Need Diet Help

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Blubayou

I usually add Splenda to my veggies- I love cabbage cooked with 1/2 slice of bacon, onion, and cabbage- no water, just cover and let it cook- I add a pack of Splenda half way through- Very good and filling.
You can try boiled shrimp or steamed shrimp in a salad. Salads and Soups are your friend! Think about eating things that have volume but not many calories. Also I keep sugar free Jello and a tub of cool whip in my fridge at all times. If your sweet tooth kicks in it is a low cal go to dish. You can put fruit in it if you are not worried about carbs. Also fruit salad- Lots of fresh fruit with a little low fat yogurt or sour cream as a dressing.

That sounds good also. Although, I can't do the sugarfree jello, I'm allergic to aspertane. So far I am ok with Splenda.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Esther

That sounds good also. Although, I can't do the sugarfree jello, I'm allergic to aspertane. So far I am ok with Splenda.

Buy the Truvia - it's the only one that's all natural, made from stevia.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Sherri

Buy the Truvia - it's the only one that's all natural, made from stevia.

I have heard of stevia.

My neighbor was telling me this morning she found an organic sugar. Less calories. ???

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by Esther

I have heard of stevia.

My neighbor was telling me this morning she found an organic sugar. Less calories. ???

Truvia is brand new, I think. It has zero calories and tastes like real sugar, but it's the only non calorie one that is all natural, so it's harmless. It takes a few packets for me to think something is sweet enough, but it tastes more like real sugar. I use it in cereal and oatmeal all the time now.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by Sherri

Truvia is brand new, I think. It has zero calories and tastes like real sugar, but it's the only non calorie one that is all natural, so it's harmless. It takes a few packets for me to think something is sweet enough, but it tastes more like real sugar. I use it in cereal and oatmeal all the time now.

I will look for it when I next go to town.

Thanks

[Elizabeth]

Originally Posted by Sherri

Well, today I'm on the "Colonoscopy Diet" - yuck!!! I had to drink a bottle of Magnesium Citrate last night, which tastes like grape flavored battery acid. Seriously!! Today all I can have is jello and liquids. They told me I can drain chicken noodle soup and drink the broth in it. Can't wait for that for lunch. LOL! Then tonight I have to drink a gallon of this other yucky stuff plus all day today, I have to drink 16 oz. of something every hour. I will be floating by nighttime. I was up all night running to the potty. Can't imagine what tonight will be like.

Procedure is at 8:30 AM tomorrow.

Just thought I'd make you feel a little better about your diet. LOLOL!

That does not sound fun at all! I don't know if I could do it-

But the procedure is definitely preventative medicine-better to do it now than to find something later.