Need something sweet! Oh yeah...and I'm down 8lbs!

[jek3fl]

Been doing induction for 6 days now and down 8lbs!!!!! However, I need something sweet. I'm craving dessert. What do u recommend?

[SMKelly]

A nice spoon of Redi Whip! You can even freeze it for a mousse-like consistency.

[thisfarbyfaith]

Hi, I'm in the same situation...five days in and needing something sweet. Do you like the Atkins bars? Buy the one that say "ALL PHASES"

[germensano]

sugar free gum!!!

[surreys_princess]

NO BARS!!! lol.... Those are the worst things, in my opinion, that the Atkins name was ever, ever put on. I also believe the gum and breath mints etc are bad, as they can cause blood sugar spikes from the sweetener.

I just want to say, please, please try to not give in to the temptation, even if the desert is induction friendly. For me, and I am just speaking for myself here, I found it much harder to stick with the program when I had even induction approved sweets while in the beginning. It completely defeated the purpose of getting out of bad habits, rewiring my thinking, and really staying on plan. If you are craving sweets, you can take 500mg of L-glutamine before meals, and it really helps. You cant break a habit with giving in, even if it is "approved". Again, please dont be offended by my opinion, I am just trying to share from personal experience.

If you dont agree with my thoughts, there are several induction cheesecake and pumpkin recipes on the site here in the recipes forum, and on Lindas locarb site.

Whichever you choose, good luck, and dont shoot me for my message *please* !!! LOL

Sam

[jek3fl]

Thanks for all the replies!!!

I think I'm going to try these....they say they taste like cheesecake.

CREAM CHEESE CLOUDS
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2-3/4 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda *
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or other flavoring

Beat everything with an electric mixer until fluffy. Drop by bite-size spoonfuls onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. Store in the freezer and eat frozen.

Makes 24 clouds

[marilynp]

my problem is that I would eat all 24 clouds......I'm better off without anything!

[Sarina D]

Yup, me too....all 24 would be gone!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight last year- 400 (2007)
Atkins start weight – 347 (July 19, 2008 )
(100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day )
Current weight – 269
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by jek3fl

Been doing induction for 6 days now and down 8lbs!!!!! However, I need something sweet. I'm craving dessert. What do u recommend?

Hi there,
I would recommend taking L-Glutamine. It will take away the sweet cravings. You're allowed 3000 mg a day. Dr. Atkins discusses it on page 136 DANDR. If you would like more information about it, let me know, i'd be happy to share it with you.
It's best to tame the sweet craving beast inside rather than keep feeding it. L-Glutamine totally works. I know from experience.
L-Glutamine is an excellent supplement to curb sweet cravings.
Wishing you the best of health and lite.
Sincerely, Sherri

[spectro]

Are you drinking any kind of caffeine?

Atkins says caffeine lowers blood sugar and may provoke craving for sweets.