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Date Posted: 13:50:00 07/07/03 Mon
Author: Peggy
Subject: Re: Question about Curves diet
In reply to: Coli 's message, "Re: Question about Curves diet" on 20:45:03 07/06/03 Sun

For protein bars, I like the ULTIMATE LOW CARBS BARS, they have 2 or 3 carbs per bar, depending on which bar you get. They are great for phase 1!! You can find them at Trader Joe's (I live in CA) or online.



>if you have Oberto Cocktail pep available (I have no
>clue what areas have it...it's made here in Seattle,
>so I know the PNW :) it's 4g per serving which is
>pretty good.
>
>As for protein bars, most of them have too many carbs
>even when on phase 2, but I know there are a few out
>there that have lower quantities, but I haven't tried
>them. I do like the Balance bars, but they tend to
>have between 20 and 25g of carbs which is 1/3+ of your
>daily allowance and it's not usually worth it to me
>(unless I'm really hungry and the fridge is empty!)
>
>Another thing that I've ALWAYS had in my desk drawer,
>no matter if I've been on a diet or not is peanut
>butter. I eat Jif creamy and it's got 7g per two tbsp
>which is a pretty good serving size. it's got
>calories which the free foods and whatnot don't have
>and it's got a lot of protein which keeps me full for
>a while. just stock up on spoons and when you get a
>hungry feeling, have yourself a peanut butter lollypop
>:) I've always called them that and apparently my
>former co-worker calls them that now too :) I don't
>even remember telling her about them...hee hee
>
>Nuts are good too, walnuts have omega-3 fatty acids in
>them and so not only are the fairly low in carbs but
>they are good for you in other ways.
>
>a TIP for the free salad...ALMOND ACCENTS. they give
>you a nice crunch without the carbs of croutons and I
>was TOTALLY surprised by the taste! you can find them
>by the croutons or veggies...YUM
>
>I'll let you know if I think of any others.
>Coli
>
>>Hi everyone! I'm new to this board and also to
>>Curves. I started last week and I am really enjoying
>>it. I started on the carb-sensitive plan and I need
>>to come up with some ideas of foods that I can take to
>>work easily. I do have a refrigerator available, so
>>that should help, but I also need some things that I
>>can just keep in my desk drawer. Any ideas?? I was
>>thinking about pepperoni sticks, but I don't know if
>>they have carbs. Also, what are some of your favorite
>>protein bars?? Thanks!! :-)

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