5. Eat nothing that is not on the acceptable foods list.And that means absolutely nothing ! Your . Just this one taste won.T hurt. Rationalization is the kiss of failure during this phase of Atkins.6. Adjust the quantity you eat to suit your appitite, especially as it decreases.When hungry, eat the amount that makes you feel satisfied but not stuffed. When not hungry, eat a small low carb snack to accompany your nutritional supplements.
7. Don.T assume any food is low carb instead read the labels ! Check the carb count ( it's on every package) or use the carb counter.
8. Eat out as often as you wish but be on guard for hidden carbs in gravies, sauces and dressings.Gravy is often made with flour or cornstarch, and sugar is sometimes an ingredient in salad dressing.
9. Avoid foods or drinks sweetened with aspartame.Instead, use sucralose or saccharin.Be sure to count each packet of any of these as 1 gram of carbs.
10. Avoid coffee, tea and soft drinks that contain caffeine.Excessive caffeine has been shown to cause low blood sugar, which can make you crave sugar.
11. Drink at least 230ml glasses of water each day to hydrate your body, avoid constipation and flush out the by products of burning fat.
12. If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in 230ml or more of water and drink daily.
