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Sugar Alcohols:
Sugar Alcohols aren’t a “sugar” and aren’t an “alcohol”, they’re a
“polyol” - a carbohydrate that, according to the FDA, has a limited impact on
blood glucose levels and insulin release. Products that contain sugar
alcohols are allowed to be labeled as “sugar-free” and “safe for diabetics”, as
well
as, “does not promote tooth decay”.
Maltitol
Sorbitol
Isomalt
HSH (hydrolyzed starch hydrolysateâ¦AKA maltitol syrup)
Erythritol
Mannitol
Galactitol
Erythritol
Inositol
Ribitol
Dithioerythritol
Dithiothreitol
Glycerol.
Advantages: do NOT promote tooth decay
they do NOT cause sudden increases in blood glucose
levels
Disadvantages: may cause cravings ..can become a substitute addiction
is absorbed by the intestines thus causes
bloating, diarrhea,
crampsâ¦if overconsumption!
Some people say count the carbs, others say count half the carbs or say
donât count them at all!! I sayâ¦listen to youâre your bodyâ¦if you start
eating sugar alcohols and you either start putting on weight or you are thrown
into a stall⦠then you can eitherâ¦stop eating them or start counting them!!
How to count Sugar Alcohols
1. Count the Total Carbs listed on the label, minus any fiber.
2. Count 1/2 the Total Carbs listed on the label after deducting for fiber.
3. Count the “Net Impact Carbs” provided by the manufacturer of the low-carb
product.
http://www.lowcarbtreasures.com

I am sorry — but I WILL NOT support Carl’s Jr the most recent spokesman
that they have for their ad campaign is not the type of person I would like
to have my children look up to and emulate . I would rather go to Mc
Donald’s and throw away the bun. my two cents.
Leslie ….. praying for a thunderstorm

Here are some carb counts for over-the-counter cold and allery meds:
Capsules and Tablets
Comtrex, 0g carb
4-Way Cold Tablets, 0g carb
Sine-Aid, 0g carb
Sudafed 30mg, 0g carb
Cough drops & lozenges
Hall’s Cherry, 4g
Pine Brothers honey, 2g
Hall’s Menthol-Lyptus, 4g
Listerine throat lozenges, 2g
Ricola Sugar Free, 0g
Cough Syrups
Actifed, 3g
Comtrex, 3g
CoTylenol, 4g
Extra-strength Tylenol, 3g
Sudafed, 3g
Triaminic expectorant, 4g
Triaminic syrup, 3g

Hi Lisa, you summed the program up in a nutshell when you said you feel much
better since eating lower carb. I found that the healthy feeling I have when
I’m not over-carbing my system is worth more than anything else about this way
of eating. I lost 37 pounds in 4 months (lots of garden work for exercise) and
simple meals, no added Atkins products or similar foods. Just pure foods, such
as eggs, meats, and salads. I drank decaf coffee and colas, and strawberries in
season. AND continued my 10mg oxazepam daily, along with a daily vitamin and
calcium tablets.
Now that I’m not gardening, and pretty much inactive for the winter months, I’m
stalled. When I tried to add the candy bars, etc. (bought while on vacation in
California), they only brought back the cravings for sugar. My weight goes up
and down 2-3 lbs due to excess water, but my clothes are 2 sizes smaller, and my
irritable bowel syndrone is totally gone. Each of us is different, so no one
way works as we attempt to alter the Atkins program a bit. (Hopefully, each of
us has the book to go along with our new lifestyle…just the website won’t do
as none of us are the expert that Dr Atkins is/was. BUT if a doctor has
prescribed medicines for a particular reason, i.e. anti-depressants, work with
him/her on coming off of them. As a therapist, I’d rather my patients lose
weight slowly, and keep on needed medications, as to quitting the meds and the
depression getting worse JUST for a speedy weight loss. Mental health is as
important as physical health. Do we who use medication have a harder time? Not
so much harder, IMO, but a slower time. Good luck,

to
Congratulations, Lee Ann. Wonderful surprise,wasn’t it? Who cares if it is
water weight right now…it still is weight. And best of all, I’m sure inches.
Too many times we forget that inches is a better way to know we are eating
correctly, so now we want a report on when you are going shopping for new
clothes.. lol. I’m so happy for you, and just want to encourage you to keep on
doing what you are doing. One day at a time..it works!! Barbara in Holland

Sue,
You post came through,,,,,please ask any questions taht you may have
,,,everyone here is wonderful and is more than willing to help nawer any
questions that you may have,,,,,,Although those of us who don’t know taht
much about this WOE tend to sit back and be quiet while the more experienced
answer the questions,,,But we are all learning….

Hello,
This is my fourth and final attempt to post to the group. I have
even tried twice to contact the moderator but receive no response.
I’ve enjoyed reading the messages but would like to ask some
questions myself.
Hopefully…..this message will show up.
Sue

Okay, I guess its my turn to ask for a little advice. I am on Day 10 of
Induction, and my weight has been like a yo-yo. Scales have shown a 4 pound
loss twice, but usually just bouncing somewhere between the start weight and
that lower number. At this rate I would say consistently I could only brag on 1
or 2 pounds in 10 days, at most. I’m not finding this real acceptable!
Test strips are showing small to moderate Ketosis, Calories average 1478 daily,
have walked 1 to 4 miles each day, I drink 50-90 oz of water each day, have
followed the Induction do/do not list consistently, take Calcium and
multi-vitamin, 70% Fat/ 25% Protein/ 6% Carbs (26 carbs-6 fiber = 20 grams,
right?).
What else do I need to look at? I am recording everything in Fitday, from which
I got these averages.
Jerry (female) 160/158/135
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What vitamins are you taking Julie? They have some pretty colour effects
sometime, harmless though. Otherwise your body is still busy detoxing and
the effects can only be good. So please don’t worry and drink your water,
water, water. All the best and stick to it!
It has been said before on this list, that if the water comes out darker
than it goes in, you are not drinking enough water. :-))
Smilies
Louise
Subject: [ http://www.lowcarbohydrateproducts.com ] please help!

Well, I have been on this for 1 week now. Weighed today and I have
lost 6 lbs. Great start for me. I hope all is well for everyone. Have
a great week.
Callie