Sugar free stuff

[Bubblicious]

Does anyone eat stuff like sugar free hot cocoa and such on low carb days? Or will it hinder results? I do :oops: but I haven't noticed any hinderance yet.. It helps keep me sane on some days, but sometimes I wonder if it is a good idea? This is the longest I've carb cycled, so while it hasn't hindered anytihng as of yet, it might still be too early to tell. Of course, I do keep it all in moderation. But I was just curious on everyone's thoughts/experiences on this?

[AgKitty]

I figure if its in moderation and fits into your daily totals then go for it. If you notice a weight loss slow down, take it out.

[jrb1980]

I think if it doesn't hinder your progress and it is in moderation then it is okay. For me, it was hindering my progress I think so I have really, really cut back. I think we all have our own perception of moderation. I was adding 100 calories or so though when you consider the gum. See the incidental calories thread.

[Bubblicious]

I do try my best to keep it really low key. For instance, this morning, I had 1 tablespoon of SF vanilla coffee creamer in my coffee which was 30 calories, 2.5g. of fat and 2 carbs. If some cravings hit me hard this evening, I'll probably have some SF Chai tea.

[Brandi]

I agree with what was said above. If it fits the macros, you are making progress towards your goals and are sticking to your program then you are good to go!

[Blondell]

sugar-free gum and soda are my friends on low days. :clap:

[Pandora]

Sugar-free Jell-O is my friend.

[Pearly]

Originally posted by Pandora@May 9 2006, 10:16 AM
Sugar-free Jell-O is my friend.
Sugar free syrup is my BEST friend.

And gum is my soulmate.

[Lynda]

instead of buying a commericial "sugar free" hot chocolate mix...Just buy a big ol container of regular COCOA, in the baking supplies section.
One tablespoon is about 1.1gram protein
3 grams of carbs
0.75 rams of FAT
and about 20 calories total,
I mix in about 2 packets of sugar twin, or sweet and low, whatever, with boiling hot water and put it in my favorite SuperSized Travel Mug, (like 2 regular size coffee cups) add cinnamon too if you like.

It's an overall very low calorie CHOCOLATE FIX, and very satisfying, I JUST LOVE CHOCOLATE TOO!!!! :hi: It's my little way of having "chocolate" on a day when I really shouldn't be having chocolate. Try it.

[Lynda]

Originally posted by Pearly@May 9 2006, 11:45 AM
Sugar free syrup is my BEST friend.

And gum is my soulmate.
Ohhhhhh, I just adore those sugar free & calorie free flavoured syrups they have at the 7-11 coffee stations. Yummers!

[janey]

I'm all about sugar free gum on any day.
I also buy the new Nestea sugar free drink packages, they are my new best friend.
I will sometimes have Diet Pepsi but that is only about once a week.

[Bubblicious]

Originally posted by Lynda@May 9 2006, 10:19 AM
instead of buying a commericial "sugar free" hot chocolate mix...Just buy a big ol container of regular COCOA, in the baking supplies section.
One tablespoon is about 1.1gram protein
3 grams of carbs
0.75 rams of FAT
and about 20 calories total,
I mix in about 2 packets of sugar twin, or sweet and low, whatever, with boiling hot water and put it in my favorite SuperSized Travel Mug, (like 2 regular size coffee cups) add cinnamon too if you like.

It's an overall very low calorie CHOCOLATE FIX, and very satisfying, I JUST LOVE CHOCOLATE TOO!!!! :hi: It's my little way of having "chocolate" on a day when I really shouldn't be having chocolate. Try it.
Oh, this sounds interesting! It doesnn't taste watery with no milk in it??


And thanks for the replies everyone. :) I feel better now :)