hi! im also new to atkins...just found this board today and am really enjoying reading what other people like me have to say! I am also a drinker...lmao...havin a hard time not having a drink or two...i had 3 drinks last night...vodka in my decaf tea...lol....it didnt take me out of ketosis so im happy!! i know i cant drink everyday but every now and then is ok. im staying in induction until i feel like im losing...even tho the scales say ive lost about 17 pounds in 31 days!! YAY!!