Thu, Aug-02-01, 10:09
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
BF:
Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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hello ladybug, welcome aboard
I agree with Karen .... the Atkins 2-week Induction is based on 20g TOTAL carbs, not carbs minus fiber. The Protein Power program is based on effective carbs, or the carb-count that's left after you subtract fiber grams.
In later stages of the Atkins program, you may subtract fiber grams, as long as you keep an eye on your overall carb count, and choose your carbs wisely. One of the biggest stallers for lowcarbers is the lowcarb snack bars, and "sugar-free" chocolates and candy. These are sweetened with glycerine, maltitol and/or other sweeteners which do not technically raise insluin levels, and therefore are often not included in the counts on the product label. But they are carbs nonetheless, and do contribute calories ... so beware! Best to avoid these completely during Induction.
SF Jello is permitted during Induction, but again, limit yourself to the 1/2 cup serving size, not the whole box. Karen has a good point though about avoiding ALL sweet tastes, even if it's a zero-carb sweet ..... it just perpetuates the cravings and psychological dependence.
Doreen
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