Sorry Linda

I should have given you reason #4

Use of meal replacement bars and shakes, i.e. Atkins. These bars and shakes claim that they only have 2-3 net carbs. In reality they contain 28-32 gms carbs. The other carbs are comprised of sugar alcohols that they claim have no effect on insulin levels. However, for people sensitive to them and carbohydrate addicts they act just like sugar. They can stall you, put you out of ketosis, or even cause you to gain weight! I was in a stall all summer because of these bars and shakes! If you are sensitive to these products, and it seems you are, don't use them! Use nuts or cheese products instead! When using nuts a serving is 1 ounce or a half handful. Not a big grab! Count or portion them out before eating! If you eat them from the container, they will all be eaten!