Atkins frozen meals! - Page 7

Cryssi · 12-23-2012, 05:12 PM

I spent 20 mins staring at the frozen food case this afternoon and still don't see them.

Stupid Walmart

mojopage · 12-24-2012, 04:30 AM

Exciting ! I hope that they stay around- it is great to be able to grab a frozen meal sometimes

South Beach used to make them a while ago (Kraft, maybe?) , but then they became extinct. I like it that people who are low carb now have the option of grabbing a quick frozen meal instead just a frozen omelet. All of the rest of the frozen b-fasts are loaded with potatoes !!!! The other WW meals, etc, they throw in pasta/noodles and starchy veggies- thank you, Atkins

this will make following the plan easier

mislan · 12-26-2012, 04:49 AM

Sodium content is way too high for me. Salt is a preservative so they should not be pushing them as "no preservatives". I'd rather make my own lunch since I know what goes into it. I did see a sweepstakes on FB to win a trip to La. and for a $2 coupon.

kimlou · 12-26-2012, 09:44 AM

I did print the coupon and was able to use it at Wally world .

I found mine in Ohio at the New Boston location. I had to ask the guy who was putting out frozen merchandise if they had them. They were on an end cap freezer . Crammed onto two shelves. Good selection. 3.48 I am thinking

So far I just tried the Tex-Mex scramble.... it was good , but the cholesterol and sodium contents are so high that I will have a couple on hand .Those are two things I have to watch and I think I can control those better not eating a lot of processed foods. Since DH does work away sometimes these will be handy.

Still have the others in the freezer, but if I still worked... These would be very helpful.

tskb · 12-27-2012, 09:09 AM

Does anyone know if these would be induction approved? I do fairly well but having breakfast on the go would be so helpful.

That Girl · 12-27-2012, 10:43 AM

I think they are for all phases of the diet.

ncgirl37 · 12-27-2012, 07:00 PM

I asked my local Walmart here in Concord, NC if they had them yet and the guy told me they were still in the back, but they were too busy to put them out. Still waiting....impatiently LOL.

Meek75 · 12-27-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Going2

Has anyone spotted them in the DC metro area yet?

I didn't see them in Giant...will check Walmart on Rt 1 in the am

Meek75 · 12-27-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mislan

Sodium content is way too high for me. Salt is a preservative so they should not be pushing them as "no preservatives". I'd rather make my own lunch since I know what goes into it. I did see a sweepstakes on FB to win a trip to La. and for a $2 coupon.

Sodium was the first thing I thought about when I saw them on Jimmy Moore's channel. I'll pass....

Taxbane · 12-28-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ncgirl37

I asked my local Walmart here in Concord, NC if they had them yet and the guy told me they were still in the back, but they were too busy to put them out. Still waiting....impatiently LOL.

In Orlando FL, the Wal-mart stock guys said they had them in, but could not put them out until the new year....

luvmybabyhead · 12-28-2012, 05:10 AM

I need to try a few of these for emergency lunches at work. I know they won't be the most healthful thing I could eat but if it keeps me on plan then it is worth it.

PhillyDude · 12-28-2012, 07:04 AM

The clerk at walmart said today or tommorow they are expecting a shipment. Hopefully there will be some left when I shop this afternoon.

evilmarketeer · 12-28-2012, 12:12 PM

They had about 8 varieties today at the Super Wal-Mart in Tempe, AZ. It's in a very small display space near the vegetarian entrees.

I bought one of each, because I don't shop at Wal-Mart very often. I made the meatloaf for lunch today. It tasted vaguely like meatloaf but had a rubbery texture. Not something I would eat every day, but it's fine for emergency lunch at the office once in a while.

metqa · 12-28-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mislan

Sodium content is way too high for me. Salt is a preservative so they should not be pushing them as "no preservatives". I'd rather make my own lunch since I know what goes into it. I did see a sweepstakes on FB to win a trip to La. and for a $2 coupon.

Well, cold is a preservative too, ... I doubt they would keep them at room temperature in order to say it's completely preservative free

Salt is a natural preservative, always has been. No body has a problem with using salt as a preservative instead of synthetically produced chemicals. Butter is preserved with salt. Ham is preserved with salt.

Sugar is a natural preservative, so when a person makes homemade jam with no "preservatives", they don't mean they made it without the sugar that naturally preserves it. the sugar is an ingredient that ALSO is a natural preservative.

Vitamin C is a preservative, I don't imagine they avoided using foods high in Vitamin C just to be able to say it's preservative free because Vitamin C happens to prevent spoilage.

Vinegar, lactic acid, smoke... these all preserve food and are ingredients or methods of cooking that are also preservatives.

I can't imagine anyone believes that there are NO ingredients in these food products that act in a natural way to preserve the foods.

I'm sure when they say "no preservatives" they might mean things like sorbic acid, non-naturally occurring sulfites, benzoic acid, sodium nitrate,etc.... not things like lemon juice, wine, salt, vinegar sugar, vitamin c and other food items that naturally act as preservatives/antimicrobials.

metqa · 12-28-2012, 01:40 PM

They don't claim to be Salt Free.
They don't claim to be Low Sodium
They don't claim to be Fat Free.
They don't claim to be Low Fat.
They don't claim to be Sugar Free.
They don't claim to be Low Calorie.
They don't claim to be Heart Healthy.
They don't claim to be Cholesterol Free.
They don't claim to be Saturated Fat Free.
They don't claim to be a good source of Fiber
They don't claim to be a good source of Healthy Whole Grain.
They don't claim to be Diabetic Approved.
They don't claim to be Organic.
They don't claim to be Locally Grown.
They don't claim to be Raw.
They don't claim to be Free Range.
They don't claim to be Monsanto Free.
They don't claim to be Allergen Free.
They don't claim to be Perfect for Every Person.

Nowhere on the packaging or the website are they making any of these claims and yet people keep coming and blasting them for failing to adhere to claims they haven't made.

They only claim to be a Low Carb option for people who are looking for a quick, convenient, frozen meal that they can have in all phases of the Atkins Plan.

They are pretty much the same as Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, Weight Watchers or any other frozen meal producer out there. Expecting them to be more than they are offering to be is about as logical as being mad at water for not being dry.

metqa · 12-28-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tskb

Does anyone know if these would be induction approved? I do fairly well but having breakfast on the go would be so helpful.

the highest Total Carbohydrates is 11g for the Meatloaf Portabello. That has 4 grams of fiber. So if you count all carbs, it's only 11g, and if you count net carbs it's 7g net. So the highest meal is still within induction levels if you are trying to keep under 20g. You'd have to adjust your other meals to be 9g of carbs ( total or net, however you count 'em)

Since Atkins Nutritionals count Net Carbs, having two of these meals in one day would still have you under 20g of carbs.

MsWoods · 12-28-2012, 02:00 PM

Thank you Metqa. I feel exactly the same way. No one is forcing anyone to eat them. Just don't eat them if you don't like what's in them. Simple as that.

I love having them in my freezer. And I love the chicken pot pie. It's my favorite so far but I haven't got to taste them all.

I really didn't care for the breakfast scramble with the chorizo. I won't buy that one again.

Some of them are 4&5 net carbs so technically, you could eat 3 of them a day and be under or at 20g net carbs for the day. I wouldn't do that, they are pretty calorie dense, but you "could".

metqa · 12-28-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MsWoods

Thank you Metqa. I feel exactly the same way. No one is forcing anyone to eat them. Just don't eat them if you don't like what's in them. Simple as that.

I love having them in my freezer. And I love the chicken pot pie. It's my favorite so far but I haven't got to taste them all.

I really didn't care for the breakfast scramble with the chorizo. I won't buy that one again.

Some of them are 4&5 net carbs so technically, you could eat 3 of them a day and be under or at 20g net carbs for the day. I wouldn't do that, they are pretty calorie dense, but you "could".

Ha, I guess you are right! I guess that's what some folks "fear". haha, if I could afford to buy all my food premade I'd probably do it for convenience, but there are too many meals I like that nobody will market for markup, so I'll keep cooking.

Is Chirozi a type of sausage? I never buy breakfasty frozen meals( usually sugary, bread and bland egg dishes) but I bought these for taste testing. Eggs really are so easy to make but I can see keeping a couple of them in the work fridge if I wake up late and have to dash out without being able to prepare a proper breakfast. I've never tried freezing scrambled eggs.

MsWoods · 12-28-2012, 02:40 PM

I usually don't buy breakfast either but I just wanted to try them all lol. Yes chorizo is a sausage. I don't know if it was the chorizo I didn't like or the peppers in it but it just tasted funny to me. The farmhouse breakfast scramble was really good, though.

metqa · 12-28-2012, 02:53 PM

Okay, I'm gonna try the chirozo scramble for dinner tonight then, cause I'm curious. Actually if I ever eat "breakfast" foods, I prefer them for lunch or dinner instead of breakfast time. For Breakfast I prefer dinnerish type foods like steak and sauteed vegetable or stew or something significant. Eggs and pancakes and such just make me feel nauseated sometimes for breakfast. but I can eat the heck out of some eggs for lunch or dinner!

jeaniem · 12-28-2012, 03:06 PM

I didn't care for the tex-mex scramble either ending up picking out the peppers that helped somewhat. The meatloaf tasted like a piece of beef, but to me had no meatloaf flavor, edible but probably won't buy it again. My walmart only had a couple of choices so I am looking forward to trying more of them.

metqa · 12-28-2012, 03:13 PM

I just had the chirozo scramble. Well, that was interesting. I think I've not had chirozo before, I didn't expect it to be spicy. It took a moment to get used to, but It was okay. It wasn't special, but it tasted better than what I could make in a hurried pinch.

Mobear · 12-28-2012, 06:41 PM

I have to check these out! Sometimes DH works overtime and I don't really feel like making anything and one of these might be nice.

sya_unit · 12-28-2012, 07:00 PM

There is some in AZ! Woot. Now I have to make it to wally world to get some for work. I will prolly pass on the chorizo. I know, I know I am an arizonian and I don't care for it. Bad me. LOL. I may have just over-chorizoed myself when I moved here. I used to eat it every day!

Bobbin · 12-28-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by metqa

I just had the chirozo scramble. Well, that was interesting. I think I've not had chirozo before, I didn't expect it to be spicy. It took a moment to get used to, but It was okay. It wasn't special, but it tasted better than what I could make in a hurried pinch.

I figured out I hate chorizo AFTER I bought it and made a quiche with it....not my thing.

I am going to buy a couple this weekend to keep at work for emergencies too - although it's rare I'm without anything to eat there.

mamasooze · 12-29-2012, 08:28 AM

Snipped from metqa...

They only claim to be a Low Carb option for people who are looking for a quick, convenient, frozen meal that they can have in all phases of the Atkins Plan.

And the other day I was in a fix with no time to eat. Voila. Five minutes later I'm eating a low carb quickie and 5 minutes after that I was out the door. Perfect in a pinch. Will keep in freezer all the time just for that.

mayleesa · 12-29-2012, 09:09 AM

really enjoyed the crustless chicken pot pie...have bought all of the entrees except the mushroom one and couldn't find the chilli con carne. will let ya know...but so far i like the pot pie!!!

DiamondDeb · 12-29-2012, 09:43 AM

For anyone interested, I was checking my email just now & "MySavings" (a free stuff & coupon site) has a coupon for $1 off Atkins Frozen Meals. I am not sure if you can get the coupon on their site or if you can only get it via emails.

spoiltmomof2 · 12-29-2012, 10:07 AM

I'm eating the egg scramble one right now. Really good. I admit, I do LOVE these for when I'm in a hurry!

jhbyrd · 12-29-2012, 06:37 PM

YAY-I found them tonight at my Wal-mart-they had 4 of them so not all yet but I did see a place for the rest of them.Guess they are just coming in to the store, I can not wait to try them. Nice to have something in a pinch for work or etc!!!

12-26-2012, 09:44 AM	#184
kimlou Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,306 Gallery: kimlou Stats: 186/168-6 :(/135 OR LOWER WOE: LC.. Atkins Start Date: 2/04/REINTRO 8/16/11	Atkins Frozen I did print the coupon and was able to use it at Wally world . I found mine in Ohio at the New Boston location. I had to ask the guy who was putting out frozen merchandise if they had them. They were on an end cap freezer . Crammed onto two shelves. Good selection. 3.48 I am thinking So far I just tried the Tex-Mex scramble.... it was good , but the cholesterol and sodium contents are so high that I will have a couple on hand .Those are two things I have to watch and I think I can control those better not eating a lot of processed foods. Since DH does work away sometimes these will be handy. Still have the others in the freezer, but if I still worked... These would be very helpful. __________________ *It only works..if you work it !!!* This year, I'm going to appreciate the little things that make my life good, and the not so good will be ignored. I feel really good about that. *Dear Lord, If you can't make me skinny... make my friends fatter !!*

12-28-2012, 01:40 PM	#195
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	It's not for everyone.... They don't claim to be Salt Free. They don't claim to be Low Sodium They don't claim to be Fat Free. They don't claim to be Low Fat. They don't claim to be Sugar Free. They don't claim to be Low Calorie. They don't claim to be Heart Healthy. They don't claim to be Cholesterol Free. They don't claim to be Saturated Fat Free. They don't claim to be a good source of Fiber They don't claim to be a good source of Healthy Whole Grain. They don't claim to be Diabetic Approved. They don't claim to be Organic. They don't claim to be Locally Grown. They don't claim to be Raw. They don't claim to be Free Range. They don't claim to be Monsanto Free. They don't claim to be Allergen Free. They don't claim to be Perfect for Every Person. Nowhere on the packaging or the website are they making any of these claims and yet people keep coming and blasting them for failing to adhere to claims they haven't made. They only claim to be a Low Carb option for people who are looking for a quick, convenient, frozen meal that they can have in all phases of the Atkins Plan. They are pretty much the same as Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, Weight Watchers or any other frozen meal producer out there. Expecting them to be more than they are offering to be is about as logical as being mad at water for not being dry. Last edited by metqa; 12-28-2012 at 01:43 PM..

12-28-2012, 02:00 PM	#197
MsWoods Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tx Posts: 8,572 Gallery: MsWoods Stats: 399/249.5/204 (for now) WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 06/22/09	Thank you Metqa. I feel exactly the same way. No one is forcing anyone to eat them. Just don't eat them if you don't like what's in them. Simple as that. I love having them in my freezer. And I love the chicken pot pie. It's my favorite so far but I haven't got to taste them all. I really didn't care for the breakfast scramble with the chorizo. I won't buy that one again. Some of them are 4&5 net carbs so technically, you could eat 3 of them a day and be under or at 20g net carbs for the day. I wouldn't do that, they are pretty calorie dense, but you "could". __________________ My LC Blog-Low Carbin' Made Simple Michelle My LC Pinterest Restart Stats

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12-23-2012, 05:12 PM	#181
Cryssi Noah and Wyatt's Mommy Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 25,259 Gallery: Cryssi Stats: 322.2/313.6/130 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 1/1/13	I spent 20 mins staring at the frozen food case this afternoon and still don't see them. Stupid Walmart

12-24-2012, 04:30 AM	#182
mojopage Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 137 Gallery: mojopage Stats: 5'0" 150.2/138.0/- mini goal 130- long goal 115 WOE: Rx HCG Start Date: 2/1/13	Exciting ! I hope that they stay around- it is great to be able to grab a frozen meal sometimes South Beach used to make them a while ago (Kraft, maybe?) , but then they became extinct. I like it that people who are low carb now have the option of grabbing a quick frozen meal instead just a frozen omelet. All of the rest of the frozen b-fasts are loaded with potatoes !!!! The other WW meals, etc, they throw in pasta/noodles and starchy veggies- thank you, Atkins this will make following the plan easier

12-26-2012, 04:49 AM	#183
mislan Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1 Gallery: mislan	Sodium content is way too high for me. Salt is a preservative so they should not be pushing them as "no preservatives". I'd rather make my own lunch since I know what goes into it. I did see a sweepstakes on FB to win a trip to La. and for a $2 coupon.

12-27-2012, 09:09 AM	#185
tskb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ft Worth Texas Posts: 141 Gallery: tskb Stats: 218.5/214.8/160 WOE: JUDDD 2/10/13 Start Date: 2/10/13	Does anyone know if these would be induction approved? I do fairly well but having breakfast on the go would be so helpful.

12-27-2012, 10:43 AM	#186
That Girl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,377 Gallery: That Girl	I think they are for all phases of the diet.

12-27-2012, 07:00 PM	#187
ncgirl37 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,280 Gallery: ncgirl37 Stats: 182.6/180.4/140 -5'7 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 4/29/13	I asked my local Walmart here in Concord, NC if they had them yet and the guy told me they were still in the back, but they were too busy to put them out. Still waiting....impatiently LOL.

12-28-2012, 05:10 AM	#191
luvmybabyhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dixie Posts: 494 Gallery: luvmybabyhead Stats: 342/325/300 (1st goal) WOE: LC/HF Start Date: 12/28/2012	I need to try a few of these for emergency lunches at work. I know they won't be the most healthful thing I could eat but if it keeps me on plan then it is worth it.

12-28-2012, 07:04 AM	#192
PhillyDude Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: McMinnville, TN (but a Philadelphia boy at heart) Posts: 1,399 Gallery: PhillyDude Stats: 240/237/165 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1st time 11/2006. Lost 41 lbs. Restart 1/7/2013	The clerk at walmart said today or tommorow they are expecting a shipment. Hopefully there will be some left when I shop this afternoon.

12-28-2012, 12:12 PM	#193
evilmarketeer Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 29 Gallery: evilmarketeer Stats: 16/12/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2011	They had about 8 varieties today at the Super Wal-Mart in Tempe, AZ. It's in a very small display space near the vegetarian entrees. I bought one of each, because I don't shop at Wal-Mart very often. I made the meatloaf for lunch today. It tasted vaguely like meatloaf but had a rubbery texture. Not something I would eat every day, but it's fine for emergency lunch at the office once in a while.

12-28-2012, 02:40 PM	#199
MsWoods Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tx Posts: 8,572 Gallery: MsWoods Stats: 399/249.5/204 (for now) WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 06/22/09	I usually don't buy breakfast either but I just wanted to try them all lol. Yes chorizo is a sausage. I don't know if it was the chorizo I didn't like or the peppers in it but it just tasted funny to me. The farmhouse breakfast scramble was really good, though.

12-28-2012, 02:53 PM	#200
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	Okay, I'm gonna try the chirozo scramble for dinner tonight then, cause I'm curious. Actually if I ever eat "breakfast" foods, I prefer them for lunch or dinner instead of breakfast time. For Breakfast I prefer dinnerish type foods like steak and sauteed vegetable or stew or something significant. Eggs and pancakes and such just make me feel nauseated sometimes for breakfast. but I can eat the heck out of some eggs for lunch or dinner!

12-28-2012, 03:06 PM	#201
jeaniem Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,142 Gallery: jeaniem Stats: 166 /149/? 5'1.5 WOE: lc-ish	I didn't care for the tex-mex scramble either ending up picking out the peppers that helped somewhat. The meatloaf tasted like a piece of beef, but to me had no meatloaf flavor, edible but probably won't buy it again. My walmart only had a couple of choices so I am looking forward to trying more of them.

12-28-2012, 03:13 PM	#202
metqa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 11,498 Gallery: metqa Stats: 134/134/122 WOE: Indecisive LOL Start Date: November 2003	I just had the chirozo scramble. Well, that was interesting. I think I've not had chirozo before, I didn't expect it to be spicy. It took a moment to get used to, but It was okay. It wasn't special, but it tasted better than what I could make in a hurried pinch.

12-28-2012, 06:41 PM	#203
Mobear Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OH Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Mobear Stats: 235/192/LESS WOE: Bernstein Start Date: 9/2010	I have to check these out! Sometimes DH works overtime and I don't really feel like making anything and one of these might be nice.

12-28-2012, 07:00 PM	#204
sya_unit Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Valley of the Sun Posts: 754 Gallery: sya_unit Stats: 254/184/140 WOE: Atkinsish Start Date: Jan 3, 2012	There is some in AZ! Woot. Now I have to make it to wally world to get some for work. I will prolly pass on the chorizo. I know, I know I am an arizonian and I don't care for it. Bad me. LOL. I may have just over-chorizoed myself when I moved here. I used to eat it every day!

12-29-2012, 08:28 AM	#206
mamasooze Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South East Texas Posts: 946 Gallery: mamasooze Stats: 225/170's/150 WOE: Primarily Paleo-Wheat-free and proud of it Start Date: AUG 2011	Snipped from metqa... They only claim to be a Low Carb option for people who are looking for a quick, convenient, frozen meal that they can have in all phases of the Atkins Plan. And the other day I was in a fix with no time to eat. Voila. Five minutes later I'm eating a low carb quickie and 5 minutes after that I was out the door. Perfect in a pinch. Will keep in freezer all the time just for that.

12-29-2012, 09:09 AM	#207
mayleesa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,119 Gallery: mayleesa Stats: (5'5") 205.8/205.8/140lb WOE: it's complicated Start Date: 04/01/13	really enjoyed the crustless chicken pot pie...have bought all of the entrees except the mushroom one and couldn't find the chilli con carne. will let ya know...but so far i like the pot pie!!!

12-29-2012, 09:43 AM	#208
DiamondDeb Fat Burning Machine Extraordinaire! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 69,662 Gallery: DiamondDeb	For anyone interested, I was checking my email just now & "MySavings" (a free stuff & coupon site) has a coupon for $1 off Atkins Frozen Meals. I am not sure if you can get the coupon on their site or if you can only get it via emails.

12-29-2012, 10:07 AM	#209
spoiltmomof2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX Posts: 510 Gallery: spoiltmomof2 Stats: 230/164/138 WOE: Lap Band/LC	I'm eating the egg scramble one right now. Really good. I admit, I do LOVE these for when I'm in a hurry!

12-29-2012, 06:37 PM	#210
jhbyrd Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 571 Gallery: jhbyrd Stats: 235/157/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Feb 2012	YAY-I found them tonight at my Wal-mart-they had 4 of them so not all yet but I did see a place for the rest of them.Guess they are just coming in to the store, I can not wait to try them. Nice to have something in a pinch for work or etc!!!