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Are laxatives acceptable in the aktins diet?
I really need to know.. Im curious =/
I really need to know.. Im curious =/
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well.. I don't really ahve any of that stuff.
I just ate to much cheese recently andI don't want to get all cloged.
Is it okay? like does it do anything to the weight loss?Ready for change -
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Did you try flax seeds, psyllium husks and wheat bran first? Or a stool softener?"Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Taking laxatives?
Better to increase your fiber rather than use a laxative. Your local chemist will have fibre supplements available without any prescription I am sure. It is much healthier than a laxative.JILL
HW 298
HW (this time) 248
GOAL ONE 228 (take 2)
GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
FINAL GOAL 165
It's not about the results. Its about the process.
"I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"
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Re: Taking laxatives?
Laxatives are very habit forming. Once you start taking them, your body becomes dependent on the laxative very quickly in order to move your bowels. They are dangerous to someone your age.
You need to use a stool softener if you are already constipated. Then, you need to up your veggies and take flax or psyllium husks with lots of water until you become regular. Start easy on the flax or psyllium husk and take a little more each day.People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.
"Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
~~Herodotus
Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
Sunny's Secrets: My Journal
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Re: Taking laxatives?
Adding to what was already said. I read on your blog that you started Atkins in September/January (depending on how you want to start counting)... and you are still on Induction. You do not have a lot to lose and you are definitely not metabolically resistant since you lost 20 lbs "very quickly", so it is probably time for you to move to OWL.Originally posted by thefemalegreenday View Post
Also, for someone who is 5'4", 110 lbs (50 kg) might be quite an ambitious goal. I don't say it's not possible to get there, but it might be difficult to do it and maintain without some drastic (read, unhealthy) dietary habits."Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
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I may have actually gotten my height wrong
Im properly only 5 foot.. I didn't have a ruler or anything so I just guessed
=P bad call?Ready for changeComment
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I agree with Georgiana. Move on to OWL. The added vegetables will help prevent this problem and might even spur more weight loss. It definitely does not slow it down.JILL
HW 298
HW (this time) 248
GOAL ONE 228 (take 2)
GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
FINAL GOAL 165
It's not about the results. Its about the process.
"I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"
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From your pictures, you are already very thin.Originally posted by thefemalegreenday View PostPeople who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.
"Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
~~Herodotus
Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
Sunny's Secrets: My Journal
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Re: Taking laxatives?
Oh..
Well thanks any way =] Ill just have more veges I guess.Ready for changeComment
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