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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 2162245" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>hi,</p><p></p><p>i guess you are the best person to say whether you are experiencing constipation, or not.</p><p>So i will assume that you <strong><em>are</em></strong>, and not dismiss it as some posters above seem to be doing. </p><p></p><p>There are a number of low carb high fibre options, from cooking with psyllium husks, or drinking psyllium husks in a glass of water, eating more nuts, increasing your fibrous veg intake, and so on... but from what i have seen (and experienced) the simplest way to deal with LC constipation is to drink more. Significantly more.</p><p></p><p>The bowel is where the digestive tract absorbs water. So if you don’t drink enough, then your body suckes all the water from your bowel contents to prevent dehydration. If you are drinking enough, then the body leaves some water behind to moisten and soften the faeces.</p><p></p><p>As for weight loss... please do not feel you have to stuff yourself with fat. There is no obligation to push butter down your throat til you feel queasy. I know some people give that impression, but that is just hyperbole. Just eat ‘normal’ protein portions, drop the carbs, replace them with low carb veg and a bit of mayo, butter, cheese or meat fat until you feel confortably satisfied.</p><p></p><p>Also, constipation may explain your weight loss stall. After all, poo is quite heavy. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>You may find that over time, your appetite adapts and you can enjoy more fat on your plate, but there is no rush, and no obligation.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 2162245, member: 41816"] hi, i guess you are the best person to say whether you are experiencing constipation, or not. So i will assume that you [B][I]are[/I][/B], and not dismiss it as some posters above seem to be doing. There are a number of low carb high fibre options, from cooking with psyllium husks, or drinking psyllium husks in a glass of water, eating more nuts, increasing your fibrous veg intake, and so on... but from what i have seen (and experienced) the simplest way to deal with LC constipation is to drink more. Significantly more. The bowel is where the digestive tract absorbs water. So if you don’t drink enough, then your body suckes all the water from your bowel contents to prevent dehydration. If you are drinking enough, then the body leaves some water behind to moisten and soften the faeces. As for weight loss... please do not feel you have to stuff yourself with fat. There is no obligation to push butter down your throat til you feel queasy. I know some people give that impression, but that is just hyperbole. Just eat ‘normal’ protein portions, drop the carbs, replace them with low carb veg and a bit of mayo, butter, cheese or meat fat until you feel confortably satisfied. Also, constipation may explain your weight loss stall. After all, poo is quite heavy. ;) You may find that over time, your appetite adapts and you can enjoy more fat on your plate, but there is no rush, and no obligation. Hope that helps. :) [/QUOTE]
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