[tamumlg]

2nd day on Ideal Protein!
Not too bad, a couple of headaches only.

Couple of questions-
1. DILL Pickles - absolutely love'em. I have read on this forum that as long as they don't have any sugar. The brand I love is "Best Maid" and it says "Sugars less than 1 gram" (Ingredients: Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Alum, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavoring, Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Oleoresin Turmeric & Yellow#5 (Colors), Polysorbat80 (Emulsifier).
Still too much sugar?

2. Also love me some mineral water. Any limits? Does it count towards my daily water intake?

I apperciate everyone's help! GOD Bless!

[salesgod]

Go for it on the pickles. I personally enjoy Nathan's dill pickles (they're the hot dog people that sponsor that famous hot dog eating contest), and I get them regularly. Dill pickles are a phase 1 vegetable, and I can't see anything wrong with the ones you love. Keep in mind that 1/2 C. of raw cucumber has about 1g of naturally occuring sugar in it, so as long as you're staying away from bread & butter and other sweet pickles with ADDED sugar, you're fine. That's why they're on the list. Enjoy!

[tamumlg]

Thanks for the info!

[JessicaCourez]

Some coaches say mineral water is ok, some don't. My coach says no, but I honestly do it anyway. Seriously, people, I just want a little fizz in my water, is that so bad? I think they all agree, though, that it doesn't count towards your daily water intake. I drink all my regular water, and then some, then at night I indulge in the bubble water....I don't think it's affected my weight loss, I've lost about 3 pounds a week consistently, except for one off week. (where I didn't cheat!)

[mamaerinb]

i like the flavored(not sweetened) sparkling waters from le croix(find them at HEB) and of course pickles-they are phase 1 protocol.

i see some TAMU in your name.....hook 'em
what part of texas are you?

[rinoa1823]

my coach tells me to lay off the pickles cause they can make you bloat up and retain water if you eat too many :P which I have done lol

[rosemary2612]

I eat dill pickles a lot. I use them as a life saving device when I am absolutely wanting to eat something. One dill pickle and I am good to go, usually until my next meal. I consistently lose 3-4 pounds a week.