All this talk about artificial sweeteners reminds me of the saccharin scare back in the 70's. I remember my mom used to drink Tab, and it had it.

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I completely understand why it is necessary for some people to use artificial sweeteners, but real sugar only has 15-16 calories in a teaspoon. For sweetening coffee that doesn't seem too bad to me.

Went to town and didn't get a hotdog at the French bakery like I usually do. Came home via the waterfront. Now I need a nana nap.

Just saw this one. Awesome, friend!!!

I completely understand why it is necessary for some people to use artificial sweeteners, but real sugar only has 15-16 calories in a teaspoon. For sweetening coffee that doesn't seem too bad to me.

Another reason is ants, a neighbor of mine is having ant trouble, I've never had that trouble here. In any case refined sugar is also bad for the teeth, combined with saliva, refined sugar becomes an acid. This state only pays to remove teeth, no implants, bridges or dentures, maybe one day the legislature will undo the cuts to Denti-Cal, but right now I'm on My own.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

I completely understand why it is necessary for some people to use artificial sweeteners, but real sugar only has 15-16 calories in a teaspoon. For sweetening coffee that doesn't seem too bad to me.

Another reason is ants, a neighbor of mine is having ant trouble, I've never had that trouble here. In any case refined sugar is also bad for the teeth, combined with saliva, refined sugar becomes an acid. This state only pays to remove teeth, no implants, bridges or dentures, maybe one day the legislature will undo the cuts to Denti-Cal, but right now I'm on My own.

I only use Stevia lately. No calories, nothing artificial in it and very sweet!

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I completely understand why it is necessary for some people to use artificial sweeteners, but real sugar only has 15-16 calories in a teaspoon. For sweetening coffee that doesn't seem too bad to me.

Another reason is ants, a neighbor of mine is having ant trouble, I've never had that trouble here. In any case refined sugar is also bad for the teeth, combined with saliva, refined sugar becomes an acid. This state only pays to remove teeth, no implants, bridges or dentures, maybe one day the legislature will undo the cuts to Denti-Cal, but right now I'm on My own.

I only use Stevia lately. No calories, nothing artificial in it and very sweet!

Stevia sounds like an interesting thing. I've never seen it in the stores here, but I've never looked! ;~} I will ask about it next time I'm in the grocery. I did read something about it that said there might be a licorice-like aftertaste, which would turn off some people, but I like fennel and anise, so as long as I know what to expect, that wouldn't bother me.

So ants don't like artificial sweeteners?

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I applaud and envy all of you.

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I completely understand why it is necessary for some people to use artificial sweeteners, but real sugar only has 15-16 calories in a teaspoon. For sweetening coffee that doesn't seem too bad to me.

Another reason is ants, a neighbor of mine is having ant trouble, I've never had that trouble here. In any case refined sugar is also bad for the teeth, combined with saliva, refined sugar becomes an acid. This state only pays to remove teeth, no implants, bridges or dentures, maybe one day the legislature will undo the cuts to Denti-Cal, but right now I'm on My own.

I only use Stevia lately. No calories, nothing artificial in it and very sweet!

Stevia sounds like an interesting thing. I've never seen it in the stores here, but I've never looked! ;~} I will ask about it next time I'm in the grocery. I did read something about it that said there might be a licorice-like aftertaste, which would turn off some people, but I like fennel and anise, so as long as I know what to expect, that wouldn't bother me.

So ants don't like artificial sweeteners?

Well I vacuum at least once a month, so that probably helps, no food or water and they don't come calling.

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The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's

I only use Stevia lately. No calories, nothing artificial in it and very sweet!

Stevia sounds like an interesting thing. I've never seen it in the stores here, but I've never looked! ;~} I will ask about it next time I'm in the grocery. I did read something about it that said there might be a licorice-like aftertaste, which would turn off some people, but I like fennel and anise, so as long as I know what to expect, that wouldn't bother me.

So ants don't like artificial sweeteners?

Truvia is one brand of Stevia being sold; there are others, too, I just can't remember the major players.

