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[IrishSarahHB]

I cant find anything that helps me with constipation?? !! Im actually gaining weight now .. and im pretty sure its because i cant use the restroom ... i tried upping my water ... metamucel, i eat my required veggies ...??? any suggestions??

I need help !! Im so uncomfortable!!!!

[DuchessOfDork]

I take fiber tablets, but if you're already on Metamucil I dunno..

[germensano]

magnesium it works with me

[Einy]

Try to make some recipes with falxseed meal or flaxseed sprouts. It worked for me very well.

[rozigrl221]

What about Senacot...It is all natural. I take it 2 times a week and it helps me in a gentle way.

[kate58]

Are the 'required' veg you are eating high fibre veg?

I believe you are still on induction, though I may be wrong. If so, I'd suggest moving up right away to the veg rung of OWL, upping your veg 5g a day and making sure you get as much of your total veg as possible from the higher fibre choices.

This is a list of veg that are particularly high in fibre (all have around half their carbs, or even more, as fibre) and are allowed at this stage:

4-6g of fibre per cup:

Brussel Sprouts
Canned Pumpkin
Turnip Greens
Spinach
Broccoli
Canned mushrooms

2-4g of fibre per cup:

Peppers
Celery
Green Beans
Cauliflower
Asparagus

Eating enough high fibre veg on a regular basis will help a LOT, and prevent you from having to resort to other options.

[UrbanShaman]

I ran into problems my first week of Induction and used Traditional Medicinals Smooth Move Tea. It has senns leaf and other natural ingredients. You drink it before bed and, at least for me, it fixes you right up. It's all natural ingedients and legal. There's a tiny bit of orange but you can't even taste it and it certainly didn't stall my weight loss. Health food stores have it, and some grocers do as well. I dound ot at Albertson's.

[IrishSarahHB]

I tried the dieters tea last night .. it didnt help any. i dont know i guess i just need to keep drinking water and be patient..

Thanks everyone

[colleenieweenie]

Try some coconut oil

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/cocon...stipation.html

It's the only thing that has worked for me.

Good luck!

[Chicklady]

I second the magnesium, a nice large dose will get you moving, as will 1000+ mg of vitamin C.