Today I polished off my LAST two Carbolite bars. I need to add these to my CHAP List. That's my Can't-Have-ANY-PERIOD List. I know absolutely no control when it comes to protein bars, carbolite candy, peanut butter and nuts of all kinds. It's that "in moderation" thing that I've never learned the meaning of. Know what I mean? So now that they're history.. except for the inevitable gas that should hit me any time now.

Well... even though I've eaten them all up, I still have a question for you. I know that sugar substitutes... as found in Carbolite candy... makes some people stall. This is pretty much a proven fact. However... does it also cause you to go OUT of ketosis? I haven't been in ketosis for days now... and all I can figure to blame is these dang Carbolite bars.
What do you think? Thanks!

Ketosis - shimosis! LOL! No seriously - if you are losing and it helps keep you happy with your WOL God Bless.

But if you are stalled then you have to remove from your diet.

Right, and that's the very reason they're knocking you out of ketosis. You may very well be one of the people who are affected by sugar alcohols. Give them up for a time (or forever) and see for yourself if it makes a difference. I know it's easier said than done, I'm having a hard time right now myself. I'm really proud of you for giving up those things you KNOW you can't handle.

Your body loves you for it and will pay you back in spades!!!

As much as I love these bars more than any other low carb snack out there, I had to stop eating them. One bar, would give me gas for the entire day. I'm not sure if they stalled my weight loss or not because I started eating them during that time of the month and then stopped.

They're so addictive. They taste just like a candy bar and they're so small, so you're tempted to have another one. If you can handle the gas and you're still losing weight, more power to ya!!

If not, kick 'em to the curb.

-E

The Dark Chocolate doesn't bother me gas wise, but the new smaller bars with caramel affect me in a huge way.... but they are so darn tasty. I try to have them after work to avoid the embarressment.