Good morning
I started Atkins 3 weeks ago after reading the book and getting all the supplies together, getting a journal and joining this forum for support.
I lost 14 lbs in 2 weeks and another 4 lbs in the 3rd week and was ecstatic with joy
I had a serious problem though that is a bit embarassing I became seriously constipated even when I was drinking around a gallon of water per day and eating salads with spinach and lettuce. It got so bad that I had to quit the diet.
My doctor had to give me a laxitive that they use to clean people out for impending surgery I told my doctor that I am low carbing and he suggested 3 servings of metamucil per day which has worked BUT my weight loss has come to a stand still even though I am following the diet closely... I read my journal and the only thing that had changed from the first 3 weeks was the Metamucil... So this morning I finally read the nutritional values and notice that there is 5g carbs per serving!
Help, I do not want to quit low carbing but I am at a loss of what to do. I take organic Flaxseed oil supliments, stool softeners and eat salads every single day but still get constipated. What can I do?
Thank you, sorry so long