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    Atkins bars

    Hi there, I am wondering if you have used the Atkins advantage bars like the chocolate chip granola for example. The box says 19g of carbs but only 1 g of sugar. Am I missing part of the picture? It also says 1g fiber and 2.5g sugar alcohol. Seems like that is still a lot of net carbs, no? I am confused...
    F44yrs young 5'7" SW172/CW152/GW140
    restart date december 08, 2009!
    1st mini-goal: 160 lbs - reached Jan 05, 2010
    2nd mini-goal: 155 lbs - reached Feb 02, 2010
    3rd mini-goal: 150 lbs
    4th mini-goal: 145 lbs
    GOAL : 140 lbs :chillpill:dancingba:dancing:
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    Re: Atkins bars

    Hmmm, I'm not sure. For me they stalled my weight loss
    I was also eating one a day O_O
    *~Nicole~*
    Highest 350
    2/1/07 Start 320
    Current 248

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    • #3
      Re: Atkins bars

      Here's another thread with some info about the bars.

      Please don't use them. You can do so much better with real food.

      http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...t=protein+bars

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      • #4
        Re: Atkins bars

        I'd stay away from the bars until you're nearer your goal. They really do stall so many people.
        Bear in mind that although Atkins Nutritionals say they're ok for induction, the truth is that many of the ingredients are not induction friendly at all. Dr A's advice was to use them in emergencies only.
        Atkins Nutritionals are more focused on their profits than your health.
        Before and after:






        PLEDGING FLIGHTS
        Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

        Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
        F/56yrs/5'.4"
        SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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        • #5
          Re: Atkins bars

          Just to add a thought about the Atkins (and other lowcarb) bars . . . .

          Treat them the same as you would any other processed food.

          So check the list of ingredients to help you decide for yourself which phase of Atkins they are 'legal' for.

          If all the ingredients are listed on the list of allowed foods for induction then the bars themselves are allowed for induction.

          If however (as I believe applies to ALL lowcarb bars) some of the ingredients are not allowed till you reach one of the levels/rungs of Ongoing Weight Loss (OWL) then you should wait till you are at that rung.

          So if it contains nuts but all other ingredients are 'induction-legal' then you could use them as a meal replacement on the nuts/seeds rung, but if it contains wheat or rice it would have to wait till you reach the grains (last) rung of OWL.
          Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
          Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



          Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





          F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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          • #6
            Re: Atkins bars

            what about the atkins shakes? any info on these during inducation?

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            • #7
              Re: Atkins bars

              Okay.....just to side track a minute.....

              NO FRANKENFOODS!!!

              NONE!! NADA!! NINE!! ZERO!! ZIP!!

              Okay. I'm finished. Sorry if I accidently spit on anyone while screaming. Haha!

              Love you all!!
              Scooter







              Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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              • #8
                Re: Atkins bars

                LOL.. Scooter, you crack me up.

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                • #9
                  Re: Atkins bars

                  Oh me too!!!!
                  Before and after:






                  PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                  Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                  Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                  F/56yrs/5'.4"
                  SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                  • #10
                    Re: Atkins bars

                    Sometimes you just have to smile!
                    Scooter







                    Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Atkins bars

                      You scared me to death there! I get the message!
                      F44yrs young 5'7" SW172/CW152/GW140
                      restart date december 08, 2009!
                      1st mini-goal: 160 lbs - reached Jan 05, 2010
                      2nd mini-goal: 155 lbs - reached Feb 02, 2010
                      3rd mini-goal: 150 lbs
                      4th mini-goal: 145 lbs
                      GOAL : 140 lbs :chillpill:dancingba:dancing:

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                      • #12
                        Re: Atkins bars

                        Haha!! That was funny!!!!! I love this board!! Where else can you act silly and laugh at food......lol!!!!
                        Scooter







                        Remember this everyday - Something Wonderful Is Going To Happen Today. If you live by that decree you will live life to the fullist.

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