Did I Just Cheat ???? Help !!!!

[Bellezza]

I did have awful problems with my BM's , i tried the husks and the flaxseed but it didnt work. My stomach was hurting really really BAD and TOM was not involved.

I read on here about sugar alcohols and I bought some life savers without sugar at the 7/11 across the street (they are allowed on south beach for all phases , but i knew not for atkins )

However I felt so sick this morning that i decided to take two of those 0 carb candies ( 4 candies are considered a serving size and it says 0 carbs ) and 20 mintes later VOILA. I was in the bathroom . Relieved.

DID i kick My body Ot of ketosis ?

ALSO:

i am confused . I read somewhere last nite that I may allow myself a diet coke once a week on induction .

Is that true ???

[Dolphin]

I don't think you should worry yourself to death. Put it behind you.

Please do yourself a favor and don't repeat this, it could be a deeper issue like reasoning with yourself to have this "mini" cheat/not technically an actual cheat. The games we can play with ourselves. I've sabotaged my efforts by doing this very thing.

The BM issue can be alleviated with large consumptions of water. Tepid glasses of water are known to provide immediate relief.

I forgot to mention that sugar alcohol stimulate many people to have a BM, myself included. No, they are not permited in induction and should be avoided to have successful results.

[livelyanjali]

bellezza

Diet coke is allowed on induction, though i think you should try to get the caffeine free diet coke. Try to drink 2-3 glasses of warm water with normal water intake, specially in the mornings, it will help in clearing your stomach.

i feel sorry you felt so sick!

[ladyhairg]

Ummm . . . no caffeine, no nutra sweet. Think that means no Diet Coke. It's an awful addiction to break, isn't it? I swear, they put something in Diet Coke that they don't put in Diet Pepsi -- I've never heard anyone complain about a Diet Pepsi addiction like they do about Diet Coke!

Seriously, although it probably won't KILL you to have one once in a while, it's probably for the best if you can skip it during Induction. Three good reasons: #1) Artificial Sweeteners can trigger a craving for more sweets & cheats. #2) The more diet soda you drink, the less water you'll drink. #3) "Caffeine-Free" still has a small amount of caffeine in it, which can also trigger cravings.

[Dolphin]

Excellent point ladyhairg!!!

[BethAnnC]

I still have my diet coke made with spenda...but...only one a day and thats a big deal for me...........I drink soooooo much water now I dont have time for soda but when I do I enjoy it more than before.....hang in there!

[Dolphin]

And eventually BethAnn will stop too .

[Desertthorn]

LOL, I tried some sugar free jelly bellies once and OMG if you ever need a laxitive that is what to take.
Bell, a cheat is what you define it as. Don't worry about it.

[limabean]

I do Atkins 72 and you are allowed to drink Diet Coke. However, I do not drink it daily. I drink water and SF koolaid.

[Dolphin]

OMG, what is Atkins 72, don't tell me the book from 1972.