Remember, like it says on the package of Psyllium or Metamucil, you MUST take it with a lot of water, they say 8oz with and the 8oz after, but I mix it in 24oz - 32oz of water minimum, plus this way it doesn't get all gell like and gooey.
Someone else posted to just put the metamucil in your protien shake, I tried this and it is good too. I also compensate for the thickening of the shake with ice water.