I'm Confused

[acn979]

I have a question that has been on my mind since I heard it on the radio; there's a show here in Dallas called "The New You Show" on Live 105.3 and it's basically a weight loss show. they are big advocates of a low carb life style, but they said that one should limit their intake of diet soda, because the body does not distinguish between artificial sweetner (splenda) and regular sugar. when the sweet taste hits the tounge the brain triggers the release of insulin regardless of the sweet source. and basically that the body has caught on to the sugar subsitute and weight will still be gained from the use of sweetners because every sugar subsitute has some degree of sugar in it. so basically to make a long story short, I usually drink Sam's Choice flavored sugar free water because it's carbonated like soda without any calories, carbs, etc., is this a good thing?

[cragsdale]

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I'm pretty sure the sam's choice flavored water has aspartame(sp?) in it. That cause a lot of stalls and isn't really atkins friendly. From what I've heard before as well, that radio show is correct, but i'm sure someone will come along and know about that. No matter what, if you do drink splenda flavored drinks (sam's choice is not one) you have to count it as sweetner, which you are limited to 3 serving per day, and each serving is one of your carbs as well. Plus, this DOES NOT count as your water intake, it just adds more that you have drank for the day, but you still have to drink straigh old water in the same amount, as it WILL NOT replace it. Hopefully someone else can answer your other ? Good luck!

[acn979]

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Hey, thanks, i forgot about the counting one/one rule. I think I need to re-read my atkins book. Does anyone know about Fruit 2-o, i just really have a hard time drinking straight water, or really anything for that matter. it's bad enough that i've gone like 2 or 3 days without drinking anything.

[Jerzaka]

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Drink, drink, drink! Like a fish that is. Plain, clear, fresh water! Try it different ways, or at different temperatures.

I like to pour what I want into a pitcher for the day. That way, I know exactly what I'm getting all day without thinking about it. I can't stand water too cold, as it gives my chest the equivilent of a brain freeze! Room temp is best for me.

Throw an itty, bitty piece of lemon in it if that helps.

I found this on the Kraft Fruit2o's website: Ingredients include: SUCRALOSE: A NONNUTRITIVE SWEETENER.

I'm sure in a pinch, it'll do. But, why drink something that may produce sugar cravings from H*LL!?

[cragsdale]

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Unfortunately, you can't replace the water with anything. Water is water and that's it! but, I treat myself once and awhile with an Aquafina flavorsplash. (I think that's what they are called?) It's made with splenda. They taste good too. But you have to be careful, as they taste good and I have a hard time with water. I know in the begining, I made sure there was nothing but water in the house and forced myself to drink it until a few weeks later when I allow myself maybe 1-2 alternate drinks per week. It's hard at first, but trust me, if you don't like water, it's probably the best way to go, or else you try to replace water with stuff that will never replace it. Good luck!

[Elizellen]

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Here is some interesting reading about your body's response to the artificial sweeteners
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=5922

[SugarFreeSheila]

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I'm not familiar with this show! When does it come on?

[2big4mysize]

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what they were referring to is called the chephalic response. some of us have it and some don't. if you got it you know it. sweet tastes of foods cause you blood sugar issues and cravings on Atkins. Splenda is too sweet for me and triggers cravings in me but most folk don't have it. We have an article about the cephalic response in the stickies you can read

[acn979]

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Wow, that stuff on sweetners has shed a whole new light on things for me, Sheila, the "New You Show" comes on Live 105.3 at 4-7 on Saturdays, but since it's NASCAR season, it is coming on at those same times on Sunday. It's a really great show hosted by Emil Surrillo(?) and Johnny Boden. it's really good.