constipation
teaddicted
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without less fiber i got constipation. do you have any advice or something i can buy to help?
i drink a looooooooooooot of water, i know this isn't the problem.
it's been a little bit more than 2 weeks i'm on keto.
thank you
i drink a looooooooooooot of water, i know this isn't the problem.
it's been a little bit more than 2 weeks i'm on keto.
thank you
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You could try psyllium husks if you need more fiber (w/o having to eat more). I have to be careful eating cheese and I drink tonnnnnns of water too but it doesn't seem to matter if I eat cheese every single day.
Maybe you need a little more sodium, potassium or magnesium. (I have to watch it on the magnesium tho or I will go too much instead of not enough).0 -
magnesium citrate.... the liquid tastes awful, try the pills.start with one pill and then add another if you still need it.0
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i heard about the husk too. but can i find it in walmart? or only on internet?
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I like Slo-mag for magnesium supplementation.
I also use PreBiotin, a prebiotic, which helps the bacteria in your gut. I get both from Amazon.0 -
i heard about the husk too. but can i find it in walmart? or only on internet?
thanks to you both
Walmart has it - it's their Equate brand0 -
i heard about the husk too. but can i find it in walmart? or only on internet?
thanks to you both
Walmart has it - it's their Equate brand
thank you so much! gonna go later today
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I take a probiotic every day - it's like Activia, but in pill form.0
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about the husk thing, it says on the cover to take it 5 times, 3 times a week.
do i really have to take 5 of them in a row? :O it looks alot...0 -
I always drink a cup of coffee in the morning and that does the trick for me!0
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Agree with this ^. Bulletproof coffee especially can help due to the coffee of course but also the MCT or coconut oil.
In addition, I personally need a little extra help. I have Smooth Move tea (you can pick it up at Whole Foods) a few evenings a week -- just be prepared the next morning. (I skip when I know I have a work meeting the next day at 10 a.m., for example).
I also like Dr. Foster's Essentials Vibrant Colon pills. (You can Google to find them.) I bought these about 6 months ago for a juice fast/cleanse that I was doing. It was a miserable experience, but these pills taken the night before really ensure things move along.0 -
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A cup oy coffee or 2 glasses of cold water on empty stomach. Do you workout? It works better than any pills for me.0
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without less fiber i got constipation. do you have any advice or something i can buy to help?
i drink a looooooooooooot of water, i know this isn't the problem.
it's been a little bit more than 2 weeks i'm on keto.
thank you
I would try to incorporate more almonds into your diet. They're yummy, high fat, high fibre, and the carbs are low. This should help. I have a few each day and I have not had the problem of being "stuck". Hope it helps you! Also, Broccoli is good too!0 -
Drink more Water!
Also I eat Flax Porridge for breakfast if I need some extra fibre. It's really quite good so do try it. 6g carbs per serve. I also add some cream (30ml/1oz) to it for extra fat. You can also mix it up with flavours by adding cocoa, carob or even mashed berries.
http://theholisticingredient.com/2013/05/07/flaxseed-porridge-recipe/0 -
I've been having a minor issue with that too. I've found that for me personally, as long as I don't have too much cheese in a day I'm alright. For some reason cheese really has a negative impact on my digestion, and I've heard other people say the same. Otherwise, the most reliable thing would probably be a fiber supplement. Hope you figure it out!0
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I'll say that the magnesium really does help. I had issues until I put ZMA into my diet at night. No more problems...and it is cheap.0
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What I do everyday is have at least one serving of green leafy veg or broccoli or cauliflower that was fried in butter and/or coconut oil. Even if you eat 2 cups of this, the carb content is low (I stay below 25g) and sugar is super low too. Buy frozen spinach, or kale, collard greens, asparagus, etc. Keep them in your freezer, when ready, toss a cup or two in butter, fry for a minute or so, and it's ready to eat. It's REAL FOOD, no gimmicks, lots of nutrients for your body, and it will keep you out of constipation.0
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I've actually experienced the reverse... I got a lot more now that I eat NO fiber! Go figure. My best advice, is really to make sure you are eating enough animal fats, or even add in a tbsp of flax oil a day. After a few days, you'll have no problems.
Also, senna tea (known as dieters tea) works wonders. Drink a cup of tea before bed, and the next day or two you'll be good to go. Don't try to have two cups, esp your first time. I also second magnesium at bedtime as well.0 -
To be honest I just upped my carbs from under 20 to under 40 a day.. Losing just fine and staying in ketosis, plus I can go on the toilet again! 0
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Yes, this.To be honest I just upped my carbs from under 20 to under 40 a day.. Losing just fine and staying in ketosis, plus I can go on the toilet again! I aim to keep my carbs under 50g and go in and out of ketosis frequently but I still have the suppressed/normal appetite and blood sugar control. I don't experience any bathroom problems and that small amount of additional carbs allows for more variety -- like enough flour to thicken gravy, beans in my chili and some fruit. Try adding a few more carbs to your diet -- but not too many; you still want your body to be able to slip effortlessly into ketosis when it needs to. 0 -
I take a herbal laxative twice a week.
I know people say its a no no but it works for me.0 -
A bit late, but I just saw a video on youtube this morning, tried it and within half an hour it felt like I p**ped the largest turd known to mankind :bigsmile: Just check it out, it doesn't take that long and is so easy to do!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N39GIWquhWg
Further I have noticed ab workout make the system going for me.0 -
I was occasionally having problems with this. What I've found helps is just sitting on the throne, relaxing and reading, and doing this everyday. If I go a day without "going" it is more difficult the next day.0
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I like to be a regular kind of gal so I add a tsp of chia seeds to my protein shakes if I need encouragement.
It keeps me moving, regular and fills me up if I'm really hungry but have forgotten to pack a snack to take to work (I keep a small tupperware tub of chia seeds in the freezer at work and a Donkey Kong-sized barrel of protein powder at my desk to make sure I have food on hand if I'm hungry and then I don't bother buying crap from vending machines or from the coffee shop on the main floor of my building)0 -
I've found that making sure to have a large salad with at least 1 meal per day will keep things moving along. Sometimes, I can be lazy about preparing my fresh veggies & find I might skip a week & will then end up 'waiting around' more than I'd like to :huh:
Metamucil, Konjac root & stuff like that in capsule form don't do much but piss me off :laugh: so I try to get as much fresh veggies as I can stomach.0 -
I like to be a regular kind of gal so I add a tsp of chia seeds to my protein shakes if I need encouragement.
It keeps me moving, regular and fills me up if I'm really hungry but have forgotten to pack a snack to take to work (I keep a small tupperware tub of chia seeds in the freezer at work and a Donkey Kong-sized barrel of protein powder at my desk to make sure I have food on hand if I'm hungry and then I don't bother buying crap from vending machines or from the coffee shop on the main floor of my building)0
