New to Atkins/day 2 questions

[Mizte]

Hello,

I just started Atkins. I have alot of weight to loose. Im a very slow reader (i dont enjoy reading) I have the older book i think Dr. Atkins new diet revolution. Is this ok for now? I dont see how much water i should be drinking and Im 1/4 of the way thru it? Im trying but it would be nice to know to get up to speed. Also, Im having a very hard time with coffie and diet pepsi, is it going to realy slow me down if i have one glass?
If anyone could give me sometips or if you have any advice please feel free. I do not want to mess this up and I dont realy have much of a support system.

Thanks

[Stella]

Hi Mizte - Welcome to the ADBB!!

The rule is a minimun of 64 oz per day + an additional 8 oz. for each 25Lbs. you need to lose.

As far as the coffee/diet soda - we are allowed up to 16 oz. of caffeene per day. That would include the diet pepsi and coffee. I allow myself one diet pepsi every once in awhile for something different. But diet soda sweetened with Splenda is better. (Diet 7up uses Splenda and it is wonderful!)
Diet pepsi is sweetened with aspratame which can stall weightloss in some people.

Good Luck! You have a big support system here - you can do this!

Stella!

[Atkid]

Hi Mizte, first off welcome to the board! You will find loads of info and support to help you on your weightloss journey. Stella told you one way to figure your water quota for the day, a second way is to divide your present weight in half and drink that many ounces for the day. Example I am 154 do dividing that in half my quota for the day is 76 oz.. The 2002 edition is what is followed here at the board and I think that is what you have since you said the New Diet Revolution. Good luck, post any other questions you may have, someone is always around to lend a hand.

[Mizte]

Stella,
Thanks for the quick reply..I can do this! Im glad to know that there are people here with the same goals as me. I have alot of weight to loose and Im more than ready!
Mizte

[not2late]

DR. Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 ed or the older ones do not allow caffeine on the diet. The Atkins diet books published after Dr. Atkins' death in 2003 do allow for it. Personally, I take what Dr. Atkins wrote about caffeine in the 2002 edition (Chapter 11) to heart:

Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine.

In Chapter 12 or 13, he lists a chart of unstable blood sugar symptoms, which includes cravings, headaches, fatigue, etc.

[Stella]

You are welcome Mizte - I will be here waiting to hear about your successes and hopefully see some before and after pics.!! Those are the best!!