YIKES!!!! Constipation on Stillman Diet

centrexboy · 11-20-2010, 06:42 PM

Hi ladies and gents, I just started Stillman Diet last week so far 15 lbs gone. My only concern is the constipation. I have been drinking more than the 8 glasses recommended by the plan and the nothing just lots of peeing. I was wondering if you can have a drink of Metamucil or Colon Cleanse? In his book he suggests laxatives but I'm nervous that I will take it then get even more constipated. Let me know if any of you have this problem and what you've done. Thanks alot.
Joe

aleriaaa · 11-21-2010, 12:22 PM

Hi Joe!! Congrats on the 15 pounds gone! Glad you joined us in the November thread! I didnt even spot this until now! I am by no means an expert but unless you are uncomfortable or in pain, it is very normal to "not go" for days and days. I dont remember reading about laxatives in the book, but sometimes a little extra fat will get things moving. After a few weeks/months on Stillmans/meat only, I typically go once a week.

You are doing so well for your first week! Keep us posted and keep it up!!

centrexboy · 11-21-2010, 05:26 PM

Thanks, for the information. I was going to take mineral oil but was kind of following the whole low fat-no fat rule. Nice to know, and happy to be on board with such a great group of people.

ouizoid · 11-21-2010, 05:34 PM

magnesium supplements help tremendously--

11-20-2010, 06:42 PM	#1
centrexboy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5 Gallery: centrexboy	YIKES!!!! Constipation on Stillman Diet Hi ladies and gents, I just started Stillman Diet last week so far 15 lbs gone. My only concern is the constipation. I have been drinking more than the 8 glasses recommended by the plan and the nothing just lots of peeing. I was wondering if you can have a drink of Metamucil or Colon Cleanse? In his book he suggests laxatives but I'm nervous that I will take it then get even more constipated. Let me know if any of you have this problem and what you've done. Thanks alot. Joe

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11-21-2010, 12:22 PM	#2
aleriaaa Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6,743 Gallery: aleriaaa Stats: 189/127/110 5'2" WOE: QWL	Hi Joe!! Congrats on the 15 pounds gone! Glad you joined us in the November thread! I didnt even spot this until now! I am by no means an expert but unless you are uncomfortable or in pain, it is very normal to "not go" for days and days. I dont remember reading about laxatives in the book, but sometimes a little extra fat will get things moving. After a few weeks/months on Stillmans/meat only, I typically go once a week. You are doing so well for your first week! Keep us posted and keep it up!!

11-21-2010, 05:26 PM	#3
centrexboy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5 Gallery: centrexboy	Thanks, for the information. I was going to take mineral oil but was kind of following the whole low fat-no fat rule. Nice to know, and happy to be on board with such a great group of people.

11-21-2010, 05:34 PM	#4
ouizoid Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,920 Gallery: ouizoid Stats: 225/165/145 WOE: JUDDD	magnesium supplements help tremendously--