I live in Paramount, California. I have been hearing about a store that caters to low carb eating, does anyone have any idea what the nane of the store is and where I find one?

I am determined.

Try WalMart. They have a ton of stuff.

I hear Trader Joe's carries lots of LC items.
Wish we had one!

Shelley

*^*sg*^*

The Wal-marts in S. Cal don't have grocery stores, but you might want to try Vitamin City in Long Beach. It is on Spring St. near Palo Verde Ave (Albertson's Center). There is a low carb store in Huntington Beach, but they are very expensive. Trader Joes is also a good bet.

"I'm a great beliver in luck, and I find the harder I work, the luckier I get. " Thomas Jefferson

Yeah, being in Cali, I would think you would have a TJ's there. Didn't TJ's start in Cali? They have O'soLO buns, LC tortilla chips, milk and egg powder, of course, meat and veggies, eggs and bacon, frozen green beans to die for, all kinds of stuff.

Barb - 30 lbs gone FOREVER!
www.iwsgroupinc.com - website design and development


Atkins-3/14/03
174/144.8/135 5'2"
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
Knowledge is POWER

Not sure where Paramount is, exactly, but I did most of my LC shopping online for the first year (Netrition, Pleasantville Cookies (RIP), Greenbeanz (which is now something else too), etc.). I found plenty of good foods online and did my local shopping at Trader Joe's.

If you're anywhere close to Hollywood, come over to Lo-Carb-U http://locarbu.com on Melrose. Total kick-*** shop for low-carb goodies. I'm trying to hook up the former Pleasantville Cookies with them, plus LCAndrea's awesome merchandise. *fingers crossed*

Do a little online research, you can order most of the things you need. Then, eventually, you'll find local choices. Just hang in there. LCE is TAKING OVER THE WORLD!!!

Woo hoo!!

Bon (AKA Hopeful in Hollywood)
210/181/165
Atkins since 12/15/02

I just noticed today that Walgreens is now carrying the complete line of Atkins products, pizza crust, cereal, pasta, etc. Prices were just a tad higher than the grocery.

Melinda B
240/215/150
Atkins 10/12/03

I have the address of Vitamin City: 6261 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA. They carry a large assortment of SF DaVinci syrups in the large bottle for $5.99. They have very good prices on flax and also have produce and frozen food section. They are very helpful. You can buy your meat at the Stater Bros. across the street.

"I'm a great beliver in luck, and I find the harder I work, the luckier I get. " Thomas Jefferson

P.S. Paramount is just north of Long Beach--about 20 miles south of Hollywood/Los Angeles.

"I'm a great beliver in luck, and I find the harder I work, the luckier I get. " Thomas Jefferson

I'm in Long Beach, too, near South and Atlantic.

Misty, thank you for mentioning that vitamin center!!! I'd love to get some Davinci syrups! I only have a bottle of Torani irish cream and it's precious to me.

Sandra, I posted a thread about the Von's in Bixby Knolls on Atlantic. It's only a couple of miles from you. They've gone berserk with low-carb candies. That having been said, I don't suggest eating them. They'll blow your diet.

Trader Joe's is just a couple of blocks south of there on Atlantic, too. It's where I do most of my shopping. If you're unlucky, you'll stumble into me.

**************
"Sometimes I think you have to march right in and demand your rights, even if you don't know what your rights are, or who the person is you're talking to. Then on the way out, slam the door."

Hey Doc I think she'd be very lucky to run into you!!!! You guys should all meet like Brenda, Ilse and I have. We have lunch together occasionally. We have LOADS of fun when we do that!!!!

Barb - 30 lbs gone FOREVER!
www.iwsgroupinc.com - website design and development


Atkins-3/14/03
174/144.6/135 5'2"
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
Knowledge is POWER

Thanks so much for the information. I have it all printed out and ready to go. Again thanks.

I am determined.

I also shop at GNC in the local mall...they have a whole section of LC foods, including fresh baked breads and the MOST yummy individual cheesecakes in their freezer!

Cathy

Lucky to meet me? Oh pshaw! (Thanks barb heh...)

Hey, Misty, I tried Vitamin City yesterday! It was very interesting. I grabbed a few items, including raspberry Davinci syrup.

One of the fellows working there was very interesting to talk to. It turns out he got his degree in fermentation sciences. We had a long and very technical discussion that wandered from yogurt to sugar alcohols. I'll probably be going back there often.

**************
"Sometimes I think you have to march right in and demand your rights, even if you don't know what your rights are, or who the person is you're talking to. Then on the way out, slam the door."

sandra~

This may not be the answer you're looking for, but in my opinion, the very best low-carb products can be found in the meat and produce departments of your local grocery store.

Best wishes!

Sky
Atkins since 8/02
186/144/under 150