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Re: Alcohol
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 23:06:33 -0400
No...just the plain ol' Absolut....though, I do love the currant!
Elle wrote:
> Absolut Currant?
>
> Just a guess.
>
> Sorry, couldn't resist.
>
> ~Elle
>
> At Thu, 26 Oct 2000, A wrote:
> >
> >This is only related because of the alcohol topic....BUT, just thought it was
> >interesting that for awhile I was unable to get into ketosis...and then, one night
> >after a few Absolut & Tonics, I tested my ketone levels, and...wouldn't you
> >know...purple!! Any clues as to why this may be? alexis
> >
> >Elle wrote:
> >
> >> Dear Kristy,
> >>
> >> I am no scientist, but after months of mixing medications and studying
> >> my body's reactions, I am sure starting to feel like one....
> >>
> >> I would say that alcohol consumption depends on the amount of insulin
> >> resistance you have. In other words, if more than 50 carbs a day sends
> >> your body reeling and makes you feel like you cannot get out of bed,
> >> then I think alcohol would be a bad idea. However, if you are someone
> >> who seems to function alright on 200 or 100 carbs a day, I wouldn't
> >> worry. All this said, it won't necessarily aid you in losing weight, if
> >> that is your eventual goal. But it might just make you feel warm and
> >> fuzzy enough to relax every once in a while. And that can be priceless.
> >>
> >> Take care,
> >>
> >> Elle
> >>
> >> At Wed, 25 Oct 2000, Kristy wrote:
> >> >
> >> >I was just wondering if I should avoid drinking if possible. I have
> >> >heard that if you have PCOS that along with eating right I shouldn't
> >> >drink. Is that true? I am not an alcoholic or anything like that. But
> >> >I don't handle stress very well and I have been having a drink after
> >> >work about once or twice a week.
> >> >
> >> >--
> >> >Kristy
> >> >
> >>
>
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