Start with googling the dangers of Splenda, look for the reputable resources and you will see article after article. Personally, I was having symptoms of RA with normal blood work. My mom battled RA for 35 years so I was resigned that I had it too. After starting an anti inflammatory diet provided/supervised by a nutritionist, the majority of those symptoms vanished. Her first requirement? Zero artificial sweeteners. (See...super preachy).
Start with googling the dangers of Splenda, look for the reputable resources and you will see article after article. Personally, I was having symptoms of RA with normal blood work. My mom battled RA for 35 years so I was resigned that I had it too. After starting an anti inflammatory diet provided/supervised by a nutritionist, the majority of those symptoms vanished. Her first requirement? Zero artificial sweeteners. (See...super preachy).
I've enjoyed reading about all the problems with artificial sweeteners. I've been trying to convince my DH to stop using it in his coffee for years! Fortunately, I've never acquired a taste for it. Sugar is my weakness! I've always told myself that as long as I get enough exercise to burn it off, it's not a problem, but the problem is, I don't run marathons or do triathlons anymore. And even though I ran a couple of times (in addition to all the walking in parks), I still managed to gain a couple of pounds when I was at BC in June! But I did eat dessert EVERY night -lol! Bottom line...sugar causes inflammation in the body too, so you have to limit that too -ugh! I think I need to start running more.
What a great way to celebrate your son's birthday! Yes you can use the lounge right away, we commonly check-in early so we can enjoy breakfast. You can also use the lounge all day on checkout day as well.
. We've never stayed at BWI, but I have read a lot of great things about CL. I think it's a great way to celebrate your son's birthday .
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I just updated page 1 with some general lounge info. Take a look and let me know if I've forgotten something important.
I'm a mean lady, I go up to them and say, "Where's your grownup?" and scare them away! 
Does anyone know if there is coffee creamer available in the am at BC and CR Tower CL?
I don't mind bringing my own but rather not have the powdered version if there is a liquid available
Thank you
Yes! Definitely liquid!
But do you know which one? Coffee-Mate? Only the regular? Flavored one?
Sorry to be annooying
I am picky about my coffee.... or my coffee creamer with a drop of coffee as my husband would say...
All the CLs have regular coffee, but one of my favorite things about CL is the specialty coffee/espresso machines! BC has the same espresso machine that GF has, and I love it! You can make an espresso (or something not as strong) with steamed milk and then add flavored syrup (vanilla is good). There is also half and half. There aren't flavored creamers, but there is a variety of the flavored syrups, and they are really good... The variety of flavored syrups does vary a bit from lounge to lounge...they didn't have vanilla at Poly when I was there. Also, at Poly they had an older style specialty machine that makes lattes, etc. so I don't know which style CR has since I haven't stayed there. They are in the process of switching all of the machines over to the Nespresso ones they have at GF and BC, from what I heard. I think you will be happy with the coffee/cream situation ( you just have to add the flavored syrup)But do you know which one? Coffee-Mate? Only the regular? Flavored one?
Sorry to be annooying
I am picky about my coffee.... or my coffee creamer with a drop of coffee as my husband would say...
