I have been suffering from a Nasty Summer cold all weekend but I have made some discovery I would like to share...

I have tried to use Sugar-Free cough drops on my sore throat but it made my throat more inflamed. I kept waking up every 2 hours and popped other cough drop in my mouth and my throat was so raw, I was in tears.

Then I decided there might be some sugar in the drops so I decided to drink a cup of Oxo beef bouillions in warm water. Amazingly, the saltiness of the drink sooth my inflamed throat and I was able to get to sleep. I wonder if anyone else had this experience.

I was also surprised that I didn't crave any comfort (starchy) food that I usually need. I had a small bite of rice porridge and I wanted to rinse my mouth out. It felt so 'gluey'. I was worried that since I have only started Atkins for less than a month, I will revert back but I am so surprised that I do not have the same desire for Starchy food.

I am so encouraged even though I feel like a wrung out dishrag.

Sniffle, sniffle, cough, cough... Sarlye