Atkins Ice Cream...

[Dax]

Has anyone found it yet? If so how was it? I have been in every grocery store here in Lakeland, and so far nothing...

I was alos wondering about other Atkins products...have you tried them and whats your fav?

 

[lexiluke]

I didn't think our grocery store had it either, but I finally asked and they did have it, but it was on the bottom shelf at the back - very hard to see. I didn't buy any, cause I haven't started Atkins yet, but I was curious about it. It was much pricier than regular ice cream, so hope it's worth it!

Have you tried asking a store employee? Also, if they don't carry it, they might order some for you. I know our store will do this for you if you ask. Good luck!

 

[nativetxn]

I buy our Atkins ice cream at the health food store in my area.

My husband likes it alright. I'm not really an ice cream connoisseur or even much of an ice cream fan. I think it tastes pretty good but I'm not willing to give up 4 grams of carbs for 1/2 cup of ice cream.

I <i>do</i>, however, love the Popsicle sugar free popsicles. 3 grams of impact carbs and it takes me longer to eat a popsicle than it does the ice cream. The LifeSaver popsicles are good too but I believe they are 4 grams/bar.

Katholyn

 

[Lynn CC]

Our local Stop & Shop had it. My eye just happened to catch it so I bought the chocolate cups...yummy. It was $4.99 for 4 cups.
I wish they were bigger!

 

[Twang]

I have been lurking but leave it to me to have ICE CREAM bring me out of hiding. I recently tried the Atkins chocolate ice cream cups. I thought they were quite good. That little bit of chocolate every night really seems to be helping me move forward.

Twang

 

[StaceyA]

I saw Atkins Ice cream in Stew Leanords (A local Dairy Store) and in my local Health store.
If you check the site you can get a list of the closest stores that carry atkins products and you can call and ask.
I have tried the Lemon Chiffon Bars and they are yuk!
What has anyone else tried?

 

[nativetxn]

Stacey, I've had the chocolate and it was pretty good, more like a fudgesicle than ice cream, though. My husband likes the vanilla. What I do is measure about 1/2 cup of sliced strawberries sweetened with Splenda, puree the strawberries and pour them over the ice cream. Then I top it off with Redi Whip. He never wants to stop with just one but so far so good.

<b>Twang</b> You <i>lurked</i>??? HERE??? Oh my goodness. Well, we've been saving you a place, will you be joining us now? Please say yes. I need lots and lots of WISHers in my support group and you are just perfect for that job

Katholyn

 

[BethR]

Originally posted by nativetxn

I <i>do</i>, however, love the Popsicle sugar free popsicles. 3 grams of impact carbs and it takes me longer to eat a popsicle than it does the ice cream.

Katholyn

Hey Kath (nice to see you back! ) I just started Atkins last week and I have gotten all of my information from the Atkins website. What is an "impact carb?"

 

[nativetxn]

{{{HUGS}}} Beth. An impact carb is a carbohydrate that impacts your blood sugar causing your blood glucose to increase.

I figure the number of carbs in a food by taking the total carbohydrate count and subtracting the fiber and the sugar alcohols.

For example:

Baskin Robbins sugar free fruit medley--4 hard candies contain:

Total Carbohydrates: 15 grams

Fiber=0

Isomalt (a sugar alcohol)=15 grams

So 15-15=0. No impact on <i>my</i> blood sugar.

Not everyone reacts in the same manner to sugar alcohols. DixieDreamer gets knocked out of ketosis when she consumes sugar alcohols.

Another down side for some people is that consuming the sugar alcohols gives them diarrhea. This does not happen to me. Do not confuse sugar alcohols with sugars that occur naturally in foods or are added to foods.

Here is another example:

Macadamia nuts 1 ounce:

Total carbohydrates=4 grams
fibre= 3 grams
sugar=1 gram

4-3=1 gram of impact carbs. That one gram is due to the 1 gram of naturally occurring sugars in the nut.

Did I confuse you?

BTW, the LifeSavers popsicles have no sugar alcohols and only 2 grams of carbs.

Katholyn

 

[BethR]

Hummmm. I KNEW about the fiber thing, but I did not know about the sugar alcohols. I will have to so some research on atkins.com about them.

Thanks for the info, Kath!

 

[DixieDreamer]

My DH and DD love the Atkins Ice Cream. Having the individual servings is very helpful for portion control. I am waiting until I get to maintenance to start adding an occassional ice cream in to the equation. Getting close now (6 lbs to go) and don't want to blow it.

 

[Twang]

Twang! You lurked>??? HERE??? Oh my goodness. Well, we've been saving you a place, will you be joining us now? Please say yes. I need lots and lots of WISHers in my support group and you are just perfect for that job

Katholyn


Yes, I DID lurk, but not for very long...........I am way too loud for THAT--just ask my good friend, Terry (Geetey) who first invited me to this little group!! Once I get this whole thing figured out, I hope to be an active member here.
Twang

 

[nativetxn]

I'm so glad to hear that, Twang. When you get everything figured out be sure and post to our challenge thread. Hurry up and take the challenge so that you will start earning those weight loss clip arts. We only get to count the weight we lose <i>after</i> we take the challenge.

You will find that post right <b>HERE</b>

I'm really glad you are going to be joining us

 

[Twang]

Originally posted by nativetxn
I'm so glad to hear that, Twang. When you get everything figured out be sure and post to our challenge thread. Hurry up and take the challenge so that you will start earning those weight loss clip arts. We only get to count the weight we lose after we take the challenge.

Thanks! Heard, understood and DONE!

Twang

 

[scarlett873]

i'm not allowed to have any of the ice cream treats while still on induction, am i?

i'm eager to try the frosty recipe...but i think that i have to wait a bit longer...

 

[RaySharpton]

I love those pop-cycles, too, Katholyn,and for the same reason. I'm going to have to look for those lifesaver pop-cycles...lol.

And those macademia nuts are extremely satisfying and has 80% fat.

God bless you, best wishes, and encouragement, RaySharpton

 

[Lynn CC]

I'll have to try the popsicles, I wouldn't have thought of eating those! Thanks Katholyn

 

[Dax]

Well I finally found it and the veridct is in.....................



I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!

I could only find vanilla, but it was really good. My husband, who is VERY picky about his ice cream, LOVED IT...He actually ate most of them...I only had one...LOL....But I am glad to see my hubby finding a low carb food that he likes...

Now I just need to find chocolate one...

 

[Beastlover]

Off subject...but how DO you say "no" to those faces????