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1. How many carbs am I supposed to have per day if I want to be in ketosis?
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2. I am hooked on Starbucks coffee. I've heard that caffeine as well as sugared drinks are not compatible with the Atkins Diet. Any suggestions on what I can get at Starbucks that will give me the caffeine I need without messing up my attempts to reach ketosis?
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3. Can I drink alchohol like beers and mixed drinks?
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4. How did Dr. Atkins die?
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5. how many eggs are allowed on one day?
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6. Can I eat salads and dressings? Tomatoes are kind of sweet can I have those?
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7. I've been doing Atkins now for 3 days and I still don't show any ketones. What is going on, will this diet work for me?
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8. I've been in the so-called induction for 18 days now. Sometimes I'm in ketosis, sometimes not. What's going on? And I've only lost 5 pounds. I thought I'd lose MUCH quicker!
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9. How do you know if you are in ketosis?
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10. should I be eating vegetables? also are there ANY fruits that are carb free?
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11. What can i eat and what can i not eat...just want everything in one place thanks to all
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12. Are pork rinds OK to eat on ATkins?
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13. I feel like I'm going through soda withdrawls! Is there anything I can drink as a substitute for this? Thanks.
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14. What are the side effects of this diet? I've heard people say that it makes your breath smell?
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15. Should I eat high quantities of fat in order for ketosis to work? Approximately how much time will it take me to lose 30 pounds?
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16. can i eat hamburgers without the bread while following atkins?
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17. i've been on atkins induction for 2 weeks and i've gained weight. i'm very discouraged. what else can i do?
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18. Can I drink milk? What about chocolate or strawberry milk?
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19. I have been in full blown ketosis for two weeks but have not lost any weight in the last week. What could be causing this?
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20. Are sugar free candies alright to eat on this diet?
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21. Can I eat salsa without breaking ketosis?
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22. Can I eat sugar free whipped cream? I think this is cool whip that I'm talking about?
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23. I have just started atkins and exceeded the 20grams of carbs today and reached to about 27grams of carbs. Does this mean i have to start the diet from the beginning again- or is it OK?? thanks
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24. Do CarbCutter pills actually work?
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25. Last night after 1 1/2 months of induction I cheated and ate pizza. An hour afterwards I started getting cramps in my lower back and right side. Is there something about this diet that might cause this or is it just a coincidence?
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26. Well... I guess I screwed up. After 4 days of induction, I realized that maybe I screwed up. I have been eating chicken hot dogs (0 carbs) but just read that hot dogs are not allowed. Am I screwed or am I fine?
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27. I've lost 5 lbs in 3 days, can this be true or am I just fluctuating like this even when not on the diet?
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28. Can I eat cashews on this diet?
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29. how much water should I be drinking?
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30. I've heard people mention eating seeds to help with needing crunch cravings. What kinds of seeds or nuts are best?
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31. Someone told me that yogurt would take me out of ketosis.. is this true?
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32. Should I be excercising while doing Atkins? I just want to make sure it's safe and what types are best.
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33. I have some foods that taste kinda sweet but the package says 0 carbs.. are some of these labels innaccurate?
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34. Can you drink crystal light while in the induction phase of the diet?
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35. What are the best fats to eat?
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36. I just want to lose 15 pounds on this possible? Is it an overkill or is it possible?
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37. I started Atikens 3 weeks ago and was just wondering how long each phase lasts for? My friend told me each phase is 2 weeks..is that true? And also- this might be a very dumb question but can you eat popcorn while doing the diet? Thanks!
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38. I am tired all the time. I am on maintenance eating 20 or less carbs a day. What can I do, its difficult to sleep as well.
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39. How many times a day should I eat on this diet?
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40. is rum carb free
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41. what causes my bowel to have streams of blood while doing the tkins for 2 weeks?
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42. Is it dangerous to eat a bunch of carbs after doing the Atkins Diet for some time?
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43. What is ketosis?
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44. Can I use those Listerine mint strips for the bad breath that comes with ketosis?
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45. I exercise about 1 1/2 hours every other day. Does intense exercise allow me to increase my carb intake. Also, I notice when I exercise I get darker reading on the ketone stripes. WHy?
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46. When in inductution phase are you allowed 20 carbs or 20 net carbs?
