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    OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

    Hi all,

    I'm on day 12 of a clean induction and have lost 16 lbs. That said, I was absolutely mortified today when my DH said, "Honey, you've gotta do something about your breath. Something died."

    OMG! What can I do? Use one of those Listering films? Chew mint?

    Has anyone else had this? Please help!

    Thanks!
    Shelley
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    HW: 356
    SW: 334.9
    CW: 280
    GW: 150

    Mini goals:
    1: Under 300 lbs by 10/31/09 MET!!
    2: At/under 265 by mom's 84th b-day 3/26/10
    3: At/under 225 by 11th wedding anniv. 8/14/10
    4: At/under 195 by Christmas 2010
    5: At/under 160 by mom's 85th b-day 3/26/11
    Tags: breath, kill, moose...
  • #2
    Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

    No idea but try here:

    Atkins Diet - Threads Tagged with breath

    Loads of suggestions or at least threads!
    My FitDay Food Chart | Need a Crash Course in Atkins? Induction for Dummies
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    • #3
      Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

      atleast the bad breath wont last forever it gos away after being on the diet for awhile but i dont know how long it takes

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      • #4
        Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

        LOL...and congratulations on all that weight loss. My good friend at work has the breath problem on Atkins and was even told by his boss (ughhhh). I'm going to read that thread along with you so I can pass it along to him. Good luck!

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        • #5
          Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

          listerine strips have worked well for me.

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          • #6
            Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

            Remember to floss! Ketone breath is bad, but meat between the teeth is stinkier. I use a baking soda and peroxide tooth paste to whiten my teeth and this has helped. Baking soda tastes worse than the minty stuff, but helps with the breath.



            My starting weight was 235 lbs and I'm trying to get to 130 lbs.

            1st mini goal: 145! met 12/09
            2nd mini goal: 140!
            3rd mini goal:135!
            4th mini goal: 130!

            I drink coffee. I drink when I am thirsty. I am just a low carber. Not on Atkins at all!!! He has everything to do with my weightloss and nothing to do with it, depending on who you ask.

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            • #7
              Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

              Chewing sugarless gum works for me.

              But not totally. UGH. And I have a dentist appt next week, too. LOL. Poor guy!
              Start date: 09/07/09
              Start weight: 190
              Current Weight: 183
              Goal Weight: 145
              Height: 5'4"




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              • #8
                Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

                Re: SF chewing gum

                Don't forget it contains a sugar substitute, so you need to count it towards your daily sweeteners. Assuming you are not having sweetener from any other sources, you are limited to three pieces per day.

                Also, if it is sweetened with sugar alcohols, you might digest some carbs and then they need to be counted towards your net carbs.
                "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                • #9
                  Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

                  Originally posted by Georgiana View Post
                  Re: SF chewing gum

                  Don't forget it contains a sugar substitute, so you need to count it towards your daily sweeteners. Assuming you are not having sweetener from any other sources, you are limited to three pieces per day.

                  Also, if it is sweetened with sugar alcohols, you might digest some carbs and then they need to be counted towards your net carbs.
                  Thanks for clarifying to others and offering that reminder. I don't eat any other artificial sweeteners at all. I have no problem staying away from them, but I have to have my gum. One piece after my mid-morning snack, and one after my mid-afternoon snack. And if I'm feeling particularly dragon-breathy, one in the evening. But I try to limit it to two.
                  Start date: 09/07/09
                  Start weight: 190
                  Current Weight: 183
                  Goal Weight: 145
                  Height: 5'4"




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                  • #10
                    Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

                    Thanks for starting this thread because my little brother has been making evil jokes about how bad my breath smells lol

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                    • #11
                      Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

                      OY! Breath that could kill a moose...


                      Moose is very delicious, and soooo induction friendly, so butcher that big boy up and put it on the grill!

                      Chewing some parsley and drinking lots of extra plain water will have it gone in no time. Atkins is a little dehydrating and a dry mouth stinks pretty quickly. When you have been in ketosis for a while, it goes away on its own.

                      Congrats on the losses!
                      People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


                      "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
                      ~~Herodotus


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                      • #12
                        Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

                        I buy Icebreakers mints in bulk on the internet, they seem to work best for me!!
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                        Judy~in~TN


                        40, female, college student, 3 kids
                        HW: 187
                        sw181/cw139/gw120
                        Height 5'3"
                        re-started Atkins 12/26/08

                        I have lost 5 pounds 8 times!
                        I need to lose 5 pounds 4 more times to reach my goal!

                        Mini Goal 1: 175 met 1/09/2009
                        Mini Goal 2: 170 met 2/02/2009
                        Mini Goal 3: 165 met 2/22/2009
                        Mini Goal 4: 160 met 4/15/2009
                        Mini Goal 5: 155 met 7/25/2009
                        Mini Goal 6: 150 met 8/17/2009
                        Mini Goal 7: 145 met 9/14/2009
                        Mini Goal 8: 140 met 11/08/2009
                        Mini Goal 9: 135
                        Mini Goal 10: 130
                        Mini Goal 11: 125
                        FINAL GOAL: 120
















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                        • #13
                          Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

                          OK, that comment about moose really made me spit out my Diet Rite!

                          Thank you all so much. I bought some parsley and mint, and I love them. So does hubby. Thanks for rescuing us!

                          End of induction, 17lbs lost.

                          Cheers!
                          Shelley
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                          HW: 356
                          SW: 334.9
                          CW: 280
                          GW: 150

                          Mini goals:
                          1: Under 300 lbs by 10/31/09 MET!!
                          2: At/under 265 by mom's 84th b-day 3/26/10
                          3: At/under 225 by 11th wedding anniv. 8/14/10
                          4: At/under 195 by Christmas 2010
                          5: At/under 160 by mom's 85th b-day 3/26/11

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                          • #14
                            Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

                            I keep a travel size bottle of Colgate mouthwash in my purse and refill it when I use it up. I also floss more and brush with baking soda, then brush again with something minty that tastes better. It does help.
                            JILL

                            HW 298
                            HW (this time) 248
                            GOAL ONE 228                             (take 2)
                            GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
                            GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
                            FINAL GOAL 165

                             It's not about the results. Its about the process.

                            "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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                            • #15
                              Re: OY! Breath that could kill a moose...

                              Like Chinadoll, I carry around a little bottle of listerine. Sometimes I'll chew some gum, but I use it sparingly.
                              Steph - Age: 24 yrs - Height: 5'4" - Original Weight: 170 lbs - Current Weight: 155 lbs - Goal Weight: 120 lbs - STAC




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