Sugar Shakers - lots of questions

Hi everyone,

I'm new to these boards and to SB, and I have lots of questions for you experts out there! My DH and I have been following this WOE for 2 weeks now. We both feel great...more energy, no cravings for sweets, and just better in general. My DH has lost weight easily..about 7 lbs so far! I, however, have no had such luck, even though I eat much less than he does. I eat only legal foods, drink 90 oz of water per day, and exercise 5 times per week. What can I do better? Here are some questions that I really need help with:

1) The book doesn't talk about counting calories. Should I be counting calories to lose weight with this? Even though I am eat "legal" foods only, I am not losing weight. What can I do?

2) I read somewhere tha 100% durum semolina is legal. Is this true? I am afraid to eat any pasta that doesn't say "whole wheat" on it. Can I eat durum semolina pasta if it is "organic" and not processed/enriched?

3) Is Rye bread really OK? I found a bread at a health food store that said it was made with "light rye flour". Is that legal?

4) What about a frozen yogurt called "carbolite" which is made with Malitol?

I have so many more questions, but I'll start with just these for now.

Any help is appreciated!!!

~Lulana

Welcome Lulana,

I'll do my best to answer the questions that I can!

1) You don't need to count calories with this WOE. What you do need to count is your starchy carbs. If your on the weight loss plan, no more than 2-3 servings of starchy carbs a day.

2) As long as it isn't enriched durum semolina it is okay. WW pastas are better for you (i.e. they have a lower GI) but you can do the occasional durum semolina pastas.

3) Not sure about Light Rye Flour. I do know that it needs to be whole grain rye, not enriched. The second you see the words "enriched flour" run for the hills :)

4) Malitol is okay, but be careful! It is a sugar alcohol and sugar alcohols are known for causing certain gastro-intestinal distress in many people (i.e. gas and such :o ) I only use goodies with sugar alcohols as an occasional treat.

Please join us on the weekly support board. That's where we post most of the time. You'll get a ton of helpful responses there and meet a great group of supportive people.

"See" ya around!
Kat

Originally posted by Mom2Marsh



4) Malitol is okay, but be careful! It is a sugar alcohol and sugar alcohols are known for causing certain gastro-intestinal distress in many people (i.e. gas and such :o ) I only use goodies with sugar alcohols as an occasional treat.

Kat


I secoind that! Milk of Magnesia has nothing on Malitol! :yikes: