Brighteyedkat71 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I take a oral magnesium supplement. "natural calm magnesium" But yes I had this problem the first 3 days and I'm usuallt very regular. It freaked me out. Also my gut is funny when I have too much fruit and nothing else to balance out the sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTsurf Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I've been taking Natural Calm, too. I'm on Day 21 I would think my gut would have figured this stuff out by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allisen Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Happy I found this post, I'm on Day 26 noticing off & on constipation issues too! I'll try Natural Calm Magnesium, hope it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarakinva Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm all messed up too - haven't been able to pinpoint the issue. I think my cycle/hormones didn't help things either last week. In week 2, I was going too much now on Day 26, I am backed up LOL I went 5 DAYS with no poop last week! And now it's been another 3 I guess since that time. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy76 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 What about the opposite issue - potty daily - first thing in the morning. And when I gotta go.. I GOTTA GO. And - (farm girl here), it's like a cow patty in the potty. Day 27, pretty much been like this since I started my Whole 30. Too much fat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacymatt Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Can eggs really back you up? My normally easy pooping regime has required a little more effort lately. It's not the lack of water, I drink loads of water because I work out a lot. And nuts? Can those back you up? Admittedly I eat a lot of eggs....and nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Administrators ladyshanny Posted January 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 22, 2015 Can eggs really back you up? My normally easy pooping regime has required a little more effort lately. It's not the lack of water, I drink loads of water because I work out a lot. And nuts? Can those back you up? Admittedly I eat a lot of eggs....and nuts. Nuts can be quite disruptive to some people and can include bloating and constipation. Eggs could too. The best way to determine if these are causing you problems is to cut them out for a frew days during your Whole30 and see if your problem subsides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted January 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sprinkle chia seeds on your breakfast or psyllium (with a TON of water!). My mom had that problem with Whole30 it helped her when I suggested it. I do chia seeds every morning regardless. I personally get the exact opposite effect with chia seeds. They create a no-go situation for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Seeds can be as bad (or worse) than nuts for some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asjdklfjlsd Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Seeds can be as bad (or worse) than nuts for some people. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelleyGC Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 For me it's mid afternoon bloat in my tummy. I am on day 3, haven't had a movement since Tuesday and yes I also drink all of my water daily. Has anyone else expiernced this and when does it go away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted January 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 22, 2015 What do you mean by that? I know they are Whole30 approved but my doctor had suggested it as a nutritional boost to put on top of foods. It's nutritional content benefits heart health, lowers your risk for diabetes, lowers your cancer risk, helps build strong bones, raises your energy level, improves skin and digestive issues. When you eat them you are only sprinkling 1-2 teaspoons on food or soaking it to your liking. She just meant that nuts and seeds can be hard on some people's stomachs, that's all. As far as seeds being an amazing super-food, they probably are not as healthy as they have been made out to be. Check out Tom's response in this link: http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/7887-im-confused-about-nuts-and-seeds/?p=78095 Most nuts and seeds deliver a high dose of omega6 fats. Most of us already have too many omega6s and we need to reduce omega6s and increase omega3 fats to achieve a proper balance. So, while nuts and seeds are okay, eating a lot of them will tend to overload you with omega6s. Some nuts are lower in omega6 fats - macadamias, hazelnuts, cashews, so they are "better" for you. Others are especially high in omega6s - walnuts, brazil nuts, etc. Almonds, which are Paleo favorites, are in the middle of the pack. Flax seeds have a lot of omega3 fats, but in a form that our bodies can't access readily, so they don't add health benefits. The oils and butters of the nuts and seeds have the same nutritional profile. In addition, many people lose control with nuts and seeds and eat a lot of them. Bottom line: you can throw seeds on your salads if you like the crunch, but they are probably not making you healthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asjdklfjlsd Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 She just meant that nuts and seeds can be hard on some people's stomachs, that's all. As far as seeds being an amazing super-food, they probably are not as healthy as they have been made out to be. Check out Tom's response