Hello,

The atkins book says absolutely no alcohol during induction even though no carbs (vodka scotch)....I understand that the body will use it 1st for fuel, but i work out daily and am not worried about 120 calories....I had my back rebuilt 2 yrs ago and two scotchs keep the pain down...is the fact that the alc calories will burn first the only issue for not using it in induction?

Also, nutrasweet...ketosis breath is horrible...no gum I have seen is made with splendra...what choice do I have except for nutrasweet mint gum....the book doesn't state what the problem with nutrasweet is, just that it is not incouraged...what is the problem?

Thank you

AD