I bought the book, read most of it and started the Atkins LC Induction yesterday. I understand from reading the book that it is advised to not take any unnecessary medications. My concern is this....losing weight is one of my goals. I was able to succeed at another goal which was to stop smoking six weeks ago tomorrow (hurray for me!). I was able to stop smoking by using Nicorette gum. I can't find any information concerning carbs in this gum. I feel that is is too soon for me to quit the gum for fear that I may be tempted to start back smoking.....although I really feel no desire. I have called my pharmacist and asked if they knew of the carb content of the gum but they weren't able to help me. Does anyone have any information concerning this? I definitely will stop using the gum at some point but just don't want to rush it and risk backsliding.

Also, I had an incredible headache this afternoon! I wasn't able to completely eliminate caffeine from my diet and allowed myself to have almost two cups of coffee over the course of the day to try to ease the headache. I think this is something that I will probably have to wean myself from and hopefully will be able to stick to the decaf within a week. I understand that my weight loss may take longer by having the caffeine and I am OK with that as long as I have a goal to reach and am actively persuing it.

Anyway, thanks for any responses and also thanks for all the posts that I was able to read as a "lurker" while I mentally prepared myself. I doubt you realize just how helpful you are when you share your experiences.

Twinkle

Hi Twinke,

Welcome aboard. Nicorette makes sugar free chewables, that you can use, if yours has sugar.

I recommend not cutting out coffee on your first week of induction. You can do it later gradually. The reason is, starting low-carbing causes some withdrawl symptoms, that will disappear after a few days. Just make sure you drink plenty of water, and take a daily multi-vitamin plus potassium and a cal-meg.

Wa'il