I had been at the same weight for weeks, then we had a "tight" week money-wise! I was out of so many foods, so I went 4 days with no sugar, no tea, and just the bare amount I could afford. I think I "shocked" my system, and finally broke through that plateau!
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Stevia is a good sugar substitute, as is xylitol. Both are natural sweeteners. I can't say for sure about stevia, but you can use xylitol just like you would sugar.
PIXIE-LICIOUS2/16/2011 9:33:00 PM
HUNTERGIRL1012/15/2011 1:02:00 PM
I think that is awesome!! I'm always stuck at a certain weight and then I get discouraged.How did you make it through the week?
PENELOPE2612/11/2011 12:44:00 PM
I can vouch for that! I did 2 weeks of no sugar and lost so much weight I almost did not recognize myself. lol
SUNSHINE64422/10/2011 7:55:00 AM
4 days without added sugar will do the trick! Try giving it up totally and see what happens
THREEE2/9/2011 11:27:00 PM
some of our blessings are well-disguised!!! congratulations!!!
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