melissao79

I'm with emydg. I try to avoid artificial sweeteners and sugar whenever I can. The artificial sweeteners are toxic. If you need something sweetened stick with Stevia, honey, sorghum syrup, or organic maple syrup. I just recently noticed my gum has artificial sugars so I'm on the hunt for a safe gum. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply. We are dealing with the gluten free diet quite well. Our little boy was very sick so it makes the change a lot easier. I am now leaning more towards doing a protein shake just for after I lift weights. The problem is that most have soy which I'm not a fan of or tons of sugars and other unhealthy…

You will be amazed to see how just by logging what you eat will change the way you eat. Good Luck.

I too am trying to loose my last 5-10 lbs. Here is what worked best for me. On the days I do weight training (3x per week) I have added 12 minutes of Cardio before or after. For example, if I am on the treadmill I will warm up for 4 minutes, do intervals 10mph for 20 seconds and then jump off for 10 seconds repeat for 4…

Bacon is one of my favorite foods. I could live on the stuff. I love Hormel Fully cooked bacon. I buy mine at Sam's Club. 4 slices are only 70 calories. Not only is it good but it's quick and doesn't leave your kitchen greasy or stinky. Just cook it in the microwave for 15 seconds. Love it.

I love the quaker quick (1 minute oats) I cook it with water and then add milk and brown sugar when I eat it. I used to eat it with a piece of whole grain toast until I got used to the taste where I can now eat it alone.