Forums: September 2012 Kickstart Forum: help staying 'regular'
Created on: 09/22/12 01:00 PM Views: 279 Replies: 5
cuteddybears Joined: 09/02/12 Posts: 38	help staying 'regular' Posted Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM Hi everyone, Wow - I'm sad this kickstart's coming to an end! I've really loved getting to know all of you and the inspiring words and knowledge exchanged. The one thing I feel I struggled with more than my craving for the milk in coffee/tea...was probably constipation. This past week, I'm not sure why I have not been - sorry I know it may be TMI! What really helps you guys? I've tried raw / salad vegetables like tomato, bean sprouts, cucumber slice, and usually this along with rice/soy sauce. I stay hydrated but admit I don't drink much water because of the flavour...so I'll have more juice, try to stay with natural, and tea/coffee. But, does plain water help with this problem, more than other liquids? Thanks so much! Other than that - I am happy I was able to do this kickstart! Despite a few slip-ups, I'm taking everyone's advice to heart and realizing, it's not worth to beat myself up for the little things - the big picture is, we are all on a wonderful journey towards more peaceful, kind and compassionate living.
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cuteddybears Joined: 09/02/12 Posts: 38	RE: help staying 'regular' Posted Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 2:01 PM oops sorry for the double post, hopefully it can be removed!
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deborahjm Joined: 09/06/11 Posts: 162	RE: help staying 'regular' Posted Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 5:11 PM You might try squeezing a little lemon juice in your water if you don't like it plain. The water really does helps. A vegan diet usually helps with regularity.
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MidasSkyze Joined: 09/02/12 Posts: 10	RE: help staying 'regular' Posted Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 7:56 PM This is the first I've heard of regularity problems on a plant-based diet.
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kiwi Joined: 01/03/11 Location: New Zealand Posts: 405	RE: help staying 'regular' Posted Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 12:57 AM From what you posted you are going great with the veggies but there is not enough fiber in your diet. I suggest you try adding more fiber in the form of beans - black beans, green beans, kidney beans or whatever kind you like to increase the fiber. Its also a form of protein but its the fiber that works for your problem. I use beans in many dishes from vegetable casseroles, to home made veggie burger patties, soup. Basically anything I can think of. If you start on the beans and have lots of gas, dont worry - thats normal and will settle down. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food - Hippocrates.
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2072	RE: help staying 'regular' Posted Monday, September 24, 2012 at 8:02 AM Oatmeal and leafy greens are the two things that usually are helpful for me. In fact, a 'slowdown' often causes me to realize that I've been a little low on the kale, chard, spinach, etc. that week so I make a conscious effort to add that back in again. --DebR
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