Lowcarbfriend

How does for ex Stevia affect you? I’m thinking mainly about cravings, not weight loss effect. My thinking now is to avoid any kind of sugar (sugar, honey, maple syrup, dried fruit etc) except raw fruit. I’ve never used artificial sweeteners and never would (hey, health obsessed vegetarian for ten years ). For baking I just use cocoa, cream, vanilla powder or raw fruit. It’s not the real thing but it satisfies my longing for festiveness without me starting to binge. Is Stevia a good choice or does it set off cravings for you? I’ve never tried it so I know very little of its effects and now is not really a good time for me to experiment having just come out of the sugar daze.

And what about sprouted grain products, like sprouted bread? Do any of you eat sprouted grains and how does it affect you?

The reason I’m asking is that I’m sensing eating no sugar and no grains like bread is going to give me a "hollow" feeling at times like something is missing from my eating (it already has), and if there are foods that brighten up your eating experience without leading to binges, they might be worth trying.

I tried making oopsies yesterday and though they looked lovely mine tasted more like mini-omelettes than bread. Good yes, but still omelettish.

Just got home from the grocery store – bought the makings for crackslaw. We’ll probably have it tomorrow (Wed.) – I’ll let ya’ll know how it turns out – and if the kiddos like it.

I spent the last 2 days in the hospital, doctor thinks possible diverticulitis. Doctor has put me on a liquid diet for 3 days. Sure could use some ideas. So far I have broth and sugar free jello.

I travel through New England for work. Typically, I’m home every night, but some nights I have to stay in hotels. Being on this diet makes it challenging to eat during the day.

I used to just pop in and out of the fast food drive thru’s getting salads and grilled chicken. That gets boring really fast when you travel every single day. I used to bring cold tuna, egg or chicken salad with me in the car but now that its getting warmer, it sorta turns me off to keep it in the car…even in a cooler…I guess its the mayo that turns me off

I typically am staying away from the fast food salads cause now Im bored with them. I eat at a Craker Barrell from time to time seeing that they have low carb menus but most times, I cant stop for that long to eat, and, I prefer to bring stuff with me.

Any ideas? See, the trick here is I cant bring anything hot. I have a cooler. Im getting bored with salads and meat salads such as tuna egg and chicken.

Help!!!!

Hi there!

I have the book and ADORE it, but it can be a bit unwieldy for the uninitiated.

Are there any condensed versions or bullet points out there? Links? I’m looking for "talking points" to counter the mainstream misinformed masses.

Thanks!

This is my first time being sick while on atkins.

I already have sinus problems, so when I’m sick.. it’s literally like I can’t breathe.

Any suggestions for what I can take besides nyquil which contains a whopping 19g carbs per dose???