Constipation!!!

[reelbig004]

Sorry, to have to discuss this issue, but I cant shit on my current diet (recently posted). Wondering what some of you would recomend for this problem. Is it ok to take Metamucil (concerned about sugar et on my very strict diet) or should I just eat more beans. Currently not consuming any fruit and pretty low carbs. Thanks everyone.

 

[BOOEY]

Fiber

 

[L_Seven]

Per Diem granules

 

[OXANDRIN]

try digestive enzymes.......fiber is not always the problem

 

[juve]

Magnesium - many people are deficient.
Eat some almonds, walnuts (rich in magnesium and fiber) and you gonna hit it real soon(the white chair)

 

[Stryc-9]

If you think you're lacking fiber, you can buy psyllium husks (or psyllium powder) which is essentially Metamucil without the sugar or flavoring. I wouldn't eat beans on a strict diet!!

 

[MattB]

Yeah like these guys have said eat more fiber, theres usually a lot found in cerial especially ones made from wheat.

 

[Griz1]

Per Diem granules

Yeah, that's actually "Pro Diem" as in "good day". "Per Diem" is the monetary reimbersement that you get when you work away from home as in "each day".

 

[Daisy_Girl]

What about water intake? Sometimes adding more fiber can make the situation worse if you are not hydrated. Increase your water intake too.

Also, what about fats? If you are low carbing it, make sure you are getting in enough fats. Olive Oil can clean you out...down a couple tbsp and you'll soon take a trip to the potty.

For a fast fix, try a cup of strong brewed coffee. If you don't normally drink it, it should clear you out in an hour or so.

 

[reelbig004]

Thanks for the responses everyone. I'm on low carb and have been using a pretty sufficient amount of olive and flax oil everyday. I'm going to take the sugar free metamucil for a couple of days and see what happens.


Stryc-9-Why no beans on a strict diet?

Please give me some other alternatives.