[Paul Bunyan]

18 POUNDS!! Tremendous!!! You have a fantastic start...hope you still are finding it easy enough to continue on the way you are going!!

Toni

[freddyujnf]

So far it's been a piece of cake (figuratively speaking, that is). Other than accidental carbs I consumed when I was misled into believing that the lobster salad I was buying only contained real lobster, mayo, celery, etc., when it probably had that fake "krabmeat", I haven't purposely eaten carbs yet. I knew it had carbs in it because afterward I could feel my heart pounding and racing.

When I want a sweet I make a rootbeer float (Diet A&W or Barq's or Mug plus heavy cream) or chew sugarless gum, but I'm surprised at how infrequent that is. It was never this easy in the past so I hope it continues to be this easy in the future as I am very encouraged to go as far as possible, thanks in part to the support and encouragement I've received from you folks.

[Paul Bunyan]

How gratifying that is to hear!!! Now that a year has gone by for me, I truly can't imagine NOT eating like this...at least I hope this year proves, for me, that I am changing. That's my goal.

Thanks for the update! I love hearing such good news from newcomers!!

Toni

p.s. You are right - that fake crab stuff is REALLY high in carbs...they must emulate the sweetness of crab with sugar!

t

[rostpribru]

Imitation crabmeat is made with fish... but it's very high in carb due to the other ingredients. Depending on the brand (I looked at several) it ranges from 10 to 15 grams (no fiber) per serving (85g/1/2cup serving).

Avoid this stuff....

[OShellszz]

Prisoner, thanks for the reminder on the root beer float

So glad to be back here. I'm enjoying reading these boards and messages each evening.

To everyone's success!
Catherine

[rostpribru]

Try adding cream to a sf orange soda... creamsicle!!!