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dowensrdu

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using splenda
« on: January 30, 2012, 04:23:57 PM »
On your CD you warn that Splenda has hidden carbs.  So, can we use Crystal lite without worrying about carbs?
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owensmath

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Re: using splenda
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 07:05:29 PM »
Yay! My mother in law finally posted on here!!!

Everyone, meet my MIL....dowensrdu..... She is also Donna Owens, just like me!


Oh and may I add that she has recently lost 15 pounds on FTS!!??!!!!
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 08:01:22 PM »
Welcome dowensrdu!!   Congrats on the 15 lbs!!!   As far as I know the crystal light is ok but some do have 1 carb listed.  If you aren't careful it could add up  ;)
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2012, 10:02:05 AM »
Welcome dowensrdu ! So nice to have you here! Congrats on the weight loss! You are doing great!We love your daughter in law!I am umpa,dougs wife.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly. I buy crystal light single serving lemonade.love it . ;) 
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2012, 01:04:54 PM »
Welcome to the family, dowensrdu!!! :) :) :) :) :) :)
It's nice to hear from you!

And hooray on the 15 pound loss!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2012, 07:31:04 PM »
I buy a crystal light with added fibre (i think its raspberry peach?) it has 3 carbs but also 3 g of fibre = 0 net carbs

Also I found a "no name" brand of splenda that has 0 carbs!! 
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shawn116

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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 07:45:32 PM »
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Also I found a "no name" brand of splenda that has 0 carbs!! 

Hi ES15 I just wanted to warn you to be very careful, the splenda and most look alikes you find in the stores actually have carbs.  For instance the splenda you find in the bag to cook with actually has 24 carbs per cup.   ;)  The calories and carbohydrates come from the dextrose and/or maltodextrin, which are added for bulk.   :-\  If I remember right Doug suggests to count each packet as 1 carb
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2012, 10:57:49 PM »
Nice!
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2012, 09:08:27 AM »
You are correct toosweet.The carbs are in the malodextrin.No malodextrin= no carbs.Thats why the liquid succralose(splenda) is a zero carb product no malodextrin. ;) The malodextrin adds bulk and makes it pourable like sugar. I drink crystal because I don't drink alot of soda water.They are great to put in your purse when out and about too. ;)
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« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2012, 10:39:31 AM »
Me too Umpa.... here is a fun hint for everyone...LOL  discovered by mystake.  Add your crystal light package to carbonated water instead of regular tap water when you want a soda.   The MiO water enhancers work great also.  I love the pink lemon aide yummmm  ;)
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2012, 12:46:53 PM »
Hi Dowensrdu!!!   Welcome, welcome!!!   I LOVE your daughter in law!  She's the one who told me about Fat to Skinny, and I can't thank her enough!  Hey, congrats on the weight loss!  So glad to have you here with us!  ;D
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2012, 05:56:48 PM »
I didn't think about that toosweet! Good idea! ;D
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owensmath

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Re: using splenda
« Reply #12 on: February 02, 2012, 06:18:56 PM »
Walmart has their own version of Mio now. Cheaper. And. Yummy.
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Re: using splenda
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2012, 09:54:59 AM »
How long does a bottle last you owensmath? I saw it at the store we only have the lemonade flavor though. :)
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owensmath

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Re: using splenda
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2012, 11:14:07 PM »
I use it sparingly so it lasts me several weeks.
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