Diet Sodas & Constipation

[Fabulou$]

I know where I'm going wrong: diet sodas. I keep drinking them, although DANDR says I can have them, they are throwing me off, this has to be the culprit also along with constipation. I won't take any laxatives because I'm afraid they will throw me outta ketosis. I don't know what to do. I want to lose weight. What can I do/what should I do?

[EverLosing]

Re: Diet Sodas & Constipation

Use the flax, baby!! It has saved me!! I make the pumpkin recipe every morning and I've started throwing in some flax too! You HAVE TO make sure you guzzle your water with it or it will sit inside you like concrete. That's a huge motivator to get your water in! Anyway, pumpkin is a higher carb veggie but still allowed and I love having it every morning so I get some carbs in early. It's slightly sweet and reminds me of pumpkin pie. Nice breakfast treat and fiber too! It works! I'm looking for the pumpkin recipe for you. I make it from memory every morning and have stopped measuring everything.

[EverLosing]

Re: Diet Sodas & Constipation

Okay, here it is:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/desserts/900-pumpkin-treat-induction-friendly.html

I also throw in some cinnamon. I LOVE it! Looks like baby food but it will fill you up, especially with the flax thrown in!! The flax also thickens it up. Enjoy! I didn't know in the beginning if I'd like this but I buy huge cans of pumpkin in bulk now so I don't run out. It's a staple!!

[Fabulou$]

Re: Diet Sodas & Constipation

Thanks so very much Ever!

I am restarting tomorrow, I need another break from the induction grind one final time. Its hard to stick to something seeing no results. I got my hair braided so the extensions has added 5 lbs.

I appreciate the advice and recipe I'll tell you how it go. I'm going to Whole Foods this afternoon to purchase everything I need.

[Organic-NoSoy-LC4Life]

Re: Diet Sodas & Constipation

Oh I know how that feels! I bet you have quite a headache right now.

I have a hard time with my water consumption too. But everything moves through my system better when I can get at least 4 liters down.

I gave up everything except water to drink. It's hard but worth it. All those artificial sweetners really do seem to slow things down.

Did you ever post an average menu? I've been away for a few days, so I haven't seen it if you did.

[Fabulou$]

Re: Diet Sodas & Constipation

Oh I know how that feels! I bet you have quite a headache right now.

I have a hard time with my water consumption too. But everything moves through my system better when I can get at least 4 liters down.

I gave up everything except water to drink. It's hard but worth it. All those artificial sweetners really do seem to slow things down.

Did you ever post an average menu? I've been away for a few days, so I haven't seen it if you did.

Nope, I don't have a headache. I only can consume a lot of water when I'm in ketosis. Yes, the diet sodas will slooooow a person progress up, well at least mine. Nope, I didn't post my menu, lol, I am embaressed that I don't have veggies thrown in, my carbs have been from cheese and diet soda. Bear with ol girl, I'm working on tightening my crap up.

[Organic-NoSoy-LC4Life]

Re: Diet Sodas & Constipation

Why can you only drink alot of water when you're in ketosis?

[Fabulou$]

Re: Diet Sodas & Constipation

Ketosis make me thirsty.