what do you all drink during induction? newbie starting out here ...

[mizski]

I've been drinking water for over a year. No sodas of any kind for about 18 months. Occasionally I'll have a cup of decaf coffee in the morning and sometimes a cup of decaf tea (or something like chamomile) in the evening. Phased out juices years ago.

[Barb1965]

Originally Posted by atkinsgal08

>> try to get in an 8 ounce glass of metumucil a day. It keeps me cleaned out and I actually enjoy the orange flavor,>>

I presume this is sugar free?

It would also count as a sweetener.

Of course!!!!

[Whatsername]

Originally Posted by Georgiana

lol... Jane, I think this is the drink "squash", not the veggie "squash".

lol Thanks for filling me in on that...I am clueless.

Jane

[imagood1]

You should read the 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution or at least read the rules for induction - you'll find links here: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...tion-faqs.html (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)#

Here is what the book says are "acceptable" beverages while on Atkins:
Acceptable Beverages
Be sure to drink a minimum of eight eight-ounce glasses of water each day (this is PURE WATER, including:

Filtered water
Mineral water
Spring water
Tap water


Additionally, you can have the following:

Clear broth/bouillon (not all brands; read the label)
Club soda
Cream, heavy or light (limit to two to three tablespoons a day; note carbohydrate content)
Decaffeinated coffee or tea*
Diet soda made with sucralose (Splenda); be sure to count the carbs
Essence-flavored seltzer (must say "no calories" and should not contain aspartame)
Herb tea (without barley or any fruit sugar added)
Lemon juice or lime juice (note that each contains 2.8 grams carbohydrate per ounce); limit to two to three tablespoons
*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. Grain beverages (coffee substitutes) are not allowed. Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction; those low in carbohydrates are an option, in moderation, in later phases.

[chinadoll]

One of the keys to making this work is to break that desire for sweets. The only way to do that is to go cold turkey for awhile. So the squashes, colas and other things would be counter productive and only prolong your desire to eat sweet things. If you can do it, try to give up all sweet flavors for the 2 weeks. It will serve you well in the end and when you do have something less sweet later it will still fulfill your need for a sweet treat.

[mybellymustgo]

Yes we are in the UK .. The Orange Squash we refer to is cordial and has o.6g of carbs per 100 ml .. equivalent to 3 shots per 3 large glasses of water... is this ok ??

Also the caffiene free diet coke had 0g of carbs but it made with aspartamine ... what do you think ?

[chinadoll]

No, aspartame is out and the cordial likely has a sweetener other than SPlenda so it too is out. 3 stevia or Splendas a day is what is allowed.

[Georgiana]

Originally Posted by chinadoll

3 stevia or Splendas a day is what is allowed.

Saccharin, ace-K and cyclamate are also allowed.

[chinadoll]

Thanks Georgiana, those don't come up much and I didn't even thin about them sine stevia and Splenda are the only other ones we see much here nowadays.

[Jenileigh]

I'm drinking water only except for the occasional cup of hot blueberry tea with Splenda or decaf coffee.