Atkins Diet Quick Hits: Constipation and Diarrhea

In this the second of the "Quick Hit" series of videos, I deal with a question I receive often in the comments section or private message to me. "What do I do about gastronomic ailments, like Constipation or Diarrhea?" This might be a TMI (Too Much Information) episode.

For Constipation, I recommend:
1. Adding ground flax meal into your diet in things like salad or other items (like mock danishes)
2. Consider Psyllium husks in form of capsules or powder (1-2 TBS per day). Note: Remember to get the SF powder if you go that route.
3. Consider restrict dairy/cheese intake
4. Get your water in each day (more than 64 oz)
5. Exercise!

Diarrhea is often a temporary occurrence on the diet due to the wastes being removed. If it occurs longer term:
* some have recommended increasing your cheese and dairy consumption
* Increase fiber intake

For more information:
http://www.lowcarb.ca/tips/tips012.html

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[MichaelPM1980]

I did the Atkins diet 4 years ago and got down to a healthy weight. For whatever reason I let my ego get in the way and thought i could eat whatever I wanted and I consequently gained all the weight back plus 10 pounds. You got me restarted on the diet and I lost 28 pounds in a month. I just subscribed and may want to private message you about staying regular on this diet instead of spamming your comment section. I hope thats okay.

[bowulf]

@MichaelPM1980 Congrats on restarting and the progress you have seen so far. As for the private message, feel free to message away.

[billywillyjilly]

if you're experiencing diarrhea, STOP THE ATKINS DIET. your body is rejecting it, and your ass is puking as a result.

[bowulf]

@billywillyjilly You are definitely in the running for your post being voted the most "WINNING" (in Charlie Sheen-speak) post of the day.

[ryankoch83]

Hi I was just wondering when to start being concerned about constipation? Not the discomfort but like health concern 3 days? I just bought like 80 bucks of low carb stuff and would rather not buy flax or psyllium thanks!!

[bowulf]

@ryankoch83 I would say after 3-5 days of no movement I would get concerned, and after 7 days I would definitely take action. Flax meal is only like $2 for pound, and that would last for weeks if just used in this purpose.

[blssed2bme1234]

I am soooooo glad you have this video because I was so embarrassed to ask but so needed an answer. Now to find flax meal.

[Yugrox1]

@cfoster3406 3 lb bag at Costo is about 5 bucks and will last a couple months. 2 table spoons in water once or twice a day or with a fiber-less meal

[cfoster3406]

You say increase your fiber intake. How can I increase it without eating to many carbs. Does flaxseed come in a pill form?



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