The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[kmr]

I was wondering when the best time to have the soy crisp snacks are? Since we have to have our M.F. meals every 2-3 hrs., when should we fit the crisps in? I was thinking 1 1/2 hrs. after a M.F. meal so that still leaves another 1 1/2 hrs. before the next M.F. meal. Since they have carbs I didn't know whether it would effect the ketosis if we had them too close to a M.F. meal since they have carbs too. Thanks!

[Diana]

Pretty much, I eat them whenever I'm hungry and water and boullion aren't cutting it. I think they CAN mess with a person's fat burning state if s/he's really sensitive, but I often eat the Ranch ones in the Creamy Tomato soup and the Apple Cinnamon ones in the Banana and Vanilla puddings (inspired by our own Terry Pettit).

As with so many other things, you kinda just need to find out what your body can tolerate. I know if I'm having a span of time where I'm not losing as much as I'd like, I need to cut back on the higher carb things (some of the soups, bars, snacks, oatmeal, maybe the pudding) and stick with what works for me (shakes! and hot drinks).

[Mike]

And just to add to my DW's reply. If there is a time, like me, in the afternoon between your MF meal and your L&G when you might feel "munchie", then I have a snack - soy crisps, pickles, etc.

Hope this helps.

[hulagirlfromhawaii]

Like Diana, I have my crisps at my "hungriest" time of the day, and for me that is in the late afternoon. It might be at a different time for you.

[kmr]

Thanks guys for the tips!


Diana...........Your suggestion about putting the crisps in the soup or pudding sounds delish!!! I would have never thought of that!
Thanks!

[Nancy]

What great advice from consistent losers above!

I really like the soy crisps and use them occasionally when faced with a strong urge to eat.

I have one of those 'all or none' tendencies and I do best when I do minimal snacking. When I snack, I want more. Snackage can easily lead to over-eating for me; that is why I prefer to have the Medifast portion-controlled snacks.

Yep, the soy crisps do have carbohydrates so when I am feeling particularly needy in a snack-or-die mood in the evening, I go for Robust Tomato Fast Soup with chili powder or hot sauce first - it is spicy and usually satisfies me. When that doesn't do it, I go for a pickle spear. Soy Crisps are sort of a last resort for me, particularly at night because they remind me of popcorn - and I do not do popcorn.
My feeling is that they can be life preservers in a bag. During the weight loss phase, I’d try to use them in the afternoon when a person is more likely to be active and burn them off.

[kmr]

Thanks Nancy!

[dede4wd]

My Danger hours are 2-5pm (a lot of people's danger hours are at night, not me...mine's during the afternoon), so if I'm going to Soy crisp (or celery or SF Jello)...it's usually between my 3pm feeding and my 6pm one...

DeDe

[Nancy]

DeDe ~

It's good to know you figured out what works great for you. Sometimes having meals a bit closer together just prior to the Danger Time can be of value or using an Appetite Suppression shake prior to that time can prevent hunger break-through.

You will soon be there - awesome job!

[DonicaB]

Good thought Nancy~ I hadn't thought of using the Appetite Suppressent shakes during my trouble times. It seems so simple now.

DeDe~ my danger hours are the same time as your. Night time is usually not a problem for me. Partly because I don't sleep well on a heavy stomach. Maybe I should say a full stomach because my stomach is definitely already HEAVY!

DonicaB