Originally Posted by dexterandalana (Post 1701426)

any sugar substitute with aspertame in it should be avoided. it is cancer causing and is the "food product" that gets the most amounts of serious complaints to the FDA over any other product.

its not a diet for me...it is a way of life. i do eat chocolate once in a while, but on a day to day basis i do not eat any processes sugar products.

fruit is naturally occuring sugars which are better for you, but you still do not want to over do it. watch out for fruit juices since a lot of them have added sugar. juices you make yourself are always a better option especially since ALL comercial fruit juices are pasturized (by law) which depleats almost all nutritional value in the produce...therefore you are basically drinking sugar without the nutrient benefits of a peice of fruit.

Stevia is the "bark" sugar product someone was refering to. stevia IS NOT "sugar" nor is it made from aspertame. it is a naturally ocurring sweet product derived from a plant. it is a better choice for anyone who has diabetes or insulin regulating problems since it does not cause a spike in insulin levels like sugar does.

oh man...i could really go on for a long time about this subject! lol. i have cook books galore for recipes involving no sugar whatsoever. i found when first starting out that nuts and seed help a lot of cravings and keeping a peice of fruit on you at all times in case a sugar craving comes around, you will not cave in and buy candy or chocolate!

ok...i'll stop now...;)

Originally Posted by parker (Post 1701439)

LOL I just got done snacking on my nuts!!

Originally Posted by Jenn218 (Post 1701434)

Thanks.......going to check it out now.

My doctor always tells me that there is no DIET that works...that if there were, there wouldn't be thousands of "diets" out there.......he said I should just eat right.....but where do you start? They make it hard...and give you very little help! :(

I think I need a lifestyle eating change...so, I am starting w/ sugar!--- and I am on my own!!! :eek:

Originally Posted by Jenn218 (Post 1701476)

Well, I guess I already started changing my lifestyle because I make sure I watch for any hydrogenated (sp) ingredients....and I watch sodium too!

But...it is really hard w/o help....I think I need to find someone who deals w/ this for a living.....

Originally Posted by parker (Post 1701484)

If you get the South Beach book it explain and teaches you SO much. I swear I actually need to read it again to freshin' up on all of it. But if you are really serious about it I would go and get it. I think its like $20 or so its really worth it!

Originally Posted by Jenn218 (Post 1701476)

Well, I guess I already started changing my lifestyle because I make sure I watch for any hydrogenated (sp) ingredients....and I watch sodium too!

But...it is really hard w/o help....I think I need to find someone who deals w/ this for a living.....

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze (Post 1701480)

I think if you just eat fresh fruits and veggies and avoid startch and sugars, you will lose all the extras fat really quick and be a lot healthier too.

Originally Posted by Jenn218 (Post 1701495)

Thanks........Is there just that one book? I may see if our library has it too....course, I may need to buy it so I can keep it handy, huh?!;)

Originally Posted by dexterandalana (Post 1701496)

talk to a wholistic nutritionist in your area if you think having support will help! im lucky since my fiance is a wholistic health practitioner and focuses a lot on diet and nutrition. i have profesional support for free! (and it comes with hugs and kisses too :P )

Originally Posted by Jenn218 (Post 1701504)

How lucky are you!!! I'm jealous! I know of one that is 1 1/2 away, but last I heard he wasn't taking new patients and I do not think insurance covers that either (which I don't know why).....Does your fiance have a site or anything?

Originally Posted by dexterandalana (Post 1701523)

he will, but i dont think its up yet. www.bodyevolutions.ca is what it will be...he has been to busy helping me with my business that we have put his practice on hold for a while..

it is unfortunate that most natural healthcare is not covered, but if you dedicate a good amount of time to research on the net you will find a lot of helpful information. everyone is different and some diets that work for some, may not work for others...if you do research yourself, you can customize your own "diet" !