How about the opposite??

[Devi]

I'm aware that when on Atkins initially one can become constipated. I've been on Induction for 18 days now and am having quite the opposite problem. It's actually almost made for some extremely embarrassing events while out in public. Is this normal? Just another symptom of my body switching metabolisms? Or should I go to a doctor? I feel normal, otherwise.

[Finelly]

Re: How about the opposite??

Normal. Try flax seed meal or psyllium husks. I buy flax seed meal at Walgreens and use 3 tablespoons a day to make a cracker or to make a cereal-thingy. Works like a charm on BOTH extremes!

[lots2lose]

Re: How about the opposite??

ooh ya I was constipated the first two days but now I'm regular.i go everyday!!!Something I never did.And,And,It doesn't smell nearly as bad as before.lol.sry for the nasty imagery

[dpshaw]

Re: How about the opposite??

It is 'normal', or at least I can vouch for the same experiences. I just put it down to the body ridding itself of the unwanted fat that is being burnt in ketosis.

[Devi]

Re: How about the opposite??

Thanks dpshaw. I just congratulated you on the Lightbulb forum for your awesome weight loss!

[FightingTheFight]

Re: How about the opposite??

Devi, welcome to my world, for some reason I have never been constipated on atkins, rather regular, but the squirts come and go all the time. I don't think its a newbie problem since I am going into month 5.

[Devi]

Re: How about the opposite??

Well, I don't like to hear that. Mine comes without any warning at all. I'll be sitting there, and then all of a sudden it's like my colon screams "NOW!" I'm worried about going out to places that there's not bathrooms very closeby. Oh well. If it means weight is coming off, then I guess I should welcome it ?? :-$

[spirittalker]

Re: How about the opposite??

Atkins is a diuretic diet which will have an effect on your bowels. Just like coffe can do to some people.

[america57]

Re: How about the opposite??

Ha! I had to laugh when I read your post, I had to get out of the pool during water aerobics twice today cause I had the squits! I finally just gave up! I have had this every couple of weeks since I started Atkins, my husband does too. I think it is the fat flushing out!