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??

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.

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!

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!!!

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.

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

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