Health

Has been all my life. I've not had any serious side effects from it, at least that I can tell. But now that I'm in my mid-40s, I've noticed that the weight gain is creeping up. I've put on about 12-15 pounds over the past couple of years so I have to be careful.

I introduced stevia several months ago as a period substitute to cut back on calories. I've always exercised too but it's partly a matter of not working out as vigorously as I did when I was in my 20s and 30s and my metabolism is likely slowing but my food consumption hasn't been adjusted accordingly.

I don't know if I could completely eliminate sugar from my life. My wife feels the same way so we often have rich snacks around the house.

Do you honestly still get the same enjoyment from eating that you used to? I mean, maybe eating isn't really supposed to amount to an orgasmic experience, perhaps that's part of the problem. But ditching the brownies and chocolates and cinnamon rolls entirely? Ugh! It would be such a loss! I love indulging in those things occasionally.

Anyway, I do think about the issue every now and again. Good post. Glad you got some discussion going and that you're happier with your life overall.