Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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LiliannB 01/31/2016

I am struggling with constipation this weekend...I am giving up low carb, and do low calorie, high fiber. I guess low carb is not for me. Long term.

I will weigh in weekly, twice this week..

1. Have a medical appointment on Wednesday.

2. Saturday at home.

I am more determined. Can not give up!!

Liliann

lorrieonline 01/31/2016

Love your spirit, Lillian. I'm wondering if the "low carb" category should be rethought to "smart carb." I think the trick is to keep those "whole foods" in mind versus "refined." Are you getting plenty of water? Your 8 glasses or more per day? Just two things to keep in mind. Love your attitude of never giving up, just switching gears when need be.

rose33772 01/31/2016

Hi Liliann:
You have such wonderful motivation.
It looks like sometime our body acts strange when we change our diet. I would try natural remendies, like prunes and more liquid.
If it doesn't resolve by Wed, I would ask Dr opinion.
Take care

Lupin1 01/31/2016

I am low carb and certain veggies I can't tolerate...particularly kale, which I had a very hard time with. It may just be a case of figuring out which veggies work for you. I've had no constipation since cutting down on kale. But I guess everyone is different and you certainly want to avoid constipation if possible! Prune juice or prunes are good too, but in moderation.

LiliannB 01/31/2016

Thank you all!! I am good now and feeling better..

Lorrie... I do drink plenty of water...1 . 1/2 gallon daily. I like the name smart carbs..

Liliann

ThePepperMan 02/01/2016

Glad you are feeling better!

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