First Day! I feel bad I had some of a SpriteZero

[Johnathan Smith]

Hello,

I am Johnathan Smith from Staten Island I last year I was at 175lb and this year I am not at 267lb. Thats alot of weight last night it hit me I am going to start the Atkins Diet. But at lunch time I had a SpriteZero not knowing that it is bad for me.

Can I get some tips from others. if you have a facebook account search me johnsmithresales@aol.com

thanks

[imagood1]

Re: First Day! I feel bad I had some of a SpriteZero

Hi and welcome to ADBB Johnathan.

We follow the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR). At the top of the induction page you’ll find a condenced version of the book - http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/5781-before-you-begin-atkins-nutritional-approach.html.

If a food isn’t listed on the acceptable food list don’t eat it. Make a copy of the the list and take it with you everywhere. Make sure you don’t just look at the “carb” number look at the ingredients list of everything and check the ingredients against your list. Just because it says "low carb" doesn't mean you can eat it. We count "net carbs" not whole carbs (carb minus fiber = net carbs).

Your SpriteZero -- 28 carbs...W O W ... definately NOT allowed!! http://www.livestrong.com/thedailypl...d/sprite/zero/. It's best to cut sodas and drink pure water but if you must have a soda occassionally Diet Rite makes a lemon lime with 0 carbs, 0 sodium, 0 calories. Or you can float lemon and lime slices in water and get the same type of flavoring. Also cucumber slices make for a tasty flavored water.

The recipe sites are a helpful meal planning tool – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.

Recipe Sites
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck to you.

[chinadoll]

Re: First Day! I feel bad I had some of a SpriteZero

Hi Johnathin (or at least you will be) -- sorry couldn't resist that one--Welcome to ADBB.

I suggest getting the book and reading it from cover to cover. There are so many little places where you can mess up if you haven't studied up on what you are trying to do. This is your new lifestyle so learning how and why it works, and how to do it successfully is key to keeping the weight off once and for all.

The Sprite will not mess up your induction, but aspartame is not good for you and we are limited to 3 sweeteners a day. Water is your friend-- it speeds up loss and doesn't feed your sweet tooth.