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    Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

    I live in MAasachusetts I shop at Stop and Shop, they sell there own brand Clear Splash Sparkling Water Beverage. I want to make sure this is ok, to drink not in place of water but for something different.

    Nutrition Facts:

    Serving Size:8 fl oz
    Servings Per Container: About 4

    Amount per serving:
    Calories:0g
    Sodium:0mg
    Total Carbohydrates:0g
    Sugars:0g
    Protein:0g


    Ingredients:
    Carbonated water,citric acid,natural flavor,aspartame,potassium citrate,potassium benzoate(a perservative),malic acid.

    Your help with this would be great!

    Good luck on your journey, I am here with you!
    Weight Goal Stats


    Current Weight
    Your weight is 180 lb as of 03/19/2008.

    Weight Goal
    Your goal is to weigh 140 lb by 06/28/2008

    Goal Progress
    You are currently 40 lb above the target weight.

    The deadline for your goal is 101 days (14 weeks, 3 days) away.

    To meet your goal you need to lose about 2.77 lb per week.





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  • #2
    Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

    Aspartame is not on the 'allowed list' of sweeteners, so try to find one that uses one of the recommended ones.
    From DANDR
    Artificial Sweeteners
    You must determine which artificial sweeteners agree with you, but the following are allowed: sucralose (marketed as Splenda), saccharin, cyclamate and acesulfame-K. Natural sweeteners ending in the suffix "-ose," such as maltose, fructose, etc., should be avoided. However, certain sugar alcohols, such as maltitol, do not affect blood sugar and are acceptable.

    Saccharin has been extensively studied, and harmful effects were produced in the lab when fed to rats only in extremely high doses. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed saccharin from its list of carcinogens, basing its decision upon a thorough review of the medical literature and the National Institute of Science's statement that there is "no clear association between saccharin and human cancer." It can be safely consumed in moderation, meaning no more than three packets a day. Saccharin is marketed as Sweet'n Low.

    We discourage the use of aspartame (marketed as NutraSweet and Equal) because of clinical observations that it slows weight loss in certain individuals. The FDA has approved the herb stevia for use only as a supplement, not as a sweetener.

    The Atkins preference, however, is sucralose (Splenda), the only sweetener made from sugar. Sucralose is safe, noncaloric and does not raise blood sugar. It has been used in Canada for years, and the FDA recently approved it after reviewing more than 100 studies conducted over the past 20 years. Note that each packet of sugar substitute contains about 1 gram of carbohydrate, so don't forget to include the amount in your daily totals
    Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
    Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



    Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





    F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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    • #3
      Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

      ughhh well I will give them away! thank you!
      Weight Goal Stats


      Current Weight
      Your weight is 180 lb as of 03/19/2008.

      Weight Goal
      Your goal is to weigh 140 lb by 06/28/2008

      Goal Progress
      You are currently 40 lb above the target weight.

      The deadline for your goal is 101 days (14 weeks, 3 days) away.

      To meet your goal you need to lose about 2.77 lb per week.





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      • #4
        Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

        Just a reminder to all the newbies that only water counts as water, and anything you drink other than that does not count towards your daily 64+ ounces a day.
        F 42 5' 194/142.5/125 My Progress


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        • #5
          Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

          If you want a flavored water, there is one made by Pepsi Co. (I forget the brand--maybe Aquafina) that is sweetened with splenda. I didn't like it because it wasn't carbonated, it was just flavored water! But it might be good to try, though it would definitely not be a water replacement and you would have to count the sweetener in your daily limit.
          ~Allie
          Female 23 5'7''
          HW303/CW264.4/GW160
          First mini-goal: 250
          14.4 lbs to go!
          March AB Challenge: 950/1500 Completed!
          Miles for March: 17/40 miles walked






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          • #6
            Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

            Thank you all for you kind posts! and you help with this matter Best of Luck!
            Weight Goal Stats


            Current Weight
            Your weight is 180 lb as of 03/19/2008.

            Weight Goal
            Your goal is to weigh 140 lb by 06/28/2008

            Goal Progress
            You are currently 40 lb above the target weight.

            The deadline for your goal is 101 days (14 weeks, 3 days) away.

            To meet your goal you need to lose about 2.77 lb per week.





            180-3/19/08-Start
            175-
            170-
            165-
            160-
            155-
            150-
            145-
            140- Want to be here by 6/28
            135-
            130-
            125-
            120-

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            • #7
              Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

              How about adding a slice of lemon or cucumber to your water? I love plain water but I know some people around here have tried that and they like it.
              Female, 46yrs, 5'3"

              Restarted Atkins 09/19/05
              Re-restarted Atkins 03/12/07

              SW198.5/CW215/GW150







              Slug Free 6WEC#21 & 22 & 23

              "Superhuman willpower is not required to do Atkins, only the wisdom to put yourself into a position where you won't need it."

