No more bars!

[svelte2b]

I have an addiction to them! If I buy them, they are gone. Not right away, but I feel they are slowing down my loss. I can "handle" the shakes, but for now - the bars are done. Let's see if that helps. I feel better just admitting it. Whew!

[Elizellen]

Re: No more bars!

Good decision!

Anyway their ingredients are not induction-legal so they are better left till the correct rung of OWL

[kristenv]

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I was the same way with the bars...if they were in the house I gravitated towards eatign them instead of better food choices. Admitting you have a problem is the first step!
I am the same with any of the sugar free candy (Russel Stover and I broke up a few months ago).
I think the lure is the "sweet" sunstitue and the mistaken sense that they are good low carb options.
sigh......

Kristen

[msanjelpie]

Re: No more bars!

Now we just have to work on getting you to give up those shakes!

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

Re: No more bars!

I have an addiction to them! If I buy them, they are gone. Not right away, but I feel they are slowing down my loss. I can "handle" the shakes, but for now - the bars are done. Let's see if that helps. I feel better just admitting it. Whew!

absolutely the bars are only to be used in an "emergancy" - but if you can give them up - that's better...

now for the shakes - while they're obviously a "convenience" food - have you tried getting a good whey protein powder?

My fave I've found so far is Greens & Whey by Biochem - and I mix it with SoDelicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk (I'm past the nuts rung)...
But this way - there's no chemicals like the ones found in those shakes - and the coconut milk has the MCFA's (medium chain fatty acids) and 1 carb per 8 oz.
And the greens & whey protein powder is 1 carb per scoop...so 2 carbs for a VERY healthy VERY delicious shake!

[Slapshot]

Re: No more bars!

absolutely the bars are only to be used in an "emergancy" - but if you can give them up - that's better...

now for the shakes - while they're obviously a "convenience" food - have you tried getting a good whey protein powder?

My fave I've found so far is Greens & Whey by Biochem - and I mix it with SoDelicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk (I'm past the nuts rung)...
But this way - there's no chemicals like the ones found in those shakes - and the coconut milk has the MCFA's (medium chain fatty acids) and 1 carb per 8 oz.
And the greens & whey protein powder is 1 carb per scoop...so 2 carbs for a VERY healthy VERY delicious shake!

The last time I looked at that product they had either dextrose or fructose. Does it still? I've been looking for a decent shake.

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

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The last time I looked at that product they had either dextrose or fructose. Does it still? I've been looking for a decent shake.

The Greens & Whey Protein Powder I bought (from Whole Foods) by Biochem:

Other Ingredients: Xanthan gum, natural vanilla flavor, natural cream flavor, lecithin, contains a milk ingredient (whey protein isolate).

serving size 2 level scoops
100 cals
11 g fat
1 g carb
sugars <1g

And whey protein isolate is one of those foods - not actually listed in the book - but here on the boards some people like it and use it from the second rung on - some do not. i love it, personally.

Here's a link VitaCost

[Slapshot]

Re: No more bars!

The Greens & Whey Protein Powder I bought (from Whole Foods) by Biochem:

Other Ingredients: Xanthan gum, natural vanilla flavor, natural cream flavor, lecithin, contains a milk ingredient (whey protein isolate).

serving size 2 level scoops
100 cals
11 g fat
1 g carb
sugars <1g

And whey protein isolate is one of those foods - not actually listed in the book - but here on the boards some people like it and use it from the second rung on - some do not. i love it, personally.

Here's a link VitaCost

Excellent - thanks for the tip. Will try it out.

[imagood1]

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The whey powders just never sounded good to me -- I don't like drinking a meal, I like to chew way too much. svelt why not try the eggnog shake recipe in place of the prepackaged shakes --- at least that way they would be legal and you know exactly what's in them (no chemicals or gums).

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-extended-induction/70337-eggnog-shake-breakfast.html

[svelte2b]

Re: No more bars!

Thanks for the feedback and support. The eggnog shake sounds wonderful!
I've lost 15 lbs and kept it off, but I think getting rid of the bars (and dare I say, shakes) will re-start my loss again.

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

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whey protein - at least for me - is also a part of my (when i AM exercising....) exercising regime.

It helps repair/rebuild muscles - when taken after a workout.

truth be told - i haven't HAD my whey protein shake in a while because i'm having surgery this tuesday and put my gym membership on hold last month.
once I get back in though - you bet your butt I'll be drinkin' them again. I LOVE the taste of them - plus if you make it right - with ice or frozen fruit (berries, from the berries rung, obviously) it makes it so cold and nice and thick.

again - it's not for everyone - but it's definitely a legal option!

[pagliaccia]

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The eggnog shakes are fantastic. I drink one every day for breakfast! Get a few flavors of Capella drops and you can vary the taste to keep it exciting.