Irishrose I have never used the stevia. I'll have to try it. Dr Oz was talking about it being a good choice. He was saying artificial sweetners are bad aboout making you hungry.The stevia is what he recomended.I usually use spenda. Flavor wise I like it the best.But I am going to try stevia when I go to town next.Thanks for mentioning it. Last night I did go for a walk across the 2 acres again. It rained most of the day.It was kinda muddy and awful wet.My husband even went.Thanks everyone for all the tips and encouragement. Mary