. > >>> >> > >>> >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out > if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . > >>> >> > >>> >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar > because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or > worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are > finding it hard to give up the caffeine. > >>> >> > >>> >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and > supporting all of you. > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Be careful with truvia if you have allergies-I had a terrible reaction to it. Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T [insideoutweightlos s] New to IOWL podcast. > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> My wife and I are new to the group as well as the podcasts. We live > in Tacoma WA. If you are on facebook lets share this podcast and get some > really large group going. > >>> >> > >>> >> We listen to one podcast as I drive her to work, then we spend the > day thinking about it and then we talk about our feelings and thoughts. We > have not started the journal yet but I just printed out the " How do you know > you want to change " questions and we will start our journals instead of > watching TV tonight. > >>> >> > >>> >> We both have started listening to our bodies and try to figure out > if we are really hungry or just want a " party in our mouths " . > >>> >> > >>> >> We are also debating giving up our Diet Coke and Sugar free Rockstar > because we both have found that when we drink them our appetite increases or > worse yet cause cravings when we are not really hungry, however we are > finding it hard to give up the caffeine. > >>> >> > >>> >> We are looking forward to sharing this journey with you and > supporting all of you. > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> > >>> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Different Jen here. . . I have been using the truvia for a few weeks now. It tastes fine to me, and I like it. I have always used " stevia " from GNC or the Vitamin Shoppe, so I was thrilled when I was able to find it in the good ol' Stop & Shop the other day. I didn't notice that it was any pricier than Splenda, but then again, splenda is everywhere so you can " pocket it " from Starbucks pretty easily. . . LOL Jennie > > Jen - > > have you tried Truvia? from everything I have read it is made from a plant > extract with no artificial additives. it's a little pricey, but with the > level of sweetness a little goes a long way. > > also, I have found TrueLemon at my local Kroger's, however that was the only > flavor they had. > > Audrey > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Stevia is a natural, noncaloric sweetener, and it claims that it should not adversely affect blood glucose levels in most individuals. If you have a glucometer, you could always test it yourself. I have tried several brands, and many are bloody awful (bitter). Some have fillers, like FOS (can you say 'fartalicious!'). Personally, I think Kal makes the best tasting stevia, and it's made with pure steviosides. It also comes with a tiny scoop in the bottle, which makes 'dosing' easy and portable. Another tasty brand, Wisdom SweetLeaf Stevia, offers a liquid form in various flavors. I love 4 drops of the Lemon in still or mineral water. I also like the Cinnamon and English Toffee mixed into plain yogurt with fresh berries, and I am dying to try the Apricot Nectar. FWIW, vitacost.com has the best prices, and the $5 shipping, no matter how large the order, is a pretty good deal. P.S. I do think that, for many, stevia can be an acquired taste, but it's really a smart sweetener, given the evils of sugar and AS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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