blockage on induction
I am day 2 of induction on atkins and I find it hard to ummmm...go when I want to go. I used to eat prunes and a plain yoghurt with flax in it at breakfast along with a LOT of food...among other things toast by the half loaf. I ate lots of fiberous stuff all day and night and drank alcohol and took metamucil at night.
Now I do not drink dont use metamucil dont eat prunes dont do flax or yoghurt.... I am doing about three gallons of water a day. I find it easy enough to pass water but the other part of the equation is very hard to do yesterday and today....any ideas why? |
Hey there
Your bowel is used to lots of bulk, and isn't getting any now. Avocados are FULL of fibre and fat, and very low in net carbs. Eat them - I try to get in at least a half an avocado a day. Also, take metamucil or psyllium husk in water. This should move things along. And I don't know if you've given up caffeine - IMHO, it's not necessary to give up caffeine - caffeine can stimulate your bowel. So can hot liquids. When I need a little "ooomph" in the morning, I drink a cup of hot tea down as fast as I can without burning myself. |
Up-ing your cheese intake could be causing that problem too... ;)
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I'm on day 7 of induction and have been having the same problem. I used to take Metamucil when I had similar problems in the past but noticed it's high in carbs so I gave it away. I tried the psyllium husk two days ago. I must say that it's not very pleasant tasting (especially compared to Metamucil), but it did do the trick after a couple doses. Next time perhaps I'll try the hot tea, or maybe the avocado..
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Get some Magnesium supplements. Take then in the morning and at night. You will find this a big help.
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Phyllium Husk Caps Three A Day Everyday
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They have capsules??!!?? Why have I been gagging down the drink mix??!! :rolleyes: Well, that's been added to the list of things to purchase on my next trip to the store! ;)
Thanks, jagbender!!! anonyMouse |
How many mg in a capsule?
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I take sugar free metamucil when I have a er.... back up.
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From http://www.herbalremedies.com/psylliumhusk.html
Serving Size: 1 level TBSP Nutrition Information for Psyllium Husk Powder: Amount Per Serving Total Carbohydrates 8 G 3 Dietary Fiber 6.7 G Most folks need 20-25g of dietary fibre every day to "go" properly. Jag, how freakin' big are those PILLS! :lol: |
Now brand ~ health food store 500 mg per cap.
About 7.00 for 200 caps convience. I also have a pound of ground psyllium sitting in the cabinet for obvious reasons. http://www.nowfoods.com/?action=itemdetail&item_id=3397 Jag |
Okay, so you'd have to take 16 capsules to get about 6 grams of fibre.
Ahhhhhh! I hear you on the powdered stuff, though. I make low-carb bran muffins, and put a quarter cup of psyllium husk in them with some extra water. Works like a charm. |
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