3 questions from a newbie

[razz]

1. Why do the net carbs on the back of an Atkins bar add up to MUCH higher than the number advertised on the front? I emailed Atkins Nutritional helpline and they talked about glycerin. I just feel worried about eating them. It's like a 6-7 carb difference, and I'm on Day 4 induction.

2. I chew Nicorette, and I am on various medications (including some of the anti-depressant and anti-anxiety variety). When I first read Atkins several years ago, he mentioned that these types of drugs can slow weight loss and almost keep you out of ketosis. Has anyone else experienced this or found a way around it?

3. What's the cheapest way you all have found to buy ketosis sticks? The prices vary wildly, it seems. Are some brands better than others?

Thanks!

razz

[BFGarner]

Ill try my best to answer

1) With the Bars they also subtract sugar alcohols I think. It stalls some and not others. They don't bother me, but I eat one a week, if that.

2) The medications from what I have read can also stall your weight lose or slow it. As for nicorette, I'm not sure, but nicotine like caffeine sucks.

3) Ketostix. I dont buy them my stanky breath is more than enough to let me know when I'm in or out.

[Morrigan]

I can't do the Atkins bars. It throws me off, and we won't even talk about the side effects of Malitol on my body.

I've found ketostix fairly cheap at Walgreens, almost half of what I paid at Target or Wal-Mart.

[razz]

Thank you!

[razz]

Even subtracting the sugar alcohols, which I've come to consider dubious, doesn't get the nutrition info anywhere close to the advertised net carbs.

But thank you so very much for sharing what you knew! This is a really friendly group. I'm not even sure how I found you guys (the Google process fades!) but I'm GLAD!

[losetocruise]

glycerin can also be subtracted, per Atkins, but most people avoid the bars on induction and most avoid them altogether . It is a your mileage might vary thing. Some people are stalled by them and others not.

[sarahrose]

I can answer the nicorette gum question as I have used it in the past. 4mg: is .59 carb
2mg: is .58 carb

Although they have never stalled me or put me out of ketosis.

Sarah from Michigan

[sugarsack]

i have read on here not to waste your money on the ketostix = of course that was after i bought some...

the bad breath/ taste in the mouth can be diluted with water.. drink more water.. mine is gone.. (so i am told by the husband and co-workers) but i am still in ketosis

i really have no experience with medications.. sorry

hope this helps a bit

[razz]

OMG, I can't believe Nicorette has carbs!

The cost hasn't been enough to make me quit, but this might!!!

Listen: I really want to thank all of you and the board in general for your attention to my questions and for the good information.

This is the "groupiest" most welcoming board I've ever wandered into. I really don't feel alone!

Thanks to everyone~

razz

[jimmie 48]

razz, some folks have gone the route of cutting those ketostis in half, length wise to get double the amount.