If I were to have a "Birthday Drink".....

[80schick]

If I were to have a Birthday Drink in about a month, what should I have??? I will have been off of induction for 4 weeks. THANKS

[NancyJo]

Re: If I were to have a "Birthday Drink".....

I would choose water until you reach the phase you allowed to have it.

[not2late]

Re: If I were to have a "Birthday Drink".....

I would have a tall glass of seltzer water with a wedge of lime in it.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: If I were to have a "Birthday Drink".....

Why do you need alcohol for your birthday?

[atkinsdoer]

Re: If I were to have a "Birthday Drink".....

To answer your question, in the book, Dr. Atkins says tequila, gin, vodka, rum, etc are acceptable, in moderation. Now, as the other posters before me have said, that is not for induction, or for a few more rungs. It is YOUR choice though to drink.

It's your birthday, have some fun! But just be prepared for what the scale might bring.

[sandislim]

Re: If I were to have a "Birthday Drink".....

I am not a drinker, I can't stand the stuff myself... I don't know why. But if I had to drink I would choose something which has zero carbs like vodka, with a safe mixer.
In the book it says that alcohol is another source of fuel. The body will burn this fuel before going back to burning fat again, so it postpones the weight loss. If its only one drink I wouldn't worry, after all its your birthday - I would, however, be more worried about the mixers.

Like I said though, I don't drink, so its not something that would affect me. In fact I'm a bit of a freak since I don't drink tea or coffee or anything - I just drink water, sometimes hot sometimes cold (I like ice and a slice of lemon when I'm out). I get the weird looks, but to be honest I don't really like anything else. So if you want to go without, its ok - don't let other people make you feel bad and bully you because its 'your birthday' or because 'you're out'. I get this A LOT of the time but I just ignore it now. Have a great day whatever you do