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Grumpy
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02-08-2004

Monday, March 08, 2004 - 3:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't know why you don't like the Atkins Endulge ice cream bars, they are really good! I really like the peanut fudge swirl, YUMMY! My sister-in-law really likes them, too. The fudge bars taste like pudding pops, and the pbf bars I cant tell theyre diet.

I cant wait to have my dessert tonight... MORE MOUSSE!!! I agree, way to good to be diet! I actually felt guilty, like I cheated and have to start all over again. I hope eating the whole 1/2 cup didnt make me gain, I was too chicken to get on the scales. My chocolate sauce has .6 grams per tbs and it is real thick like tar.

Ive tried corned beef. I didnt care for it much. It was dry and crumbly, But since I dont really do the cooking then I cannot complain.

Deesandy, Congratulations on your loss!!! Reminds me of when I first started and how exciting it was and still is. I think we all get twitterpated when we lose.

Bobbie_552001
Member

03-26-2003

Monday, March 08, 2004 - 6:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just started the Atkins diet...to loose just a few pounds. I made my own slaw dressing last evening with real mayonaise, lime juice and splenda and couldn't tell the difference. I also have the ice cream bars and everytime I eat one, I feel as if I'm cheating!! Another good recipe is fresh spinach, cooking it down in a little bit of butter and adding fresh blue cheese at the very end....not such a bad diet after all.

Jhezzie
Member

07-05-2001

Monday, March 08, 2004 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tashakinz, the Hood milks are great! I hate soy milk and cream is too much for some things. The chocolate makes the best hot chocolate. I thin it just a smidge, add a drop of peppermint extract, Splenda to taste, and nuke it for 3 or 4 minutes. Yummy!
I hate regular milk and milk hates me, if you catch my drift. The Hood milk doesn't bother me at all.:-)

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Monday, March 08, 2004 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Grumpy,
I bought the pint, not the ice cream bars.

Fabnsab
Member

08-07-2000

Tuesday, March 09, 2004 - 12:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Welcome Bobbie and good luck to you!

Grumpy, try to find the Walden Farms chocolate sauce. It has 0!! carbs so there is no guilt or sugar alcohols to worry about.

Also, corned beef is really easy if you pop it in into the crockpot for about 6 hours. It shreds up and is perfect! Add the cabbage with about 2 hours to go and the meal is great. We just bought 3 more today.

Not to be a party pooper but watch all that low carb ice cream guys. It still has real sugar in it and I know that would definately hurt me.

Grumpy
Member

02-08-2004

Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 8:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fab, Im gonna have to probably get my sauce online because no one else has it, yet anyway. I hope you are still enjoying taking your vitamins. SOOO GOOOD!


Rslover, sorry, misunderstood you there. I would not or could not buy a pint like that cuz if I do, Ill eat it all (no self control). But, if its nasty then theres another good reason not to get it.

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 8:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
G,
Don't worry, you're not missing anything. It's still in the freezer!! You could make your own with cream, half & half and splenda, and flavoring and it would be yummy, not artificial tasting.

Sillycalimomma
Member

11-13-2003

Wednesday, March 10, 2004 - 10:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I bought the Klondike carb counter bars. Found them at Costco-they make them with Splenda. I think they are great actually. Everyone in the house does-even the dd. If I just can't take it and need a sugar fix I think they are a good place to go!

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Thursday, March 11, 2004 - 10:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Atkins Crunchers Chips are actually good, if you need a salt fix.

Capecodkathy
Member

01-23-2004

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 5:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I started Atkins on Feb 2.. have lost 13 pounds.. (as of my 'official' weigh in day, last Monday).. I like the Breyer's ice cream and Hoods low carb milk..
Just wondering, I am still trying to keep the carbs at the induction phase.. is this wise, or should I really be trying to increase the carbs little by little.. I want to drop about 40 more pounds.. so thought by keeping my carb intake at the induction level, it would be good.. but am wondering if I should? Suggestions??

Tabbyking
Member

03-11-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 6:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
supposedly, our bodies will go into a 'starvation mode' to hang onto the fat we have if we cut out too much of one thing for too long a period of time.
if you notice you are at standstill for a week or so, weightwise, try adding a few more calories or carbs.
i actually was at about 1,000 cals per day and 20 carbs, and when i increased to 1,500 cals and 50 carbs, i started to lose again!
we're all different, so see what works for you.
congrats on the 13 pounds! wow

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 6:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
CapecodKathy,
Congratulations! Are you testing your ketones? How many carbs a day are you having? I would think if you add some but are still in ketosis you will continue to lose the rest of the weight with no problem.

Capecodkathy
Member

01-23-2004

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 7:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't go over 20 carbs a day.. sigh..
Yes, I test my ketones.. and for whatever reason, the strips never change color.

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
CCK,
What does that mean? Are they a darkish purple?

Capecodkathy
Member

01-23-2004

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 7:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No, they stay the original bluish color.. in the reading of negative for ketones...

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 7:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Bluish? It usually goes from a very light pinkish to a dark purple. It will never go to the darkest. It is just a range. What brand are you using? You are still losing, right?

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 7:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tabby,
I think it was the increase in calories that made you start losing again, not the increase in carbs. I remember reading that anything below 1400 calories causes your metabolism to actually decrease.

Capecodkathy
Member

01-23-2004

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 8:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am losing.. yes.. but find it frustrating that these strips never show that I am in ketosis don't tell me I have the wrong strips... aghhhh... the brand is Diastix...

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
O.K. trying to help you here. Are you doing the testing at night?

Capecodkathy
Member

01-23-2004

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 8:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
nope.. first thing in the morning

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
BINGO! You had me puzzled because you are losing weight, therefore must be in ketosis. You have to do it at night and suggest before going to sleep. If you cheat, it will take at least 72 hrs to go back into ketosis.

Capecodkathy
Member

01-23-2004

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 8:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
cool... will try that.. I swear I had read some place that testing had to be done in the morning... and this was driving me nuts... I know I have not been going over 20 a day.. I am losing.. I knew I had to be in ketosis... will be interesting to see the results when checked at night. Thanks!

Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 8:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You're welcome. I used the ketostix. Make sure you check the expiration date too. They also are only good for 6 months after opening. Let me know if you see a change in the color. Anyway, assuming you are in ketosis, you can safely add 5 carbs a week until you see the color getting lighter. At that point you are at your maximum range, that usually is 40 carbs for the average person. Remember if something says 0 carbs and you double the amount, you should figure 1 carb. They can label something 0 carbs if it as 1/2 carb. Things can add up quickly (4 slices bacon - 1 carb, 1 egg .6 carbs, coffee .8, equal 1/2)that you forget to count.

Capecodkathy
Member

01-23-2004

Saturday, March 13, 2004 - 4:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Uh oh..I have had these open more than 6 months.. I did Atkins over a year ago.. lost about 20 pounds.. and then quit... I had bought the stix then.. and gave up on them because they never changed colors for me then either. Oh well, whether they change color or not, I am losing and I am determined to lose the weight.. planning a vacation to the Riviera Maya in October.. I would really like to look good and feel good.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Saturday, March 13, 2004 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Where do you get ketostix?