Doesn’t matter if it’s Stevia, you’re losing weight and getting yourself as fit and healthy as you are able. That’s the important thing and to be admired, particularly at our age when our bodies slow down and things fail in us, so well you done and keep it up 
Lorraine
Thanks Lorraine for your kind and encouraging words. I have enjoyed all your posts over the years and do feel for those just starting on this journey, the Forum is very important and we are lucky to have The Stroke Association. Looking forward to having my cataracts done and hope I am as lucky as your Mum was. Mairi (Sabrina was the name of our 10 year old Gorden Setter who came with her 8 year old son from Spain}.