Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

[duchesskitty]

I loooooove chocolate, so I bought some Russell Stover Sugar-Free chocolate (it has maltitol, so I only eat 2-3 a day). I figured that given the nutrition information, each one has only 1g carb. I have been on Atkins for about 3 weeks and have actually gained weight. I wonder if the chocolate is the culprit. The nutrition information is as follows:

Total carbs: 25g
Dietary fiber: 5g
Sugar alcohols: 19g

Am I correct with the calcuolations? Thanks.

[Richt]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

What stage of the diet are you on? As it will make a difference.

Please advise.

Rich

[duchesskitty]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

I'm on an extended induction.

[Checkers]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

It may not be something you can have yet, but for my chocolate fix I have Soy Slender Chocolate soy milk. It actually tastes really good. I used to keep lc chocolate in my cupboard, but I like the soy milk because it's got a fair amount of protien, some fat, and 1 carb per cup (4 carbs fiber). It doesn't trigger cravings for me like sf candy does.

[duchesskitty]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Yeah, having one actually made me want more, but I paid for it yesterday! I had 4 and my stomach was not happy with me! Ha Ha. My husband likes his low carb Reece's Peanut butter cups, but I have turned to the sugar free ones because I think they should be ok. I am going to try to wean him off of those, too. We like the Carb Countdown Chocolate milk. That should be ok, right? I can probably make homemade chocolate popcicles out of it as a treat.

[Richt]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Yeah, having one actually made me want more, but I paid for it yesterday! I had 4 and my stomach was not happy with me! Ha Ha. My husband likes his low carb Reece's Peanut butter cups, but I have turned to the sugar free ones because I think they should be ok. I am going to try to wean him off of those, too. We like the Carb Countdown Chocolate milk. That should be ok, right? I can probably make homemade chocolate popcicles out of it as a treat.

I am a firm believer in the "no frankenfoods during induction" theory.

Thats my personal belief anyway. They are evil things! Dangerously giving people the taste for sweet stuff again.

Just my 2pence worth.

Rich

[ttdriver]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Rich is right. The objective of induction and extended induction is to purge your system of the sugar demon (and SF demon). You need to do a CLEAN induction for maximum success.

Betty

[duchesskitty]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Thanks for all your replies. I am going to start over on a clean induction. I have been on Atkins before, and this time, I'm having a tough time staying away from the frankenfoods. I see "Good for Low Carb Diets" and I buy it. I will keep trying to remember not to eat processed foods.

[Richt]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Thanks for all your replies. I am going to start over on a clean induction. I have been on Atkins before, and this time, I'm having a tough time staying away from the frankenfoods. I see "Good for Low Carb Diets" and I buy it. I keep trying to remember not to eat processed foods.

Great idea, I am very proud of you

(Hopefully not sounding to patrionising)

Rich

[Checkers]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Yep, what richt says is true. Try to keep whole foods the center of your life. I just took a look at Carb Countdown and it has 3 sugars. I would so no to that for now. Mine has less than 1 per serving. I would totally avoid the sugar free candies, that will just keep you bad carb cravings active. But you really should leave all of these things out of induction. Breaking that sweet craving is really hard, but it really frees you. What about SF jello? I think that's common for folks that really need a fix. Or would a sweet Diet Rite flavor help? Not real food, but better than falling off the wagon.

[Jobu1977]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Check that label, as I've seen with out sugar free chocolates, that one carb is per serving. I think a serving is like 4 or 5 pieces. So, if you arent stuffing yourself full of them, I dont see a problem (a lot of people here will disagree).. Of course if you feel you are losing control or that you are gaining wieght back, you need to cut them out.

And yes, I would prolly stay off of them while you are on induction or extended.

[H2Ohhh]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Yes, staying away from those (as hard as it may be) will save you a lot of distress -- in weight stalls/gains and of the stomach variety! Many of us have major problems with the SF candies!

Funny story -- I discovered the perils of SF chocolates even before starting Atkins. I'm the kind of person who can't stop at one when it comes to sweets -- as in, I'll eat a whole package of cookies or a whole box of chocolates. On Valentines Day two years ago I bought the Russell Stover Net Carb heart-shaped box for my boyfriend. After he left I realized he'd forgotten the chocolates, so I immediately scarfed down the whole box. Uh-oh. Spent the next day and a half in the bathroom and had to call in sick to work the next day. Not. Fun. At. All.

[Checkers]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

I also wanted to mention that after my original induction I didn't have my carb ladder list at hand and thought I was on to berries. Even though it wasn't in the suggested order (yes, my book says SUGGESTED) it worked out great and the berries were like awesome! When you have nice juicy foods like that candy really is unappealling. I found that even if I stuffed myself with veggies all day long I never had energy, and working out on induction was impossible for me. Once I added the berries I was able to work out and feel great. They didn't stop my weight loss at all. Only suggesting that you may want to move along. It can also help if you stall.

[duchesskitty]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

Thanks Checkers. I will stick with the Jello. I'm sure once I've been clean for a week, I will feel much better. I can make it with whipping cream, can't I?

[Checkers]

Re: Sugar-Free Chocolate - OK or not OK?

You can stick with jello. I had a friend that lost very well with it. But when you add the carbs up for the cream, sweetener for the cream, and the sf jello you could have had some berries. For the same carbs you can have much less calories. But if it's legal and it helps you stick with it you should be fine. I would suggest trying the jello alone. The cream is going to give you more carbs and calories. I know we're not supposed to count calories, but when I've seen how much else I can eat if I leave out the cream I said buh-bye cream. I will use it for special days with special treats.