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Caffeine and aspartame
Not together :-)
Atkins warns about caffeinated beverages but doesn't expressly prohibit them. Same deal with aspartame. What's up with that? I intend to start induction on Monday, but going cold turkey on coffee/tea sends shivvers up my spine! Every tried it? Headache of the century (although, it's pretty early days to make a claim like that...) I know, indicative of my caffeine addict status, but if caffeine doesn't cause me to have cravings, why the dire warning? And what's the prob with SF Jello made with aspartame? Same question with gum? Curious Janie Seattle |
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Caffeine and aspartame
I had the same concern about coffee. I didn't give up caffeine and my weight
loss has been great. I've been on the WOE exactly 1 month today. -- Bear Grrrrrrrrrrr ) 297/269/210 Highest weight 353 "Janie" wrote in message ... Not together :-) Atkins warns about caffeinated beverages but doesn't expressly prohibit them. Same deal with aspartame. What's up with that? I intend to start induction on Monday, but going cold turkey on coffee/tea sends shivvers up my spine! Every tried it? Headache of the century (although, it's pretty early days to make a claim like that...) I know, indicative of my caffeine addict status, but if caffeine doesn't cause me to have cravings, why the dire warning? And what's the prob with SF Jello made with aspartame? Same question with gum? Curious Janie Seattle |
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Caffeine and aspartame
prohibit them. Same deal with aspartame. What's up with that? I
Well, I must say that I drink aspartame sweetened cofee all the time without problems. Anyway, YMMV. So test yourself - if a cup of cofee or aspartame makes you hungry, avoid them. Mirek |
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Caffeine and aspartame
Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar and should be avoided by
those who think they are caffiene dependant. That being said before starting the program i drank a 2 liter of soda a day and never touched water. The headaches inthe begining were awful. But only lasted a couple of days. I started drinking decaf teas then lemon and water to where now i just drink water. "Janie" wrote in message ... Not together :-) Atkins warns about caffeinated beverages but doesn't expressly prohibit them. Same deal with aspartame. What's up with that? I intend to start induction on Monday, but going cold turkey on coffee/tea sends shivvers up my spine! Every tried it? Headache of the century (although, it's pretty early days to make a claim like that...) I know, indicative of my caffeine addict status, but if caffeine doesn't cause me to have cravings, why the dire warning? And what's the prob with SF Jello made with aspartame? Same question with gum? Curious Janie Seattle |
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Caffeine and aspartame
Caffeine gives me nightmares, and trouble getting to sleep early. YMMV
So many folks report that aspartame causes stalls. So far, I seem to be immune. I have lots of caffeine free diet cokes (with aspartame). I add liquid splenda too. Cubit 308/269.5/165 Chart: http://techmart.com/~cubit/Chart10.gif |
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Caffeine and aspartame
On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 16:47:55 +0000, Janie wrote: Not together :-) Why not? If you've decided to consume each of them, caffeinated beverage seems to me to be a sensible place to find aspartame. (Not for me, aspartame doesn't taste sweet to me. (It _feels_ sweet, as in it noticably stimulates the sweet taste buds, but the experience is much different from real sweetness)). Atkins warns about caffeinated beverages but doesn't expressly prohibit them. Same deal with aspartame. What's up with that? Some of his clients found it more difficult to remain on the diet while consuming them. Caffeine certainly does _something_ to increase blood glucose, and at least some studies indicate that it interferes with insulin. Also, some people associate caffeine consumption with carb consumption (pastries and coffee for breakfast, cookies and cola for snacks). Coffee and tea suppress my appetite, I've never been a big consumer of sodas, and I've no tradition of coffee and food. Aspartame causes symptoms resembling a sugar spike-and-crash, in some people. I have no experience. I intend to start induction on Monday, but going cold turkey on coffee/tea sends shivvers up my spine! Every tried it? Headache of the century [...] Consider tapering off. Have near your normal dose, then switch to water or (and I'm sorry there are no good) decaffeinated coffee or tea. Work the dose down by a quarter or a third a week. Unless you find yourself driven to eat donuts with your coffee, in which case it's nail your courage to the sticking place time. I know, indicative of my caffeine addict status, but if caffeine doesn't cause me to have cravings, why the dire warning? Because caffeine causes _some_ people to have cravings, and even you might begin to experience cravings as your body adjusts to low carb. It won't necessarily happen, but Atkins was designed for everybody. DISCLAIMER: there is some evidence (_I_ don't consider it strong, but I'm not qualified to have an opinion) that long term heavy caffeine consumption may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. Given that, you should give some consideration to giving it up. I'm not going to, but I have better sense than to think everybody ought to do or think as I do. And what's the prob with SF Jello made with aspartame? Same question with gum? If, after eating them, you experience strong undirected food cravings, you should consider replacing them or giving them up. There are Splenda sweetened jellos that should have no effect; I have no idea what to do about gum. Martin -- Martin Golding | Since I ate lots of olive oil when it was bad for me, DoD #236 | do I have to eat twice as much now to make up? |
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Thanks to all who posted, very informative. I know for a fact that no caffeinated beverage causes me to crave anything *right now*, but I respect the possibility that, after LCing for awhile, things may change. So I'll remain vigilant. As for giving it up? Doubtful. Ditto aspartame. I do pay attention and buy sucralose-infused products whenever possible. Haven't yet found SF flavoured gelatin made with sucralose here in the PNW, or in the central valley of California which is where I reside most of the time. Anyone have any sources to buy SF flavoured gelatin? ta! Janie |
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Janie said:
I intend to start induction on Monday, but going cold turkey on coffee/tea sends shivvers up my spine! Every tried it? Headache of the century (although, it's pretty early days to make a claim like that...) I see others have answered your question very well-- just wanted to throw in my own 2 cents. I gave up caffeine for Induction and it was one of the best things I ever did. As bad as my sleeping habits are now, they were MUCH worse when I was addicted to coffee, and the headaches when I didn't get my fix fast enough-- well, I'm sure you're familiar. If you ever do decide to give it up, just remember that half-caffs are your friend. They can make the transition MUCH more painless if you stick to them for awhile. But, like others have said, some people have no hunger problems with caffeine, and if you're one of them, no need to overburden yourself with too much sacrifice. Enjoy one for me. I DO miss the smell... Piedlourde |
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Caffeine and aspartame
start your day with 16 oz of water your vitamins and you might find, as I
did, that 2 cups of coffee is plenty. -- Diane Atkins since 12/4/2003 234/211/150 5"8 |
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Caffeine and aspartame
Very cool ... that's how I start my day ... 24 oz of water and vitamins
Placid "diane" wrote in message ... start your day with 16 oz of water your vitamins and you might find, as I did, that 2 cups of coffee is plenty. -- Diane Atkins since 12/4/2003 234/211/150 5"8 |
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