Hello everyone,
I am approaching week six into my BI diet and everything is going well for the most part. I have been experiencing some good constipation though (yes I increased my fiber my veggies and my water. Also added some Metamucil in there as well.) Would it harm me if I would want to run a Strong laxative (Phoso soda)? Will it cause me to retain water and if so how long usually before it comes off.
Thanks everyone.
Also I wanted to take this opportunity to tell everyone that this really is by far the best site for advice but most of all I’m really impressed by the way people respond to each other here. No attitude
Keep it up everybody

R,

Here is some good info:
http://www.gurze.net/site12_5_00/laxativeabuse.htm

Stimulant laxatives have caused water retention with me in the past, I'm guessing due to the rebound effect.

If oat bran is permissable within the context of your macro's, I'd add some to my morning and evening meals.

Good read. Thank you. I think I will add some high fiber type oatmeal for my carb up meals and skip the laxative.

Ray, probably one of the things you'll need to remember, after you do a contest, you're going to be in contest diet mode for quite some time. Many that have done a few contests have a hard time eating more fiber and become carbaphobic.

Drink plenty of fluids. We all think we're drinking enough, but we're not. 1 formula was 1 gal per 100 pounds of body weight.

Frank

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