2009 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

[Alexa]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Hi everyone!

Sherri - I see you've whipped up some miltant-anti-sweetner campaigners - way to go! The word needs to be spread! Are there anyone online campigh groups or petitions? It is very easy to petition the UK govenment online now, so I will look to see if there are any UK petitions for UK ADBBers to sign.

I need this thread! I haven't had splenda for months, but I have had Atkins bars and chew gum a lot. Gum is massive issue for me but it has to go. Diet coke can be an issue too, so I'm here to start a clean slate (if that isn't mixed metaphors).

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Hi everyone!

Sherri - I see you've whipped up some miltant-anti-sweetner campaigners - way to go! The word needs to be spread! Are there anyone online campigh groups or petitions? It is very easy to petition the UK govenment online now, so I will look to see if there are any UK petitions for UK ADBBers to sign.

I need this thread! I haven't had splenda for months, but I have had Atkins bars and chew gum a lot. Gum is massive issue for me but it has to go. Diet coke can be an issue too, so I'm here to start a clean slate (if that isn't mixed metaphors).

ALEXAThere you are girl! Boy have I missed you. You just made my day seeing you here the morning. I was concerned about you.
Yes, we have more challengers. Isn't this great. Yes, Yes, check out the petitioners. We need to get the word out about how dangerous these chemicle based sweetners are. Thanks for your help!
I understand about the gum Alex. I was a big time gum chewer. Now I chew on cinnamon soaked tooth picks for my ketosis breath.LOL
I was a big time diet coke Queen. Gave that up about a year ago. No more of that stuff, EVER! So glad to hear that you totally gave up the Splenda, that's a baddy.
I'm so tickled you're back, can you tell? Whoohoo, Alexa is back!!!!
I look forward to seeing more of you here Alexa.
TTYL,
Love ya, Sherri

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

129 Days Sweet Free

[booklady]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 13 low carb, day 12 sweetner and caffiene free.
Another pound down, 229, I am in the twenties and thrilled !!
End of week two tomorrow, very exciting !!
Stephie

[Alexa]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Sherri thanks for the welcome back! Very nice reception

I think the gum is the biggie for me, more than the diet coke. I guess I can take a toothbrush and paste around with me most places - I worry about keto breath - especially at kickboxing class where we get up close to each other and also on social occasions. I can do this!

[booklady]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

day 13 sweetner free and caffiene free !!!
Stephie

[DesertRain]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

I'm a little late to join! I will clock in with 4 days!

Sherri, you are my idol.....I never even believed it was humanly possible to go that many days without sweets. It gives a lot of perspective to that old saying "eat to live, don't live to eat" doesn't it?

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Hello Jane,
Welcome to the "No Sweets" Challenge! Yes, I like you wouldn't of though it possible to go without sweetners for so long. It's fantastic! My health and all over well being has improved so much. I also find that it makes my weightloss jouney a more pleasurable one without fighting the cravings that once drove me.
It really does give the perspective of "Eat to live, not live to eat"
Also another quote I like is"As long as you do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten". Doug Kaufmann from Know the Cause always says it, It's so true! If you would like to check out one of his programs you can go to www.knowthecause.com I also believe you will find all his information he has very benificial to your health. He has helped me along with his friends and Atkins become the healthiest that i've ever been.
Thanks again for joining the challenge. I look forward to watching you become the healthiest you've ever been aswell!
Sincerely, Sherri

[booklady]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

15 days today sweetner and caffiene free, 16 days low carb. I am very happy to be in my third week for both now !!
I feel pretty good, and we are eating very healthy. We have never eaten so healthy before. It just feels good.
Just drinking water has become normal to me, I have gotten to the point that I rarely think about the soda anymore.
I hope everyone had a great day !!
Stephie

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Someone is certainly in the Atkins Flow, GREAT JOB STEPHIE!

132 days for me today

[booklady]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Thanks Sherri, we are working very hard and really changing how we eat. More organic stuff and really reading everything carefully and today we walked a half hour which was huge for me, I was so beat after, it was very hot and humid here !!
We are upping the suppliments we take and just doing our best to eat well and drink our water and now excercise. It feels good.
Your support and encouragement means a lot, thanks so much !!
Stephie

[DesertRain]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Hello Jane,
I also find that it makes my weightloss jouney a more pleasurable one without fighting the cravings that once drove me.

Yes! I know, I can't believe that I am not having cravings.... and to think only a week ago I was a couch (errrr....bed ) potato who just craved (and ate ) chocolate and candy all day long ...

OH and I checked out the website for Doug Kauffman and it's quite interesting, especially the book he has about how yeast can affect weight! I'm definitely gonna try to read that one. I'm just a few months and a board exam shy of becoming a Registered Nurse, so all this information is good to have in my mental rolodex, as nurses we do a lot of patient education regarding nutrition.

Anyhooo, clocking in today:
Day 7 (still induction)
No Cheats, No Sweets!

[booklady]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 17 low carb, day 16 sweetner and caffiene free. Another pound down, I am at 226 now, 21 total. I am thrilled !!
I hope everyone has a great nights sleep and a wonderful tomorrow !!
Stephie

[booklady]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Day 18 low carb, and day 17 sweetner and caffiene free !!
Can't post a loss today as tom showed up first thing this morning and I was up a pound. I am sure by tomorrow or the next day it and another will be gone.
No cravings, not even chocolate, so that is awesome !!
Got in my water , over 200 ounces today and ate great !! I always post my menu in stats.
I hope everyone had a great day and has a wonderful tomorrow !!
Stephie

[Sherri]

Re: 2008 How Long Can You Go? "No Sweet" CHALLENGE

Great Job Stephie! So proud of you!
You Too Desert Rain! How's your day 10 going?
Where you at Alexa?

136 days for me today