I am so glad you put this thread.. I was thinking about how to word something similar...
definitely the constipation., but I know I am not drinking enough by any stretch. I think the added carbs and proteins in the bars, are a lot greater than I used to have so my bowels and tummy are holding onto them once inside me in case they dont get anymore hehehe.
I have to admit, after using the spices and peppers in the soups in the evenings, it does seem to be .. ermmm.. getting things moving.
This tip is going to sound so so so odd! but bare with me
I have a little step, being short.. that I use to reach shelves etc, but I have moved it into the bathroom, and when I feel I have a need to ermm go.. I place it so when I am sat on the loo, I can place my feet on it, this makes your body almost into an upright squat, and is a more natural way of opening the bowels.(going back to caveman time and all that
) I found that has helped a lot.
I am trying to avoid a senna as I am a little worried it would speed things up to much and increase any hunger pangs.
My issue, I think is getting my head around the fact I don't need to go more often, what with eating so much less, and the things I am eating being designed to contain the balance of foods my body needs to function, are being used instead of the need to excrete them.
Bleeding gums, a little, maybe they get a little softer with no chewing. I am going to invest in some corsadyl mouthwash, I remember it is rather good for making sure no infection start in the gums, or at least help to treat any minor one that has started.:brushing teeth:
xxx thank you for starting this thread xxx