in this link: http://forum.whole9life.com/topic/7887-im-confused-about-nuts-and-seeds/?p=78095 Most nuts and seeds deliver a high dose of omega6 fats. Most of us already have too many omega6s and we need to reduce omega6s and increase omega3 fats to achieve a proper balance. So, while nuts and seeds are okay, eating a lot of them will tend to overload you with omega6s. Some nuts are lower in omega6 fats - macadamias, hazelnuts, cashews, so they are "better" for you. Others are especially high in omega6s - walnuts, brazil nuts, etc. Almonds, which are Paleo favorites, are in the middle of the pack. Flax seeds have a lot of omega3 fats, but in a form that our bodies can't access readily, so they don't add health benefits. The oils and butters of the nuts and seeds have the same nutritional profile. In addition, many people lose control with nuts and seeds and eat a lot of them. Bottom line: you can throw seeds on your salads if you like the crunch, but they are probably not making you healthier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators ladyshanny Posted January 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted January 22, 2015 Tom does not mention Chia. Those are Omega 3 not Omega 6. Flax are both omega 3 & omega 6 (about 50-50). I don't rely on them but my doctor did recommend them, my cholesterol spiked one physical and adding this to my diet (because I already eat so much fish) helped bring the number down. Tom does not mention Chia. Those are Omega 3 not Omega 6. Flax are both omega 3 & omega 6 (about 50-50). I don't rely on them but my doctor did recommend them, my cholesterol spiked one physical and adding this to my diet (because I already eat so much fish) helped bring the number down. Sorry, I was referring to Praxis' post about seeds in general being hard on the stomach. Regarding chia seeds specifically (again, Tom Denham to the rescue!): Chia seeds are marketed as a good source of omega3 fatty acids. They are if you are a cow. Chia seeds include ALA, a form of omega3s that humans cannot convert efficiently to the form of omega3s that our bodies actually use - DHA and EPA. So, chia seeds are a source of calories with little nutritional value. You can have them, but you want them because a marketer misled you about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asjdklfjlsd Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sorry, I was referring to Praxis' post about seeds in general being hard on the stomach. Regarding chia seeds specifically (again, Tom Denham to the rescue!): Chia seeds are marketed as a good source of omega3 fatty acids. They are if you are a cow. Chia seeds include ALA, a form of omega3s that humans cannot convert efficiently to the form of omega3s that our bodies actually use - DHA and EPA. So, chia seeds are a source of calories with little nutritional value. You can have them, but you want them because a marketer misled you about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SugarcubeOD Posted January 22, 2015 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2015 No one is disputing that you benefited from eating them. But it's not misleading people to mention that they're not quite the 'superfood' that the marketers and manufacturers are making them out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Well Tom is entitled to his opinion. He is not a registered dietitian or medical doctor or has every held a role or job in a relevant field just an enthusiast. The fact is it had actual medical results for me as instructed by my doctor and I wanted to share it's benefits, which it does have and I don't think people should be misled. Here's the thing: Tom has more than an opinion. As a moderator on this board of long standing, I can assure you Tom's opinion is backed up with recommendations of the whole9 team and the Hartwigs and that this is thoroughly vetted in research. The fact that chia helped you with constipation does not make it a good choice for everyone, and in fact, does not negate the fact that there are other options that would be a better choice from a nutrition standpoint that would also help with constipation. Here is the "official" word from the whole9 team on chia: Chia: Yes These “seeds” aren’t the same botanical family of seeds that we eliminate with grains and legumes, so that makes them fine to eat during your Whole30. Tip: Chia isn’t likely to cause you any serious trouble, but it’s not the omega-3 super-food it’s made out to be, either. We explain why in It Starts With Food, but in summary, chia should be treated like any other nut and consumed in limited quantities. - See more at: http://whole30.com/2013/06/the-official-can-i-have-guide-to-the-whole30/#sthash.5bZrifYM.dpuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlaccini Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 This is an interesting article from Chris Kresser (someone who practices functional and integrative medicine) http://chriskresser.com/another-reason-you-shouldnt-go-nuts-on-nuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peace_positive Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Another thing to research: low sodium! Considering that you are peeing more than usual, which can happen when you consitently go lower carb that you used to, even if unintentional, then sodium is leaving along with that pee. It's not an issue if you eat SAD, but you're not, so you're probably not getting 3-5g sodium--which can cause fatigue and constipation--i learned the "hard" way! Pun intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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