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Truvia contains eurythritol and stevia so it might not be suitable if you want to avoid artificial

I used stevia, but I can't remember where I bought it from, probably ebay here's a link to the one that I've got http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Superior-Source-Sweet-n-Natural-Pure-Stevia-1-oz-28g-/130554682912 I bought 2, last year and I still have them. Stevia isn't very nice tasting - it has a sweet taste that comes across…

There are hormones that work in-between meals which release fat from the cells including leptin - if you eat in-between meals it interrupts this process. It doesn't mean its wrong to eat between meals it just means there are benefits to avoiding snacks if you are able to.

you are very welcome. I thought I would also add that leptin is actually released by fat cells, the more fat cells you have the more leptin is released. These means that when you lose fat, you also lose leptin which increases appetite - so its even more important to be aware of how leptin works the closer you get to your…

We do the pleasure delay thing - well, I do - I'm not sure if my hubby appreciates it as much as me ;) lol

watch an episode of biggest loser, works for me! Do you have no motivation to start your diet because you think its too hard? If so start out easier - set your goals to 1lb a week and let MFP do the math. Then log as much exercise as you are willing to do right now, work your favourite foods around your calorie goal and…

The media does have a lot to answer for. A larger lady could find herself getting abused by a man simply because he listened to a radio programme which convinced him that she should be gagging for it.

I agree. It doesn't matter what women do, say or how they look, its always wrong for whatever reason they think up at the time. And the media have it in for men too. All men are perves/cheaters looking for one thing etc etc. The media does people a disservice - why not look at the good in people instead of manipulating…

I think you should get some medical advice - your muscles shouldn't hurt for a long time after exercise unless something else is happening, if you've already been training hard and then suddenly you start getting pain, it doesn't seem right to me - but I wouldn't give up either, get some advice from your doc and see if…

I eat mostly paleo - I tried atkins but I never lost weight - too much fat/protein/dairy and reliance on sweeteners. Paleo is a lot more realistic for me. I avoid dairy as much as possible but I'm allergic to coconut so occasionally I will have dairy where there is no alternative but it doesn't make me feel good (cream…

You did great absolutely fantastic! Well done on all your hard work, it really paid off!

I stalled out for the same reason wii fit is just not up to par for me anymore (which I guess I should be happy about) - I've been using a 6 inch step for wii boxing and wii step - its good, gets me sweating, but not too good for my back so I've got biggest loser challenge and I'm going to mix it up with that if my back…

I don't really know or understand the question. Fit and ugly is fine - fat and stunning is also fine. Fit and nasty, fat and nasty go take a hike. Either way I wish I was slim, I hate being fat and I do feel totally invisible as a fat person. :( Sometimes just being nice to someone is beautiful, a smile. I've seen people…

Lol at the top of the page it has a picture of a diamond and says 'don't stare your diamonds might get jealous' lol made me chuckle (sorry OT I know)

9/13 QOTD: Does anyone have short term or long term athletic goals? If so, what are they? If no, do you plan on setting any? Hmm, well I would love to have a low body fat percentage and be ripped.....(pause while the laughter dies down)....I'm being serious. I'm so far away from even a normal body fat percentage! It makes…

QOTD: How do you plan on using your weightloss as a tool to help others succeed? I am hoping I will set a great example to my family around me. I am usually the one that's ignored or not really taken seriously I would love for my family to look up to me and follow my example. On another note you raised, I think I will…

neeeewbieeee (((hugs))) - you will feel so welcome here, its fantastic - I can't recommend it enough!

I've read about the diet and its restrictions, sounds a lot like rabbit starvation. If you get diahorrea, stop.

Amazing transformation, well done - you look fantastic!

I have been struggling to lose weight for 17 years since I was a child and I was always active, bike riding, gymnastics, dance and sports - I loved it but I was always big. In fact I've never stopped exercising, I've always done at least 30/60 mins every day. I have found it a real struggle to lose weight though and the…

QOTD: What do you dislike about trying to lose weight and get fitter? You really want them all? 1. It takes so damn long! You sweat buckets and the next day you get up and you look the same. 2. Same as above only its a week/month/year later 3. People who don't tell me I've lost weight. I can't see it, I need comformation -…

Looks like you've found your maintenance level. I say keep going at this level for a bit and forget about the scale - when you've found some motivation and a bit of time, up the intensity of your exercise level, you don't have to go longer, just harder or with heavier weights and cut down on some naughty foods for a little…

I didn't realize there was a town hall meeting! I am so confused! I'm not sure whether I'm going to do a mile jog or 125 jumping jacks, I think the mile jog is safer for my back - but it means I have to go outside and run, HOW embarrassing. QOTD: My oldest friend is my husband - I have known him 17 years now (we've been…

QOTD: Do you eat back your work out calories? Why or why not? Difficult one - I don't purposely eat back my calories, but some days I'm really hungry and I eat more and, I keep not putting it in my diary because I feel guilty for eating more even when I'm not over cals, which is silly. Sometimes I'm just frightened to see…

WOW great result this week! I will have to work even harder this week! QOTD What is your all time favorite song or artist/group to work out to? I actually don't workout to music much, unless I'm dancing (and usually then its something sexy on wii just dance 2)- I'm a musician so music can detract from my concentration a…

Welcome Rosanna! I used to self sabotage, if I saw my knuckles sticking out or bones portruding or I'd lost more than 2lb that week I would freak out and eat a bunch. I don't know why I was so scared before. I like seeing my body changing now - I think some big changes in my life changed my attitude toward myself, I was…

QOTD: How many days a week do you workout, and do you take days off? Is it beneficial to take days off? I try to work out every day no matter what. I know that people have schedules 5 days on, 2 days off or 6 days on, 1 day off - that might work for men but it doesn't work for me. I have all sorts of hormonal stresses…

Hello peeps, how is everyone doing today? QOTD 9/1/2011: What is the worst thing you ever did as a child? I was usually quite well behaved. The worst thing I did was say to one of my best friends after she was nasty to me was 'at least I'm not fat' I've never forgotten that and from the moment I said it I felt really bad.…

I'm starting back next week, so things are going to be really tough! Planning is the key. Plan foods, pack foods, shop early (before I run out) and make sure I'm on top of my work schedule too so I'm not falling behind due to fitness goals. I've got to pack my son's lunch box so there isn't much time for mine :( I think…