Down 12 pds!! South Beach Diet Rocks!!!

Sugar free jello, pudding, etc..........keeps the cravings there.

Hi and thanks for the welcome. I wanted to comment on this. Having been sugar free for 4 years I can attest to the fact that there are moments that it is difficult. Sometimes it is the craving but other times, it is more learning how to do something new in a familiar situation. Like a family picnic or birthday party...learning how to handle this. For a long time I ate substitute foods that contained aspertame(Nutrisweet), sucralose (Splenda) and malitol or other sugar alcohols, but I agree completely that all of these substitutes just keep the cravings there and I also lost weight VERY slowely using them. For the malitol chocolate things (cookies and candy) they still have all of the calories, just not the sugar load/glycemic effect.

I see sugar free jello being listed a lot here and would encourage you to take an honest look at your body and how you react. For me, too much and I get headaches, moody, and the cravings are intense.
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Very good advice!!!

i think I said something similar to this earlier..........

i can't have the sugar-free stuff, it keeps me craving and on the edge of a binge.

For 3-4 weeks, it is most beneficial to me to keep my menu at salads, protein, cheese, veggies (the green ones)..........then the cravings are gone and I am able to start adding in nuts, berries and more veggies..........


Also, if you are battling hunger or sweet cravings, there is a supplement called L-Glutamine that will help with the cravings and hunger.

Good morning all. Such an active broad yesterday. I learn one thing that seems real inportant to me that I used too much of.I used to much artifically sugar. I have been using Stevia alot. But the other junk is everywhere. I guess thats where clean eating comes in. So bear with me I will beat this. I am going to give up all the bad stuff first and then I will see about Stevia. I do have some of it growing in my garden. But I need to kick this sugar habbit. Thanks so much all.

Caliecat

Hi Calie!! The best way to beat the sugar habit is to completely remove it from your eating plan until you no longer have cravings for it.

You will notice your taste buds change and everything. I find that carrots and red cabbage now satisfy a sweet tooth.

do you eat any fruit?

LeanLioness wrote: "Sugar free jello, pudding, etc..........keeps the cravings there.

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Hi and thanks for the welcome. I wanted to comment on this. Having been sugar free for 4 years I can attest to the fact that there are moments that it is difficult. Sometimes it is the craving but other times, it is more learning how to do something new in a familiar situation. Like a family picnic or birthday party...learning how to handle this. For a long time I ate substitute foods that contained aspertame(Nutrisweet), sucralose (Splenda) and malitol or other sugar alcohols, but I agree completely that all of these substitutes just keep the cravings there and I also lost weight VERY slowly using them. For the malitol chocolate things (cookies and candy) they still have all of the calories, just not the sugar load/glycemic effect.

I see sugar free jello being listed a lot here and would encourage you to take an honest look at your body and how you react. For me, too much and I get headaches, moody, and the cravings are intense.
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I agree 100% with this! :drinker:

Thanks for your input on the subject. I agree with you. But I know it wont be easy at first. So far so good except my sodium. But I will be glad to get my fruit back. Please post a typical day of your diet
Thank you.
Caliecat

Breakfast:
3 eggs (hard boiled or fried in coconut oil)
3 strips bacon
black coffee
16 oz water

Lunch:
2 cups romaine lettuce
red cabbage
cucumbers
carrot slivers
radishes
tomato
grilled chicken breast
Cheddar cheese
Ranch dressing
16 oz of water

Supper:
Grilled Salmon
Steamed Shrimp
Small salad with same as above (garden salad, no meat)
16 oz Water

I drink water in between meals, if I feel like snacking I snack on veggies or nuts.

Also, to kill a sweet craving, eat something salty. If I was craving something sweet, I ate a pickle spear and it always killed my cravings...........

Also, a natural supplement called L-Glutamine is good to take, kills cravings and appetite.

Lion L.----Don't the ranch dressing have fake sugar in it. Or is that just the light dressing.?
Caliecat

Just from experience - the real ranch doesn't have fake sugar in it or sugar either - read the labels though!! I have found that most light and/or low fat dressings have either sugar or artificial sugar in them. I use Newman's Own Lighten Up Balsalmic Vinagrette - it's awesome and organic. I'm pretty sure it is low carb - as when I bought it I scoured labels for sugars and fake sugars. But if your focus is SBD you definately want to stay away from most light or low-fat dressings. Make sure you read the label though!!

I make my own salad dressing, so I know what's been added...It is usually just olive oil, some type of vinegar (balsamic, red, or white vinegar), dijon mustard, and whatever herbs I have on hand. If I am making a greek salad, I usually use oregano...It conforms to south beach and is tasty too
A.

leanlioness....did you lose all your weight on adkins. it was intesting reading what you endro told you about full/low fat items. i saw one once and he told me since my doctor says i am controlled i didn't need to see him for anything. didn't like him, but, he is who insurance pays for. will have to see if there is another one they will pay for. i asked him for some tests and he said what do you want tested for? if i knew i wouldn't be asking. he said my reg. gp is doing just fine for me. i am finding counting calories i am not losing as fast or as much as i did when i counted carbs.

Day 5..woot woot! Haha. I'm very happy that I am able to keep going. I have noticed that I am doing better when it comes to drinking my water. Only thing is...it's filling me up that I'm having a hard time eating. Like tonight, I tried some turkey sausage and I took two bites and felt full. I figure if I get hungry later I'll finish that and my cup of brocolli.

I also agree about the sugar. I am trying my best to just stay away from it. I know when I get past Phase 1 on the SBD it will be better for me because then I will have the natural sugar from fruit.

I'm so glad we have each other...it makes it just that much easier. Also...never knew much about Atkins...I love the learning experience!!

Finally, I have a confession! I have no idea how to cook cabbage. Any ideas? I love to eat it but I just don't know how to cook it. I've looked on the internet but there are so many different ways and I'm just looking for something simple.


Crys

leanlioness....did you lose all your weight on adkins. it was intesting reading what you endro told you about full/low fat items. i saw one once and he told me since my doctor says i am controlled i didn't need to see him for anything. didn't like him, but, he is who insurance pays for. will have to see if there is another one they will pay for. i asked him for some tests and he said what do you want tested for? if i knew i wouldn't be asking. he said my reg. gp is doing just fine for me. i am finding counting calories i am not losing as fast or as much as i did when i counted carbs.

Chipper - I am having that same problem. I do much better counting carbs than counting calories. I get wrapped up in the whole calorie thing and my carbs get out of control a little, then bam - no scale movement!! I have to get back in check - even though it's been low carb tortillas and whole wheat bread, I still can't have them like I have been lately! Even though my calories are good, my carbs are too high. :ohwell: