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kalypso
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| Location: | Eh?, Canada |
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Posted: 29 April 2008 10:48 pm |
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I usually hear about this just being a major money-making scam, but at the same time I see the brilliance of the idea of having a 'junk food' already pre-portioned. Yet, how many people only just eat one pack? Maybe it's a money-makin scheme, but I think as with everything else.. it all comes down to self control with ones self. I buy them 100 cal packs but I find myself eating a pack a day just knowing it's THERE. Even if it's only 100 cals, it's still sugar which shouldn't have a part in my diet that much. At the same time, I see it as a 'safe' way to crave my sweet tooth without over-indulging on calorie-laden treats. A bit of a dilemma. Anyone elses thoughts on these?
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 2 May 2008 01:43 pm |
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I think as long as you use them to curb your sugar craving...I mean, if it's going to save you from eating 600 calories worth of cookies, then I personally think it's a lot better!!
But, really...I have tried 100 cal packs, and on the whole I'd rather just have reasonable portion of regular chips/cookies...if necessary I could even get my own little ziplock bags and apportion out single servings...
CG
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 5 May 2008 12:33 am |
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I like 100 calorie packs - premeasured, no fuss, less temptation. And there isn't the waste where the rest of the box/package of chips or whatever will go bad because you don't have any more for 2 weeks.
Last edited on 5 May 2008 12:33 am by mollymoo24
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darkangel
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Posted: 6 May 2008 03:11 pm |
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I don't buy them but I think they're okay. As long as you don't have five '100 calorie packs' 
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DaniMae1
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Posted: 9 May 2008 11:07 am |
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| Ya know, I was buying them, but it dawned on me that they were fueling my sweet tooth! So I stopped. Plus they are kind of pricey for what you get.
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kalypso
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| Location: | Eh?, Canada |
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Posted: 10 May 2008 11:07 am |
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I agree. A lot of people here seem to have a positive view on them, for some reason I thought there might be a bit of a controversy because I remember having one about them a long time ago with some other people. Oh well, everything in moderation regardless 
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cportwine
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Posted: 13 May 2008 02:38 pm |
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 kalypso wrote: I usually hear about this just being a major money-making scam, but at the same time I see the brilliance of the idea of having a 'junk food' already pre-portioned. Yet, how many people only just eat one pack? Maybe it's a money-makin scheme, but I think as with everything else.. it all comes down to self control with ones self. I buy them 100 cal packs but I find myself eating a pack a day just knowing it's THERE. Even if it's only 100 cals, it's still sugar which shouldn't have a part in my diet that much. At the same time, I see it as a 'safe' way to crave my sweet tooth without over-indulging on calorie-laden treats. A bit of a dilemma. Anyone elses thoughts on these?
Personally, I am way to cheap to buy those things. I buy bulk cause I run a daycare. But, my daughter when dieting buys them. She thinks their great.
I try to stay away from items like that, cause there not the kinds of foods I should be eating anyway.
I do buy reduced calorie items, and reduced fat items.
I think there a scam. Why would someone pay more for a pack, when they could get a whole box for the same money. I often check portion size on items to get the better deal. I am always bargain shopping.
The only thing that I buy, that I think is stupid, are those frozen pizzas. My kids love them and I don't cook alot anymore. So, I get them for my kids and hubby. It's bothers me knowing I can make three pizzas for the price of one of those things. lol, I know pretty old schooled here.
Most of my daycare kids don't even know what real food is. Everything they get now comes from the microwave or a box out of the freezer. It's really sad how America has become.
Sorry, got off the subject....
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