can i drink vodka

[neutronnorman]

Re: can i drink vodka

No, you were not in ketosis. You were registering a false positive from the alcohol. You will register a false positive for ketones for up to three days after drinking alcohol. True ketosis means you are burning fat. When you drink alcohol, you do not burn fat until all the alcohol has burned off.

I whole totally agree with SunnySmile501 last few posts. My hat's off to you, SunnySmile501..

Furthermore: 1. He can _not_ drink alcohol if he chooses to. 2. He can still have fun if he decides not to drink alcohol. Happiness and having fun is a choice. If only many younger people would heed this advise, it would save so much suffering in the long run.

[neilson30]

Re: can i drink vodka

thanks everyone,im on my third week now and next week when i go it will be four

[ShannonK]

Re: can i drink vodka

"No, you were not in ketosis. You were registering a false positive from the alcohol. You will register a false positive for ketones for up to three days after drinking alcohol. True ketosis means you are burning fat. When you drink alcohol, you do not burn fat until all the alcohol has burned off."


This does not stop weight loss; it simply postpones it. Since the alcohol does not get stored as glycogen, you immediately get back into lipolysis after the alcohol is used up. Dr. Atkins, p. 181

He goes on to say, "If it does not slow your weight loss, an occasional glass of wine is acceptable once your are out of induction so long as you count the carb count in your daily tally. Spirits such as scotch, rye, vodka and gin are acceptable, but do not mix with juice, tonic water, or non diet soda, all of which contain sugar." also, Dr. Atkins, p. 181

[neilson30]

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thats wot i thought thanks

[Sherri]

Re: can i drink vodka

He goes on to say, "If it does not slow your weight loss, an occasional glass of wine is acceptable once your are out of induction so long as you count the carb count in your daily tally.

Just so other members don't get confused on this issue.
For those of you on strict Atkins, it is important to wait untill OWL Rung 5 Wine and other spirits low in carbs.
Meaning, don't start drinking alcohol as soon as you leave Induction. Very important to move up the carbohydrate ladder the way Dr. Atkins intended you to. If you're not going to eat off of Rung 1,2,3 and 4 (ever), and plan on skipping those rungs, then by all means drink alcohol.
Ya gotta wait untill you get to Rung 5 if you're going to do Atkins correctly.
Sherri

[JulieB]

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thanks everyone,im on my third week now and next week when i go it will be four

If that's the case, it is time to update your profile - it says 14-day induction.

[not2late]

Re: can i drink vodka

just a note.....

IF you are still eating at Induction Level Carbs and IF you are still eating Induction Foods, then you are still in Induction Phase.

So if you are in week 52 and still eating Induction Level Carbs and eating off the Induction List, then you are still in Induction Phase.

OWL is when you move to OWL Phase by increasing your carbs---OWL style--- and eating OWL foods.