Just a little shopping hint...

We went to Sam's Club over the weekend and bought some Atkins Ice Cream Bars. These are the vanilla ice cream bars that are covered in chocolate on a stick. They come in packages of 12 for $7.88, versus the local grocer price of 4 for $4.99. Just a little deal of the day. These are good for a treat every once in a while, 3 net carbs each.

NOT GONNA QUIT!

START-DATE 9/10/03
WEIGHT 235/187/160 5'5"
SIZE 16/10/?

Here's the nutritional info on those bars:

Calories 180
Total Fat 16g
Saturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 25mg
Total Carbohydrate 12g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Sugar Alcohol 4g

And there's this warning:

Indulge Wisely: For those sensitive to sugar alcohols and their laxative effect. Please limit to 1-2 servings/day.

April
352/212/180
Down 140 pounds
32 to go...

I tried those once, and they gave me stomach cramps. Those ice cream bars are the only LC treats that have ever made me feel sick. Enjoy them if you can as YMMV.

Started on 9/20/03
235-->190; 150 goal

I had one yesterday afternoon as a snack, and didn't have any problems. Yes it is YMMV!

NOT GONNA QUIT!

START-DATE 9/10/03
WEIGHT 235/187/160 5'5"
SIZE 16/10/?

YMMV is right! Boy, if I ate any ice cream bar, low carb or no, that would send me into an ice cream binge like you wouldn't believe!! I'd be all over Haegen Daz Chocolate Chocolate Chip by the next day. I envy you guys who can add this to your OWL or maintenance. As I've said in another thread, for me, it's not only the carb count, but what the taste does to my urge to binge.

So far, berries with my own hommade whip cream (thanks for the recipe, Char!) is the only treat so far that hasn't sent me over the edge.

Cherub
304/288/160
5'9"
Started Atkins 01/04/04

Cherub, glad you're able to enjoy that at least!!

"My" Costco had the Endulge ice cream cups, 6 vanilla and 6 chocolate, for $9 or thereabouts. I didn't buy any this time but probably will in the near future. No ice cream bars yet, but maybe they'll get them eventually.

I'm fortunate that I CAN enjoy one of those without any undue effects!!

Char

Don't squat with yer spurs on!

I was at Wal-Mart yesterday and they had the most wonderful stuff. It was ice cream made by Breyers and it was low carb. I think it was 4 net carbs. They had samples, so I tried the chocolate. It was so wonderful! I couldn't tell any difference from regular ice cream!

Pam
Atkins since 1/5/2004
222/212/120

Be careful with that Breyers, if I remember right it has corn syrup as one of the ingrediants. FYI...

NOT GONNA QUIT!

START-DATE 9/10/03
WEIGHT 235/187/160 5'5"
SIZE 16/10/?

And watch out, as with any of those treats, ALWAYS have them as part of a meal. Sugar alcohols do process in most of our systems as carbs, although less than sugar. You can knock yourself out of ketosis really quickly using them. I know I can anyway

Blessings!
Sharron
Author of "Low Carb Cooking at Sharron's Place," and "Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine," available where ever books are sold.

www.thelowcarbcook.com

"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart." Colossians 2:2

Loves,
Breyer's low carb icecream knocked me straight out of ketosis. No cheating going on so I knew that's what caused it.

Just a heads up.

Melinda B
240/210/150
Atkins 10/12/03

Favorite Quote: "I don't eat that s***, you eat that s***?!" (referring to high carb, sugar laden foods)

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Thank you. I couldn't have said it better (and I've tried...believe it). I also envy those who can eat those things and not be affected by them.

April
352/212/180
Down 140 pounds
32 to go...