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I have a slightly embarrassing problem

borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/11/06, 11:19 AM This is a bit of an embarrassing problem, and I think its a result of my new diet... Its making me constipated. Yeah I know, nothing anybody wants to hear about... But I am not sure what to do. I've tried compensating by eatting All Bran ceral in the moring, and even drinking a glass of metamucil in the evening. I am not sure if I eat enough ruffage, but I usually eat a salad and at least a couple fruits each day. Nothing seems to work. Should my diet be doing this to me? Am I eatting to much meat? Any advice would be appriciated. -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/11/06, 11:36 AM Have fibrous veggies at each meal. Also add some flax seed(not oil). Flax seed not crushed or ground is great fiber and a good laxative. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/11/06, 12:56 PM Could you give me some examples of fibrous vegetables? Should I add the flax seed to my cooking (like my chicken or tuna salads). Could I add it to my Whey shake I have before bed or would that just make it difficult to drink? Thanks -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/11/06, 01:01 PM Not totally uncommon with starting a new diet. BB1 is right. Another thing you need to look at is your water intake. If you're not taking in enough water, you can easily get bound up. -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/11/06, 01:13 PM I drink plenty of water each day. Probably about 3-4 litres. I'm going to pick up some flax seed today on the way back from the gym. Hopefully that clears me up... -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~
padua Posts: 219 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/11/06, 01:31 PM you can try prune juice it does work...i am a nurse and when my patients are constipated i give them prune juice .....try it out.....it doesn't taste bad....
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/11/06, 02:00 PM The flax seed can be done in a variety of ways. For instance, I sprinkle a tbsp. on my cottage cheese before bed. You can put a tbsp. in with your salad, will give a nutty crunchy feel. Or, you can just take a tpsp. by itself. I also use it in my cardio recovery shakes, throw a tbsp. in the blender with your protein and a tbsp. of flax oil. ============ Quoting from borpillicus: Should I add the flax seed to my cooking (like my chicken or tuna salads). Could I add it to my Whey shake I have before bed or would that just make it difficult to drink? Thanks ============= -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/11/06, 02:14 PM I've heard alot about flax seed on the boards. Are they like nuts, sunflower seeds, etc? Also my problem not so much constipation but excessive gas. Now that's embarrassing. Especially if your going for that last rep. Has to do with fiber.
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/11/06, 06:17 PM Somedays the gas alone is enough to make me want to give up. I am really tired of it. And the whey gives me the opposite problem as borp's. I'm tired of that too. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/11/06, 10:38 PM Flax seed is about the size of sesamee seeds but look black. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
jxlynxli Posts: 250 Joined: 2003/01/29	2003/11/06, 11:28 PM i thought your not suppose to put anything in your recovery shakes?
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/11/06, 11:28 PM Is it beneficial to add flax seed to your diet. I have had to cut back on the fats due to high cholesterol. But my C has been good for about 6 months though. My last test showed low HDL so I've been looking for something to give it a boost. Maybe the flax seed?
laneylou Posts: 277 Joined: 2003/10/21	2003/11/07, 03:03 AM My suggestions are celery with every meal, and if that doesn't work, pepto bismal.
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/11/07, 03:22 PM ============ Quoting from azredhead57: Somedays the gas alone is enough to make me want to give up. I am really tired of it. And the whey gives me the opposite problem as borp's. I'm tired of that too. ============= You want to talk about bad gas? Ever since I've become constipated its been horrible! I'm afraid I am going to drop the bomb at the gym and they are going to kick me out they smell so rotten! Hehe. I got the flax and tried cooking it in with my eggs in the morning. Its actually pretty tasty. Hopefully this clears me up. Thanks for the advice. -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~
kirby00 Posts: 238 Joined: 2002/11/05	2003/11/10, 01:56 AM Victoria - ever since I switched from whey powder to soy powder (w/soy milk) my gas has gotten SOOOOO much better. I mean, I still have to have small portions of things like beans & dairy, but the switch to soy has made the "everyday" gas almost disappear! :) Nothing to say about the constipation...I usually have the opposite problem! Kirby
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/11/10, 04:38 PM I started out with the soy, but was steered by the posts here about whey protein, to go that way. And all the cottage cheese, yogurt and high fiber cereals doesn't help either. I am leaning towards weeding out some of these and finding 'gas friendlier' options. Thanks Kirby. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/11/10, 09:12 PM One thought, an inferior whey protein source will produce bloating and gas. Cheapest is not always best. You may just have to get some digestive enzymes, they can be purchased very cheaply at any health food store. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/11/10, 11:42 PM bb1-I have been using the Optimum Nutrition Natural 100% Whey. I purchased it at netrition.com. It was very economical (cheap) 5lbs for $30.00. Tastes good. My question-I take about 3 scoops 3 times per day to supplement my diet. One serving I take with skim milk the other 2 with water. Not knowing much about this type of protein, will it do the trick or could you suggest another.
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/11/11, 12:04 AM I meant to say 1 scoop 3 times per day.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/11/11, 12:09 AM The ONN 100% whey is best suited for cooking. It is virtually tasteless, and is manufactured especially for cooking. Most wheys denature under intense heat very quickly, this one does not.(or so they say) -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/11/11, 12:40 AM I've not tried cooking with it. It has a chocolate flavor and I have just been drinking it. It says 100% whey but on the label there is some kind of formula that indicates 70% protein. The label says 22 grams per serving. I realize the improtance of protein and I pretty much have to supplement to meet my requirements but there is so much out there it really confuses me. The more I search the more confused I get. I appreciate your response. Thanks