Apples!

I've been trying to move beyond 30 carbs/day, but still seem to stick around 20-
25 because it just works out that way (I tend to have 2 meals a day plus
whatever). Strawberries (GOOD ones) are getting harder and harder to find.
Today I decided to try something different -- an APPLE! The Atkins Center lists
that as a low AGR (Atkins Glycemic Ranking) suitable for OWL. I had a 5.8 oz
apple with 1/4 whipped cream (flavored with coffee extract & liquid Splenda).
HEAVEN! It was SOOOO sweet and crisp and PERFECT! The apple was over 18gms of
carbs, but I STILL came in at just under 35 carbs for the day, including a large
salad. I probably should only have HALF an apple next time, but DAMN that was
nice :-) And to think I used to let apples sit around until they started looking
like little old ladies! One thing this WOE teaches you is a REAL appreciation
for the TRULY GOOD things in life!

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Saffire
205/184/125
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333

Saffire wrote:
snip. Today I decided to try something different
-- an APPLE! The Atkins Center lists that as a low AGR (Atkins
Glycemic Ranking) suitable for OWL.

I love my apples when they are in season.
I had a 5.8 oz apple with 1/4
whipped cream (flavored with coffee extract & liquid Splenda).
HEAVEN! It was SOOOO sweet and crisp and PERFECT!

I like mine sliced with a sprinkle of salt.

The apple was
over 18gms of carbs, but I STILL came in at just under 35 carbs for
the day, including a large salad. I probably should only have HALF
an apple next time, but DAMN that was nice :-)

I usually end up sharing mine with DS3.

And to think I used
to let apples sit around until they started looking like little old
ladies! One thing this WOE teaches you is a REAL appreciation for
the TRULY GOOD things in life!
I think we should be eating whatever fruit is in season, I think our bodies
were made to do that. The Honeycrisps are nearly done and then I will be
done with apples until next fall : (


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Lori
220/143/135
LC since 1/17/03
Nov Challenge 145/140
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In article , Saffire says...

I've been trying to move beyond 30 carbs/day, but still seem to stick around 20-
25 because it just works out that way (I tend to have 2 meals a day plus
whatever). Strawberries (GOOD ones) are getting harder and harder to find.
Today I decided to try something different -- an APPLE! The Atkins Center lists
that as a low AGR (Atkins Glycemic Ranking) suitable for OWL. I had a 5.8 oz
apple with 1/4 whipped cream (flavored with coffee extract & liquid Splenda).
HEAVEN! It was SOOOO sweet and crisp and PERFECT! The apple was over 18gms of
carbs, but I STILL came in at just under 35 carbs for the day, including a large
salad. I probably should only have HALF an apple next time, but DAMN that was
nice :-) And to think I used to let apples sit around until they started
looking
like little old ladies! One thing this WOE teaches you is a REAL appreciation
for the TRULY GOOD things in life!

--
Saffire

Hey, that sounds good. I'll bet an apple with a little cinnamon sprinkled on
would be good too. I'll have to try both.

BillJ
254/170/168
Atkins since 6/20/01

I just couldn't agree more. I cut up an apple and put cinamon on it. Then
nuked it for a minute or so until it was hot and softened. Then I put
whipped cream on it and I too appreciated the flavor so very much. Yummy! I
was just telling someone the other day how terrible sugary carbs taste to me
now (such as a cookie) and how good the natural fruits taaste when I splurge
and have them for a treat.

Michelle
"Saffire" wrote in message
.. .
I've been trying to move beyond 30 carbs/day, but still seem to stick
around 20-
25 because it just works out that way (I tend to have 2 meals a day plus
whatever). Strawberries (GOOD ones) are getting harder and harder to
find.
Today I decided to try something different -- an APPLE! The Atkins Center
lists
that as a low AGR (Atkins Glycemic Ranking) suitable for OWL. I had a 5.8
oz
apple with 1/4 whipped cream (flavored with coffee extract & liquid
Splenda).
HEAVEN! It was SOOOO sweet and crisp and PERFECT! The apple was over
18gms of
carbs, but I STILL came in at just under 35 carbs for the day, including a
large
salad. I probably should only have HALF an apple next time, but DAMN that
was
nice :-) And to think I used to let apples sit around until they started
looking
like little old ladies! One thing this WOE teaches you is a REAL
appreciation
for the TRULY GOOD things in life!

--
Saffire
205/184/125
Atkins since 6/14/03
Progress photo: http://photos.yahoo.com/saffire333