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**JJascaxal** · 08-09-2008, 11:15 PM

I'm in the OWL phase, and I don't consider a low carb snack as a cheat, as long as I stay within my daily carb limit. I think that your idea of keeping la variety of low carb snacks on hand is a great idea.

I don't eat dark chocolate squares, but I had dark chocolate-covered almonds once. I haven't bought them since because it was so hard to stop when I hit my carb limit.

When I have a craving for sweets or other carbs, I usually don't feed the craving. I try to substitute something healthy, or just turn my back on the carb temptation and walk away. If you're craving sweets, you should check to see if you're still in ketosis. You shouldn't have strong cravings for sweets while you're following Atkins carefully.

08-09-2008, 11:15 PM	#6
JJascaxal Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	I'm in the OWL phase, and I don't consider a low carb snack as a cheat, as long as I stay within my daily carb limit. I think that your idea of keeping la variety of low carb snacks on hand is a great idea. I don't eat dark chocolate squares, but I had dark chocolate-covered almonds once. I haven't bought them since because it was so hard to stop when I hit my carb limit. When I have a craving for sweets or other carbs, I usually don't feed the craving. I try to substitute something healthy, or just turn my back on the carb temptation and walk away. If you're craving sweets, you should check to see if you're still in ketosis. You shouldn't have strong cravings for sweets while you're following Atkins carefully.
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