toby

Some people have trouble with the shakes, and some don't. Fewer people seem to have trouble with the shakes than bars or candy, but you'll end up having to experiment most likely to find your triggers, or at least that's been my experience.

Also, I find when I'm drinking more water, I tend to do better, and I know a lot of other folks have reported that...

Things like the Russell Stover candies have maltitol, a sugar alcohol that can slow some people way down.

The only shakes I have are the ones I make with some whey protein powder, and usually only when I need a quick meal. And I totally avoid meal replacement bars. They stopped my losses cold. Besides, there's nothing like real food for making this way of eating superior!

Hey, I'm new to this diet and posting. (Hope I'm doing this right) I have strictly stayed within the 20 carbs or less a day, and the first week was good. Lost 10 lbs, but this week the scale says I gained 3 back! Can digital scales be wrong, or am I missing something here?

hey gosouth. welcome to lce!

In short, weight can fluctuate even several pounds in a single day, so one particular scale readout don't mean squat. don't let it scare ya...

Why don't you post an intro in the welcome forum here - http://lowcarbeating.com/low-carb-di...introductions/ - just choose the "new thread" button- and let us know a little bit about what plan or approach you're following and what you're looking to do, and we'll see if we can't help get you steered in the right direction? the folks here are great about helping you figure out the little tricks of the trade to make your low carbing most effective!
glad to have you with us.