Low-carb diets support thread

glowgirl_2

I think thats a good idea, you could float between the two, I like this one though because of the specific lc ideas and tips, well done:D

glowgirl_2

I dont know where to post now:oI have a low carb question so I'll give it a go here first, what do you have when you fancy something sweet? I dont mean stuff that you can make just when you fancy grabbing a bar of chocolate or having some sweets, what would be a good option?, it must of been on here that I read about Throntons diabetic toffee or fudge, so is diabetic sweet stuff a good option?, I've tried the Atkins Lo Carb bars and H&B Diabetic chocolate both were ok, I prefrered the H&B choccie but I am sensitive to splenda:(Any suggestions welcome:)

sarahs999

sugar free jelly?

melt some very dark choc and coat nuts in it?

sarahs999

Also stay away from teh Atkins bars. They make your insides turn cartwheels in a very unattractive way.

glowgirl_2

Thank you, I'm trying to get used to sugar free jelly:oits not going to well tbh, nuts are good, dark chocolate is not, not only am I not keen but it gives me migraines:( What is it about the Atkins bars then? I put on weight when I had them and really didnt like them and they are so expensive, thanks for the ideas:)

aliasojo

glowgirl wrote: »

Thank you, I'm trying to get used to sugar free jelly:oits not going to well tbh, nuts are good, dark chocolate is not, not only am I not keen but it gives me migraines:( What is it about the Atkins bars then? I put on weight when I had them and really didnt like them and they are so expensive, thanks for the ideas:)

glowy, I really didn't like dark chocolate until I tried the Morrisons own brand of Organic chocolate. It has an almost fruity taste and is really nice. It's 70% cocoa from memory, which isn't as rich as the 80/85% stuff but the carb count is reasonable nonetheless. You still can't eat the whole bar though.

sarahs999

aliasojo wrote: »

It has an almost fruity taste and is really nice. It's 70% cocoa from memory, which isn't as rich as the 80/85% stuff but the carb count is reasonable nonetheless. You still can't eat the whole bar though.

Oh yes you can.

sarahs999

Thing is glowgirl, you're meant to be weaning yourself off sweet stuff and learning to enjoy things which have minimum sugar. Things made with loads of sweeteners are just not very good for you in teh long term. If you're a sweetaholic then the best thing, tbh, is just to suffer the pangs until you've detoxed from the sugar. Have some cheese or a pepperami, something like that. If yu think you're going to bust the diet, then have raspberries.

ciderwithrosie_2

glowgirl wrote: »

I dont know where to post now:oI have a low carb question so I'll give it a go here first, what do you have when you fancy something sweet? I dont mean stuff that you can make just when you fancy grabbing a bar of chocolate or having some sweets, what would be a good option?, it must of been on here that I read about Throntons diabetic toffee or fudge, so is diabetic sweet stuff a good option?, I've tried the Atkins Lo Carb bars and H&B Diabetic chocolate both were ok, I prefrered the H&B choccie but I am sensitive to splenda:(Any suggestions welcome:)

How about Woodies bars? - orange or hazelnut, they're really nice, not sure what sweetener they use though

Sorry that's not helpful is it, encouraging the sweet tooth!

glowgirl_2

Thing is glowgirl, you're meant to be weaning yourself off sweet stuff and learning to enjoy things which have minimum sugar. Things made with loads of sweeteners are just not very good for you in teh long term. If you're a sweetaholic then the best thing, tbh, is just to suffer the pangs until you've detoxed from the sugar. Have some cheese or a pepperami, something like that. If yu think you're going to bust the diet, then have raspberries.

I know Sarah:oand I've gone to great lengths to give up my beloved snickers and I have done it, I'm still sticking to it now I dont have any sugar at all and I'm not even struggling, every now and then I would just like a little something thats not going to kill the whole thing completely, I have been having strawberries with soya yoghurt the past couple of days which has been good, I'm might give the Morrisons choccie ago, I shop there anyway:) I wont know if it gives me a migraine till I try it and I can be trusted just to have one bit, would it be the start of a slippery slope though;)

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and support:)

What are Woodies bars?, I'ver never heard of them:o