Call me crazy but I wouldn't eat a low-carb Reese's cup

[ChantillyLace88]

I've noticed over the last few years that some of the foods you can find at the store are ridiculous. Companies will do anything to make a buck with their "diet friendly" foods.
Well...I was walking through the candy aisle while grocery shopping (not for me! My boyfriend has a bad snack habit) and I noticed "Low-carb Reese's cups and Hershey bars". I picked up the bag, looked at the nutritional facts and just as the bag states, there are no sugars, only sugar alcohols.
No Thanks Mr. Candy Manufacturer. They definitely aren't making $6 off of one little bag just for me to stall on a WOE that does NOT include candy!
My boyfriend, of course, says "hey! you can have those!!"
No Sir. I'd rather not stall, and I'd also rather not get a massive craving for candy/sweets/sugar that does not go away until I fulfill it.
I am just reflecting on those nasty little things, and I do feel great about picking them up and throwing them back down, then off I went to the produce section.

[Sarina D]

GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!

I agree, the garbage they try to sell is amazing...it's all about money.

Keep it up, you're doing awesome!

Sarina
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Heaviest weight - 403 lbs. (2007)
April 1, 2008 - 387 lbs. (This is when I initially started to lose weight…but was not on Atkins at this point)
Atkins start weight – 347 lbs. (July 19, 2008 – began Atkins)
1st major goal met -----100 lbs. lost as of Oct 2, 2008 - Hit 300 lbs. on this day – From April 1-08 when I initially begin to lose weight.
2nd major goal met - 151 lbs. lost as of Jan 13, 2009 - Hit 249 lbs. on this day.
3rd major goal met - Wed, May 13-09 - Reached losing 200 lbs. in just over a year and a couple of months.
4th major goal met – Reached “Onederland” June 6-09 – 198 lbs.
5th major goal met - My 1 yr. Atkins anniversary - Weighing 184 lbs. this day
Current weight – 183 lbs.
Goal weight - 150 – 160

[ThinSoon]

GOOD FOR YOU! You can make desserts that are your WOE friendly without the sides effects...

Tracey

[Greeneggs&ham]

Great job sticking to the plan. You get an "atta girl!"

Whether the sweetness comes from sugar, artificial sugar or sugar alcohol, it all tastes "sweet" which leads me to gobble the whole bag over a short period of time. That defeats the whole purpose of trying to kick the sugar craving/bingeing bad habits even if the ingredients supposedly don't affect my insulin levels. Not to mention the serious laxative effects that will result at the most inopportune time!

[JulieB]

Good for you - 'chemicals in a bag' don't really appeal to me either

[VGrace]

Good for you! I completely agree!