Question, please help

[coitrina]

My husband is 'stuck' and needs some fiber. He didn't tell me until this morning that he hasn't went! I have benefiber, but it has 4 grams of carbs. I have read about a certain fiber in a post somewhere, and I can't find it can anyone direct me? Please

[Richt]

Re: Question, please help

What stage of the diet is your husband on?

If he is in induction, the following FAQ will be a help to him.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6759

If he isnt in induction, let me know, as there is another FAQ along the same lines.

RIch

[2big4mysize]

Re: Question, please help

it has 3 grams of fiber and only 1 net carb

Any fiber you add is going to have carbs on the label but almost all of the sugar free ones are fiber carbs which we subtract.

If he is clogged the natural vegetable laxative Dr Atkins recommneds has senna in it and around here that is senakot brand.

Chapter 11 rule 12 tells us we can use psyllium, wheat bran and/or flax seed meal for regularity on induction. Start with one table spoon of any of them and see if he needs more to stay regular once he is unclogged.

[yemenitegreen]

Re: Question, please help

Flaxseed and lots of water. Spinach works for me, too.

yemenitegreen

[californiacasey]

Re: Question, please help

A lot of people experience a change in their BMs while their bodies adjust to a healthier way of eating. Make sure he is drinking all of his water.

[mwalsh95]

Re: Question, please help

I have a question about wine. I am on my 5th day and doing pretty good, however, I have been invited to a friends bday party at a wine tasting. Would I have to start all over if I had a little wine?

[Isabeau]

Re: Question, please help

Not to hijack this thread, but I'm sure you know wine isn't induction friendly. I guess you have to decide if it's worth it. It may knock you out of ketosis or may stall you or may cause cravings. If you chose to imbibe, I would suggest keep on with induction the very next day and perhaps drink extra water. You don't have to start over.

[mwalsh95]

Re: Question, please help

Thanks Isabeau. I'm just hoping for a spitune(haha).

[not2late]

Re: Question, please help

Since this is the 14 Day Induction forum, where we go strictly by the book:

Alcoholic beverages are also not permitted during Induction

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781

Also if you refer to your copy of DANDR 2002, Chapter 14, Frequently asked questions section:

The body burns alcohol for fuel when alcohol is available. So when it is burning alcohol, your body will not burn fat.

[coitrina]

Re: Question, please help

What stage of the diet is your husband on?

If he is in induction, the following FAQ will be a help to him.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6759

If he isnt in induction, let me know, as there is another FAQ along the same lines.

RIch

Thanks everyone for your response. We are on day 4 of induction. Another poster reccommended spinach..and he has been eating that everyday for lunch. I will get the flax seed and see if we can get things rolling. Thanks again for your responses!