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Constipation

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Groovester · 14/01/2017 19:39

Anyone else?

Been on SW since start of November and lost just over 2 stones. Despite being strictly on plan last week I only lost 0.5lbs. It didn't make sense but I've since realised that I've not gone for ages and the last few times have been unsatisfactory to say the least.
I eat tons of fruit and veg and my water intake is ok (could always be better but I do try.)
Anyway, a long preamble to my question. Is there a correlation between SW and constipation?

Thanks

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Footle · 14/01/2017 19:41

There's certainly a correlation between low carbing and constipation. Some days I have AllBran and flaxseed, other days I have Movicol.

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Groovester · 14/01/2017 21:05

I've just taken something myself in the hope that it'll get things moving. I used to eat bread as hex b but recently been having the 2 hifi bars instead. I'm thinking this might be the problem.

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CherieBabySpliffUp · 14/01/2017 21:08

I've been suffering lately so have been having scan bran for breakfast every other day and that seems to do the trick Grin

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Groovester · 14/01/2017 21:47

I've not tried scran bran. Yet!

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Groovee · 14/01/2017 21:51

I have issues and an on laxitives but last weekend I mentioned feeling sluggish to dh and I have had the same this weekend.

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Whattocallbabyboy · 14/01/2017 21:51

Try a kiwi or two everyday. Seriously it works!

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thisagain · 14/01/2017 21:56

I've noticed that this is more of a problem if I have the 2 Hi-fi bars for breakfast rather that Weetabix or Porridge. In theory I would have thought that both gave the necessary fibre so I don't know why. I get a bit paranoid coming up to weigh in day and take either movicol or senokot. You've done well to lose so much weight. I've been going since November and have lost 9lb -- although only have about another 5lb left to go I think.

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FrizzBombDelight · 14/01/2017 22:18

Has anyone tried psyllium husks? I've ordered some off Amazon and hoping the reviews are true!

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Thingymaboob · 14/01/2017 22:35

These Turkish tea bags are incredible for constipation, they have senna in them. Swear by them.

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MrsMulder · 14/01/2017 22:38

I find hi fi bars give me wind too Blush there is definitely something in them that messes with my digestion. I have stopped having them now, they are nice though!

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Groovester · 14/01/2017 22:49

Think I'm gong to revert to toast again instead of the hifis. It's a recent program helm and I think it coincides with omitting bread from my diet. I miss it anyway.

I've lost a lot of weight quickly as I have so much to lose I think. Big fatty fat fat over here...

Some easy ideas to try so thank you everyone.

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RememberToSmile1980 · 28/01/2017 17:36

Try hot water with lemon - or green tea. I was struggling with constipation as well, but it did the trick!

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