I am 2 days into the induction on Atkins. I'm not
having trouble with the lack of carbs, but need to
know if caffeine free colas and no calories, no
carbs flavored waters are OK to drink during the
induction phase. Thanks!

Hi Valleygirl,

You can have diet sodas on induction as long as they clearly say no carbs. Just a bit of a caution though. While they don't add much to your carb count, it is worth eliminating them for a start, as some people find that they have problems with the articificial sweetners in them. It can slow your weightloss or cause headaches.

If you add them back in after induction you will be able to get a better handle on what reaction your body is having to them.

Its one of those suck it and see things

lesley

Hi and welcome to this forum.

You say you are just into Atkins induction, but it looks as if you have already lost 30 pounds prior to this, so well done for that, whatever plan you followed.

I agree with the post above, beware of too many drinks with artificial sweetners. Water may not sound a great alternative, but you can develop a taste for it. I carry my water bottle almost everywhere with me. I tend to put a little bit of squash/cordial - with artifical sweetner in it in the morning and then refil it twice whilst I am at work, so that on the second and third 500 ml there is just a hint of flavour in the water.

Every success with low carbing.