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I've just got back from our Wednesday morning class at the gym and it was particularly brutal today. I did ask the gym instructor at one point to please try not to kill my husband and I'm rather attached to him. I actually thought I was going to throw up towards the end. The plus side is is that the Wednesday class makes the Friday class seem easy.

Not sure how many calories I burned off, but I shall probably put them the back trying to comfort myself after this morning's ordeal.

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Sorry to hear Es:( The mind burns a lot of calories as well (I've read somewhere)

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Some people are heavy boned and some aren't, some people are slight framed, some are heavy framed. Some have muscle mass, some have fat mass. You cant believe completely in a simple BMI chart. The only way to lose weight is to either cut down on the calorie intake, or burn off the extra calories with exercise. But you still need a healthy diet with vitamins and minerals, and to keep fit with cardio-vascular exercise.

If anyone is going to consider a serious weight loss program, do go and see your doctor for advice first. In the UK some years ago we had the Cambridge Diet, which initially gave grave concerns of putting undue stress on the hearts of unfit patients. I believe it is still going, but that is a drastic resort.

Take moderate exercise, keep fit, eat healthily, be sensible, take advice.

I hardly ever eat candy or chocolate, not much at all actually. Sometimes I don't eat for three days, but the beer and my vitamines are keeping me healthy! (no kidding, beer is FAR better than any soda and it contains selenium, good for the hair and nails, and bones!) A sitting job doesn't require that much food anyway.

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Some people are heavy boned and some aren't, some people are slight framed, some are heavy framed. Some have muscle mass, some have fat mass. You cant believe completely in a simple BMI chart. The only way to lose weight is to either cut down on the calorie intake, or burn off the extra calories with exercise. But you still need a healthy diet with vitamins and minerals, and to keep fit with cardio-vascular exercise.

If anyone is going to consider a serious weight loss program, do go and see your doctor for advice first. In the UK some years ago we had the Cambridge Diet, which initially gave grave concerns of putting undue stress on the hearts of unfit patients. I believe it is still going, but that is a drastic resort.

Take moderate exercise, keep fit, eat healthily, be sensible, take advice.

I hardly ever eat candy or chocolate, not much at all actually. Sometimes I don't eat for three days, but the beer and my vitamines are keeping me healthy! (no kidding, beer is FAR better than any soda and it contains selenium, good for the hair and nails, and bones!) A sitting job doesn't require that much food anyway.

Tell me more about this beer diet.

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Ok, I just received my pedometer in the mail today, and I set it up. I have accumulated 72 steps from computer to refrigerator, back to computer. I am well on my way to a healthy lifestyle.

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Tell me more about this beer diet.

Are you sure you want to know?

Beer diet

You have a lot of different ingredients, in different kinds of beers. Beer is intriguing and healthy for me as I do not over-consume at all:) Everybody has their own 'diets' Es:) (although soon I might find a different diet, that doesn't include alcohol... (and non alcoholic beer is something I don't favor)

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Tonight's "little jaunt" on my bike about ten miles, all off road, and today about 7000 steps so far.
A few more fridge and cold tap raids before slumber starts....

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Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?

I only use Stevia lately. No calories, nothing artificial in it and very sweet!

Gosh darn, didn't any of you watch "Breaking Bad"? Can't quite look at stevia the same way, anymore ...

(I know, I know - it's just a TV show).

CC

Didn't watch it...

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You don't need to diet Julie. not in my estimation.

Imo every sane person has his/her own diet. You have too Chris:)

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...Sometimes I don't eat for three days...

Wow!!! I would be a Grumposaurus Rex if I didn't eat for three days. Heck, I can even get grumpy if I have a late lunch.

...Sometimes I don't eat for three days...

Wow!!! I would be a Grumposaurus Rex if I didn't eat for three days. Heck, I can even get grumpy if I have a late lunch.

I love people who love to eat:) Like Yoko, she's such a sweetheart, with her sausages and coctail sauce... God bless her.

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