Stomach so bloated!!

[Danni28]

Hi there everyone!
Wondered if anyone can help with this please. I am on my 5th wee Atkins. First Week OWL rung one. When i was on Induction my stomach went way flat, now it seems to have blown up again,you no how you get the 2 big bulges lol well they are back,can this be fat shifting even though i am losing weight, or water. Another thing to point out is i been having problems going to the toilet and it soon be TOM but it really does look like fat.
Anyone else had any problem with this or any advice please?

Thanks again
Danielle

[Georgiana]

Re: Stomach so bloated!!

i been having problems going to the toilet and it soon be TOM but it really does look like fat.

I'd say it's a combination of the two -- TOM and constipation.

But you should really take something for the latter. If I'm not wrong, you have been taking psyllium husks for a few days now, with a lot of water. Probably they just don't work for you and you should try something else.

Grounded flax/linseed mixed with a little water and microwaved (you can also add a tbsp of cream if you wish) works for some people.

As you've also been advised in another thread, you can also try vitamin C or magnesium oxide.

Another suggestion is to limit your cheese intake (incl. cream cheese) and eat more fibrous vegetables.

And if nothing works, taking a laxative is probably not a bad idea.

[Elizellen]

Re: Stomach so bloated!!

Hi Danielle

If I get constipated I use a glycerine suppository which is a small 'bullet shaped' thing made of a stiff jelly which softens the stool when you insert it. Usually it only takes 10-30 minutes before I can 'go'.

These are better for the body than a laxative which can upset your digestive system.

Most chemists sell a box of a dozen or so for about a pound.

[Danni28]

Re: Stomach so bloated!!

Thanks for the replies..going to wait just a few more days then i give these things ago. This never happened first time i did Atkins. Hopefully ease once body gets used to it.

Thanks again
Danielle

[Katie_1985]

Re: Stomach so bloated!!

Also just a reminder to keep your water up! I am only at the beginning of week two but my tummy bloated today majorly and that is because I had less water yesterday that my body's holding on to it because it's not sure what to do. Just be consistent with you water and that can help move things too!

[momonmission99*]

Re: Stomach so bloated!!

I get bloated from drinking so much water! LOL

I drink close to 100 ounces a day. After about 5 days on induction I started to need water and I get so thirsty for it. This has always happened when I start drinking a lot of water. It does go down, though. By the morning I'm fine again.

TOM will definitly make you feel bloated!