yogurt

aim36 · 08-23-2009, 01:40 PM

Do you eat yogurt?
I just started this woe again but didn't do induction...maybe I should but I am doing modified atkins - more of just eating healthier and watching the carbs.
Anyway I thought it would be best to buy plain yogurt and put fresh fruit in it. Have you ever tried plain yogurt...YUCK...don't know if I will be able to do this. Gross!

sistertzu · 08-23-2009, 02:45 PM

You don"t need yogurt if you don't like it.

Sis

clairtique · 08-23-2009, 03:04 PM

I love plain yogart...of all yogarts it is my favorite. It tastes like sour cream! Give it a chance...your taste buds may get used to it!

Tammy2002 · 08-23-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim36

Do you eat yogurt?
I just started this woe again but didn't do induction...maybe I should but I am doing modified atkins - more of just eating healthier and watching the carbs.
Anyway I thought it would be best to buy plain yogurt and put fresh fruit in it. Have you ever tried plain yogurt...YUCK...don't know if I will be able to do this. Gross!

I love plain yogourt... maybe give it some time.. I love the tartness.

sugarless4life · 08-23-2009, 04:03 PM

try mixing in some SF jello powder ... I love it that way !

Betty

afuentes · 08-23-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim36

Do you eat yogurt?
I just started this woe again but didn't do induction...maybe I should but I am doing modified atkins - more of just eating healthier and watching the carbs.
Anyway I thought it would be best to buy plain yogurt and put fresh fruit in it. Have you ever tried plain yogurt...YUCK...don't know if I will be able to do this. Gross!

I love this greek yogurt. I add Truvia or Splenda to it to sweeten it up along w/almonds/berries. So good.

I would only add this when you have moved up the carb ladder. I wouldn't add it in the beginning - closer to goal.

verbqueen · 08-23-2009, 04:51 PM

I put a little DaVinci's in it. (My fave is black cherry.)

CindyCRNA · 08-23-2009, 05:23 PM

I use Fage 0% greek yogurt, 1 cup, in my smoothies. I also use it as a substitute for sour cream.

tiredofit · 08-23-2009, 05:54 PM

I put sugar free jello pudding in mine

DaffodilSoup · 08-23-2009, 06:02 PM

I love Fage but I definitely don't love the price tag, so I make my own YoCheese (find the recipe on Linda Sue's site!) Once it gets creamy and decadent, I love to add vanilla SF syrup and blueberries!

huskerfan · 08-23-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim36

Do you eat yogurt?
I just started this woe again but didn't do induction...maybe I should but I am doing modified atkins - more of just eating healthier and watching the carbs.
Anyway I thought it would be best to buy plain yogurt and put fresh fruit in it. Have you ever tried plain yogurt...YUCK...don't know if I will be able to do this. Gross!

I didn't like plain yogurt when I first began eating it, but now I wouldn't eat it any other way. When I first started eating it I would sweeten it with something sugar free, or mix it with fruit. Now I love it straight out of the tub.

Once I eliminated sugar from my life, anything artifically sweetened(i.e. flavored yogurt) tastes gross.

Like others have said, mix it with Davinci's, truvia, stevia or fruit-it is a wonderful snack.

FloridaShell · 08-23-2009, 06:06 PM

I've had Fage one time (with fresh blueberries), but it's not something I'd want to eat all the time.

BillB · 08-23-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canada_Bound

I love Fage but I definitely don't love the price tag, so I make my own YoCheese (find the recipe on Linda Sue's site!) Once it gets creamy and decadent, I love to add vanilla SF syrup and blueberries!

Once you drain the excess fluid from regular yogurt, doesn't it leave about half as much as you started with? Which makes Fage's price more reasonable, since you actually use/consume all that you buy, rather than wasting a paper towel and throwing (literally) half that Dannon (or whatever) down the drain?

Just my $.02.

--Bill

Diana · 08-23-2009, 06:14 PM

I love plain yogurt!! Every morningI eat it. Dannon full fat, I add either davinchis or splenda.

Strawberry · 08-23-2009, 06:18 PM

I get the Dannon plain yogurt or Greek yogurt (If I can afford the Greek, which is very out of my price range right now).

Then I take unsweetened frozen strawberries. Let them thaw halfway, put them in the blender with splenda or sweetner of choice, and whiz it into a yummy strawberry syrup topping. I use this over the yogurt -its honestly as delicious as if you were to buy the Dannon "Fruit on the Bottom" yogurts. Sometimes I will add other whole fruit in addition to my strawberry mix.

ilikecarbs · 08-23-2009, 06:35 PM

Not sure where you are at, but if there is a Krogers nearby their Carbmaster Yogurt is AWESOME...I eat it everyday....and it is 3 grams carbs/cup.

