New....Just saying HI!!

[dmccann459]

I wanted to say good morning to everyone on the board!! What a great place to be, lots of inspiration from everyone!

A quick question: Is there an issue using SPLENDA??? I have read, and re-read, but can't seem to find a good answer. Does it contain "hidden" somethings???? My use of SPLENDA is in iced tea. AND......can drinking iced tea count towards my water consumption??? Please say yes!!!!

Thanks all!
Diane......Cleveland, OH

[CalvinFish]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

Hi Diane,

Splenda is the prefered sweetener, but the recommendation is to stay to 2 portions a day. I don't think it has anything hidded, but believe you need to add 1 carb for each. Aspertame (equal) is not recommended.

Only water, clear pure water counts as water. Ice tea has caffine, which is a diuretic which causes you to loose water. I think it is okay to have a couple glasses, depending on you body, but don't count it toward your water.

Dave in WA state

[dmccann459]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

Dave: Thanks so much for the info! Always a catch in trying to get that weight off!

[Iapetus999]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

Ditch the iced tea, ditch the Splenda...just for Induction if you can.
We like to promote a "clean" induction around here because generally people will have the best results (there should be a sticky about it somewhere)

Then after Induction you can see how these things affect you but it's best to have a clean baseline to work from.

Welcome Aboard!

[Terry]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

To add to what Iap said......

Splenda is OK to use BUT if you are prone to sweet cravings a strict 2 week induction is what it takes to stamp that little sucker down for good. The iced tea can mess with your blood sugars and that is why it is not reccomended. For best results save it for later when you have gotten thru a nice clean induction.

HTH

[dmccann459]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

Thanks all for the help........the iced tea is history, and the splenda is also. Sure can't have iced tea without the splenda! So, water will become my "new best friend" for the time being.


SW191/cw183/gw165
female 5'10"
52yrs. old

[Terry]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

Good choice

The saying goes........

Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

And it is true. Even iced tea!

[dmccann459]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

Good afternoon everyone! Now for my next BIG ADVENTURE: Flax seed!!!!!! Heading off to Walgreens for it. I did find the "frying cheese" at WalMart. It was a bit to salty for me, but a decent snack. I am really uncertain about this "flax seed" cracker, but what the heck......!! I can't wait until Thursday to hop on the scale (my choosen day for grins and giggles!!!) Have a good day everyone.
Diane

[ttdriver]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

You might want to read what Dr. Mercola says about Splenda at www.mercola.com.

Here's the link:

http://www.mercola.com/2000/dec/3/sucralose_dangers.htm

Betty

[Iapetus999]

Re: New....Just saying HI!!

You might want to read what Dr. Mercola says about Splenda at www.mercola.com.

Here's the link:

http://www.mercola.com/2000/dec/3/sucralose_dangers.htm

Betty

What is the point of posting this??
This guy has been completely discredited AFAIK.