Atkins Diet Quick Hits – Can I drink alcohol?
Atkins Diet Quick Hits – Alcohol
One of the questions I get quite often is can I drink during Induction or at all on Atkins. This question is probably least hard for me to answer as I have given much of alcohol except for maybe a couple times a year. With that, during Induction you definitely should not drink alcohol. It is only 14 days long, and certainly you can last 14 days without drinking. Why? The same reason we restrict everything else in Induction — get you back to a simple diet or platform to readd foods, drop in ketosis, and start a new way to eat.
Some people can drink and lose weight still, but for others, it is a source of much trouble. Two reasons this can happen:
* all alcohol must be consumed for fuel first before burning anything else which can last up to a hour and half per drink. So no fat burning while you are drinking alcohol.
* Alcohol can lead increased hunger and decreased resistance to cravings.
Wait ’til OWL phase, and figure out if you can add it back without gaining weight. If you can lose and drink, make sure your selection are low carb options. Figure out up front what and how many so you’ll know how long you will be off fat burning.
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Intersting what I …
Intersting what I read. Alcohol is a powerful inhibitor of gluconeogenesis, it forces part of the gluconeogenic metabolic process into reverse. Means-if all the glucose in the blood is being derived from gluconeogenesis then the consumption of alcohol will cause the blood glucose level to fall.Alcohol also stops ketone body production, thus leaving the brain entirely without fuel. Someone who is ketotic is 100% reliant on gluconeogenesis will become disorientated,might lose consciousness.
Hi I would like to …
Hi I would like to say that I enjoy watching your videos very much.I have been on atkins before like 3 or 4 years ago. I did not have much to lose so when I lost it I stopped and went back to over eating now 40 pounds heavier I started again and you videos are inspiring. I would like to share with you what I read on ‘n medical site about alcohol and ketosis.
Being a drinker and …
Being a drinker and working at a winery perhaps I can shed even more light…
Dry wines have less than two grams of residual sugar or RS per liter. Semi sweet wines like Riesling may have up to 18 grams per liter. Sweet wines can contain between 50 – 100 grams per liter or more. Many wine makers list the RS somewhere on the bottle.
Cheers!
It’s under the …
It’s under the salad section: “For seasoning salads, vinegar and oil are great, but it should be plain or apple cider vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has sugar, so dont use it.”
So yes it (white, white wine, red wine, etc.) is allowed on Induction.
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the video. I have not been able to find any research on vinegar. As it is made from grapes like wine does it mean that it is also not allowed in the induction phase? I use a little of red wine vinegar for salads. Cheers!
i stick to vodka
i stick to vodka
Just remember …
Just remember Induction only needs to last 14 days AND includes many veggies (check the list) up to 3 cups per day.
You could be having fruit within 4 weeks of starting (third rung of OWL). Try to find an acceptable Indian meal that is acceptable — I did with Chinese, limit the sauces, eliminate the noodles, and meats/veggies. Check out my temptation & visualization video for other ideas on how to combat past tempters.
thank you for your …
thank you for your quick reply i have been on the induction for eight days now and have lost 81b the only thing that bothers me with this diet is that i mis my fruit and veg and also going out now and again for an indian meal how did you go on about cutting out all your treats regards dave
As long as you have …
As long as you have healthy functioning kidneys to handle the water you will be drinking, there are no contra-indications to the Atkins Diet. As for heart problems, mine is only functioning better. Check out my Atkins Misconceptions Series especially the cholesterol one.
As Dr. Volek as noted, Atkins Diet is protective of muscle tissue (which the heart is) during weight loss as you lose the least Lean Body Mass. Needless to say, the naysayers have as much an agenda as the evangelists.
you hear alot of …
you hear alot of bad news about the atkins what do you think about that ie kidney problems heart problems etc
White wine or hard …
White wine or hard liquor would be the best selection. Just remember it is only for the OWL, and that while you have alcohol you will only burn that and not any fat.
so White Wine is …
so White Wine is the WAy to go
You are very …
You are very welcome, and thanks for watching my videos.
thanks for all your …
thanks for all your time man………
you are one of the rue heros in our everyday life…. thanks for the tips
I do that. I even …
I do that. I even like rum in tea, sweetened with Splenda. and coffee.
Induction only …
Induction only needs to last 14 days (it *can* last a lot longer — mine lasted a year). OWL follows Induction and lasts until the final 5-10 pounds left to lose.
how long is …
how long is induction period and when is owl?
I found that rum …
I found that rum and diet coke worked without much side effect. It may slow down the weight loss minimally but unless you drink heavily every day it shouldn’t be a problem. I still lost after having a 2 drinks every couple of weeks.
Watch my “what to …
Watch my “what to do about a stall” video where I deal with the fat fast question. In short, I don’t recommend it for nearly everyone and is a last ditch resort for a desperate few after months (4-6 months) of no losses. There are very few people who should try it and even less successful on it.
What is your …
What is your opinion on the Keckwick fat fast listed in the original Atkins book? It is quite drastic but wonder about it for those resistant to weight loss.
Sally
Don’t have much to …
Don’t have much to add, you said it as well as I ever could.
I want my diet to …
I want my diet to be as close to how I will eat for the rest of my life as possible. For me, it wasn’t an option so I more or less just skipped Induction and started in at 25-30 net carbs a day, including the wine.
If the folks can’t …
If the folks can’t be on a controlled diet for two weeks, then they don’t seem to be ready to get started. Two weeks is not long – if someone’s not ready to commit to that, I don’t know how they can commit to any eating/fitness plan at all. With any eating plan, it cannot be a “short term” thing. No one ever stops eating, ya know?
As for alcohol, I rarely drink anymore; when I do it is a Rum & Diet Coke. Pretty low-carb and reasonably low-calorie too.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for this video. It sure does help.
Thank you so much for inspiring us. You are the best!
Yep, it’s only …
Yep, it’s only short term. If the book said nothing, for some it wouldn’t mean anything. It’s only because it is denied option that suddenly it takes a new desired state.