Joy-FL · 08-23-2009, 06:42 PM

I don't like yogurt. It's sour goo with bacteria in it, with other stuff added to make it palatable.

I guess I've always thought that yogurt was an excuse for people to eat candied fruit while calling it low-fat and healthy. And nobody actually LIKED the yogurt part.

Just putting it out there for any fellow freaks, apparently....

Lylotte · 08-23-2009, 06:58 PM

Amy - plain yogurt with fresh fruit and some liquid artificial sweetener is awesome! I WISH I could allow myself that in my WOE right now.. I miss fruit and yogurt ~ boo! Anyway, try it with liquid AS so as not to add in extra carbs and you should be golden. Pop in a blender with some ice and YUM YUM! Delicious!

KutiePie · 08-23-2009, 07:31 PM

I usually buy Fage at the grocery store...my Publix sells 3 small single serve containers for $5.00....but yesterday, I found a 35.3 oz (over 2 lbs !!!) container for $6.45 at Costco. I was so excited.

I usually add a sprinkle of cinnamon, dash of vanilla & some stevia and eat it. Occasionally I'll add some fresh blueberries or some sugar free jello powder.

Dystany1 · 08-23-2009, 08:15 PM

I add cinnamon to mine.

aim36 · 08-23-2009, 10:49 PM

Yea, I got my yogurt ready for breakfast tomorrow...added some artificial sweetner and blueberries. It actually tasted better than the other kinds at the store that is loaded with sugar!
...cinnamon, may have to try that!

Alison Jean 71 · 08-24-2009, 05:51 AM

Prior to LC I did not like plain yogurt in the least no matter what was done to it. I have been eating it daily for years. LOVE it. I like to add vanilla stevia drops. Sometimes I add ground flax, almonds, walnuts, freeze dried strawberries (nice crunch), or cookies and creme protein powder - (not all at once but maybe two items). I look forward to it. I started out with full fat, now I choose nonfat for lower calories.

HerBoudoir · 08-24-2009, 06:16 AM

Yep, it needs a little something sweet in it - I usually add 1/2 a packet of Splends, a touch of cinnamon, and a drop of home-brewed vanilla extract, along with about 2 tablespoons of finely diced berries. I don't often eat it though.

batlou · 08-24-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ilikecarbs

Not sure where you are at, but if there is a Krogers nearby their Carbmaster Yogurt is AWESOME...I eat it everyday....and it is 3 grams carbs/cup.

I hate yogurt but this stuff is great! Buy the vanilla. The ones with fruit in them are gross. I mix in a few almonds or dip strawberries in it. Neither of which are allowed if you are just starting but something to consider for the future. You can also mix in powdered protein in different flavors. I regurlarly use low carb banana and mix in one'ish tablespoon. Makes it creamy like pudding and taste great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dystany1

I add cinnamon to mine.

Might have to try this one.

aim36 · 08-24-2009, 08:52 AM

Had my yogurt, delicious. Plain yogurt, Fresh blueberries, a dash of splenda and less than 1/2 the sugar!!!!

I think I'll try a dash of vanilla instead of the splenda tomorrow!

ChristiG · 08-24-2009, 09:00 AM

I get carb smart yogurt at krogers. comes in different flavors and 3 carbs per cup. sometimes i get vanilla and add some pb.

Dovelette · 08-24-2009, 09:04 AM

I add splenda to my plain yogurt. It's delicious.

Dystany1 · 08-25-2009, 07:19 PM

I forgot to add that nutmeg is good to mix in too.

NextLevel · 08-26-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilikecarbs

Not sure where you are at, but if there is a Krogers nearby their Carbmaster Yogurt is AWESOME...I eat it everyday....and it is 3 grams carbs/cup.

I had this for the first time today. I second, third, and fourth your statement.

KJ-43 · 08-26-2009, 02:06 AM

I like fage or carbmaster(Kroger) or Greek Gods with splenda for the greek yogurt and cinnamon and the carbmaster yogurt i just add cinnamon and maybe sometimes I add cinnamon or unsweetened cocoa. When blueberries are in season I love fresh blueberries or strawberries or else I just eat the vanilla.
kj

08-23-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
aim36 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 649 Gallery: aim36 Stats: Wt: 288/244.6/? BMI: 44.4/37.74/? WOE: calorie count/watch carbs/overall healthier WOE Start Date: did this before, I can do it again - 08/15/12	yogurt Do you eat yogurt? I just started this woe again but didn't do induction...maybe I should but I am doing modified atkins - more of just eating healthier and watching the carbs. Anyway I thought it would be best to buy plain yogurt and put fresh fruit in it. Have you ever tried plain yogurt...YUCK...don't know if I will be able to do this. Gross!

