I have NEVER been able to do any artificial sweeteners. Always have an after taste and I always would get a headache whenever I would try them. So I was worried that that would hinder me in my journey.

So far so good. I would love to be able to use some of the sugar free syrups to mix things up with my shakes a bit but no can do.

I am in AZ and right now it is rather chilly in the morning and evenings. I love it. This is my favorite weather time of the year. Oh where was I.....oh yea artificial sweeteners. Well I have been making myself hot decaf tea in the mornings with my unflavored Protein powder and drinking that to warm up a bit and then usually having another smaller cup at night when we are watching TV. Well last night I decided to try Splenda in my tea. My husband always uses that in his coffee and it was the ONLY thing I hadn't tried yet.

Well surprise surprise........I was able to drink my tea NO weird aftertaste and NO headache!! WOO HOO!! So this morning I tried it again in my 24oz of hot decaf tea with Protein Powder. Again yummy!!! I am so happy about this, that now I at least have something to use.

So I here sit enjoying my hot decaf tea w/protein, checking around on here to see what's up, and then I will be getting ready and heading to the gym. The sun is shining, we are not buried under snow, I feel good, weight is coming off......I think it's a good day!!

I'm so glad you found something that works for you. Give me a hot cup of tea in the morning and I'm in heaven.

Loved the post...lol. I also have found splenda is the only thing I like. I try to avoid sweeteners most times, but if I'm really having a craving for some hot or sweet tea I'll use splenda and you're right there is no weird aftertaste. Another cold-weather treat I like is the bariwise Protein hot chocolate. Yum! In fact it's in the single-digits here today and I think I'll have some this afternoon.

I'm so glad you found something that works for you. Give me a hot cup of tea in the morning and I'm in heaven.

Give me a hot cuo of coffee, with stevia, in the morning and I'll take you to heaven with me! OMG, the simple things that make us happy.