Help and Support

[NSands]

Started the program last Monday after reading the book on Sunday.  I found it incredibly easy to follow, but I gained two pounds.  Very discouraged.  In watching the sugar, I suspect I increased my fat calories.  Any help and suggestions are welcomed.

[owensmath]

Can you give us specifics as to what you ate? We can help you look for some hidden carbs. They are sneaky!

[NSands]

Here is what i ate Day 1 (and my highest sugar day)
Breakfast
Martins - Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 cup (28g)
Oscar Mayer - Bacon, 6 slices
Coffee Mate Liquid Creamer - Creamer, 2 Tub
Coffee - Brewed from grounds, 1 cup (8 fl oz)
Splenda - Individual Packet, 1 packet
Nearby Eggs - Extra Large Egg, 2 egg
Mcdonald's - 16oz Large Coffee Black, 16 oz
Coffee Mate Liquid Creamer - Creamer, 4 Tub

Lunch
Albertson's - Deli Indulgence Turkey Lunchmeat, 3 oz
Sargento - Natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese Deli Style Sliced, 3 slice (21g)

Dinner
Cucumber - With peel, raw, 0.5 cup slices
Tomatoes, Medium - Vegetables (2-3/5" Dia) (123g), 6 slices
Lettuce - Iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw, 2 cup shredded
Great Value - Bacon Bits, 2 tbsp
Wishbone - Robusto Italian Dressing, 4 tbsp
Crystal Light - on the Go - Sunrise Classic Orange, 1 packet
Albertsons - Traditional Rotisserie Roasted Chicken- Orginal , 8 ounces

[umpa]

Coffee mate liquid creamer what is the count on those??Try mini moos they are in tubs and a zero(whipping cream),or half and half which is a one or heavy whipping cream which is a zero.Each packet of splenda is one carb.Read the post doug wrote on splenda you will be surprised how many carbs are in one cup.Your deli meats should be a 0 or a 1 carb per serving.You have two weeks of detox. Then your energy level will go through the roof!You are doing fine.You get 20 carbs a day,spend them well.
I am Umpa,Dougs wife.If I can help you please ask.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.You do not have to go without anything.Enjoy the forum!

[Rena]

Coffee-Mate can be anywhere from 1-2 carbs per serving and if you're like me, one serving isn't enough. I've switched to heavy whipping cream, which works just as good. One tablespoon serving of that has 0 carbs and 45 calories (all fat though), so I can break that into 3 cups of coffee at 1tsp each. It helps!

Your menu looks okay, but the 6 slices of bacon will really add up the fat content. I know FTS is all about carbs, but I've found if my fat percentages are really high I won't lose as well. If you were to ask me, I'd just cut that down to a single serving of 2 slices. And the tomatoes are kind of high carb, so you might want to check on those.

Good luck!

[NSands]

You guys are awesome.  Thank you so much, and keep the tips coming.  I am determined to make this work.

[mouseissue]

Hi NSands... And welcome to the family!

I drink my coffee black.

But heavy (whipping) cream mixed with a little extract (like French vanilla) would be 0 carbs.
Doing this, you might be able to avoid sweeteners which are known to slow weight loss in some folks.

[NSands]

What a great idea!  Thank you very much.

[umpa]

We are always here for you NSands If you need help ask,we want you to succeed!!

[SherriPie]

And you will succeed....   

[NSands]

Another question, when looking at carbs and sugar on a nutrition label, do you count the carbs AND the sugar, or are the sugar grams included in the carbs? 

[Amber]

Carbs - fiber - sugar alcohol (not sugar!) + Net carbs

[owensmath]

The sugar is included in the carbs, but you can subtract fiber and sugar alcohols from carbs for net carbs.

[Amber]

That should have read ~  Carbs - fiber - sugar alcohol (not sugar!) =  Net carbs

[NSands]

Thank you.  Not doing too well this week.  Feeling a bit discouraged, but I will try to continue the program.  I travel sometimes and it makes it really difficult to stay on program.