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hi folks. I've been in slimming world for the last 3 weeks and I have gone from being very regular to being totally constipated . I'm eating loads of fruit, veg, salad etc so I don't know why I'm so bad. I think I'm probably a bit short on roughage. I don't eat cereal so am a bit unsure how to get it. Any thoughts? TIA

I had this when I did slimming world. Drink plenty of water, walk lots (gets things moving), that weird bran stuff they sell is also good, if you eat pasta/rice opt for the whole grain variety and try some lentils. Your body will slowly adjust but get some senna tablets to clear things out and give yourself a bit of relief.

Thanks Mostly

Is this bran stuff you speak of sold at the group?

This seems to be a common issue, I had it for a few days then it settled as my body adjusted to the huge increase in fruit/veg.

When I stopped eating processed crap and sweet the last thing I expected was this I took ducolax earlier this week but I'd awful cramps all night with it so would rather go natural if possible

(not doing slimming world, just aimlessly wandering mn)

try sprinkling a spoonful of golden linseed on your food. works wonders for my IBS. when it gets wet it produces a sort of slippery mucus, try leaving some in water on a plate, and it really helps your digestion.

Thanks Meglet. I'll try that

The seeds will have sins. They used to sell the werid bran stuff at groups and holland and barrette. It was called scan bran but it years since I went to the group.

They still sell scan bran at groups - it's short for Scandinavian Bran and is a type of crispbread. Not tried it personally but some rave about it.

I use slimatee they sell them in Holland and Barrett and are green tea bags with natural Senna in them- I couldn't rave about them enough really sort me out!!

Thanks everyone for all your ideas. I have been really concerned about this as the last thing I expected when eating a clean veg and fruit loaded diet was constipation

I can only assume my body is adjustes to the smaller quantity and less heavy foods.

Anyway I'm happy to say I've had my first non laxative poo in 2 weeks. linseed in muller light seems to have cracked it . I'm so happy

Thanks again ladies