Hello Lively Lo-Carb Fans:

Atkins recommends decaffeinated beverages. I drink caffeine. I have good and bad periods for weight loss/weight gain.

Any recommendations? Should I give up the "C" drug?

Cheers!

That is one of those things that affect some people but not others. I haven't given it up. But, if you think it is affecting you, you might want to switch to decaf for a while and see if that helps.

Paleoanth

Yes, common sense does tells me to cut back. I headed to Starbucks yesterday and picked up a pound of 1/2 caf/ 1/2 decaf to see if moderation helps.

We'll see. I'm starting to chart all food/beverage consumption to see if I'm really deviating from the food plan. I'm trying induction phase again.

Thanks, N

Okay, that was funny but I can't make the connection between caffeine and erotic/kinky chicken action. I think I need another cup of coffee. Caffeine may be evil but it feels like a necessary evil! Cheers, N

I've lost with Caffiene and without. I gave it up along with aspartame for about 2 weeks and didn't seem to lose any quicker or any slower. In my opinion is you like it have it. Just try to drink it in moderation.

Good luck

Dennis:

I agree completely. Once I graduate from college, I'll probably get my act together. Between now and then, I consume the caf. to stay alert and remedy little sleep at night. I need to get back into good habits and form a new one (less caf.).

Cheers, Nancy

I've started to buy the Organic decaf breakfast blend beans. This is really tasty coffee and I don't miss the caffeine at all. I'll NEVER give up my coffee -- that would be worse than giving up my left foot!!!!!