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    Body Function Question...

    I have read about the possible constipation due to Atkins, but is it common to experience the opposite? A few times over the past 6 days that I have been on induction I have experienced this directly after a meal. I am feeling fine otherwise, so I know I'm not coming down with a normal flu. Could this be induction flu? or is it simply my body adjusting?
    Thanks a lot.
    K




    Re-Start Date: October 11, 2009
    Age/ 26 Height/ 5' 5"

    HW/ 169.5
    SW/ 169.5
    CW/ 164.5
    Mini-Goal #1/ 159
    GW/ 128

    New as of 5/18/09
    Upper Arm: 12.5
    Thigh: 24.75
    Natural Waist: 31.5
    Pooch (dread): 36
    Hips: 40.75
    Butt: 42
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  • #2
    Re: Body Function Question...

    I would say that its probably your body going through detox (or induction flu). It should pass. Fiber works both ways...so, if you are having constipation or loose bowels make sure you are getting your fiber in in the form of veggies.
    ~Joy

    Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
    268.5/196/185
    QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


    Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
    http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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    • #3
      Re: Body Function Question...

      My first two days on Atkins, my stomach was so upset, but it went away, so give it time perhaps.

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      • #4
        Re: Body Function Question...

        It took me some time to get used to the bathroom issues. I only had an issue once where things got a little tough, but after that everything evened out and now I average once every other day.

        I think there is a part inthe atkins book about what to do if you experience issues in the bathroom??? I have to take another look and get back to you. Maybe someone else who knows the book better than me can post first?

        If not, I'll be back to post what I found.
        Status: Rockin' OWL

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        • #5
          Re: Body Function Question...

          yes what you are experiencing is common too from the higher fat in your Atkins diet. your body will adjust and make more bile to help break it down but right now you can help yourself with some water soluble fiber like psyllium or sugarfree Metamusil tyope stuff. it will absorb some of the fluid in your gut and bulk up the process making it move more slowly through.

          yep fiber for both is the correct answer.
          by the book atkinseer

          started 6/1/02 at 313
          goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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          • #6
            Re: Body Function Question...

            Thank you for all the responses. I took all of your advice and it seems to have returned to normal Yay!




            Re-Start Date: October 11, 2009
            Age/ 26 Height/ 5' 5"

            HW/ 169.5
            SW/ 169.5
            CW/ 164.5
            Mini-Goal #1/ 159
            GW/ 128

            New as of 5/18/09
            Upper Arm: 12.5
            Thigh: 24.75
            Natural Waist: 31.5
            Pooch (dread): 36
            Hips: 40.75
            Butt: 42

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            • #7
              Re: Body Function Question...

              YES!
              ABSOLUTELY!
              I've never had the constipation, but oh my!!!
              THE HORROR! THE HORROR!!!

              Yes, have had the same as you.
              Tis gross, but it'll go away.
              It's been sent to test your resolve.

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