Food Question

[livinontheedgell]

My wife came home with two boxes of "Low Carb" popsicles. She thought they would make a nice treat for the end of each week when I weigh in. One is the Bryer's Carb Smart and the other is made by Chrystal Light. Are these safe or should I keep them in the freezer until I hit a higher rung? If they are allowed, I will limit myself to only one per week anyway.

[Shrew2u]

Re: Food Question

The iffy thing about most low-carb treats like that is the use of sugar alcohols in the product, which may stall weight loss. The CarbSmart bars contain milk, cocoa and possibly nuts (depending on the item), so it would be included in Rung 3 if you so choose. The Crystal Light item probably contains Aspartame, use of which is discouraged in DANDR 2002.

Personally, I think the CarbSmart bars are tasty, but I've usually got better things to put in my stomach than junk food that's so nutritionally void (my cheesecake is awesome *and* more nutritious). Also, depending on your relationship with food, if a taste may lead to a binge, you should proceed with caution.

[Georgiana]

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And do you really want to use sweets to "treat" yourself for a good (in general) weigh in?

[livinontheedgell]

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Good advice I know she was just trying to do something nice. That's why I inquired before eating any of them. I think I will just let them sit in the freezer for awhile or maybe offer them to guest when they come over. Thanks!

[Georgiana]

Re: Food Question

I know she was just trying to do something nice.

I know... that's what my mom was doing when I visited this winter break. She was asking me every day if I want her to make some (low carb) dessert for me... although there was usually at least one in the fridge.

[Sarina D]

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Good advice I know she was just trying to do something nice. That's why I inquired before eating any of them. I think I will just let them sit in the freezer for awhile or maybe offer them to guest when they come over. Thanks!

I think that's a very safe and wise decision on your part.

I'm with Shrew on this...I know for me, with the kind of relationship I have had with food....treats have a tendency to throw me for a loop and lead me to binge.

The sugar alcohols that are generally found in these types of "low carb" treats can cause challenges.

Well done on your part and congratulations on making a safe and healthy decision...you won't regret it!!!!

All the best,
Sarina
---------------
Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 170.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

[Georgiana]

Re: Food Question

The sugar alcohols that are generally found in these types of "low carb" treats can cause challenges.

You guys are missing the chance to become members of the CYP club.

[Shrew2u]

Re: Food Question

You guys are missing the chance to become members of the CYP club.

I must have a venus fly trap for a colon, because that has never been an issue for me. Mr. Shrew, however, is a CYP member in good standing!

[Sarina D]

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You guys are missing the chance to become members of the CYP club.

Ok Georgiana, here its goes....what the heck is the CYP club girl!?!?!?!?

Sarina
------------------------
Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 170.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)

[Georgiana]

Re: Food Question

Ok Georgiana, here its goes....what the heck is the CYP club girl!?!?!?!?

CYP = Crap Your Pants

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/main-atkins-diet-forum/84924-sugar-alcohols-dummies-online-course.html

[Sarina D]

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Momma mia that gotta hurt!!!!!



That is hilarious and no, I hope to be passing (no pun intended) on joining that club anytime soon!

Sarina
--------------------
Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 170.8 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

My personal Journey -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-done-yet.html (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!) (Before and during - From 400 lbs. to 247 lbs. Not done yet!!!)

My Journal -
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...s-valleys.html (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys) (My journey through peaks and valleys)