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Re: Alcohol
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Oct 2000 01:00:59 -0400
Beer? And still in ketosis?? That's odd. I was drinking Vodka/Tonics when I noticed
the darkest purple ever. Also, tonic is loaded with carbs...so I try to avoid it now,
Thx- A
Kerri Thompson wrote:
> Hi Ladies-
> The reason for the purple stick results is hard alcohol _isn't_ bad
> because it has already been broken down during the fermentation
> (sp?) process. So basically you can have a few of the hard alcohols as well as
> red wines. A good guide to this for example is : a diet coke with light rum
> (altho rum isnt as good as some of the hard alcohols) vodoka & tonic, gin &
> tonic, and the like. I'm not promoting alcohol here, its just I enjoy a drink
> or two with my friends & as long as it is beer or fruit drinks my body stayed
> in ketotis.
>
> Kerri
>
> On Thu, 26 Oct 2000, A D 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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