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Ive not been very "regular" after starting the reset.... Im not sure on the carb counts either.. So maybe I'm not eating enough veggies..? Is it 25 carbs or 25 net carbs or 50 carbs? Im confused.. Also this isn't a huge change in diet for me, I've been paleo for about a year and a half, and I drink TONS of water... Help!

flag	asked Oct 24 2011 at 13:33 sarah J 191●2●4

I'd experiment with magnesium if I were you. Dr. Kruse recommends up to 1200mg of it. Does wonders for a lot of things (for me that's better skin, better digestion, better sleep and less stress). – Korion Oct 24 2011 at 15:54

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A whole lotta protein and not much fat will cause constipation. Eat some more fat with your protein breakfast. I suggest a half cup of coconut milk. More fiber will not improve digestion significantly. – Marnee Oct 25 2011 at 19:24

Thank you, I will try this all. Magnesium give me a tummy ache... and makes me bloated..? – sarah J Oct 26 2011 at 16:32

I like Mg Malate and coconut oil for this. – The Quilt Nov 1 2011 at 12:58

Mg probably works via induction of osmotic pressure. If so, then anything else with that property could be used - vitamin C megadose, lactulose, etc.. – majkinetor Nov 1 2011 at 13:08

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Aughra · Answer 1 · 2011-10-24 15:20:09Z UTC

I alternate between VLC and moderate carbs. The two things that help me the most during the VLC stretches are eating lots of coconut oil... like a spoonful in some coffee or just a spoon at every meal, and taking 2-3 tsp of natural calm (magnesium citrate) every night right before bed. Since I started doing those two things, I've had no issues with constipation on VLC. I was eating plenty of kale and dark leafy greens before and it didn't really help at all.

Dave S. · Answer 2 · 2011-10-24 14:26:09Z UTC

Carbs is net (minus fiber in US). No more than 50 per day, but he does suggest 25-ish if you have a lot to lose. 25 is nearly Atkins induction levels or VLC - which many people tend to get constipated on. I would suggest eating plenty of green veggies and you could skip counting those carbs ala the Jaminet's PHD.

Constipation is usually helped by adding: 1) some carbs 2) veggies 3) water 4) exercise (walking counts) 5) magnesium

I am doing the leptin reset and my carbs are really low 'cuz I'm diabetic. But I don't bother counting them. And I have a little sweet potato/potato/rice once or twice a week (to avoid the dry eyes, of course!).

andrea · Answer 3 · 2011-11-01 12:56:41Z UTC

This works for me, you'll have to try it yourself. When you get up in the morning and are preparing your 50g of protein, drink 750-1000mL of cold water. It's a lot to drink, and your stomach may hurt the first few times (warm empty stomach is not a fan of lots of cold water) but you'll adapt.

10-20 minutes after that, there's usually some "movement". It gives you something to do while you cook your meat and works by the time you're done eating. Let me know if that works for you.

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