Originally Posted by 8219

Splenda is just as bad I got this from the same website where she is promoting her book.

The Bitter Truth About Splenda®
Within my book, I reveal the scientific evidence strongly suggesting the chemical sweetener sucralose (Splenda) may harm your body. Perhaps there is no "free ticket" to eating all the sugar-free products you want without paying a high price physically – even weight gain!

Don’t despair – in Splenda®: Is It Safe Or Not? I give you plenty of safe alternatives to keep life “sweet.”

I disclose the research documenting the negative effects on the liver, spleen and kidneys of laboratory animals. In addition, I reveal research results of infertility in male rats and gastrointestinal problems in pregnant rats fed Splenda.


Consumers are not being told the entire truth about the long-term dangers of using artificial chemical sweeteners. Have you considered the fact that chemical sweeteners may be at the root of many unexplained disease symptoms that puzzle your doctor?

According to research referenced in the book, "giving sugar-free chemicals to your children or using them during pregnancy may be harmful to a child's emotional and physical maturation and to the normal development of a fetus."

Oh wow, what IS safe??? Thanks!

I've not tried carbonated water before, maybe I'll give that a try. On second thought, after giving up the 22-year Pepsi addiction in February, maybe it's not a good idea for me to drink any type of carbonated beverage for the time being. All I drink these days is Green Tea and Water (and low-fat soy milk at breakfast). It has been quite a bit of an adjustment as I was drinking close to 2 liters of Pepsi (not the diet kind) a day and sometimes more.

Originally Posted by Molly

I've not tried carbonated water before, maybe I'll give that a try. On second thought, after giving up the 22-year Pepsi addiction in February, maybe it's not a good idea for me to drink any type of carbonated beverage for the time being. All I drink these days is Green Tea and Water (and low-fat soy milk at breakfast). It has been quite a bit of an adjustment as I was drinking close to 2 liters of Pepsi (not the diet kind) a day and sometimes more.

Wow, I'm still addicted to diet cherry pepsi. The carbonated water really helps me get all my water down, though.

so hows everyone doing. pumped up? i'm off to do my workout and a new butt exercise that one of my buddies showed me. also will do challenges be back after i am done.

Originally Posted by 7378

so hows everyone doing. pumped up? i'm off to do my workout and a new butt exercise that one of my buddies showed me. also will do challenges be back after i am done.

Good job Julie!!!!! Go get em!!!

I finished the three challenges finally! I think I will do Tasha's "butt" exercises this evening as well! Have a great evening Cats !!!

Originally Posted by Molly

I finished the three challenges finally! I think I will do Tasha's "butt" exercises this evening as well! Have a great evening Cats !!!

Congrats!! Good job! You have a good one too!!

ok i just did the 5 mile advanced in home walk all the challenges and 110 calf raises. will do butt exercises after i regain felling in my extremities. LOL. it's not that bad just taking a breather. how's everyone doing. are we gonna win it this week.

Way to go Julie--Awesome job, and of course we are going to win this week!!!

Checking in...
I did all three challenges, all my workouts today and stayed 100%OP! Feeling great and I know this is going to be a great week! Let's all work out butts off and make our fearless leader proud!!!! GO WILDCATS!