My FH is on the Atkins diet...I dont agree with him doing it because he loves carbs and I know the second he stops the diet he will gain it back... but it is working for him so I am just supporting him...
He has told me though that Atkins diet says that caffeine turns into carbs ? Is this true? Has anyone else heard of this?? I am having trouble believing it...
OctBride03
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I have never heard of that, HOWEVER, I have heard that if you CUT out caffeine it helps you lose weight quicker. So it may be true. A LOT of things are carbs and you never even realize it.
Sassyz75
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No that isn't true- Caffeine doesn't turn into carbs- they do, however, suggest that you limit your Caffeine because it is a diruetic... from the atkins site:
Excess caffeine can drop blood sugar levels and leave you craving sweets. If you're addicted to caffeine, you must give it up. The best way to do this is to segue from the high-octane stuff to decaf by gradually adding decaf to your full-force brew until you are drinking straight decaf, which you can enjoy with cream. Water-processed decaf is preferable because it does not use chemicals, as other decaffeinating processes do.
AtticaQT
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Thanks for the clarification!
WINO1
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whoo you had me nervous.... I love caffeine
AtticaQT
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Sorry about that...I had myself nervous!! i need caffeine since I cant have sugar!
jenny2penny
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That is why I could never believe in and stick to a diet that has so many restrictions. That is just not a way to live
DaniRN
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Yikes-I read that title and also got nervous. I would never make it as a night nurse without my constant caffeine fixes
