Second Day! ? For anyone!

[sarahde]

Trying to fight off my urges! I'm doing well food wise and hoping I don't get discouraged in a few days! Anyway, I'm 5'2" 120 lbs- I've gained atleast 13 lbs in the past year and 1/2. That may not sound too bad, but I'm only 23, not in my 40's. Question about the drinking though, I know we aren't supposed to drink any alcohol, absolutly no wine , I'll normally drink about 3 glasses a night- excluding nights out, or drinking nights, but vodka has 0 carbs. Can I mix drinks of vodka and diet coke????? Any help would be appreciated.

[Discolemonade]

Re: Second Day! ? For anyone!

your body burns alcohol first. It's not a good idea until you get to the alcohol rung.

[sarahde]

Re: Second Day! ? For anyone!

uuuuhhhhh, is that after the first 2 weeks, or after the goal is reached? And you're doing so well!!! Nice work!

[daniejim]

Re: Second Day! ? For anyone!

One of the purposes of Induction is to break any kind of metabolic resistances, addictions (not that yours is an addiction LOL), dependencies etc.. Induction is like cleaning your body and get it ready to start the healthiest lifestyle an overweight person can approach, to finally gain control over it and its weight. That's why Dr Atkins prohibited alcohol on induction (even vodka). After you finish it, you'll be ready to start adding the things you like and don't harm you, little by little.

Regarding diet coke, remember aspartame is not recommended, and caffeine is prohibited too.. DC contains both. If it's caffeine free, it has aspartame. If it's splenda swetened, it has caffeine. And both substances might stall your weight loss. Since you're starting your 2nd day, I would hate that you got discouraged when you don't see a weight loss. So my personal advice is, don't drink during induction. If you decide to take Diet Coke with splenda, remember 3 packets a day are allowed on induction, and 1 can of DC has 3 packets in it. Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress and on any question you might have.

If you find a caffeine-free, splenda sweetened diet coke... Give me a nudge !!! LOLOL

[Discolemonade]

Re: Second Day! ? For anyone!

do you know how to do atkins? Have you read the book?? The alcohol rung is going to be a few months into the way of eating if done correctly. Do you need it that bad??

[sarahde]

Re: Second Day! ? For anyone!

No, I haven't read the book. I'm just trying to follow this for about 12 lbs. I also cancled my parking garage at work and walked to and from today. I clocked it last night, it's 1.8 miles! I never exercise now, so I figured walking an extra almost 4 miles a day and doing adkins would give me a nice start and then just maintain from there. I've never really exercised too much, or watched what I eat. I was hoping this start would get me to my goal and these lifestyle changes would keep me healthier. Thanks girls! And you both look fantistic!