[Stormcrazie]

I bought a package of Splenda Coffee Flavorings today..I got the Mocha. I know we can have sweetener, but I don't wanta stall or anything already. I was wondering if anyone used this before and if it had any effect?
Also...my coach told me that I could use Wish-Bone Spray Salad Dressing...but I bought the Ranch and the 3rd ingredient on the label is..................SUGAR!!! So.....not gonna use that!
I'll just stick with my Walden Farms Italian.

On day 7 here, official weigh-in tonite....excited...nervous!

I feel like Im doing great...no cheats....nothing at all that is not on protocol. I bought ketostix and over the weekend they were moderate...but today they are down to trace. I haven't had anything that I can think of except Mrs. Dash Seasonings.....the Roasted Red Pepper kind....and I have been using Mouthwash!
Tonite is gonna be fish again..I had eaten shrimp over the weekend...but I prepared them so I know nothing over protocol...so I don't know...I do know that my mouth is sooooooooooooooooo dry it is unbelievable!! And I am drinking water by the 33.8 oz bottle ...like 4 a day.
Anyone else have this problem??

[salesgod]

Originally Posted by Stormcrazie

I bought ketostix and over the weekend they were moderate...but today they are down to trace...And I am drinking water by the 33.8 oz bottle ...like 4 a day.
Anyone else have this problem??

Ketostix are kind of a controversial topic that has been discussed elsewhere on here. I went looking for the thread but couldn't find it. That said, here's my two cents:

Ketostix are meant to measure the ketones in urine, and there are several factors that can influence that measurement. My experience is that a darker result is actually a sign of dehydration, not an indication that I'm losing better. Obviously, the more water you're drinking, the more urine you're producing, and the more "diluted" things become.

I haven't shown deeper color than light for quite a while now, but I'm in ketosis and I'm still losing. I drink about a gallon of water/day.

[candace5]

Hi StormCrazie!~

Good luck tonight with your weigh in! I know you will do great! My friend used the stix.. but I am not using them and I am down 16 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks!

Talk soon!

[mommajen88]

Originally Posted by Stormcrazie

I bought a package of Splenda Coffee Flavorings today..I got the Mocha. I know we can have sweetener, but I don't wanta stall or anything already. I was wondering if anyone used this before and if it had any effect?
Also...my coach told me that I could use Wish-Bone Spray Salad Dressing...but I bought the Ranch and the 3rd ingredient on the label is..................SUGAR!!! So.....not gonna use that!
I'll just stick with my Walden Farms Italian.

I use the flavoured Splenda in my coffee every morning and it has not stalled my weight loss. I usually have one cup but once or twice per week I will have two cups. I love this stuff!!!

[Linden]

Originally Posted by Stormcrazie

I do know that my mouth is sooooooooooooooooo dry it is unbelievable!! And I am drinking water by the 33.8 oz bottle ...like 4 a day.
Anyone else have this problem??

Sounds as though you really are doing everything right.

I'm teaching a course this term. Pretty much talk, talk, talk all the time right at the beginning, to set things up. I forgot to take water to class yesterday and my mouth went so dry I had to excuse myself and go to a water fountain -- couldn't shape words correctly because the inside of my mouth stuck to my teeth and gums. Sheesh.

[Cinders35]

Good Luck on your weigh in! But you're not gonna need it! You're doing great!

[livelaughlove1981]

Originally Posted by Stormcrazie

I bought a package of Splenda Coffee Flavorings today..I got the Mocha. I know we can have sweetener, but I don't wanta stall or anything already. I was wondering if anyone used this before and if it had any effect?
Also...my coach told me that I could use Wish-Bone Spray Salad Dressing...but I bought the Ranch and the 3rd ingredient on the label is..................SUGAR!!! So.....not gonna use that!
I'll just stick with my Walden Farms Italian.

On day 7 here, official weigh-in tonite....excited...nervous!

I feel like Im doing great...no cheats....nothing at all that is not on protocol. I bought ketostix and over the weekend they were moderate...but today they are down to trace. I haven't had anything that I can think of except Mrs. Dash Seasonings.....the Roasted Red Pepper kind....and I have been using Mouthwash!
Tonite is gonna be fish again..I had eaten shrimp over the weekend...but I prepared them so I know nothing over protocol...so I don't know...I do know that my mouth is sooooooooooooooooo dry it is unbelievable!! And I am drinking water by the 33.8 oz bottle ...like 4 a day.
Anyone else have this problem??

This stuff is amazing! it does have 1g of sugar but I am still losing and havent noticed a difference. I am switching to the sugar free flavored syrups (health food store) though, they are still made with sucralose

as for the dry mouth it could be your mouthwash, i know when i use mouthwash that is when i notice my mouth being dry. Or are you getting your salt? sounds weird but that may be one reason. Not sure if i am much help but hang in there