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I like monkfruit extract.
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I did this for three months last year. I had a "window" from 6 to 8 pm every evening when I would eat, and fasted the rest of the time. I "rested" the fast on Sundays. I was also swimming over an hour four to five days a week, eating less that 1500 calories per day, and getting a lot of exercise otherwise. I lost about 15…
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There are lot of studies that show that artificial sweeteners do not help you lose weight, and may even make it harder. If you must have something artificially sweet, I would do it in small amounts, and diet sodas are usually loaded with aspartame.
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Thanks for the advice, everyone :)
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I suppose I should have been more specific about my goals. I don't really care to run for 13 miles, as I don't find running long distances particularly pleasant. I'd like to participate to meet people, and to have something to work toward. I plan to run part of the race to ensure that I finish in time.
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This event in particular is a lot of fun, and many people walk it. I plan on running part way to ensure that I finish within the allowed time, and to make it a little more challenging.
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Generally, only plain, pure water is considered part of your water intake. Some diets don't even allow for water with lemon, but I think that's silly :)
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Also, drink lots and lots of water.
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Thank you guys. The positive feedback is fantastic!
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I've taken fat burners and had terrible effects from them. I called 911 once because they were giving me such bad heart palpitations that I thought I was dying. I'd stay away from them.
