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I have to ask, when will he see the pics? Is that a departing gift? ;-) |
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ASPARTAME AND SACCHARIN IN WEIGHT LOSS The brain has a conditioned response in reaction to something that is sweet. It is called "cephalic phase response". This response is established as a result of a life long experience with sugar, and the body's perception of the arrival of new energy (sugar). When the taste of an artificial sweetener such as aspartame stimulates the tongue, the brain programs the liver to prepare for the arrival of new energy (sugar) from outside. The liver, in turn, stops the manufacture of starch and protein from reserves in the body, and instead begins to store the glucose (energy) that is circulating in the blood stream. Foods having a sweet taste without the accompanying calories (sugar-free usually = low calories) stimulate the taste buds, creating an urge to eat and thus overeat. It is the liver that produces the signals and the urge to eat. The cephalic phase response triggers the release of insulin, which stores sugar in the blood stream. This creates low blood sugar, which leads to the development of increased cravings and appetite. Studies have shown that this urge to eat more food after using artificial sweeteners such as aspartame can last up to 90 minutes after the meal or snack. It has been shown that the brain retains the urge to eat for a long time, when the taste buds for sugar are stimulated, without any sugar having entered the system. The sweet taste of artificial sweeteners such as aspartame will cause the brain to program the liver to store supplies rather than release supplies from its storage. This may be the reason why individuals who use diet soda for weight loss may suffer the need for repeated stimulation of the taste buds with sugar stimulation. |
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So .... you are just weeks away from the wedding, how are you feeling?:cool: |
Welcome back Kelsey
CW.....I know you are having a ball....I'm sure we'll see a lot more of you after the 20th... Welcome newbies.. I get some of my salt on cukes and other veggies. Jordana, so sorry that purolator is still running around with your laptop. Hope to see you soon. |
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On another note, gained a few over the weekend (my Fiance so does not help) but working on losing them again Dress still fits and that is all that matters now ;-) |
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Ohhhhhh do I ever love this. My own pina colada recipe.
Boxed vanilla drink,ice, stevia and Torani sugar free coconut syrup. Mix in blender. This is so yummy and I am a sugar addict so I know!!! Chaplains wifey-- we all really admire you and your husband for what must be a huge sacrifice for both of you as he serves our country. Enjoy the rest of his R & R and wish him safe travels for the next 5 months. We admire your weight loss too! |
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:flow1::flow1::dancer::dancer::dancer::flow1::flow 1: :goodscale OK!! I know it isn't official BUT, I weighed this morning. Not a regular scale hopper but I do keep tabs here and there. AND.... (drumroll please) I FINALLY BROKE the 170's!! And not by a little either! :spin::spin: I am 168!! THE 160's!! YES!! Such a big change since I just had official WI yesterday morning and was 172.4!! I hate how much water weight I put on with TOM... GRRR! SO, The best part for me is this, I have lost 80 pounds since last October and 76 pounds on IP. I can't wait to weigh in next week. I so want to make this being in the 160's official. It has been almost 15 years since I weighed in the 160's. I knew something had dropped yesterday. I tried on some clothes and they all looked sloppy. The smallest clothes in my closet to wear are size 8/10 and I got BOTH (haha,, just two lol) of them on and zipped. I wouldn't wear them in public... aside from them being way out of date (think late 80's big dynasty shoulder pads haha or early 90's laura ashley prints haha) they are both are a little too fitted on the behind still. I just always hoped to get back in them. Never intended to wear them again. I can't wait until they really fit properly and then, I guess I will donate them somewhere. Maybe they can be used for a costume or a retro party! Just going to take it a step, or a few pounds at a time til I get to my final goal! Mini Goal - June 7th - 160 lbs Milestone - July 5th - 150 lbs Mini Goal - July 27th - 145 lbs Last Milestone - August 31 - 135 lbs Hopefully, even with slower weight loss weeks, I will be where I want to be by September. That would represent a total loss of 113 pounds in 10 months. Thanks for listening! Now back to my happy dance! |
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NEWSIE: don't worry about the losses slowing down. It happens. You will stay steady though and occasionally have the big jumps in weight happen about once a month. As you close in on how many calories you eat and how many your body really uses a day, the weight loss is forced to slow down. I can't remember how long you have been on, but it seems that even for people who had a lot to lose, once you cross the 200 mark and have been on 3 months or so, your numbers come closer to the 1 to 2 pound mark. |
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Very interesting post! There is a lot of negative feedback on aspartame for health concerns. Unfortunately, Monsanto owns the rights to aspartame and they pushed hard for the approval and have a great lobby. It isn't likely to go anywhere even though there are many studies showing how unsafe it is. Splenda is the current "favored" sweetener but, even it is having a lot of issues and the medical community has been asking the FDA to reevaluate the product. Only recently has Saccharin had its "black label" status removed and is no longer seen as a cancer causer. Acesulfame-k is also plagued with health issues. In general, it is not healthy for our bodies to use chemicals. It messes up our hormones and neurotransmitters and contributes to ailments. In my opinion some people experience this more than others. It doesn't help when government agencies and advocacy organizations endorse products. I personally don't use fake stuff. It has been the hardest part of this diet for me. I hate using all the splenda/sucralose and the Ace-K. I look at it the way a doctor explained it. " we wouldn't normally suggest someone take rat poison but, in the case of someone with blood clot it is necessary to take coumadin (blood thinner made essentially from rat poison) because the benefits of the chemical outweigh the risks of the clots. Likewise, I don't recommend a steady diet of chemical sweeteners but, the risk of remaining obese outweighs the risk associated to a RELATIVELY short term use of the sweeteners." |
Showgirl!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYAY! 160's YAYAYAYAYAY:dance::dance::dance::bravo::woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
It had been 10 years for me since I had seen the 160's, so I know exactly how you feel...WONDERFUL! So happy for you:) |
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