Atlkins shakes: is it so bad??

[Amaranda009]

Hi,

On Induction for 5 days.
I have been very very tired. that's the hard part because everything else is great, i do not feel hungry like on all the other diets.

I have added some atkins shake. they are only 1 net carbs.
I did not have any bars because they have a lot of carbs.

it is so bad??
After all up to 3 splenda a day are authorized, whereas i do not have any.

Adice welcome,
Thanks
126 lbs- target 118

[Lyssie]

Re: Atlkins shakes: is it so bad??

Shakes have sucralose. The ones I saw said 2g net carbs, 1g sugar... Not sure which ones you're drinking though. As with anything, I suggest reading the ingredients, if there's something in the ingredients that aren't on your acceptable foods, to not eat it.

That said, shakes have been known to stall folks, and cause cravings. It's possible they won't affect you, but it's possible they will. It's a question of how important the shake is to you and whether you're willing to risk stalling for it.

[Elizellen]

Re: Atlkins shakes: is it so bad??

Can you list the foods you are eating as well as those shakes? Are you having your 3 cups of veg, and making that not all lettuce which has very little nutrition in it?

Dr Atkins says that if you are experiencing weakness and tiredness you should add more veg for a while till your energy returns.

[TheDogAteMyName]

Re: Atlkins shakes: is it so bad??

While shakes tend to help some on this WOL, they are an absolute terror to me. I did shakes in 2004 and well...I never did learn how to eat properly. I will not use them at all this time.

[Amaranda009]

Re: Atlkins shakes: is it so bad??

Thanks to all for the good advice. I will try to stay off shakes for a good 2 weeks.
It is good for me to detox from any sugar taste anyway.

[tacfla]

Re: Atlkins shakes: is it so bad??

They stall me I cant have any of the atkins foods or I stop dead in my tracks.

Robin