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psyllium husks
i know, this is probably a nasty subject... but my "movements" have been irregular since i've been on atkins, even though I eat the recommend amount of salad. has anyone has any success with psyllium or other sources of fiber?
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stephballerina...you must have seen herdancing in the sand
age: 21
height: 5'6"
location: worcester, mass (although tucson,az is my real home!)
occupation: math/music major at Holy Cross
day 1 of induction: April 29th, 2007 (STA)
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Re: psyllium husks
Yuck, i have the same problem... so if anyone can shed some light on the subject, that would be great!
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I have ground psyllium husks that I mix with water and then drink a lot of water afterward when I'm constipated. It takes about a day. I also have ground flax meal that I incorporate about 2 tablespoons into something i'm eating when I'm constipated and that takes about a day also. Water is key and so is not using it all the time. I try to eat high fiber veggies, drink lots of water and use the psyllium or flax only when necessary.
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Thanks for the tips! I've started using the flax meal (just 2T as well); We'll see how it goes...
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Start Date: 6.21.2005Overcoming sugar addiction one day at a time.
New Start Date: 4.5.2010
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I make a flax muffin with it. I'll find the recipe for you.
Here it is
I like the flax muffin, I think I got it from Linda's Low Carb
http://users3.ev1.net/~fontlady/index.html
This is her site.
3 tablespoons flax meal
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder*
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon splenda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
* I make my own baking powder with 2 parts cream of tartar and 1 part baking soda. If you're using it right away, cornstarch isn't necessary.
Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl for about 10 seconds. Use one that will be large enough for your ingredients to fill it about 1/3. Stir in the flax meal, then the egg, then the baking powder, cinnamon and splenda until it is well blended. Scrape the sides. Microwave about one minute or until the center is set. The muffin will rise above the edges of the bowl and settle when you turn the microwave off. Let it sit a minute, remove from container, let cool a little and eat it.
It was very good, a nice cinnamon flavor, but not too much. It was a little heavy, I think I could eat half at one sitting and another half later. Tasted like a whole grain muffin.
The total count for one muffin was
384 calories
35g fat
12g total carbs (4 net)
11g protein
It's pretty fatty, but I think it's great as a snack or breakfast with a protein.
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I've lost 46 pounds since March '06...
New Year, new goal!!
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Awesome ~ thanks!!!
Female, 35 ~ 5'6"
Start Date: 6.21.2005Overcoming sugar addiction one day at a time.
New Start Date: 4.5.2010
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can u take it in tablets? I will be afraid of the taste otherwise...Loana (F) 30years old 5'7"
been married for 10 years to the love of my life
Mom of 3 boys
Brendan(7)
Ethan (5)
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Senna Prompt makes capsules. Don't take too many, though, they're strong and can cramp you up. The recommended dose of 5 did it to me; I've since found 2 to be adequate. Once Igot past induction the extra veggies were doing the job.~Susan
49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??
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but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08
...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."
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coool Thanks!Loana (F) 30years old 5'7"
been married for 10 years to the love of my life
Mom of 3 boys
Brendan(7)
Ethan (5)
Dylan(4)
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yep, i went out and bought some psyllium capsules. They're great so far...but I've had to make sure i'm drinking a TON of water because i've heard they can really cause some digestive issues.stephballerina...you must have seen herdancing in the sand
age: 21
height: 5'6"
location: worcester, mass (although tucson,az is my real home!)
occupation: math/music major at Holy Cross
day 1 of induction: April 29th, 2007 (STA)
May Challenges
Ab challenge: 2/25 ab workouts
Stretch challenge: 65/620 minutes
Cheat free days: 4/31
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I still have not made it to the store but plan to go as soon as I get all the kids in bed LOL... I am in between psyllium capsules and flaxseed capsules...
I normally average about 222oz of water a day.. but trying to up it to 296
I have the 74oz jug that I carry with me everywhere so Ia m trying to drink 4 of those!Loana (F) 30years old 5'7"
been married for 10 years to the love of my life
Mom of 3 boys
Brendan(7)
Ethan (5)
Dylan(4)
SW-221(9/15/2009) CW-221 GW-165Comment
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