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Originally Posted by miholmes
Okay not THAT kind of drink! But you are talking to a recovering Diet Pepsi addict.
So I'm on day 3 on being on the plan, and it's not terrible with the exception of drinking. I've read many different things about drinks, here's what I THINK I know!
- Nothing with aspartame (diet sodas, crystal light, etc)
- So I have gone to brewing tea and drinking it over ice (the impatient man's iced tea)
- My problem is I do like a little sweetener in it. So I know I can use Stevia packets....but what is my limit on those in a day? 1, 2? I don't want to sabotage!
- I see a big announcement that PowerAde Zero is approved while on the program. But it didn't say how many, is it 1 serving from the bottle? the bottle is 2.5 servings, so that would end up being like 1.5 carbs?
- Again I don't want to sabotage!!
Other than that it's actually been ok. I mean did I want a piece of First Communion Cake my friends had left over from the weekend....ABSOLUTELY!!! But I did walk away. I also had an omelet this morning, which was WONDERFUL and made me feel like I wasn't an astronaut eating space food.
Anyway again thanks for being so friendly and welcoming, I'm eager to see what my results are after the first 2 weeks of being on this....I don't want to weigh in the first week, because if I don't lose anything or very little I think I might fall off the wagon. So I think I should give it a good 2 weeks to work...is that wrong?
~Michael
Hi and welcome! I am two weeks on IP and down 10lbs (which I know is has a lot to do with quitting my 3 cokes (real coke) a day habit.
I really encourage you to try to keep you water clear as much as possible as you will develop a craving for it just like you used to with Diet Pepsi. I find that I really enjoy water without the sweet...which I think is a really good habit for life.
My coach said "ICE" brand drinks are appoved. THey sell them in bullk at my Sams Club. I decided I really didn't need them right now since sweet drinks are my BIGGEST trigger into "carbland". From what I read, there are differing opinions on Crystal Light and Mio enhancers.
I do really enjoy the Peach Mango drink packet as a sweet treat drink. I reminds me of a cocktail...just have to pretend there's a little rum in it!
Good luck, and I'm sure you will be BLOWN away by this diet. I cannot believe how my body has changed in just two weeks.