Try going as organic as possible. Please. Also watch out for genetically modified foods as well. I have eliminated heart burn (no more prescription), sinus problems, reduced number of migraines, and ibs just with eating healthier food. I only use organic sugar in coffee in am and that's all the added sugar I ever have. I also eliminated any processed foods. I watch the ingredients like crazy. I have been using a product that has seaweed and pomegranate with meals and have lost weight and several inches in my waist.

The additives, preservatives and synthetic vitamins our government allows in our food doesn't do your health any good. It's for the companies mass producing these foods and to keep them wealthy. That is all.
I have been eating organic for over three years. I had no idea! I have eliminated many prescribed medications, that they themselves cause problems too. Try not to use any synthetic sweeteners. Cooking sprays. Oils. Etc. We are not programmed to digest that many synthetics. Day after day. Meal after meal. There are many flours, sugars, etc used in baking. It's all I use. The difference in my health has been profound. Good Luck *and drink lots of clean water!!

Wow! :eek: That is great information! Where did you begin? It has seemed to be such a daunting task...but I know it will be so worth it.....
I am trying to get my DH on the "bandwagon" but he just says "I am going to die happy"...aurgh.....I told him that he probably wouldn't even notice the difference (other than feeling better) over a time of eating healthy.

I really like Splenda! Luckily the only thing I crave with sugar is SWEET TEA, but try splenda my hubby even likes it :cool:

I was so skeptical. Thought it was all hooey and strange. I began with veggies. I eat alot of salad now that dieting is a part of my life forever. Organic lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, croutons, salad dressing and even cheese. It didn't taste any different so I went to some dairy products: half/half for coffee, butter, cottage cheese (since I am not a big protein person) and eggs. They tasted fine. A bit pricey, though. Then I went all out with cereals, some snacks, meat, frozen dinners, etc. I went to two organic places to buy all my Thanksgiving dinner stuff! Even organic homemade cranberry sauce! And I am not big into cooking. My husband was reluctant at first, too. Until he tasted NO difference!! And does he REALLY TRUST all those pesticides, hormones, synthetic vitamins, fillers, and on and on?? It must say organic in the little circle on the package. I do my best. Sometimes there just isnt organic. But the majority of my diet is. I love Amy's frozen pizzas. There is one with cornmeal, goat's cheese and Parmesean. I could eat the whole thing by myself. WIth organic lemonade (very small glass--sugar!) Its really delicious. dogs eat organic too.

Vinegar
 

I dont know if any of you drink vinegar before every meal, but my sister and aunt have been doing and have lost so much weight! They drink 1 shot of vinegar before every meal. but my sister mixes hers with a drink mixer like spark or crystal light! :D I'm taking the pills and I feel better and cleaner inside. I think the best results come from drinking it though, my aunt has lost like 30lbs in 4 months!!!

I have heard this too....and I tried drinking some apple cider vinegar each morning, but is was NASTY! Someone said to mix it w/ some lemon juice and honey...that made it EVEN worse!!!

What kind of vinegar are they drinking? Maybe I did not do the right one.

Anyway, I did hear that this was good for losing weight and just over all health! :thumbup:

I really could do with weaning myself off sugar too..I'm a BIG sugar addict! I have 2 heaped teaspoonfuls in my tea!:eek: and I LOVE chocolate, biscuits, cakes...

their drinking apple cidar vinegar...my aunt mixes hers with grape juice...i tried apple and barfed it up :eek: and my sister just mixes hers with the water flavor packets....try mixing it with something else. lemon juice would be too strong esp. with vinegar

Well that's new! What is it supossed to do? Curb your appetite?

I used the apple cider vinegar along with really good olive oil for a salad dressing. Very tart. But it's good for you.

Yes it does curve you appetite and slo kills "fat" and other bad stuff in your body. I know this is gross but if you do start taking vinegar you will have some nasty smelling farts, urine, and stools :eek:

I am not a sugar person and usually use splenda but over Christmas I binged like heck on all sorts of yummies and now I am trying to wean myself off the cravings. I am trying hard to revert back to the Atkins which I had success with.

That might mean you are way too acidic and that aint good!! Always in moderation. If we were meant to drink vinegar - it would be piped into our homes. Use it as a dressing, a marinade. Just go easy on it.

I went on a NO MORE SUGAR diet. Gave me the worst headaches. I was so depressed. It was like a drug. It is in everything. Couldn't do fake sugar or sweeteners because of migraines. But it certainly made me aware of HOW MUCH I actually consumed during the day! The sugary drinks alone! No MORE. Just plain water. Cut back alot on sugar and useless carbs: white breads, white rice, etc. It's just good for your health.

So far for the past 2 days i have been trying to stay off bad stuff. Me and my mom went and bought groceries, all healthy, all natural, all wholewheat, organic, etc. If i want something sweet i eat yogurt or an apple and it's been good so far. I'm hoping to stay strong...cause cravings are the worst. Sometimes i may want an icecream or something really bad and just crash.