Question:
need something to replace my sugar craving help

I'm not happy with my weight loss i'm 1 month post-op and I only loss 16 pounds is that good or what?    — Karen R. (posted on January 8, 2003)

January 8, 2003
Karen, your profile has no information on it that we can use to answer your question - no BMI or starting weight! If you are a lightweight, then 16 pounds is OK. Keep in mind that everyone loses at a different rate, so to compare your loss to others will drive you nuts. There are ALWAYS people who start out at the same height and weight as you and lose faster - its just a fact. The important thing to remember is that we all lose weight by following the Pouch rules - concentrating on lots of protein, low or no carbs and sugars,exercise, no drinking with or right after meals, and lots of water. As for sugar cravings, try fresh fruit-its sweet and should satisfy the sugar cravings, or try SF snacks like SF chocolate, or SF ice creams.
   — Cindy R.

January 8, 2003
I chew sugar free gum. Its sweet but not harmful. Sugar free pudding is good and not too high in calories. Try some lite cool whip on it. The jello is yuk.
   — Tawnda C.

January 8, 2003
I can't really say about your weight loss, because I don't know where you started, but some suggestions for the sweet tooth: I chew sugar free Orbitz gum (I didn't chew gum for fifteen years before surgery). I suck on the new sugar free CremeSavers. Sugar free Jell-o (the kind you make, not the kind that comes pre-made, yuck!). I use some Lite Cool Whip with the Jell-o, or even lowfat cottage cheese for protein. Some low-fat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese with cinnamon sugar that I make with Splenda and a little Vanilla. Sugar free Popsicles and SF Fudgsicles. No sugar added applesauce with same cinnamon sugar. Dannon Light yogurt. This brand of Sugar free chocolate called Ross. They have it at CVS and it's yummy, but I didn't start with that sort of thing until 9 or so months out. Even a spoonful of Simply Jiff Peanut Butter or Lite Cool Whip alone will do it for me.
   — PaulaM

January 8, 2003
To help with the sugar cravings I'd go on a either low or no carb food plan. When you eliminate the carbs from your diet, you usually loose the cravings. My husband and I did Atkins in 2001, would couldn't believe how we lost the desire for sweets. The protein also makes me feel full for so much longer!
   — Stacy L.

January 8, 2003
Eat grapes, they help with sugar cravings.
   — barbara A.

January 8, 2003
Only one things stops mine, or brings them under control. Whey protein supps. made with water, not anything like milk or juice. Sugar is sugar, regardless the source. And sugar begets sugar. The more you get, the more you want. Taking small nibbles is like only drizzling gasoline on a fire. Still builds the fire. Protein (supplement) helps put ME back in the driver's seat.
   — vitalady

January 9, 2003
I use ISS Research Pro42 bars. Each is big enough for two snacks so cut it in half but they are awesome and cure my sweet tooth instantly. Sugar free, low fat, and high protein. Best prices are at www.netrition.com
   — Lisa B.

January 9, 2003
I've been told that averaging a weight-loss of 4 pounds a week is a good healthy loss. Compute that out a bit and you have 40 pounds in 10 weeks and 80 pounds in 20 weeks (or 5 months). Not bad!
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