08-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#17
Joy-FL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,495 Gallery: Joy-FL Stats: 223/175/140 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 30, 2009	I don't like yogurt. It's sour goo with bacteria in it, with other stuff added to make it palatable. I guess I've always thought that yogurt was an excuse for people to eat candied fruit while calling it low-fat and healthy. And nobody actually LIKED the yogurt part. Just putting it out there for any fellow freaks, apparently.... Last edited by Joy-FL; 08-23-2009 at 07:38 PM..

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08-23-2009, 02:45 PM	#2
sistertzu Resident crazy dog lady Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 5,121 Gallery: sistertzu Stats: 244/goal -90 Atkins/IF WOE: VLC/no grain/ minimal dairy Start Date: originally march 08 but every day is a fresh start	You don"t need yogurt if you don't like it. Sis

08-23-2009, 03:04 PM	#3
clairtique Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NY, NY Posts: 569 Gallery: clairtique WOE: Atkins	I love plain yogart...of all yogarts it is my favorite. It tastes like sour cream! Give it a chance...your taste buds may get used to it!

08-23-2009, 04:03 PM	#5
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 14,200 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: 5'3 / 100 pounds / 56 yo /maintaining for 9 years WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 -10 1/2 YEARS ON ATKINS	try mixing in some SF jello powder ... I love it that way ! Betty

08-23-2009, 04:51 PM	#7
verbqueen Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,719 Gallery: verbqueen Stats: 224/163 WOE: hhcg, Round 973, VLCD14	I put a little DaVinci's in it. (My fave is black cherry.)

08-23-2009, 05:23 PM	#8
CindyCRNA Always on, slightly off Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,305 Gallery: CindyCRNA Stats: 152/132/121 Currently 120's lbs, 5'7" 51 years old WOE: 40%/25%/35% (F,P,C 1700 calories/day) Start Date: Raising carbs 1/10	I use Fage 0% greek yogurt, 1 cup, in my smoothies. I also use it as a substitute for sour cream.

08-23-2009, 05:54 PM	#9
tiredofit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 83 Gallery: tiredofit Stats: 192/175/140 size14-size8 Start Date: 8/11/09	I put sugar free jello pudding in mine

08-23-2009, 06:02 PM	#10
DaffodilSoup Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 2,368 Gallery: DaffodilSoup Stats: 219 (all-time high)/191/185.6/160 WOE: Low Carb Vegetarian + Fish Start Date: May 18, 2011	I love Fage but I definitely don't love the price tag, so I make my own YoCheese (find the recipe on Linda Sue's site!) Once it gets creamy and decadent, I love to add vanilla SF syrup and blueberries!

08-23-2009, 06:06 PM	#12
FloridaShell Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,264 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: Grrr/Grrr/130 WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I've had Fage one time (with fresh blueberries), but it's not something I'd want to eat all the time.

08-23-2009, 06:14 PM	#14
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 38,458 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	I love plain yogurt!! Every morningI eat it. Dannon full fat, I add either davinchis or splenda.

08-23-2009, 06:18 PM	#15
Strawberry Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,350 Gallery: Strawberry	I get the Dannon plain yogurt or Greek yogurt (If I can afford the Greek, which is very out of my price range right now). Then I take unsweetened frozen strawberries. Let them thaw halfway, put them in the blender with splenda or sweetner of choice, and whiz it into a yummy strawberry syrup topping. I use this over the yogurt -its honestly as delicious as if you were to buy the Dannon "Fruit on the Bottom" yogurts. Sometimes I will add other whole fruit in addition to my strawberry mix.

08-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#16
ilikecarbs Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 252 Gallery: ilikecarbs Stats: 213.4/less than 213.4/190 WOE: Low Carb	Not sure where you are at, but if there is a Krogers nearby their Carbmaster Yogurt is AWESOME...I eat it everyday....and it is 3 grams carbs/cup.

08-23-2009, 06:58 PM	#18
Lylotte Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,212 Gallery: Lylotte Stats: Meh/0/not meh at all! WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Every morning	Amy - plain yogurt with fresh fruit and some liquid artificial sweetener is awesome! I WISH I could allow myself that in my WOE right now.. I miss fruit and yogurt ~ boo! Anyway, try it with liquid AS so as not to add in extra carbs and you should be golden. Pop in a blender with some ice and YUM YUM! Delicious!

