I’ve been doing Atkins for almost 4 months now and I’ve lost over 70 lbs. Its been really easy. I’ve read the book and I’m very educated about how it works and how to be safe while doing it. Sometime in another thread I’ll post my success story with it. So please dont come here and write that alcohol isnt atkins friendly and stuff - I know its not good to drink large amounts while on atkins, but I do know that in moderation, its ok. I am NOT a big drinker at ALL. In the past I’ve enjoyed Michelob Ultra beer and Miller Lite - they each have 2.6 and 3.2 carbs per 12 oz serving respectively. I just want to broaden my menu, so to speak.
My question is, what are some good Atkins-friendly spirits that I can enjoy? I’ve heard that Vodka is ok, but I’m not sure. What about scotch and bourbon? Or other alcohols like gin and rum? Obviously sugar-laden booze like Kahlua and peach schnapps are out of the question. I’ve heard that distilled alcohols are ok, but then at the same time, some are not. Please, educate me! And if you have carb information about booze or know of a site that does, that would be fab!
When I was doing it, I stuck to gin or vodka, with diet mixers such as slimline tonic (don’t know what that’d be in the US, which is where I guess you are) or Diet Coke. Worked for me!
Bear in mind that (according to what I’ve read) the alcohol delays the ketosis for as long as it takes to get out of your system, as the body burns the alcohol carbs before fat, although it doesn’t kick you out of ketosis like other carbs would.
Yeah, I know all about that, how your body has to burn off the alcohol before it goes back to burning your fat. I’m really hoping to see if there’s anything else besides vodka/gin that I can drink…
According to all of the carb counters I’ve read, no hard alcohol has carbs - vodka, gin, scotch, whiskey. Odd, I know, since they’re made of potatoes, wheat, barley and sugar cane - but I’ve checked several sources and they all say 0. Check out www.Fitday.com for a counter or the Atkins website or the Atkins book.
I would venture to guess coconut rum DOES have carbs, so even tho it’s my favorite, I stay away.
Usually when I go out I have wine (low in carbs and many of my fellow Atkineers say they drink 1 glass a day with no side effects), diet coke and rum (aspartame is frowned upon but it’s better than pure sugar) or if I’m lucky vodka and diet tonic (not too many people have it).
If a bar has Diet Rite, you should get that with rum.
If you’re going to a party, bring diet tonic (also with aspartame I believe but c’est la vie)
If you’re feeling really frisky try some of the low carb drink mixes like [url=http://atkins.com/shop/products/Baja_Bobs_Drink_Mixes.htmlBaja Bob’s (that’s a link to the Atkins store but you can search Google to find it elsewhere)
Congrats on your weight loss, you’ve done a marvelous job. You must be a man tho - no woman I know has been able to lose 70 lbs in 4 months It’s taken me 6 to lose 65!
I drink diet 7-up and vodka. Mostly I just take shots of vodka and chase it with this flavored water called “Clear America”. I have mixed Gin with “Clear America” also and honestly it goes together quite well.
Try diet 7 up or diet coke with Jack Daniels. Gin with diet Squirt (or diet 50/50 or any other grapefruit soda ) is great too. You could also do vodka with Crystal lite lemonade or the flavor of your choice.
It’s taken me 6 to lose 65!