sweet tooth

[amilaine1]

i have a ? am i allowed sugar free jello or sugar free jello pudding? Im a big on sweets and its killing me,this is the second day of induction and im so cranky (LOL) i tried the atkins bar and it curbed my craving a lot but they are very expensive.

[BoxerLoverBaby]

Re: sweet tooth

Sugar free jello is actually a no-no on induction. I believe it has aspartame in it which you do not want to consume during induction as it will stall your weight loss. Also you want to stay away from the bars as those will also stall your weight loss during induction. Someone today suggested cream cheese and celery to me which I believe is okay as I've seen several other people mention it on this site. Not exactly sweet, but legal Stick with it though and best of luck!

[transypodge]

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I was in your position during my second day of induction. What helped me more than anything was a cup of coffee with fresh whipping cream and a tspn of splenda. I think I was in caffeine withdrawal in addition to sugar!!

[doeskin]

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I'd avoid the Atkins bars until the higher rungs of OWL! Only the newer versions of DANDR allow them, stick to the other foods on the allowed list. Try this recipe for Cinnamon Buttons, it's helped me with cravings before. I also like to put a tablespoon of heavy cream in the bottom of a glass and fill the rest with some Diet Rite soda - it's like a melted ice cream float.

There are tons of other great ideas in the Recipes forum - just make sure all the ingredients are induction-friendly. Good luck, and stay strong!

[MomToEli]

Re: sweet tooth

I'd avoid the Atkins bars until the higher rungs of OWL! Only the newer versions of DANDR allow them, stick to the other foods on the allowed list. Try this recipe for Cinnamon Buttons, it's helped me with cravings before. I also like to put a tablespoon of heavy cream in the bottom of a glass and fill the rest with some Diet Rite soda - it's like a melted ice cream float.

There are tons of other great ideas in the Recipes forum - just make sure all the ingredients are induction-friendly. Good luck, and stay strong!

Oh, those sound good! I'd think if you wanted a warm treat, just eat it once it is mixed up. Sometimes I will warm some cream cheese and add a bit of baking cocoa, splenda and a little vanilla.

[never2late4any1]

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I'm sorry that you are suffering with your sweets craving!!! It can be very painful! I would have killed for bread or pasta during that first few weeks!!! My understanding of Atkins is that insulin reacts to substitute sugar ALMOST as aggressively as real sugar, so maybe not rely on fake sugar to get you through?

Meditation and visualization got me through that period. I sat in my comfortable chair and checked in with my body. Usually, I realized that I was stressed and resorting to some carb food to calm me down. For me, when I realized how I was using food to cope with stress, it made it a little easier to commit to Atkins, and give up the unhealthy option.

[Elizellen]

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I think the only way to cure or curb cravings for sweet things is to stop eating anything sweet.

Many of us have managed to starve our sugar monster by not feeding it during induction but eating a highfat or sour snack like a pickle instead when the cravings rear their ugly heads.

[cani]

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Hi all,

I agree with the idea of starving the craving away. Its an addiction and just like any addiction the best way to kill it is to starve it away. If you start trying to only feed it a little bit with substitutes you may keep trying to add more and more which may put you off the plan because you keep adding more and more.

You have goals, what you need to decide is what you are at times willing to sacrifice to achieve them. It may be a good thing to get rid of your sweet tooth now, so you can concentrate on achieving your goal without the sweet tooth always whispering in your ear.

Good luck,

cani

[blueberrylady]

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I agree that it's best to starve your sweet tooth now because after awhile, you won't ever miss the them at all. And that's when you will realize that sweets have been the reason you couldn't stop eating when you knew you didn't want to eat anymore. You will have conquered your never ending appetite! 'Sweet' is your enemy!!

[amilaine1]

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Thanks to all and thanks for letting me know about the bars i must say im disapointed in that because i saw they were safe in all phases thats why i bought them i feel cheated and lied to. But thanks for all your support today is my third day and i woke up feeling better

[Sherri]

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Hi there amilaine1
I agree with the posters that suggested starving the sweet cravings by not feeding it sweets. Dr. Atkins explains on page 136 DANDR, about L-Glutamine and to take it for sweet cravings. Also here is some information regarding L-Glutamine, it's effects and how to take it.
Here's the deal with L-Glutamine.
Take L-glutamine (not glutamic acid). to help control "irresisable" cravings for sweets. Begin with 1 200mg capsul or tablet(I take gel capsule form) three times a day for one week. Then INCREASE the dose to 2 capsuls or tablets three times a day for one week.
After two weeks, if you feel more alert, more energetic, and have lost your craving for sweets, you can then experiment with the amount of L-glutamine you take until you find the best level for you.

This is how L-Glutamine works-
Through nutritional magic and by the use of L-glutamine, a form of glumatic acid which the brain consumes for energy, we can feed the brain and quiet its craving for sweets.
Because L-glutamine can cross the brain barrier easily, and the brain can take it and quickly convert it into glumatic acid, if you take L-glutamine in supplemental form the brain will be able to satisfy its hunger more easily.
Glumatic acid serves primarily as a fuel for the brain's operation and as a buffer against excess amonia.
The relationship of glumatic acid to glucose (blood sugar) goes beyond the brain-fuel interrelationship. Since the brain can store only a small amount of glucose, it is very dependent on the second-to-second supply of blood sugar which may explain dizziness and other nervous symptoms that accompany hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
The grey matter in the brain converts glumatic acid to a special compound that helps regulate brain cell activity. Thus, a shortage of L-glutamine in the diet, and of glumatic acid in the brain, can result in brain damage due to excess ammonia or a brain that cannot get into "high gear."
The stress of the dieting can lead some people who are not nessesarily fond of alcohol to drink a lot more than usual in an effort to control the stress level they feel.
Also, since alcohol is metabolized very quickly, it is converted to brain fuel, and during your diet your brain can feel hungry and ask for a drink. If you answer it's request and continue to do so you can do more than just wreck your diet program.
Dr. Roger Williams, along with his colleagues at Clayton Foundation for Research at the University of Texas, made the vital discovery that not only did L-glutamine protect against poisonous effects of alcohol, it also controlled or stopped completely the craving for it.
L-glutamine is a versitile amino acid that can contribute to your diet program if, on your way to your best weight level, you suffer from any of these problems described.
L-Glutamine is an excellent supplement to curb the cravings for sweetness and alcohol.

[amilaine1]

Re: sweet tooth

Thank you i will check it out. I must say its very hard due to the fact that im the only one doing this in my household. Id kill for anything forbiden but i wont im not gonna fail i will get through it. thanks for you support

[BoxerLoverBaby]

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Glad to hear you're feeling better!! Just stick with it, you'll get there. Keep in mind it took a while to put all the weight on so you can't just expect it to disappear overnight ya know?