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47. I have been on the induction for three days. my wife and i slightly cheated last night and had some pizza. Does that mean my induction phase starts over? Also, if not how long does it take to burn those excess carbs off before back into ketosis?
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48. How can I tell if an alchohol is OK to drink on the Atkins diet?
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49. I have just started on Atkins but I have not a clear idea of what i can and what i cannot eat or drink. Could someone give me a list of do's and don'ts. (besides eggs, meats, cheese and green salads, how about nuts, sweeteners, or something to crunch on when cravings come in for chocolate or dessert?)
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50. I am sick of hearing the explantions for why caffeine is forbidden on the Atkins diet. So what if it gives you sugar cravings. If you don't eat the sugar, what's wrong with having a cup of coffe in the AM with half and half and splenda. I've heard that caffeine lowers insulin sensitivity. If you have limited glucose in your system, will this hamper your weight loss?
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51. I know on the induction you can eat salad. My question is what kind of salad dressing do you use, do you have to eat raw vegatables? Can you eat a ceasar salad?
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52. can i eat wings on this diet?
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53. What are some of the more popular Atkins recipes?
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54. Tea has so much less caffeine than coffee,and you dont find anyone addicted to tea,so why cant i have tea ?
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55. Today is March 3. I have been doing the Atkins diet since January 16 and have only lost 7 pounds. I am not quitting, just frustrated right now. I have a friend who is doing it also and is losing faster. I know everyone is different. I know some people lose weight fast, what about really really slow??
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56. can i eat alot of foods that have no carb for one day without gain any weight?
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57. Hi...... I have been on the Atkins diet now for about a month, so 5 weeks. The first 2 weeks i lost 14 lbs. I have never gone out of Ketosis. I eat 1000-1500 calories a day, and I excercise about 2-3 times a week. I eat maybe 10-15 carbs a day. For the past 3 weeks I havent lost anything... maybe 2 lbs or so. I dont know why i am at a dry spell. Is it normal to expeirence a stalling point for a while in the beginning when you are doing everything correctly?
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58. I've been reading that if you add calcium to this diet it will help your weight loss. I just started taking Viactiv chews to see if this is true but each chew has 4 net carbs and 3Sugar grams. Is this hurting my weight loss and do I count them with my net carb amount per day?
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59. What causes the bad breath that comes along with doing this diet?
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60. I need some advice. I have been following Adkins for about 8 weeks and have lost about 7 pounds. I exercise 3 times a week and am getting kind of fustruated. I am following the plan, I have the book and read it. I am still in the induction phase. Finally my question, I take multi-vitamins, Vitamin B complex and liquid minerals. Is there anything that Atkins recommends that I could take to jump my weight loss? I don't know what I am doing wrong?
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61. What is a good fiber source while on this diet?
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62. I have had a problem with my menstral cycle while doing atkins, is this normal?? I have been on it for 7 days and my cycle has come a week early and I am on the pill, the same thing happened when I was on the atkins before.
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63. I just started Atkins about 3 days ago. Along with the diet I have been working out. Today I could not stop sweating.. sweating constantly feeling VERY hot. Is this a common side effect?
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64. I wake up in the middle of the night craving sweets. What can I keep by my bed that will keep me from breaking my focus!? Thank you.
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65. Is drinking water a very important part of making adkins work?
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66. once your on the diet and loosing weight, then cheat and over eat expecially on the carbs can you start over and get right back on the program?
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67. HOW ABOUT EATING POPCORN I CAN LIVE WITHOUT EVERYTHING ELSE BUT I LOVE POPCORN?
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68. Will taking communion on Sundays(just the wafer) stop the weight loss?
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69. Are sugarfree freeze pops allowed during induction? The ones I bought are sweetened with splenda.
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70. I've been doing the Atkins diet now for a week and have been drinking lots of water but still feel consipated.. any suggestions?
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71. WELL IF MR ATKINS SAYS THAT SPLENDA IS BETTER WHY DOES HE MAKE HIS SHAKES WITH ASPARTAME.
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72. What are keto-stix?
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73. I have been doing Atkins for about 3 days. I have read the book. When should I notice any wieght loss?
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74. Could it be possible for you guys to post a copy of what everything you can eat... I mean everything !! Thanks. Could you please make it as soon as possible.
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75. Is there a difference between the low carb diet and the atkins diet?
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76. What is the best type of fish to eat?
