M/M Question

[TGIFriday]

First of all, let me say with all of the salad and veggies on this WOE, I have never experienced constipation. In fact things are moving along way better than when I was consuming bread and high carbs.

So yesterday I decided to try my 1st mini muffin with flax. I was almost afraid to eat it at work because I read that they can have a laxative effect. Not the case with me, in fact, I experienced just the opposite. Made one again today and the same thing! Has anyone else experienced constipation with flax seed? I know that's what caused it since it is the only thing I changed in my diet. Tomorrow back to my old breakfast of sausage and eggs.

Am I the only odd ball here?

[Georgiana]

Flax seed will cause constipation if you do not drink enough water with it.

I see you are in Induction. During this phase, you can only have flax seed as a fiber supplement or as a remedy for constipation. If you check the book, pp. 75-76, you will find how, when and in what quantities fiber supplements should be taken. There is also a sticky thread about this in the "Atkins Diet 14-Day Induction" forum.

[Elizellen]

Georgiana is right - too much flax or other fibre supplementation can have the opposite effect sometimes

For induction flax/linseed, wheat bran or psyllium husks are allowed only as a remedy against constipation, so if you are not experiencing that then wait till you reach the nuts/seeds rung of OWL before you start adding flax.

[TGIFriday]

Got it, thanks. I have been on this for a month and have lost only 2 lbs and that is why I am on extended induction, althought OWL was recommended for my starting point. Maybe I should start back to a clean induction instead of moving forward for the time being. I just have seen all of these great recipes and have kind of went crazy with them!

[Georgiana]

What are your stats -- height, starting weight, current weight, goal?

[TGIFriday]

height 5'4", starting weight 152, current weight 150, went to 149, back up to 150 in a.m. and by evening back to 152. That is my weight cycle. (I go by my morning weight, of course). Have not lost any inches. Would like to loose 20 pounds for health, but would be happy with 15.

[Georgiana]

If 2 lbs is what you've lose after the first two weeks, that would indicate you have a high metabolic resistance. But there are other factors that should be taken into consideration... Could you post a few menus, including quantities for everything (meat, cheese, veggies, spices, water)? Are you taking any medications?

[TGIFriday]

I am on 2 meds, Lysinopril for blood pressure, and Synthroid for thyroid.

I will try and remember my meals from yesterday and today - other than that, I will have to start logging again - yes, I know I am bad, but I have a very busy stressful job and no time for personals. Will try and get better, but I do think I am following correctly.

Yesterday, Br: m/m, and 3 sausage links
coffee (3 scoops decaf, 1 regular) - trying to wean with no headaches, which I have done before with no problems. - 2 tsp heavy cream
Snack - 1 hardboiled egg
Lunch - 1/2 cup asparagus sauteed in olive oil
chicken breast with Queso sauce (recipe on Linda's low carb), induction friendly (sauce has cream, rotel tomatoes, mayo, and cheese) - heavenly!
This was leftovers from previous day's dinner
Dinner - Grilled steak, about 4 oz. and broccoli with cheese sauce ( cream and cheddar) about 1 cup of broccoli steamed and about 1/3 cup sauce.
No evening snack.

Today: BR -2 scrambled eggs with olive oil, sausage pattie, handmade.
Lunch - Leftover steak, 3 oz. and broccoli, 1/2 cup with about 1/4 cup cheese sauce
Dinner - 1 cup salad with scant amount tomato, onion, and 1 piece pickled artichoke, vinegar and oil dressing, and Italian roast beef shredded (in crock pot with dry spices, garlic, and olive oil). Again all of my water, plus extra.
Oh, and coffee, mostly decaf (make with 3 scoops decaf and 1 regular) with 2 tsp. cream