Questions- PCOS & Splenda

Okay- so here' s the story:

My family are really on my case about splenda lately, They seem to think I use too much or that I shouldn't use it all because they feel that it's bad for me ( e.g. raises blood sugar, causes similar problems of sugar, and has cholorine it in) and yes these people are people who have not gone through GBP. I have two or three coffee's a day- iced coffee and put splend in them, I don't feel side effects from the splenda but I'm looking for research or infor about this?? of just feedback?

Second thing:

I have PCOS and have had it before surgery, but no one really actually told me what to do about it. I'm worried and have heard some stories about not being as successful with GBP due to PCOS slowing down weight loss. Have any of you seen this or been effected by this? Do you know where I can find info on this? I'm of course worrying because i'm stalled again and seem to stall more often than others. I know I should be happy to have lost almost a 100 lbs and all but I still have 100 to go and want to make sure I'm aware of keeping on track and doing whatever is necessary with PCOS and GBP. I have thought about emailing Lynn at the Center but I'm not sure if I should or not.

Thanks for your help!
Jenn

I would X-Post this to the RNY board and also to the weight loss and pregnancy boards.  You may get a lot more feedback from there. 

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/polycystic_ovarian_syndrome/   Maybe try this forum for the PCOS question.


About the Splenda..........I take all this info with a "grain of salt"  but try these links?
www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html


Good luck!
Ruth

Hi  Jen

Weight loss does slow down a lot after or near    the  100 pound mark.    It is so imporatant at that time  to keep up the exercise.    It does plateau alot and i dont think you are any different than any one else.   Some of the Ladies  do do alot of exercise.   I am not one of those people.  I do get  some  in every week but  i am not an exercise guru.  But it is true the more you do the more weight you lose.   Good luck!!!  It sounds like you are doing wonderful!!!

splenda is not so great for you if you use it in large amounts. It kind of like aspartame causing cancer.  Try truvia or a stevia product , its natural and not man made. although I still use splenda to bake with, i just limit my consumption. hope i can help.