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77. can vegetarians do the atkins diet? what are the best foods to eat?
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78. If you can have up to 20 carbs a day...net or regular...why are there somethings like the carb countdown yogurt with only 3g of net carbs that are not allowed on the induction phase?
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79. Why does Dr. Atkins feel that Splenda is OK/safe to use?
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80. I am on day 11 of induction. I have 10 total pounds to loose. I initially lost four pounds by day 7 and by now I am back to where I started. The only exercise I do is walk on the treadmill and a pilates video tape, no weight lifting etc. I did notice my clothes are all fitting loosely. I don't want to possibly even gain weight by the end of this 14 days. Should I continue the program? (I have stayed at 20 net carbs and no cheating)
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81. Was Dr. Atkins fat?
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82. After 2 months on the diet and still on induction phase (because it works for me) I still get pressure headaches. Not bad ones, just enough to aggrevate me. I get them before I eat, after I eat, etc. Is this a side affect that will eventaully go away or something else?
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83. CAN I DRINK THE SHAKES DURING INDUCTION
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84. I've had people tell me my breath smells like alcohol at work and at home. Is this due to the ketosis?
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85. What is the difference between Sugar Net carbs & just regular Net carbs?
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86. Please explain some things--like why aspartame is supposedly not allowed on Atkins (these decaf. drinks are 0 carb) and whether those who absolutely must take antidepressants (an SSRI) are doomed not to succeed. I've been on this diet now three weeks; it is not working well, especially in the past week. I wonder whether to go to low calorie because of my medication (without the antidepressants, I'm absolutely not okaAy) or try switching from NutraSweet to Splenda flavored drinks.
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87. Come on now, tell the truth ! I want to know is it true that being on this diet it can cause headaches, muscle weakness and diarrhea and constipation ?? What about type 1 Diabetes, does this diet help that ?? I also heard that a low carb diet increases serum cholesterol and that could make you at risk for CHD ?? Also, carbs is sugar right ?? well I am also told that this type of carbs can cause the brain and muscle not being able to do normal functions. Don't you need a 150g of carbs a day ??
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88. Even though breath mints, such as Breath Savers have 0 net effective carbs, are they allowed on the introductory phase?
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89. I drink at east 3 protein shakes a day, and they have 6g of carbs( og dietary fiber and 1g sugar)is to much if I also eat a lite dinner? I am not quite sure how to count my net carbs. Thanks
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90. What does "induction" mean?
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91. i have been on induction for 5 days and had monkey rosted nuts on day 2,3 and 4 but i was in my carb count. do i still need to start my induction all over?
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92. Are there places online where people talk about success stories or before and after type stuff?
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93. I started the Atkins Diet a couple of months ago. What I don't understand is how long the induction takes. I know its two weeks, but I haven't lost the weight I want, so I am still doing the induction of 20 carbs a day even after 2 months. Aren't I suppose to stay at 20 or less a day until I lose the weight I want, then increase them?
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94. I am in ketosis according to the test strips but am not losing weight. What could this be? Should I give it more time, if so how much? I do have an underactive thyroid,could this be the reason? Please help.
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95. What kind of stuff can I eat on this diet?
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96. HELP!!!!! I am so discouraged! I have only lost 9 pounds and I am 28 days into the program. I have remained on Induction because I have so much to lose. . I feel as though I am not losing fast enough. In the past 2 weeks I have lost 1 solid pound. Is this normal? I am on the verge of going back to my old ways of crazy dieting, which I really don't want to do. I have really enjoyed the benfits of the diet, such as, mood, energy, well-bieng, satisfation with my food, NO BINGES. Do I stick it out?
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97. I have the very small Atkins book, outlining the basics of the diet and, mostly, listing carb & net carb counts of common foods. My question is regarding Cool Whip. The Atkins book lists Cool Whip and Lite Cool Whip as having 0 net carbs. Why would this not be an acceptable snack on induction, or any other phase of the diet?
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98. Do you know of a good exercising tape that I could purchase to lose my goal of 60 lbs in the matter of 3 months?
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99. can i eat hamburgers without the bread while following atkins?
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100. Is Lactitol a sugar alcohol?
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101. Does coffee have carbs in it?
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102. Can I drink cough syrups for my sore throat?
