Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 I am going to Ixtapa in a week and ahalf and I am worried about drinking even the bottled water. Has anyone gone there and drank the water. I am looking forward to going but worried also about sticking to the program because I love mexican food. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 I would drink bottled stuff - no ice! No frozen drinks either. Eat food that comes to your table still very hot - avoid salads, guacamole, fruits that have been washed in water. I know a lady that developed amoebic disentary in Ixtapa - never beleive hotels and restaurants that say their water is safe, they all do. Even if it is safe to drink for the locals, it will probably not agree w/ you! Bring antibacterial gel, apply to hands frequenlty through out the day. It is acutally pretty easy to eat in Mexico, their Mexican food is nothing like the Tex-Mex you get here. Have eggs & bacon or steak for bfast - I don't know about the cream? But it is probably fresh. One problem there is food storage, I have seen stuff left our uncovered for long periods of time. Expect lots of seafood, if you like this, you will be in heaven. You might bring a small cooler w/ you w/ cream and cheese to snack on, and bring other portable snacks like nuts & jerkey. Have fun - I've never been to Ixtapa, tell us all about it when you get back! Beth in TX Laverne wrote: > I am going to Ixtapa in a week and ahalf and I am worried about drinking even the bottled water. Has anyone gone there and drank the water. I am looking forward to going but worried also about sticking to the program because I love mexican food. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 Thanks Beth for the info. I have been to mexico before but I was not on the atkins diet. I love seafood so I guess I will live on it for a week. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 Thanks Beth for the info. I have been to mexico before but I was not on the atkins diet. I love seafood so I guess I will live on it for a week. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 Thanks Beth for the info. I have been to mexico before but I was not on the atkins diet. I love seafood so I guess I will live on it for a week. Laverne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 Hold up there just a minute. You will still want to be careful of the carb counts and preparation/sauces w/ seafood. On the bright side if you shop til you drop and then swim to recover you might lose more weight. Be sure and keep hydrated. Ask your Dr. and pharmacist for any special survival items. They can put together an array of pills to be prepared for most problems the change of locations presents. Ask also about tablets to purify water. Remember your normal vitamins and meds as well, Mexico does not have the same suppliers we do of many pharmaceuticals. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 Hold up there just a minute. You will still want to be careful of the carb counts and preparation/sauces w/ seafood. On the bright side if you shop til you drop and then swim to recover you might lose more weight. Be sure and keep hydrated. Ask your Dr. and pharmacist for any special survival items. They can put together an array of pills to be prepared for most problems the change of locations presents. Ask also about tablets to purify water. Remember your normal vitamins and meds as well, Mexico does not have the same suppliers we do of many pharmaceuticals. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2001 Report Share Posted January 14, 2001 Hold up there just a minute. You will still want to be careful of the carb counts and preparation/sauces w/ seafood. On the bright side if you shop til you drop and then swim to recover you might lose more weight. Be sure and keep hydrated. Ask your Dr. and pharmacist for any special survival items. They can put together an array of pills to be prepared for most problems the change of locations presents. Ask also about tablets to purify water. Remember your normal vitamins and meds as well, Mexico does not have the same suppliers we do of many pharmaceuticals. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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