low carbs, high fat and the bathroom

mrmarius
mrmarius Posts: 1,802 Member
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
weird but serious question for those of you prima/paleo or anything similiar folks out there. I was told that low carbs and high fat equal catastrophe in the bathroom is this so? I have noticed the past day or so that the err roughage was extra rough and i'm wondering if its because of the changes i'm making

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  • JPod279
    JPod279 Posts: 722 Member
    Yup. That is a common side effect of the Atkins diet.
  • JoeHomoski
    JoeHomoski Posts: 10 Member
    For sure. The first week of Atkins and similar diets makes you almost need to be antisocial.
  • knewbill72
    knewbill72 Posts: 133 Member
    That's just your body adjusting to the new way of doing things. It will subside in about a week or two. If you have more Paleo questions try IPMG (International Paleo Movement Group) on Facebook.

    I've been Paleo since April 2011. It WORKS!
  • rachrach66
    rachrach66 Posts: 271 Member
    Maybe because of the extra iron youre getting? :huh:
  • get_fit2009
    get_fit2009 Posts: 827 Member
    Yes, and my body tends that way ANYWAY, so I have to eat Fiber Tabs.
  • deb505
    deb505 Posts: 11
    I started the low carb 1 wk now and I haven't had any problems with the bathroom situation. I did the same low carb about 1 yr ago and never had any problems. Might just be with the individual, but it is great for the diabetic/cholestrel person. I know my sugars have gone where they need to be. I haven't lost alot of weight but my clothes are fitting nicer. GOOD LUCK
  • RJSuperMan
    RJSuperMan Posts: 52 Member
    I must admit, from the beginning, that I know very little about the diet other than it's based on what we think cavemen ate back in the day. That said, sounds like you're too much of a hunter for the time with limited hunting tools and language (attack planning)..... I can't see how more greens and beans (fiber) would hurt.
  • _gwen
    _gwen Posts: 501 Member
    It's the protein that's causing the issue. You need more fiber in your diet. My nutritionist recommended Benefiber, but I didn't like the texture. I'm using flax seed meal. It has a pleasant nutty taste.
  • SugarBaby1987
    SugarBaby1987 Posts: 62 Member
    Constipation can be caused by the extra iron you are consuming, and by the other changes you are making. Make sure you drink plenty of water, and eat dark green veggies that contain fiber.
  • InfamousQ
    InfamousQ Posts: 266 Member
    I noticed the same thing plus I am taking fiber on the side. So I am good friends with the bathroom.
  • mrmarius
    mrmarius Posts: 1,802 Member
    no the problem isnt constipation at all lol. more of i've been told that you lose the fat through the toilet and that seems about right so far
  • SugarBaby1987
    SugarBaby1987 Posts: 62 Member
    no the problem isnt constipation at all lol. more of i've been told that you lose the fat through the toilet and that seems about right so far

    Ohhhhhhhhhh, LOL Yes, I believe that is completely normal, and expected.
  • Dbow0207
    Dbow0207 Posts: 220 Member
    Yes I started this when I started my weightloss plan, and that first day was an explosion out of this world! I was not prepared for it! Thankfully I was at home and not at work. But the toilet ministry knows me well know but its not adjusted not, you just gotta give it time
  • Dive_Girl
    Dive_Girl Posts: 247 Member
    Ok yes, it helps things move through. But has any of you had problems with sleeping?? OMG, I am not new to going somewhat low carb but this week after reading Gary Taubes book I decided to go very low. Greens only for this month with maybe a piece of fruit every day or so and lots of meat and fats, just for the sake of argument. Last night I could not get any sleep no matter what I did!! I felt like I had drank a pot of coffee before bed, I was wired for sound until around 4am this morning! Crazy thing is, I dont feel like I've missed any sleep and that is even stranger. I one of those "must get 8 hours" people or I'm plain evil the next day. Has anyone had this issue with sleeping on this plan?
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