Mon, Apr-07-03, 17:34
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Plan: Bernstein Diabetes Soluti
Stats: 260/-/145
BF:
Progress: 63%
Location: Michigan
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She won't become dehydrated, but she's not getting the full benefit of drinking plain water, either, and no, Crystal Light does not count for water. Only pure water counts as water. Crystal light is sweetened with Aspartame which is a known staller for many low carbers and generally discouraged by Dr. Atkins in general.
Something she can try is to gradually mix plain water with her Crystal light, watering it down until she is drinking mostly water or try lemon or lime slices in the water. It also helps to experiment with the temperature of the water itself; some people like their water room temperature while other like it ice cold.
Another possibility is to drink bottled or filtered water instead of tap water. I have a friend who won't drink water unless it's filtered or bottled.
Of course, drinking Crystal Light instead of water is her choice, but honestly it's really no better than drinking decaf diet pop except that at least it's not carbonated.
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