Fiber???

I mean...more food sitting in your colon is technically extra weight, but it's not going to change slow loss into a multi-week plateau. (Unless you are truly having no BMs--welcome to the wacky world of IBS, but in that case, I suspect your post would be a little different).

If you are super convinced you are stopped up--and NOT just because you aren't losing weight, but because you and the toilet are not buddies--you could try canned pumpkin, magnesium supplements, prunes, lots of leafy green veggies, Fiber One, heck, some people find a Quest bar will do the trick.

I'd suggest you look elsewhere, though, especially if low fiber intake is a long-term trend and not a change in the last couple of weeks. Are you logging as tightly as before? Activity level change? Medication, stress? Have you been adjusting your calorie target downward as you lose weight?

I Found out when I was pregnant coconut oil Did the trick if I needed a little help moving things along. It is high in fat but it's good fat and it only take about a teaspoon just before bed to get things going.

I always end up over my fiber goals (while still being way under my carb and sugar requirements) I add ground flaxseeds and chia seeds to as many foods as I can. I Only eat whole grain products with at least 3 grams fiber per serving. Nuts and legumes are a great source of fiber and protein (as well as healthy fats) Lots of veggies. And drink plenty of water - too much fiber without adequate hydration can cause some issues.

Remember that fiber is a carbohydrate and will count against your carbohydrate column. Thats why you see fiber-rich foods being typically high in carbohydrates. A way around that is to track net carbs (subtract fiber count from carb count) to ensure you're getting enough fiber without worrying about how it impacts the carb count.

Try orange flavoured fybogel comes in a satchet you mix with water and available at your pharmacy I take 1 sometimes 2 each day plus plenty water its sugar and gluten free

I add benefiber to my morning coffee, my protein shake and a glass or two of water. Seems to be the only way I get enough in my diet.

unsuspectingfish wrote: »

Fruits and vegetables.

^^^^ this and nuts (I am diabetic and eat low carb and I get plenty of fiber in my diet with the above mentioned

Veggies are great, so is fruit, even though is adds carbs. I haven't seen legumes mentioned yet. They do have carbs, but also protein, and both soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber is great for your arteries and your gut. It gives the good bacteria something to grab onto.