Suffering today
I am finding it hard to adjust to my new low carb regime. My major problem is my digestive system. I am spending a lot of time in the bathroom if you get the drift. I am eating a lot of veggies, seeds such as chia pudding, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Also meat and oily fish plus eggs.
Is this just my body adjusting to a variety of foods changing. Is there any foods that might be added to sort this out. Supplements?
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Hi Mogsta,
While I couldn't tell how long you've been doing keto by reading your post, I'm guessing it's only been a brief period. Depending on the amount of processed foods and starches you were eating prior - a period of readjustment is to be expected.
I found that making sure I was staying within my macros and getting plenty of fresh water helped me make the change over a lot easier. After about a month or so, I could tell my body was used to the new regime and now a days I have tons of energy and feel so much better than before!
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Hi Mogsta!
I had the same experience- a few days of bathroom visits...fortunately, it did pass for me. I didn't really change anything I was already doing new for the change to keto diet.
Hope you feel better soon!
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Many thanks for your replies. Very useful and supportive, I appreciate that.
I think the problem was increasing my fat intake. I generally eat meals from scratch. I don't eat processed food, maybe once every few months.
Ithink things will sort out quite soon, things have been a little improved today and progress is welcome.
I am feeling less tired and lethargic which is another positive.
I am avoiding the scales until Wednesday which will be day 8. Blood glucose readings are improving.
Mogsta
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I have the opposite problem. But I have always needed help from the drug store.
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Yeah at this point, 9 days in, I, too, wish I had this problem. My body has seized up! I’ve tried stool softeners but am afraid I’m going to have to take the next step. My fiber intake every day is quite high.
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I have been battling constipation since day 1. I spent a day taking Miralax every few hours and all it did was kick me out of ketosis.