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103. I have been doing Atkins for about 12 weeks and have lost 12 pounds. Is this normal? A pound a week gets frustrating. Is this typical?
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104. how many grams of carbs should i count for one can of diet rite? because i know that splends does have some carbs but i dont know how much is in one can
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105. I have lost 12 pounds in 3 weeks. Is that normal?
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106. I'm two day into induction and the keto stix shows the lowest mark on the stick. What am i doing wrong?
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107. How many carbs are fry chicken?
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108. I have been on Atkins for about 6 days, each day I feel sick and wonder if it's a normal side effect?
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109. I am on day 8 of induction and for the past several days I have an extremely dry mouth but I have been drinking at least 64 oz. of water.
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110. What are the chances of getting pregnant if you miss a pill?
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111. Does eggs have carbs ? I thought that you can eat all the eggs you want. I love ready whip is that ok? IT says it only has one carb.
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112. i am on contraceptive pill called marvelon. would that effect my weight loss on induction, if it does what is the best option and whats the best contraceptive pill to take
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113. I have just started on Atkins but I have not a clear idea of what i can and what i cannot eat or drink. Could someone give me a list of do's and don'ts. (besides eggs, meats, cheese and green salads, how about nuts, sweeteners, or something to crunch on when cravings come in for chocolate or dessert?)
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114. Are there recipes for shakes to make?
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115. If I drink decaffinated, unsweetened (& no artificial sweeteners) ice tea, does that count towards my water? How about carbinated water, such as La Croix (unsweetened & no artificial sweeteners)?
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116. when you say one cup of brocoli. how much are we talking about also on the same day can i have spinich and onion with staying on my carb limit and thats on induction
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117. I am confused regarding intake of salad/vegetables on induction. I understand that we can have 20 net carbs/day. I also understand per "the books", that you should have 2-3 cups of salad or 1 cup of other veggies. My question, is if Romaine lettuce's net carb count is 0.4/1 Cup, can you eat more salad to total the 20 or less net carbs, as long as you include dressing carbs???
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118. Hello, I am on day three of initial atkins diet. my stomach is going crazy. You asked for symptoms with another question so here are mine..Severe diahrea, bloating, severe gas, cramping, and rumbling in my stomach. I have just felt yuck, but only in my stomach, not like I am getting ill or anything. I am begining to wonder if this diet is right for me. I have followed the initial induction to a tee, but still this. If this is the feeling bad before it gets better the book talks, ;(
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119. I need some good low carb dinner recipes.Not doing to good on what I have tried. Greatly apperciate it!
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120. Can you eat a carb controlled cookie during the induction period?
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121. I have been doing atkins for two weeks. My carb intake is about 12 per day. I started working out 2 weeks ago tredmill 1hour stair machine 15 minutes, also I ride my bike when I can 2-6 miles every couple days. I have lost 12 pounds but know I stopped loosing, im stuck. I have asthma and use a medicine called advair but only once a day. I bought ketostix and im showing negetive. I have been taking l-glutamine. My calorie intake is about 1500 per day, what do I do to jump start my loss ag
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122. Can you take Diet pills or carb blockers and still do Atkins?????
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123. Are you allowed to eat fried porkskins, if so how much and can you eat them on phase one?
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124. Please provide me with the facts. Can I eat Hersey's 1gram sugar carb bars or hershey's sugar free candy? If so, how many in each case + how many carbs that I need to count? In other words, your answer might be, yes you can eat both. sugar free is X amount of grams of carbs that you need to count for each piece and you can eat the 1 gram sugar carb bar, each one is x number of grams of carbs that you need to count.
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125. I have been lifting weights and doing cardio while on Atkins. In addition, I've been taking a protein powder called 'IsoPure Zero Carb'- which as the name says, has no carbs. Does taking protein have any effect on the effectiveness of ketosis or the diet?
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126. can i get back to my normal figure on atkins after having a baby?
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127. I have been doing Atkins for about 3 days. I have read the book. When should I notice any wieght loss?
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128. I'm 21, 5"4 and 110lbs. I used to weigh 145 lbs, until a brief bout of self-starvation. I don't want to loose any more weight, but I would like to build more muscle and be healthier. At this point, would Atkins just make me gain all the weight back, since I've gone 2 months with hardly any food, or would it still work? I work out a lot, and I just want to turn my fat into muscle, since my body has eaten it all away. Is Atkins right for me?
