Question on constipation

[Bikini Bound]

My husband is doing Atkins with me (his first time, my 3rd time). He is complaining of constipation for much of the 2 week period of induction (yesterday was day 14)

He eats a lot of raw broccoli/cauliflower/romaine lettuce and drinks more than the required amount of water. He has been grinding up flax seed and using about a teaspoon a day for the last three days. Nothing seems to be working.

Any suggestions?

(He started at 183 and after 14 days is down 13 pounds - good for him but I'm soooo totally jealous! hehe) His goal is 165 so he's only 5 pounds from goal but this constipation thing is really bothering him and he's considering quitting

[kpoll19]

Re: Question on constipation

I used to buy Colon Cleanse at GNC. It is 5 carbs but has 5 grams of fiber in it. It REALLY works. My daughter has taken to calling it Mom and Dad's "poop powder". It will truly work and without carbs! Benefiber is another option but it has a carb per teaspoon. Good luck.

[TWS]

Re: Question on constipation

http://shop.konsyl.com/product_images/Original_15oz.jpg

TWS

[Bikini Bound]

Re: Question on constipation

Thanks

I think there is a GNC near me so I will have to drop in.

Regarding the Konsyl, I have never seen it here. I will have to take a look around. Possibly a product not available in Canada (or at least the part of Canada where I live)

[kpoll19]

Re: Question on constipation

Make sure you get the unflavored Colon Cleanse as it has the carb/fiber ratio of net 0 like I said above. The flavored has, eeek, sugar in it!!