Have I heard right???? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

summer0123 · 07-21-2003, 05:14 PM

Did I hear somewhere that peanut M & M's are O.K.? Somebody please help, I'm dying for some chocolate! Thanks!

ellis · 07-21-2003, 05:33 PM

No! They are not alright!

Sorry, Summer... nice try sweetie.

sflake · 07-21-2003, 06:33 PM

Summer: I thought I heard the same thing.

Ruthxxx · 07-21-2003, 07:03 PM

You must both be hallucinating!

dentrassi · 07-21-2003, 08:58 PM

ACTUALLY, they ARE okay, but not in phase 1, and only in SMALL AMOUNTS (read: I CAN"T STOP AFTER THAT MANY!!!) Maybe just in phase 3, I don't know.

2BFIT1 · 07-22-2003, 08:43 AM

I don't know about the M&M's but has anybody in phase 2 tried the Pistachio Bark recipe yet? (pg 241 in the book) It's made with semi-sweet chocolate and roasted pistachios. It sounds wonderful for that "I need a taste of chocolate" feeling.

ellis · 07-22-2003, 10:55 AM

I'm too scared to try it, Sil.

It sounds REALLY good!

Speaking of pistachios, it's really really important NOT to eat too many. Bad things happen.

dentrassi · 07-22-2003, 11:02 AM

You're not kidding! When I was a kid we would sometimes buy a 5 pound bag and just eat them until they were gone.....

Ruthxxx · 07-22-2003, 12:24 PM

Ellis and Den, you are supposed to remove the shells! Geez!

flagirl · 07-22-2003, 01:02 PM

If you have ventured over to the Prevention board, you have probably gotten the impression that Peanut M&M's are ok. There seems to be a lot of discussion about that particular treat on the boards. Additionally, the glycemic index in the book has probably contributed to that as well, as it rates Milk and peanut M&M's the same.

dentrassi · 07-22-2003, 03:09 PM

Ruth-WOW!! All these years and i never knew!!! I bet they're easier to eat without the shells too!!! Do you have to buy a special shell remover?

Ruthxxx · 07-22-2003, 04:45 PM

Actually, Den, I have seen several special shell-removers advertised on eBay! Maybe you can get two so Ellis has one.
Glad to be of help.

meg 1+2 · 07-22-2003, 05:10 PM

I have a bridge for sale....if that's not too appealing, how about some land in Florida?????

Have a great day~~~~~~~~Meg

dentrassi · 07-22-2003, 05:41 PM

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

You both have 2 for 1 specials?!?!

twodogmom · 07-22-2003, 07:22 PM

You guys crack me up!!

My thoughts on the M&Ms question. They have a lower glycemic index, but GI is not the only criteria that we should be using to decide if something fits into our eating plan. GI only tells us how quickly a food will make our blood sugar and insulin rise. I'm not sure, since I don't have a bag in front of me, but they probably contain a lot of saturated and/or trans fats, and don't have a lot of nutrients.

Now, having said that.....they are one of my favorite food groups, and one day I hope to be able to taste them again.....if I can control myself enough to eat them in "moderation".

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