Tell me I'm not cheating!

[Janed]

After 19 days of strict adhearance to the Atkins induction plan, I found Carbolite candy bars. All I did is look at the 0 carb label on the front and promptly bought 3 of them. I ate one last night and 2 today! Then I got to thinking...how can they be so good? Digging through the trash I found a wrapper from the Peanut Butter Cup and was devastated to read the Nutrition Facts and find 17 CARBS!!!

So, if you are a veteran Atkins follower I would appreaciate your insights into this - BTW, I could get addicted to these candy bars they are so good . Thank you!

 

[mum4jenn]

The net carbs are where the "0" comes into play. You deduct any fiber from the count and any sugar alcohols from the count. It does seem to make some people stall in their weight loss so be careful with how many you eat.

 

[DixieDreamer]

The sugar alcohols and glycerine are subtracted out of the sugar free candies and the low carb bars. But you need to beware... they are a "your mileage may vary" item and for many of us cause a blood sugar reaction (glycerine does it for me) and at best we stall on them (some even gain).

Also the sugar alcohols can cause "gastric distress" - so you should NEVER have more than 1 bar in a day - or you may pay the price.

Here is an interesting article that covers this topic.

Should you count that low impact carb?

 

[Janed]

Thanks so much for your responses mum4jenn and DixieDreamer. I was feeling quite guilty, but now feel better. DixieDreamer the article is great - now I know why. for the first time since I started Atkins I have a lot of gas last night. (sorry if that is too much personal information for you!)

Anyway, I think I will keep the bars as a real treat, maybe one every 10 lbs or so. In the meantime I'm going to KISS, starting tomorrow, and leave the sweets alone for a while. Thanks again!