Keeping it movin'...

littlelifter3 · 09-20-2009, 09:11 AM

Okay, hate to be so tactless, but I have noticed that one area I am struggling with while on keto is, well, the "elimination" of my foods. Seems to be a problem for me since I no longer eat high-fiber carb foods like I used to prior to keto. I do eat a TON of veggies daily and have tried the phyllium husks, however, nothing seems to be working. Lame.

Any other suggestions on how to fix this crappy situation? (ha..im a dork, couldn't resist).

GWJ · 09-20-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by littlelifter3

Okay, hate to be so tactless, but I have noticed that one area I am struggling with while on keto is, well, the "elimination" of my foods. Seems to be a problem for me since I no longer eat high-fiber carb foods like I used to prior to keto. I do eat a TON of veggies daily and have tried the phyllium husks, however, nothing seems to be working. Lame.

Any other suggestions on how to fix this crappy situation? (ha..im a dork, couldn't resist).

Try roasted almonds...it worked for me!!

MASSter · 09-20-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by littlelifter3

Okay, hate to be so tactless, but I have noticed that one area I am struggling with while on keto is, well, the "elimination" of my foods. Seems to be a problem for me since I no longer eat high-fiber carb foods like I used to prior to keto. I do eat a TON of veggies daily and have tried the phyllium husks, however, nothing seems to be working. Lame.

Any other suggestions on how to fix this crappy situation? (ha..im a dork, couldn't resist).

Think Red suggests mineral oil or something like that

greenwas · 09-20-2009, 11:05 AM

Almonds work like a charm for me. Also could the mineral oil or some epsom salts. But plan on not leaving the house for a few hours if you choose the last two options.

schismatik · 09-20-2009, 11:24 AM

i try to get in at least 20g fiber mostly from almonds and broccoli, but i still have issues staying regular. The one and only thing that has worked for me is Intermittent Fasting...The long break from eating foods let's my digestive tract enough rest to properly digest and move everything along smoothly. Since starting IF i haven't had any real issues even on days when my fiber intake is close to none (i get broke and just eat a ton of cheese ommelettes and sludge lol).

redheadlaw7 · 09-20-2009, 11:31 AM

A couple gulps of mineral oil once or twice a week max. It creates a bit of a digestive slip and slide. It has no nutritional value. You should not take it during meal times or when you are trying to hydrate because it keeps things from being digested. It's totally safe though....my pediatrician had me give it to a constipated child. Plus...you can't get dependent on it because it doesn't force anything to happen chemical wise.

Danceruk · 09-20-2009, 11:33 AM

I dont eat any veggies and have no problem going... higher fat..will get things moving!

littlelifter3 · 09-20-2009, 12:46 PM

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A couple gulps of mineral oil once or twice a week max. It creates a bit of a digestive slip and slide. It has no nutritional value. You should not take it during meal times or when you are trying to hydrate because it keeps things from being digested. It's totally safe though....my pediatrician had me give it to a constipated child. Plus...you can't get dependent on it because it doesn't force anything to happen chemical wise.

thanks..might go purchase some NOW!!
what's the side affect to this... Should I plan on being confined to my home for a lil bit?!
Does it take affect pretty quickly or should I shoot some down before I go to bed?

littlelifter3 · 09-20-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GWJ

Try roasted almonds...it worked for me!!

I eat almonds almost daily as well. thanks though! Just have an uncooperative system I guess!

Bigdumogre · 09-20-2009, 01:27 PM

Metamucil is ur friend
had the same problems to i drank it 2-3x a day
orange flavor aint bad and its all fiberous carbs so it doesent count to ur daily intake

redheadlaw7 · 09-20-2009, 01:36 PM

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thanks..might go purchase some NOW!!
what's the side affect to this... Should I plan on being confined to my home for a lil bit?!
Does it take affect pretty quickly or should I shoot some down before I go to bed?

The only side effect is that you are going to have the biggest BM of your life. You'll get it all out in one shot. It won't give you strong painful contractions like ex-lax or something like that would. It's a bit more natural.

One other suggestions is trying glycerine suppositories. You'll poo within 15 minutes to an hour after using one. I used these during pregnancy. They work wonders too.

littlelifter3 · 09-20-2009, 04:02 PM

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The only side effect is that you are going to have the biggest BM of your life. You'll get it all out in one shot. It won't give you strong painful contractions like ex-lax or something like that would. It's a bit more natural.

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oh boyeeee! So I guess this would be better to "experiment" on the weekend, right? I should probably hold off til next weekend since I have NO CLUE how my body will react to this stuff!

redheadlaw7 · 09-20-2009, 04:05 PM

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oh boyeeee! So I guess this would be better to "experiment" on the weekend, right? I should probably hold off til next weekend since I have NO CLUE how my body will react to this stuff!

Nah...it's not bad. If you take it before bedtime...you'll poo in the morning. It really shouldn't cause any emergency trips to the bathroom.

littlelifter3 · 09-20-2009, 05:05 PM

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Nah...it's not bad. If you take it before bedtime...you'll poo in the morning. It really shouldn't cause any emergency trips to the bathroom.

thanks momma...I will have to try and hope for the best!

Mainframe · 09-20-2009, 09:54 PM

Just took it! And now we play the waiting game...waiting...waiting...

littlelifter3 · 09-20-2009, 09:56 PM

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Just took it! And now we play the waiting game...waiting...waiting...

how long does it take to "kick in"? just so I am prepared...

Mainframe · 09-20-2009, 09:58 PM

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how long does it take to "kick in"? just so I am prepared...

This is what I'm waiting for. First time. I hope early on cause I got work at 7am:/

littlelifter3 · 09-20-2009, 10:01 PM

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This is what I'm waiting for. First time. I hope early on cause I got work at 7am:/

oh boy. good luck and hope everything cooperates!

Mainframe · 09-20-2009, 10:04 PM

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oh boy. good luck and hope everything cooperates!

Luckily I pretty much plan on quitting my current job so if I need to run out of there than so be it!

littlelifter3 · 09-20-2009, 10:09 PM

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Luckily I pretty much plan on quitting my current job so if I need to run out of there than so be it!

ha! good luck. let me know how it goes....I bought mine, but think I might wait til the weekend, JUUUUST in case