BM'S: HOW TO GO!?
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kiknitwite
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Hi! I'm fairly new to the Keto Lifestyle, and I must say, I am happy with my loss so far. I'm a little disappointed that I'm not having CRAZY drops like I hear about. It's only been 2 weeks as of Monday. The first week I lost 3.1 pound, then I started shark week and pretty much stalled, then last Saturday I dropped 2 pounds. So in 2 weeks I lost 5.1 pounds. I'm not sure is this is good, average or below (any info would help). I started with a fat fast and that went so well, I started doing lots of research and kept at it. Now that the shark week is over (as of Saturday) I expected a big drop - No such luck yet. I ordered my ketostix and they should arrive today. I really want them so that I can track my ketosis. I use MFP religiously to stay within my macros.
Which brings me to my issues. I weigh in everyday once in the morning and once at night. I know, I know, this isn't good but I like to note my progress. I don't get too attached to the numbers as I know they change often, however I do feel that after 3-4 days I should see a drop, even if it's small. My main issue is I do not POO! I used to be VERY regular, but now its days before I go and I have to take a laxative. Sorry if it's TMI, but I can't be the only one. It's not water - I drink half my body weight in oz EVERYDAY. I feel like if I was going well, everyday, then I would have more success on the scale. For example on Saturday I was 255, today I'm 257.2, but I haven't had a BM since Saturday after taking a laxative. I'm not sure what to do and I really want to see keto through, as I want to get to ONEderland.
Any suggestions and help is really appreciated. Thanks for reading.
My stats:
30 yo/ 5'5/ 257 lbs
DAILY MACROS:1000-1100 cal/ 60% fat/ 30% protein/ 10% carbs
Which brings me to my issues. I weigh in everyday once in the morning and once at night. I know, I know, this isn't good but I like to note my progress. I don't get too attached to the numbers as I know they change often, however I do feel that after 3-4 days I should see a drop, even if it's small. My main issue is I do not POO! I used to be VERY regular, but now its days before I go and I have to take a laxative. Sorry if it's TMI, but I can't be the only one. It's not water - I drink half my body weight in oz EVERYDAY. I feel like if I was going well, everyday, then I would have more success on the scale. For example on Saturday I was 255, today I'm 257.2, but I haven't had a BM since Saturday after taking a laxative. I'm not sure what to do and I really want to see keto through, as I want to get to ONEderland.
Any suggestions and help is really appreciated. Thanks for reading.
My stats:
30 yo/ 5'5/ 257 lbs
DAILY MACROS:1000-1100 cal/ 60% fat/ 30% protein/ 10% carbs
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P.S. should I up the fat intake???? Let me know any thoughts. THANKS!
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If you are not getting enough fiber by way of foods you eat try a fiber supplement. They make the "Gummies" Fiber Supplements ( especially if you want to avoid the chalky - gritty flavor of the power)0
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:happy: you sound like me. Anyways found upping fat helps some but I'm leaning towards a fiber pill. Feel free to friend me as were not too far from our weights. 28, 249lbs. Good luck0
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I use Miralax because my GI doctor said I can take it all the time.0
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Magnesium will be your friend. IT helps a lot!! Lots of water too. I struggled with this in the begging as well. It gets better. Try to eat your carbs in green veggies like spinach.0
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Constipation is less about how often you go and more about the consistency of your poop. Take a look if you dare:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_stool_scale
I've been following a LCHF diet for about six weeks and while my frequency has greatly diminished (twice a week, maybe), I'm consistently a four on the Bristol scale. Perfect!
The SAD calls for such a high amount of fiber in an effort to move along the bulk of carbs that one is supposed to eat. If you are not clogging up your system with bread & pasta, you need much less fiber. One thing I've noticed is that I eat a much smaller quantity of food since going LCHF, which I think explains (at least in part) the lack of activity down below.0 -
I know that it's a little late for your current condition, but I incorporate avocado in my diet as much as possible. A 150 g avocado has 23 g fat, 13 g carbs, 10 of which is fiber, 0 g sugar.0
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Incorporate coconut oil and/or MCT oil to keep things moving along. I eat at least a tablespoon of both each day. No issues for me whatsoever.0
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Thank guys! I just bought some coconut oil, and some sugar free fiber supplements (5g each - i read you need at least 20 per day) and I just ate avocado! I took a laxative last night and I'm back down to my lowest weight and I'm hoping making these changes I can take laxatives less often and get MOVING!
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This magnesium supplement saved my life when I was having terrible leg cramps at night, but it helps very much with constipation as well. Miracle for a number of things.0 -
Black coffee.0
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I'll start this by saying I didn't eat this with the intention of getting things moving. I simply missed oatmeal & saw this post on facebook in one of the keto groups and gave it a try.
1/4 c flax meal, scoop of chia seeds (scoop came with it probably about a 1T), unsweetened coconut milk & a bit of sweetner, heat it up & its like oatmeal or cream of wheat.
I ate this at work for breakfast today. Less than 8 hours later I barely made it to the washroom!!! Its a colon cleanse in a bowl!!! total bowl was only 3 net carbs too!!0 -
Psyllium husk capsules, I got them at Walgreens, they help me keep things moving.0
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Oh, the go: In my family, all illness and ailments began with constipation, and being "regular" is a virtue. Foods I eat often (pre-keto too):
- Coffee, especially now BP coffee with butter and coconut oil, plus unsweetened cocoa powder which has fiber, first thing in the am
- Salads with dark greens like spinach, 2-3 cups or more (bagged salad? 1/2 the bag)
- Cooked "southern" greens - sturdy ones like kale, collards, etc.
- Avocado
- Fibrous fruit (berries)
And I'm from Philly too; lordy, I'm glad there's no TastyKakes around. Please feel free to add me as a friend.0
