New to MRC and have an embarrassing question..
 

I've been lurking for awhile and have gotten such great information on here. I started program on Monday and I'm down 5 lbs so I'm super excited about that. I have one annoying issue- I have diarrhea several times a day. Here's what I'm taking:

Multi, flax, MRC 6, B12, Cleanser

When I weighed in on Tuesday they told me to keep doing what I'm doing and my body will adjust to the pills. When I weighed in this morning I told my counselor I had to take Immodium yesterday because I was working and it was bad. Well, I guess Immodium's not allowed. So, they suggested I cut out the Cleanser b/c (rarely) some people experience diarrhea. I skipped both doses of that today and still had bathroom issues tonight.

Any tips?? I ate salads for my veggies lunch and dinner b/c I was eating a lot of cooked veggies and have heard cooked veggies can mess with your stomach. I'm open to other ideas. Could it be the MRC 6??

Thanks, guys, I appreciate your advice.

Smash,
I had the same problem for the first two weeks. It was like my body was in full on detox mode getting rid of all the toxins in my system. I even had to miss a friends big birthday party.

It finally slowed as my body adjusted. I wasn't taking the cleanser or the MRC 6 at the time. I am currently taking flax, all day wt. loss, and the MRC 6.

It didn't seem to matter if I ate salad or cooked veggies. Just keep following the menu, and drinking your water you don't want to get dehydrated.

Congratulations on your loss. This is a great plan don't give up!

I hope this helps.

greatgal

Smash,

I have the opposite problem - with all of our vegtables, flax seed oil capsules and water - go figure! Anyway, I think greatgal is right your body just needs time to adjust. I use the fiber drinks to help me - maybe they will help you too. I have read how fiber works like a sponge to absorb fluid, so it makes sense. Good luck and way to go with the 5 pounds! :)

I too have the opposite problem. I think it is all about regulation. I've been told that once you are on program for a while and doing everything right, then your body is using most of what you eat so you don't have EITHER problem. (Even though you may feel like you need to and can't). More use, less waste. :)