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    new with a Splenda question

    Hi everone I am new ton this site. I will post an introduction later - but I have a question

    I have an older book. I have been doing induction for 8 days now. I lost 6.6lbs the first week and 10.5inches! I am pleased.

    I drink diet rite soda - I know I *should* kick the pop habbit but I was wondering how to count diet rite and how to count each packet of splenda (for my decaf coffee/tea)?

    I don't write down my carb count. (although i am going to start) I know I am well under 20carbs per day - however I fear that too much of it is Splenda. Even though it doesn't seem to be stalling me - I'd like to cut back and elminate all non whole foods.

    Thank you for the help!

    Erika

    Oh,
    sigpicErika: 32y/oF, 5'8" start Atkins 6/22/08 201.6
    highest wt. 253lbs



    190 - 7/16/08
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    164.5 10/8/08 Healthy Weight!!!
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    150 - 12/12/08
    148 10/2009
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  • #2
    Re: new with a Splenda question

    Hi Erika and welcome aboard. Awesome start thus far. Me personally I would do without the soda. Especially in your induction period. God Bless, Joe

















    HW371/SW371/CW325.4(08/04/0/GW225!!!

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    • #3
      Re: new with a Splenda question

      Good job so far! We are limited to 3 servings of artificial sweetners a day. They do not count towards your water intake. So make sure you get that in.
      Elsie150
      Female 44, 5'
      SW241/CW215/GW150
      Never Ending Induction Recipes
      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

      You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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      • #4
        Re: new with a Splenda question

        But, with splenda packets how many are 1 serving? 1,2,3??? or maybe the better question is how may packets equal 1 carb?

        I mean 1 can of soda is 1 serving -but surely there is more than 1 packets worth of splenda for 1 can of soda.

        So, if I usually put 2 packets in my tea is that 1 serving or two.

        I know this is nit picky - but I am wondering. A cup of tea or decaf coffee is my big treat for the day while the girls all take their nap or after they go to bed for the night. And while in a perfect world I would give it all up - sometimes amid my choas for the day it is a little piece of solace which keeps me on target to keeps moving forward.
        sigpicErika: 32y/oF, 5'8" start Atkins 6/22/08 201.6
        highest wt. 253lbs



        190 - 7/16/08
        180 - 8/16/08
        170 - 9/10/08
        164.5 10/8/08 Healthy Weight!!!
        160 - 10/31/08
        150 - 12/12/08
        148 10/2009
        147 1/2010
        146 2/20/2010
        145 -

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        • #5
          Re: new with a Splenda question

          Nope it is not being too picky. I think you already know the answer because you said it in your first post...I fear that too much of it is Splenda...

          Yes, it is allowed (3 servings). Yes, it is not affecting you. NO..it still isn't good for you.

          8oz of pop is one serving. 1 pack of splenda is 1 serving...read the package...I think it is a carb per pack?? Anyway...your inner voice is telling you what is right but if you want more input here is a link to a thread you might find interesting that asked the same questions.
          Atkins Diet Bulletin Board
          http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58882-have-question-about-diet-soda.html
          Elsie150
          Female 44, 5'
          SW241/CW215/GW150
          Never Ending Induction Recipes
          http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

          You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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          • #6
            Re: new with a Splenda question

            I had that exact question when I started induction and I was never sure how many splenda carbs were actually in each serving...and I didn't want to risk it, so I threw out my soda and splenda altogether. Day 14 for me today, no sweets at all.
            P.S. I used to be able to eat 3 bags of chocolate chips per day...and 2 x 2 liters of Diet Rite ( I would drink that before I started, liked the taste)
            ~~ Jane ~~
            Female
            Height: 5,1"
            Start Date: June 18, 2008
            SW: 163.5
            CW: 137
            GW: 120             (or whatever feels right)



            Mini-Goal #1: 149 ( met 07/16/08 )
            Mini-Goal #2: 139
            Mini-Goal #3: 129
            Mini-Goal #4: 124





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            • #7
              Re: new with a Splenda question

              Thank everyone, I'm going to set my current goal to be not more than one beverage (of soda tea coffee) per day. Today I hav't had any. Maybe some days I will just pass on it. i on't think (in small amounts) it hurts my loosing - but I know it toys with my mind and I know in the end it's not real food or good for me.
              sigpicErika: 32y/oF, 5'8" start Atkins 6/22/08 201.6
              highest wt. 253lbs



              190 - 7/16/08
              180 - 8/16/08
              170 - 9/10/08
              164.5 10/8/08 Healthy Weight!!!
              160 - 10/31/08
              150 - 12/12/08
              148 10/2009
              147 1/2010
              146 2/20/2010
              145 -

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              • #8
                Re: new with a Splenda question

                That is a great goal! Like you said...even if it doesn't hurt your losing. Also you will feel better if you come across a recipe that has it in it...the less you lose the better. besides I really think your taste buds change. I used to use a LOT of sugar in my coffee. Now things are naturally tasting sweet. My new fav veggies...red pepper. Good luck!
                Elsie150
                Female 44, 5'
                SW241/CW215/GW150
                Never Ending Induction Recipes
                http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...n-recipes.html

                You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it. ~Maya Angelo~

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                • #9
                  Re: new with a Splenda question

                  Originally posted by Momma2threegirls View Post
                  Thank everyone, I'm going to set my current goal to be not more than one beverage (of soda tea coffee) per day. Today I hav't had any. Maybe some days I will just pass on it. i on't think (in small amounts) it hurts my loosing - but I know it toys with my mind and I know in the end it's not real food or good for me.
                  Great idea!
                  ~~ Jane ~~
                  Female
                  Height: 5,1"
                  Start Date: June 18, 2008
                  SW: 163.5
                  CW: 137
                  GW: 120                   (or whatever feels right)



                  Mini-Goal #1: 149 ( met 07/16/08 )
                  Mini-Goal #2: 139
                  Mini-Goal #3: 129
                  Mini-Goal #4: 124





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