Do you take psyllium husk daily???

[goin2befit]

I'm just curious b/c I was going everyday since starting introduction... yesterday (Day 6) I didn't go and my stomach feels so puffed, bloated, and even drinking water makes this horrible overly stuffed feeling like a BIG THANKSGIVING FEAST!!! So I'm wondering what to do. Just wait or take something.

I know the book says take 1 TBSP daily, but curious if everyone does or they do only if having problems. KWIM?

Thanks.

[neutronnorman]

Yes, take a tablespoon of psyllium husk. Don't take too much though, since psyllium can leave you feeling bloated and heavy. Make sure to drink a lot of water, especially after taking the psyllium husks. I prefer to buy the husks from the health food store and I stay away from the orange stuff found in drug stores, supermarkets, etc.

[chinadoll]

I take 3-4 capsules of Metamucil psyllium husk daily, unless I eat a flaxseed muffin that day. That is usually enough by itself without any extra fiber to add.

[not2late]

It's supposed to bloat---that is psyllium is a bulk forming laxative: it absorbs water and swells. That bulk stimulates your intestines to get things moving. So it's important to drink your water when you take these laxatives.

[msanjelpie]

I don't take anything... I just drink lots of liquid. Going for a long walk helps with bloating as well...

[goin2befit]

Originally Posted by neutronnorman

I stay away from the orange stuff found in drug stores, supermarkets, etc.

Sorry a little late, ran across this again today b/c I was thinking what I did in the first days and realized I was taking it daily and then felt to "bloated and whoosh" feeling so I stopped...

Why not take Metamucil (I kinda really love the orange taste and yes, I know I'm strange I use to drink pepto bismol straight from the bottle as a kid, so my mom use to hide it!!!), anywho...what is really the difference in the health stores vs the drug stores.

Thanks,

[buddysgirl50]

I have the other problem..I get the diarrhea all the time..I have to keep Imodium around where ever I am..When I was not watching the carbs I had no problem but as soon as I got back here to Atkins sure enough the problem started out again..lol..you would think i would lose more weight but it does'nt seem to work that way...

[neutronnorman]

Originally Posted by goin2befit

Sorry a little late, ran across this again today b/c I was thinking what I did in the first days and realized I was taking it daily and then felt to "bloated and whoosh" feeling so I stopped...

Why not take Metamucil (I kinda really love the orange taste and yes, I know I'm strange I use to drink pepto bismol straight from the bottle as a kid, so my mom use to hide it!!!), anywho...what is really the difference in the health stores vs the drug stores.

Thanks,

There's no difference. I just don't like the taste. Yikes! Pepto Bismol. My taste buds gravitate towards Sodium Bicarbonate. Honestly, I've never had a sweet tooth. My downfall was beer. Which I haven't drank since April.

[neutronnorman]

Originally Posted by buddysgirl50

I have the other problem..I get the diarrhea all the time..I have to keep Imodium around where ever I am..When I was not watching the carbs I had no problem but as soon as I got back here to Atkins sure enough the problem started out again..lol..you would think i would lose more weight but it does'nt seem to work that way...

I mess around, from time to time with a product called "Nopalina." I wouldn't recommend it, though. It's just one of my quirky things when I need relief. Three cups of green salad stuff really doesn't have that much fiber in it.

[imagood1]

make a flax cookie or add flaxmeal to something you eat daily -- it will keep you regular like the psyllium husk. The amounts you are allowed are in the book.