What a waste

[sweetz0625]

So I have been eating my salads and veggies, and really have been very good. I have even been losing. I know that we are allowed 20 carbs a day. Well, today as I went to prepare my salad I just happened to look down at my dressing which is fat free dorothy lynch. OMG it says 14 carbs per 2 tablespoons. I could not believe it. Have I been screwing myself? And should I throw this out? The only time I eat carbs is my salad and dressing. What do you think? I feel like I have screwed myself without even knowing. Thanks

[Karen4359]

Re: What a waste

mmm. well have you been loseing ? And if so...how much a week ? That should give you your answer...but then I'm new at this.

[sweetz0625]

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I have been on induction for 1 1/2 and have lost 6 lbs so far, but maybe I could have lost more. I dont know

[Karen4359]

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Congrats to you...thats good, but maybe you could have...why not drop the salad dressing for a week and see if you lose more...can you tell me what you have been eating ? Karen

[blue996]

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Throw it out and don't use anything low fat. It will always have more sugar meaning more carbs.

[Adena]

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Agree -- throw it out. Great that you've been losing, but I wouldn't keep using it. On Atkins, we have to be diligent about reading labels and ingredients. Good luck to you!

[jlyn]

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Definitely throw it out... there are too many good options out there to settle for carb filled salad dressing when you don't have to.

[dreamof145]

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I'd stop using it...but congratulate yourself for learning to read the labels and getting educated on your food choices. Don't be hard on yourself - making this a way of life is a learning experience and now you know what to look for next time you try anything new.

[snap]

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Bye bye dressing!

[sungju]

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That sounds like something I would do.

At least you have been losing. Way to go!!
I would definately get rid of it.

Good luck to you.

[susan423]

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Such a different mindset but always choose regular high fat, whether it's dressing, mayo, yogurt. If it's low or no fat they always add sugar to make up for removing the fat. And the high fat tastes so much better.

[IrishSarahHB]

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Dont stress about it .. Just ditch the salad dressing and move on .. Find yourself a yummy low carb dressing and keep up the good work.

Good luck !

[Porcelain]

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Such a different mindset but always choose regular high fat, whether it's dressing, mayo, yogurt. If it's low or no fat they always add sugar to make up for removing the fat. And the high fat tastes so much better.

Yes, what she said. She beat me to it.

[Grant]

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Hi Sweetz, YOu got some good advice on the dressing but another part of your post threw up some red flags for me. You said:

The only time I eat carbs is my salad and dressing.

First problem I see is that you said salad singular here. To me this means you could be eating all your carbs in one meal. OF courfse you could also be spreading your salad out over several meals but just in case I wanted to mention that since your carb intake is so low it is possible that by eating all your carbs at once you might cause a sugar spike and associated cravings. It's recommended that you split your carbs up throughout the day.

Also, I have to wonder if perhaps there are food items out there that you don't realize have carbs. Most people would find it difficult to ONLY have carbs in their veggies. For examples eggs, cheese, shrimp and scallops all have carbs which a lot of people don't realize at first. I wanted to mention this in case you were missing these types of things from your carb counting.

Good luck and keep up the good work!