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    Flatulence ? Atkins or Psyllium ?

    Hello All,

    I started induction a little over 3 weeks ago and have since lost approximately 13lbs. I'm within 10lbs of goal weight and am happy so far except for one thing.. Major and I mean MAJOR gas !

    I've stuck with induction only foods and have been consuming about 15g of carbs per day. A week and a half ago I began taking 3-4tbl spoons of Psyllium husk ( from Trader Joes ) with water to combat some slight constipation issues.

    My wife is happy with my weight loss but you can only use the ole dutch oven trick so often before all **** breaks loose.

    Is this a biproduct of the diet or is it the Psyllium I've taken religiously for the past week or so ?

    Please Help...

    Sincerely,

    Gassy in California
    Tags: atkins, flatulence, psyllium
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    Re: Flatulence ? Atkins or Psyllium ?

    Psyllium

    I am horribly sensitive to it. It causes the worst gas and bloating. Quite painful actually.

    I use flax meal or the clear fiber that you can mix in a drink. ie Benefiber, Fiberfit
    They are a little more expensive but worth it.
    Tricia



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    I'll be good and drink my water--Leave the grape juice for my daughter.
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    So, please, tonite before I wake,
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      Re: Flatulence ? Atkins or Psyllium ?

      Thank you for the response. It makes sense its the Psyllium since my issue began around the same time I began taking it.

      I may need to look into the alternatives you mention because besides the gas, it has really helped me with the constipation and has kept me regular.

      Oh, and I'd like to update my weight loss. It is now day 24 and its now 15lbs lost. 203lbs down to 188lbs.

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        Re: Flatulence ? Atkins or Psyllium ?

        It is now day 24 and its now 15lbs lost. 203lbs down to 188lbs.
        Great news! Congratulations.
        ...

        Female, age 60, 5'5", small frame

        My food journal





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          Re: Flatulence ? Atkins or Psyllium ?

          Congratulations on your huge losses so far

          With a total of about 23 pounds to lose you have already lost 15

          Don't hang around on induction but move to OWL now and start adding more veg carbs - it might help with any constipation issues without the gassy side effects of psyllium
          Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
          Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



          Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





          F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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