New here & Starting over too - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Slimsooner · 11-01-2006, 08:54 AM

I have done a WOE with my church counting calories and lost 23 lbs. in like 5mo. only to gain all but 6 lbs.back in 2 months!!! I now for the last 3 whole days have been on low carb.. my problem is :

CONSTIPATION

also I have not lost an oz. I have to say I have counted my carbs and I know I haven't gone over 20 each day..I have eaten dried apricots to help my problem but not over my carb amt. Can someone help me PLEASE..It would be greatly appreciated.I don't want to but,I will have to abandon this woe if this continues. Thanks Slimsooner

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JerseyGyrl · 11-01-2006, 10:37 AM

You've come to a great place for advice, support & encouragement!

If the low carb plan you are doing is Atkins....dried apricots are a no no even if they are within the daily carb limit. I'm not sure if they allowed on South Beach at Phase 1 or not. Would you mind posting your daily menu? There may be things you are eating that you shouldn't be or its possible you may not be eating enough.

You CAN do this!!!

All the best to you!!

Kim

Stinger · 11-01-2006, 05:23 PM

The author of South Beach diet recommends taking Metamucil 15 minutes before eating. I am not sure how many carbs. are in it. Here is the website to find out more info. http://www.metamucil.com/

It is fiber that you need. It also helps to fill up your tummy because the fiber slows down the digestive system which is what we want. We don't become as hungry an hour later. The less insulin your pancreas has to make the better for your health.

Also drink lots of water. When you finally do eat bread again remember to eat multi-grain bread. Hope this helps

TwoPeasInAPod

Slimsooner · 11-02-2006, 08:13 PM

Thank you for the quick replies, I figured it was the apricots. I have stopped eating them. I also took benefiber and a natural laxative..it worked. I will post my daily menu..should I do it here?

Breakfast
2 eggs
coffee black
Lunch
1 Whopper no bun, no katsup, no onion..I usually don't do this but I was out for the day.
Dinner
3 eggs, 3 sausage, 1 bacon.

32 oz of water so far I plan on drinking 32 more before bed.

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Stinger · 11-02-2006, 08:45 PM

Glad to hear all is well. Keep up the good work