[Hammaduersnes]

Hi there

I am new here and have done atkins before but did not read the book. I want to start again and was wondering if you were allowed to drink diet coke or coke zero while on the atkins? and is it also allowed in teh first two weeks?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

[Arkadiyas]

Welcome back to Atkins and to this forum!

Your question is a common one... If you go by the book, the answer is no. DC and CZ are not allowed (ever) because they contain aspartame. HOWEVER, if your body can handle the aspartame (it doesn't make you sick, or shaky, or hungry and you're ok with it as an artificial sweetener) then you can have it. Some people report that it doesn't effect their weight loss one way or the other... others say it helps them because they can't get Splenda sweetened drinks and they "need" it for a sweet fix. You'll have to make the decision for yourself. Experiment. See how it effects you. Personally, it can make me ravenously hungry... IF I drink it on an empty stomach. So, for ME, I'll have one a day with my lunch. If I go out at night and I want something other than water... I'll have DC then.

My only "just be sure" advice along with this... JUST BE SURE to get the water, too. If you're drinking diet soda in place of water, that is NOT okay. You need to drink the water. Period.

Good luck! Keep us posted on your success and struggles!

[tipokotap]

Totally agree. I normally only have one sugar free drink a day because they aren't that important to me, drink lots of water, and it does not seem to affect me. During OWL I would even drink a bottle of the store bought sparkling flavored water which had "some" aspertame in it, and it never bothered me.

Still, push the water. AND read the book. Get a copy at a thrift store or used book exchange, or go to the Atkins website for their Induction series.

Linda's low-carb site, www.genaw.com/lowcarb is also very helpful in its menus.

And be sure and take your measurements...now! Write them down...track them...you will be astounded at the change in a short time! That's all my advice for today! LOL!

My best to you!

Toni

[Hammaduersnes]

Thank you for all your advice, I think i will go out and buy the book to get a better understanding of the diet.

I will definitely take some measurements and will keep you all posted.

Thanks again

[TineSeign]

I drinking diet soda's all the time. I wish that I didn't, but it doesn't seem to keep me from losing weight. I did kick that habit the first time that I did atkins. Its certainly on my list of things to do after I get at my happy weight.

[tipokotap]

HI!

Just checking in to encourage you to post your questions and ask for encouragement, if you are still checking in!

You don't have to have success to post here...just an interest in finding the key to losing. Hopefully, you are doing it on your own, but we ARE here to help!

My best to you!

Toni