I'm on day four, but the question is.......

[missdkendall]

Originally Posted by Porcelain

See, something can have up to 0.9 grams of carb per serving and legally be labeled zero carbs because it doesn't total '1' Some products even tamper with their serving size so they can claim zero carbs. As far as the Dasani water, what is it sweetened with? Read the ingredients and make sure they are allowed on Atkins. Aspertame is not allowed. Splenda is but only 3 a day.

This is the list on the bottle label: purified water, citric acid, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, sucrolose, salt, acesulfame potassium, magnesium sulfate, potassium chloride and sodium citrate

Whatever all that means. I don't think any of that is sugar

[Porcelain]

Anything ending with an "ose" is a sugar or sugar derivative. I believe that is Splenda.

[missdkendall]

Originally Posted by Porcelain

Anything ending with an "ose" is a sugar or sugar derivative. I believe that is Splenda.

so the sucrolose means don't drink it?! I think I goofed up then

[Porcelain]

You are allowed to have three servings of Splenda a day according to Dr. Atkins. (and you count 1 carb for each) I am not sure what constitutes a serving though as I don't like it too much. I don't like how it's made. Even my anatomy and physiology teacher made the comment "that can't be good." So considering a regular sized Dasani water has one serving of Splenda in it, you can only have three bottles a day.

[Porcelain]

I am not trying to talk you out of Splenda, but just in case you are curious, here is some info on it.

[missdkendall]

Originally Posted by Porcelain

You are allowed to have three servings of Splenda a day according to Dr. Atkins. (and you count 1 carb for each) I am not sure what constitutes a serving though as I don't like it too much. I don't like how it's made. Even my anatomy and physiology teacher made the comment "that can't be good." So considering a regular sized Dasani water has one serving of Splenda in it, you can only have three bottles a day.

I think I'll leave the Dasani alone It's not worth it I'll do just as well with plain water. I'm drinking like a gallon a day

[brandywine1241]

Splenda (which is the brand name of sucralose) has no carbs. But if you use it in the packets or granular form, the bulking agents have carbs, so you count 1 carb per packet.

[missdkendall]

I have another question. I just created an account on fitday and my graph stats are 76% Fat 1% Carb and 23% Protein. Doesn't seem to match what everyone here says it should be

[blue996]

Aim for 65% fat, 5% carbs and 30% protein. You need to increase your veggies and your carbs will go up. You need those healthy carbs!

[missdkendall]

Originally Posted by blue996

Aim for 65% fat, 5% carbs and 30% protein. You need to increase your veggies and your carbs will go up. You need those healthy carbs!

So If I eat like a cucumber at lunch, and maybe a cup of salad at dinner, I should be okay?