Diet lemonade

[cowboy7321]

i have just started on Atkins after trying Weight watchers.
i have found a diet lemonade that says it has no sugar and no carbs in it
if this is right, can i drink as much as i want
What is in it
carbonated water
food acid(330)
sweeteners (950)(951)952)
flavour
preservative(211)
contains phenylalanine

[size8hereIcome]

I would be very careful about the sweeteners. Unless it is splenda-then it is a no, no! Also, remember you are allowed only 3 servings of splenda a day if it is splenda.

[Moochiecat]

Remember that only water counts as water. You need to drink 64 ounces a day PLUS 8 ounces per each 25 pounds you want to lose in order to get the best results.

You need to ask yourself whether drinking 'as much as you want' of this lemonade is going to help you or whether you are willing to risk it slowing down your weight loss.

I would be leery of something that doesn't specify what 'sweetener' they use. Find out, and check it against the list of allowed sweeteners. As size8 mentions, you are limited to 3 servings of sweeteners a day, so no, you wouldn't be allowed to drink all you wanted, sorry.

I encourage you to find a more natural alternative..like float a slice of lemon in your water...or a slice of cucumber for something different.

[Isabeau]

Hi there! Yeah what they said!

[Marzipan]

Phenylalanine = Aspertame = Equal sweetener.

[Moochiecat]

Marzipan!! Good call!! I didn't realize that they were one and the same.
If I had a gold star, I'd give it to you...well done!

[Marzipan]

8th Grade science paid off...finally!!!!

[FunkyFabDiva]

What about if you make it homemade?
Is there a recipe for Induction friendly Lemonade? Preferably Cherry Lemonade?

[iwillbethin]

No lemon's or cherrie's on induction. I think it was Cleo that said that she ads oregano oil to her water (i think). You may wanna pm her and see what it is. I dont have trouble drinking the water. Give it time and your body will crave a big tall glass of plain ole H20!