SF bar overdose

[alli123]

Oops...have been on the F2S plan for a week now and OD'd by eating 3 of the atkins SF bars this morning...I know they're bad but I was craving sugar I think and yep, felt a bit sick by the end of it (not to mention I think I'll be making a few trips to the bathroom - too much info maybe!).

A tad embarrassing but I thought I should let you guys know so at least I'm being accountable to someone!  I'm determined to get back on the straight and narrow though...I think it's working, slowly. My pants feel a little bit looser and I know it will take some time. I've thrown out EVERYTHING carb loaded in my pantry and ordered a heap of low carb food online (wraps/noodles etc), so if nothing else that's keeping my commitment there : )

It's funny, I've been an aerobics instructor for years but despite exercising never lost that much weight because of addiction to carbs...whenever I cut back I'd get carb cravings and invariably end up binge eating/putting on weight.  5 months ago I tore my calf muscle. It's still recovering and I can't exercise (even go for a walk) so I was looking for a diet that would help me shift some weight without exercise...already (apart from today obviously) I can feel my cravings subsiding and I'm finding it so much easier to stick to.

Anyway, thanks for reading guys. Think I'll go and drink some water to help flush out the system 

Alli

[joagain]

yes you probably will be in the bathroom a couple of times . I think we all have done that at some time ,LOL

[beebs]

Atkins bars are evil, if you really scrutinize the labels you will see that their carb counts dont add up.

[ShihTzuMom1]

When I have a taste for sweet, I eat some cheese and it usually calms down that thought.  I don't know if protein counteracts the sugar craves, but it does seems to help me.  Give it a try.

[joagain]

I heard that a protein with fat counteracts the sugar crave . which would explain why cheese works ! It works for me too for sure when I melt it in the micro and it is gooooooooey

[mouseissue]

OK guys... I know this sounds really strange , but it works for me when the sugar bug just won't leave me alone.

Mix a little Xylitol into 1 ounce of cream cheese and spread it on a low carb cracker (like GG BranCrisp), the "sugar jones" will go away for a long time!

How much Xylitol is a personal taste thing.
Start with maybe 1/2 teaspoonful.
Also, adding a few drops of chocolate extract (0 carb) will give it a decadent flavor.

[alli123]

Thanks heaps for the tips guys, definitely staying away from the bars from now on! 

[umpa]

We have all done that Alli! Stay away from the atkins bars.Next time try some peanut butter or cheese like the forum members told you.I don't understand alot of the carb counts on the Atkins Bars.If thats all you can get,its okay, but there are better bars to eat.I hope you  get better soon!