Constipation

WallyMan

I'm doing the Slimfast thing and it's working. I feel great and after two weeks I've lost 14lbs. I have 40 more pounds to go and I know it's not going to be as easy as the first 14 but I'm committed. I'm drinking plenty of water. The only down side so far is constipation. I'm pretty sure it's the Slimfast but could it also be that I'm just not taking in the large quantities of food any longer? Any suggestions? Thanks.

MissSusieQ

i did Kate Morgan a few years back, which is similar, and the girl told me constipation is common, because you're not getting the fibre you were getting from real food. Try psyllium husks (they're pretty gross, but i just stirred them up in some water and sent them down the hatch), but make sure you're really drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day, because if you're not, it'll just block you up more.

good luck, you're doing great!!

MissSusieQ

ps. you win extra votes in my book for the sea shepherd pic.

Suedre

I really don't know, but maybe Miralax in the water?

AnnieeR

On Slim Fast you're allowed a "normal" meal everyday, right? Maybe make that meal one with a lot of fibre? Brown rice, lots of veg like broccoli, etc.? And odd as it sounds, I actually get a bit constipated if I don't get enough fat - drizzling some olive oil over salad or something helps me quite a bit....

megamom

I was thinking of the fat also. You might be getting enough fiber but not enough fat so you get constipated. Olive oil is a good choice or an occasional avocado. When I did Slim Fast I had the exact opposite problem from the drinks. WTG on your weight loss you have had so far.

Suwanna

Try eating vegges and fruit too.

WallyMan

Ha ha. Thanks MissSusie. I love Whale Wars and anytime they save any kind of wildlife it's a victory.

Also, thanks for the diet tip. I've tried a little Milk of Magnesia and it worked good. I've added more fruit to my diet which also helped.

WallyMan

That's some of the things I've started doing. Thanks for the tips.