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

Hi toeman,

The no alcohol rule during induction is to get your body buring the fat first not the alcohol. Everyone is different. Alcohol makes me stall and hold water - other people find they can tolerate some alcohol and still lose weight. This way of eating is designed for the long term so why not experiment. If you feel you need those two scotches and you can still lose weight then good for you.

Chlorophyll tablets might control your bad breath. Some people have bad reactions to nurasweet. It is rather contraversial. Most sugar free gum I've seen contains sorbitol and other sugar alcohols. People also react differently to these. Again why not try them and see.

I'm sorry I can't give you concrete answers. This way of eating is a lot about finding out what works for you personally.

Best of luck.
Robert

Thank you

Toe