How to get enough Fiber

I am wondering how do you get enough fiber when doing low carb? I keep trying atkins but then I cant go to the bathroom.  I was told I need 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day for the colon, is this try? What does everyone else do, I am sure I am not alone, or at least I hope not.  Need to get this extra weight off that I have gained. 

Raynetta

I eat beans and greens and nuts and still have to take Miralax every day. I am not sure it is possible to get  that much fiber from foods,get the protein we need and lose weight too,lol.

If you want to do low carb you will almost have to use something like Miralax or you won't be able to go.

Maybe some others who have had more luck getting fiber will chime in too.

good luck,
Holly

Okie dokie -- A few pointers --

1)  On Atkins you should be getting plenty of "free" vegetables, and lots of fat -- These things alone should make you poop.  Please do make sure you are getting enough fat and enough vegetables!

2)  These things seem to help me -- real coffee, and also if you can gag it down, a tablespoon of olive oil though it's pretty revolting is very effective;

3)  These ground-flax muffins are yummy, low-carb, and extremely effective poop-motivators:

Cinnamon Muffins!!! -- only one gram net/effective carbs

1/4 Cup Flaxseed Meal 

1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon Splenda (optional)

1 egg


Mix everything together in a coffee cup. Cook for one minute in the microwave. Turn the cup upside down to take the muffin out. If it looks wet, let it sit for a minute or so. I have these for breakfast. You can add blueberries, or try other additions. Some people add a tablespoon of cream cheese before cooking.

Calories 195
Fat 9 gram
Protein 12 gram
Carbs 9 grams
Fiber 8 grams
Sugars 0 grams
 

Sounds yummy.  Maybe for breakfast this morning.

Benefiber, colorless, odorless and tasteless.  Mix it in what ever you are drinking.  Drink plenty of water too.

I add flax meal to my food. Yogurt, soups, etc.
1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 scoop proteins, 1-2 Tbs flax meal 1 -2 Tbs frozen blueberries, sweetener. Mix all- enjoy.

I use benefibre in my drinks and ground flaxseeds in whatever I can slip them into. Mostly works, and I just take Miralax if I start feeling stopped up.