I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

[blondimom]

Well, I learned the hard way. I was doing so well on induction and I figured the Atkins Morning Start bars would be a good snack-2 net carbs, right? Well, I don't know what it was, but before I knew it, I ate two boxes of them and then a full blown binge followed. Pudding, Cheetos, fruit snacks, I can't even remember what else. I felst so sick and disgusted last night that I could cry. I am hopping back on today, back to Day 1 induction. Have any of you ever gone through this?

[Tommy]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

Hello Michele:

Two things I'd like to mention, first make sure you are eating enough during the day so you are not so hungry that you feel the need to binge. And second hidden sugar alcohols and caffeine can have this affect and make you crave even more sugar....

Look at it as a learning experience for you of how not to proceed in the future.

[blondimom]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

Thanks! Caffeine is anothe big one for me. I drink alot of Diet Pepsi, but since today is my fresh satrt on induction, I am switching back to water. I have a 32 oz mug next to me as I type-I am just not looking forward to the caffeine headaches.

[Tommy]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

The sugar-alcohols in diet soda ya definetely dont want. Stick with the water.

[ladyinred]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

We call all those bars and sugar free candies and stuff "Frankenfoods". i.e. there's not much in them that's real or good for you. Stay far, far away. There are some yummy induction friendly sweeties in the recipe section which are good for the occasional treat. I say occasional because some people get carried away with them and, personally, I find it better to avoid all sweets, even legal ones, in the first two weeks. After that I find I don't really crave sweets anymore. Other than this little glitch, it sounds like you are doing great. Chalk it up to a learning experience and move on.

[sunflowergrl]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

Forgive yourself. You learned a good lesson early in your Atkins adventure, stay away from 'low carb' junk, they aren't worth it!! Try the Mock Danish, it really helped me in Induction. I also gave up coffee, and it was tough but so worth it!! Good for you, instead of giving in and going back to eating carbage, you came to ADBB. Be proud of yourself and know that you will never make that mistake again.

[Desertthorn]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

You learned the hard way, just like many of is did. Pass it forward and warn others. Great post

[Isabeau]

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I agree. We always need reminders on why to stay away from those products.

[Tommy]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

I can't believe the atkins center is profiting off these bars. Although I have compared the nutrients and they are healthier then other brands they still just aint cutting it towards it being an acceptable healthy product.

[Isabeau]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

I can't believe the atkins center is profiting off these bars. Although I have compared the nutrients and they are healthier then other brands they still just aint cutting it towards it being an acceptable healthy product.

Ditto that!

[brabea22]

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I agree as well; it is pretty darned sad.

[blondimom]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

Well, thank godness that the hunger and cravings haven't come back. I ate some chicken today, but practically had to force it down. I learned the hard way, but I am defintely back on track now. Thanks for all your support, guys!

[Nervosia]

Re: I blew it {aka avoid lc bars}

Yes. A similar thing happened to me. I would stock up on a million of the Atkins bars, and Carbolite goodies, etc...and just keep eating those sugar free meringue cookies...and at the end of it all...it was a mess. They are the devil!!