Debbie's Road to Success What are the best exercises for slimming and strengthening the inner & outer thighs? How do I incorporate these exercises into the 12 week lean muscle program? Debbie's Response I'm trying to lose weight. In addition to cutting calories from my diet, would it be better to focus on low-carb foods or low-fat foods? Debbie's Response What's the best way to avoid eating junk food or a snack after dinner? I always have cravings in the evening. Debbie's Response I've gained more than 20 pounds in the last year. I'd like to lose the weight, but I have no willpower. Do you have any suggestions? Debbie's Response Is Splenda a safe sweetener to use? This is a great question and I wish more people paid close attention. On www.holisticmed.com/sweet/ they show that Stevia is truly the only calorie free sweetener with is 100% natural and 100% safe to use. Whenever possible I will choose stevia (powder form) over splenda, and splenda over all the rest.