08-23-2009, 07:31 PM	#19
KutiePie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 201 Gallery: KutiePie	I usually buy Fage at the grocery store...my Publix sells 3 small single serve containers for $5.00....but yesterday, I found a 35.3 oz (over 2 lbs !!!) container for $6.45 at Costco. I was so excited. I usually add a sprinkle of cinnamon, dash of vanilla & some stevia and eat it. Occasionally I'll add some fresh blueberries or some sugar free jello powder.

08-23-2009, 08:15 PM	#20
Dystany1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA gal in KY (I miss home so much)! Posts: 273 Gallery: Dystany1 Stats: 151(7/13/09)*130(9/20/09) WOE: Low GI carbs only/Clean Eating & P90X Start Date: 07/13/09	I add cinnamon to mine.

08-23-2009, 10:49 PM	#21
aim36 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 649 Gallery: aim36 Stats: Wt: 288/244.6/? BMI: 44.4/37.74/? WOE: calorie count/watch carbs/overall healthier WOE Start Date: did this before, I can do it again - 08/15/12	Yea, I got my yogurt ready for breakfast tomorrow...added some artificial sweetner and blueberries. It actually tasted better than the other kinds at the store that is loaded with sugar! ...cinnamon, may have to try that!

08-24-2009, 05:51 AM	#22
Alison Jean 71 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,442 Gallery: Alison Jean 71 Stats: 159/121/119 5'6" 40yrs WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: January 3, 2004	Prior to LC I did not like plain yogurt in the least no matter what was done to it. I have been eating it daily for years. LOVE it. I like to add vanilla stevia drops. Sometimes I add ground flax, almonds, walnuts, freeze dried strawberries (nice crunch), or cookies and creme protein powder - (not all at once but maybe two items). I look forward to it. I started out with full fat, now I choose nonfat for lower calories.

08-24-2009, 06:16 AM	#23
HerBoudoir Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philly suburbs Posts: 3,066 Gallery: HerBoudoir Stats: going...going...about halfway gone WOE: Atkins on 95% whole foods	Yep, it needs a little something sweet in it - I usually add 1/2 a packet of Splends, a touch of cinnamon, and a drop of home-brewed vanilla extract, along with about 2 tablespoons of finely diced berries. I don't often eat it though.

08-24-2009, 08:52 AM	#25
aim36 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 649 Gallery: aim36 Stats: Wt: 288/244.6/? BMI: 44.4/37.74/? WOE: calorie count/watch carbs/overall healthier WOE Start Date: did this before, I can do it again - 08/15/12	Had my yogurt, delicious. Plain yogurt, Fresh blueberries, a dash of splenda and less than 1/2 the sugar!!!! I think I'll try a dash of vanilla instead of the splenda tomorrow!

08-24-2009, 09:00 AM	#26
ChristiG Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 346 Gallery: ChristiG Stats: 192/150/140 WOE: low carb Start Date: 5/27/09	I get carb smart yogurt at krogers. comes in different flavors and 3 carbs per cup. sometimes i get vanilla and add some pb.

08-24-2009, 09:04 AM	#27
Dovelette Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,894 Gallery: Dovelette WOE: Atkins OWL, Current HCG R1P2 Start Date: WLS 4/20/2004, Atkins 3/31/09, HCG 4/9/13	I add splenda to my plain yogurt. It's delicious.

08-25-2009, 07:19 PM	#28
Dystany1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA gal in KY (I miss home so much)! Posts: 273 Gallery: Dystany1 Stats: 151(7/13/09)*130(9/20/09) WOE: Low GI carbs only/Clean Eating & P90X Start Date: 07/13/09	I forgot to add that nutmeg is good to mix in too.

08-26-2009, 02:06 AM	#30
KJ-43 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,278 Gallery: KJ-43 Stats: HW 279 213/168/180 2/27 revised 172 WOE: Juddd(1/16/12)maintenance 3/19/12 Start Date: 10/30/06 ,04/25/11/,07/14/11,9/11/11,1/16/12	I like fage or carbmaster(Kroger) or Greek Gods with splenda for the greek yogurt and cinnamon and the carbmaster yogurt i just add cinnamon and maybe sometimes I add cinnamon or unsweetened cocoa. When blueberries are in season I love fresh blueberries or strawberries or else I just eat the vanilla. kj