wcboldt Member

You again?

Wonder how I ended up in prison...

It's really good for your teeth too.

It won't kill you. Drink up. I'll buy more Coca-Cola and United Health stock.

Diet soda has been linked to everything from dehydration to Parkinsons. But if you need 100% proof, I hope you get it soon. At one time, they said cigarettes weren't bad either.

Diet soda offers zero health benefits yet people can't wait to defend it. Sodium causes water retention. That is a biological fact. And that may be the least of diet soda's negative side effects.

I am an ex diet coke fiend. Quitting was not easy... the headaches were horrible. It is bad for your weight loss for two reasons. First, the sodium in the diet soda causes your body to retain water. Second, and worse, sweeteners (including artificial) cause your body to produce more insulin which in turn causes your body…

I know how you feel. I have a 4yo & a 2yo. I want to be energetic and happy for them, but it can be a real struggle at times. I have hypothyroidism and also take a supplement for my adrenals (xymogen). I also had a similar diagnosis from my psych. I've felt better after cleaning up my diet and adding the adrenal supp. But…

Sometimes my only motivation for exercise and eating well is knowing how bad I'll feel if I don't.

I'm in Michigan as well and also turning 40 this year so I feel you. Getting/staying in shape is a mental challenge more than anything else. What works for me is short term goals... something to look forward to and discipline myself for... an upcoming vacation, an event to attend, or just summer (it will come eventually).…