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129. Does Fruit 2O drinks (flavored spring water beverage) count as the water necessary to have during induction and after?
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130. how much carb does garlic and ginger have and also can i have it on induction?
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131. Is it possible to start Atkins while in college and eating from the school cafeteria? I have started induction but my school cafeteria serves foods with carbs everyday. How can I do induction while eating in the school cafeteria? Is it safe to use mouthwash during induction?
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132. vitamins do you suggest on induction ?
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133. IF SPLENDA IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN ASPARTAME WHY IS THE ATKINS SHAKES MADE W,ITH ASPARTAME?
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134. what does "stall" mean?
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135. what if i dont crave sugar after drinking tea, can i still have it?
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136. Can you drink crystal light while in the induction phase of the diet?
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137. blood in stool
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138. For about 6 months I did the atkins diet. I lost about 23 pounds. Also I notice that my lips begin to peel layers off every other day. What did I do or not do to cause my lips to peel and still continue to peel. Help, it is very frustrating. Thanks
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139. Why can't i loose any weight i hardly eat anything i get full vary easily i have tried everything i just need to loose 15lb. Thanks Nicole
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140. i have been on my induction for 5 days now but i had my mentral cycle on day 4. will i still be loosing weight, and on the same speed with out the mentral.
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141. I have friends who are diabetics - can they do this diet also?
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142. I am on my 5th day of Atkins. Can I eat homemade popcorn on the Induction phase, as it's not in the book for Induction Phase, and if so, how many carbs does it have?
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143. Hi, I have just started Atkins, almost 2 wks, haven't seen any major improvement but thats not my question I know I will eventually, I've basically no carbed it for the first week and then I had this raging craving for peanut butter cups. Now I went to the carb counting site and found that the miniatures only have 4 net carbs, is it okay that I had 4 thus having less than the 20 carbs allowed but its chocolate and I'm not sure that even though I'm under the daily carb count it is ok?
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144. my wife and I have been on the diet for only 3 days, we are experiencing side effects headaches and lack of energy is this normal?
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145. I have had an upset stomach off and on since I started the Atkins 6 days ago. Is this a normal side effect that will eventually go away?
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146. Are there any studies on this Atkins diet that prove that it works?
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147. I am on marvelon contaceptive pill and as i came off to have my period as usual, i had it then started taking my pill again on the wednesday and then on thursday, miday thursday me and my boyfriend had sex, Am i protected from being pregnant still????
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148. the conterceptive pill i use have potatoe starch in them is it ok on induction or to avoid it?
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149. I have been on some version of this diet, off and on, for a few years. Initially, I lost 45 lbs, but subsequently went off the diet and gained back 20 lbs. I went back on the diet 3 or 4 months ago, together with a fairly aggressive exercise program, and I am getting nowhere. My weight is stuck. Do I need to "jump start" my metabolism in some way?
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150. Can I subtract Lactitol from the carb count?
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151. Are Adkins shakes permitted during induction rather than eating a meal?
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152. can you eat black pudding on the atkins diet??
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153. What are the Pros and Cons of the Atkins diet?
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154. How does caloric intake effect Atkins as long as the carb count is kept below 20/day?
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155. I am not overweight (male, 5'9", 170) but want to lost that spare tire, etc. Is Atkins a good idea for someone who is of normal weight? Thanks.
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156. can i eat coriander leave ans also chilli how much carb do they have?
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157. What is the Atkins Diet?
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158. i have been on the induction for almost 3 weeks and I find the scale has hardly moved, why would this be?
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159. WHAT ABOUT COCONUT OIL?
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160. I was in the store and deciding between 2 different Atkins books. I chose te "Atkins for Life" book because the cover sait this was the right choice for starting Atkins, as well as going on to lifetime maintenance, etc. This book does not mention anything about what is not allowed during induction. It only says less than 20 net carbs. I have been doing this for 10 days and have not lost any weight. What elso do I need to watch other than 20 net carbs?
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161. Why are you to stay away from caffine when you diet
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162. How many carbs are in a roma tomato? Is there a carb list that I can refer to?
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163. does atkins diet affect your liver
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164. How much "O" carbs Fruit Flavored Beverages with Splenda (sucralose, acesulfame potassium) is allowed during induction? and during maintenance?