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              • #8
                Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

                thats a great idea is lemon allowed on induction?
                Weight Goal Stats


                Current Weight
                Your weight is 180 lb as of 03/19/2008.

                Weight Goal
                Your goal is to weigh 140 lb by 06/28/2008

                Goal Progress
                You are currently 40 lb above the target weight.

                The deadline for your goal is 101 days (14 weeks, 3 days) away.

                To meet your goal you need to lose about 2.77 lb per week.





                180-3/19/08-Start
                175-
                170-
                165-
                160-
                155-
                150-
                145-
                140- Want to be here by 6/28
                135-
                130-
                125-
                120-

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                • #9
                  Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

                  Aspartame MAY cause stalling, it varies for each person. I try to stick with Splenda, but aspartame hasn't given me any problems. If it were me, I would go ahead and drink them since you bought them and see how they do. Again.. that is ME. Decide for yourself. YMMV

                  Fruit2 0 is splenda sweetened. That Pepsi brand water that was mentioned earlier is Aquafina FlavorSplash and it's sweetened with splenda too.
                  ~Brandi
                  35/F/5'8", Type 2 Diabetic
                  July 27, 2003: 145/ Aug 31: 135/ Goal: 125
                  Fell off the wagon in Nov 2003
                  Restarted several times since then
                  June 2009 168.. Lost 15 lbs after starting work
                  Feb 24, 2010:153/139/130-135ish
                  size 14/10-12/8









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                  • #10
                    Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

                    Originally posted by Princess Leah
                    thats a great idea is lemon allowed on induction?
                    Lemon juice is allowed, but only 2-3 tablespoons.
                    It is listed under the 'acceptable beverages' section of the allowed list
                    http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781
                    check on that list for how many carbs a fluid ounce is (2 Tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce)
                    I am not sure how much actual juice you would be taking in from a slice of lemon in your water, so maybe allow say 1/2 a teaspoon for each slice used? Maybe someone else will know how much juice there is in one slice of lemon!!

                    But dont eat the lemon after drinking the water, as citrus fruits are not legal till the 'other fruits' rung (level) of OWL!
                    Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
                    Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



                    Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





                    F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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                    • #11
                      Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

                      Hi Princess Leah, Sometimes when i need something other than water i drink ice tea from Lipton. Lipton has a carb options product that is decaffeinated ice tea mix made with splenda . This is induction friendly but like others have mentioned dont forget to count the splenda carbs. I count every 8oz. as 1 carb unit. I like this when i need a break from water(not a substitute but just a refreshing change). Good luck!
                      wanabmrsbateman (f/24/New Hampshire)

                      Induction Re-Re-Re-Start Date: 4/1/2008


                      HW: 253(Pregnant)
                      SW:216 Phase: Extended Re-Induction
                      CW:194 Mini Goal:165
                      GW:148 Height:5'2


                      "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly."



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                      • #12
                        Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

                        Thank You for posting back about the lemon a small squeeze will work for me Thanks again!
                        Weight Goal Stats


                        Current Weight
                        Your weight is 180 lb as of 03/19/2008.

                        Weight Goal
                        Your goal is to weigh 140 lb by 06/28/2008

                        Goal Progress
                        You are currently 40 lb above the target weight.

                        The deadline for your goal is 101 days (14 weeks, 3 days) away.

                        To meet your goal you need to lose about 2.77 lb per week.





                        180-3/19/08-Start
                        175-
                        170-
                        165-
                        160-
                        155-
                        150-
                        145-
                        140- Want to be here by 6/28
                        135-
                        130-
                        125-
                        120-

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

                          Well, I've been drinking flavored water since I started Atkins and I have still been successful in losing weight. The water I drink is not flavored with aspartame and it's not carbonated. I honestly can't drink plain water... I never have been able to. I'm strange, I know.
                          - Ashley

                          SW: 231 / CW: 171 / GW: 130

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                          • #14
                            Re: Flavored Water.. Help.. Question

                            Nestle makes "Rasberry splash" and "Lemon Splash"--both are sweetened with Splenda--no carbs, no calories. Each bottle is 2 servings so counts as 2 sweeteners. They are good, almost too sweet for me now--so I dilute it with water. My super skinny daughter (10 y. o.) wants us to make popsicles out of them, so they must taste o.k.






                            Female/45/5'3''
                            SW 220.5/CW 213.5 /GW 120

                            measurements 3/06/2006
                            c-35" /b-41.5" /w-34" /h-50.5" /th-53.5

                            Start date-January 16 2006

                            1st 5 pound goal completed!
                            2nd 5 pound goal completed!:icon_joy:

                            Starting over: March 24, 2008
                            212 lbs.
                            female/47/5'3''
                            sw 212/cw204/GW 110-120

                            measurements 4/30/08
                            c-33.5"/b-42"/w-33.5"/h-48"/t-53"/a-14"

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