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[kgold1]

hey everyone, My name is karina and i have done atkins in the past but it didn't work well. Im really motivated to do this now and im on my second day.. I had a few questions tho..

1. Is diet pepsi/ diet ice tea ok?
2. Is it better to excercise?
3. Is half and half ok? how many carbs does it have?

[goin2Bgood]

Welcome aboard karina. Your Atkins experience will be much better if you read the book before you start.

If you have read the book but it's been awhile, you may want to review the Rules of Induction. Here's three of them:

4. Eat absolutely no fruit, bread, pasta, grains, starchy vegetables or dairy products other than cheese, cream or butter. That means no Half & Half. Try cream instead

9.Avoid foods or drinks sweetened with aspartame. Instead, use sucralose or saccharin. Be sure to count each packet of any of these as 1 gram of carbs. That means no diet pepsi or ice tea if it's not sweetened with splenda AND is caffeine free

10. Avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine. Excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar. That means no diet pepsi or ice tea if it's not caffeine free


I'd pull the book out and reread Chapter 11, and get familiar with the Acceptable Foods List. As far as exercise goes, Dr. Atkins mentions many times in the book exercise is a must. No excuses.

Good luck! I think you'll love Atkins but you really want to do it properly to get the best benefits for yourself :hug

[Becky Sue]

Originally Posted by kgold1

hey everyone, My name is karina and i have done atkins in the past but it didn't work well. Im really motivated to do this now and im on my second day.. I had a few questions tho..

1. Is diet pepsi/ diet ice tea ok?
2. Is it better to excercise?
3. Is half and half ok? how many carbs does it have?

When you start induction you eat the foods listed on the allowed Induction list. You will find the Induction list in your Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002 edition) Chapter 11.

Please read the book and if you don't have one, please buy one. It is important that you read and understand how this way of eating works.


What food can be eaten on Induction: This is found on FAQ in the main forum.
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ic.php?t=68132

Your question about exercise, it is very important to exercise. It is a must!

Happy Low carbing, Karina!!
Welcome to our ADBB family!

Becky Sue