A question about Crap. Literally.

[Sharon_Wants_Help]

Alright.

My mum calls me up yesterday and learns that I'm trying to diet again. From previous experience herself with dieting, she knows that Atkins can cause constipation. So today she shows up at church with a colon cleanser O.O! Although I adamantly insisted that I wouldn't take anything that was going to make me sit on a toilet for 5 hours, she finally convinced me to take it home and at least use it once.

>_> Well I'm still wary about it.

Although it's called "Super Dieter's Tea", Ive looked up the ingredients and they're all a mild form of laxative. My mom's main argument is that for EVERY diet you start you should start with a colon cleanse to clean up all the old stuff out.

My question is: Is this really necessary >_> Or recommended, or should I throw the box away and save myself the trips to the bathroom?

[EverLosing]

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Well, I say if you don't need it, don't use it. However, that being said, you're not very far down the induction road and in a few days you might be looking at those tea bags (the Super Dieter's Tea, right?) and wanting to brew some up!! I had to use it about one week into induction, I think. I've only used it once but it worked. I only had about 3 trips to the bathroom and then...done! Funny thing about this WOE, in general you're way less full of sh*t than anyone else around you!!! I was just sure I was full of it and nope, turned out I really wasn't. Try to wait about a week. Water and broccoli will be your best poo friend. Make nice with them and use them. It'll help you out, I promise!!

As for Mom...well, most of us have one and know sometimes Mom needs to feel needed. Open the package and hide 2 tea bags somewhere she won't find them if she comes over. Do what you have to do to not create a poo incident with her or tell her you're insides are managing fine and you have no problems. My mom didn't even ask. I asked her to go to GNC after church one Sunday!!

[Lia]

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Since I started Atkins on January 1... I have gone everyday... when I wasn't on atkins.. with the sugars and carbs.. I was very constipated... Lia

[Sharon_Wants_Help]

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Everlosing - thank you ^_^ Very good advice and just the answer I needed. I'll go ahead and keep it for a rainy day just incase I notice I haven't gone in a while Which I guess shouldn't happen so long as I keep my water and broccoli close by xD

Lia - :O Just the opposite for me! Sort. With sugar and carbs I seem to crap MORE and MORE and (forgive me for my crude ways of actually going into detail of such things) it's always peanut buttery / never ending >.< With Atkins I find myself not really passing stuff throughas much, definitely so many trips to the restroom (unless it's number one :P)

[rweeks]

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I have used the super dieters tea. It has what is called Senna in it. Google it to find out more. I use it about once a week or so. It forces your "inner" muscles to cramp that's what makes you go. This does nothing to cleanse. You still have the plaque and what not on your inner parts. THis is a guarantee to make you go if there is an issue with that. Good luck!

[DieBlaueReiterin]

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I have used the super dieters tea. It has what is called Senna in it. Google it to find out more. I use it about once a week or so. It forces your "inner" muscles to cramp that's what makes you go. This does nothing to cleanse. You still have the plaque and what not on your inner parts. THis is a guarantee to make you go if there is an issue with that. Good luck!

sounds painful O_o does it hurt?

[EverLosing]

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It won't make for a fun relaxing afternoon if that's what you mean. I purposely took a nap after awhile after I drank it. It just makes your belly cramp. Females are quite familiar with this and can probably handle it without shedding any tears. LOL!

[rweeks]

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It does not hurt... it just makes you feel like you have to go NOW. Senna is also a softener so it can be a bit explosive. Do not try to hold it.

[momtomany1]

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Senna is a pretty strong item. It should be okay for very occasional use, and I have used it a couple of times, without ill effect. It should not be used frequently as you can become sort of dependent on it to 'go.'

[ceemarie]

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Aren't moms the best! They always mean well. God love em! If you feel constipated, try Flaxseed Oil. It has many healthy benefits. I usually take a tablespoon with breakfast every morning and it has helped to keep me regular. Some reccommend 2 tablespoons a day.

[BDawg]

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I have used the super dieters tea. It has what is called Senna in it. Google it to find out more. I use it about once a week or so. It forces your "inner" muscles to cramp that's what makes you go. This does nothing to cleanse. You still have the plaque and what not on your inner parts. THis is a guarantee to make you go if there is an issue with that. Good luck!

Most of the times the "plaque" that the colon blow people claim you're losing is actually the mucus membrane in your intestines.

[LeslieJ]

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Do you think the extra cheese that is eaten on Atkins is part of the constipation problem? I guess it effects different people differently but I've always avoided eating a lot of cheese because of that binding effect. Now that I'm eating it almost daily I wonder if that's reason for the constipation or if it's just the lower volume of food being eaten without whole grains.

I've been taking a spoon of fibersure in coffee and also a magnesium citrate supplement every day. Hopefully the constipation won't be as big a problem this time. It is one of the reasons I drifted away from Atkins before. Back for round two and hoping to keep myself committed this time!

[Zarabelle]

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I can recommend vitamin C for keeping you regular. Not only do you get ample of this fantastic vitamin but you go to the loo every day too! I take 2 x 1mg of it daily (one with breakfast and one with dinner). I wish I'd known about it before. x

[blueberrylady]

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I had a problem with constipation the first time I did Atkins 4 years ago but this time I'm eating more veggies and drinking more water so I haven't had any problem at all.

[LeslieJ]

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Thanks - I will add vitamin c and also keep the veggies coming!