Hi Rachel
I remember when I first started it took my body a little while to adjust to eating more meat. Drinking plenty of water helped, and my diet had more fiber in it too so that helped. The chia seeds Kathleen suggested should help. I put chia seeds in my shake.
Allison

: Well, I tried adding ground flax to
: the shake. That seems to help hold
: me. I may still have to up the
: oatmeal, or maybe double the
: amount of flax.

: Almonds and pumpkin seeds are the
: only thing that really work, so
: far, as an acceptable snack. And
: pumpkin seeds are a good source of
: tryptophan, so maybe that would
: help in the serotonin factory.

: I have an problem that may have to do
: with sugar issues. I am having a
: problem with constipation. I
: assumed at first that it had to do
: with the amount of meat I was
: consuming in an effort to get the
: protein I need.

: I have been working on getting more
: leafy greens, vegetable, salad and
: of course, water.(At least in my
: mind). Only beginning to get what
: I need without making sure to keep
: strict track of my consumption of
: each. Seems I can't rely on
: instinct, or feelings of hunger or
: thirst, It seems I must rely on
: the clock and disciplined
: commitment, which apparently,I'm
: brand new at.

: Still the problem persists. My
: dilemma is beet juice seems to
: keep me regular, but it is high in
: carbs. Years ago, everyday I drank
: fresh juice made of carrots,
: beets, a combo of parsley, kale
: and sometimes beets greens and
: apple. I never had a problem with
: regularity. I have cut out the
: carrots, but still my system is
: tight. I have also (in recent
: weeks)periodically experienced
: bloating after a meal. I have had
: to use laxatives, but do not want
: to become dependent.However, this
: issue seems different than I have
: experienced before.I am going to
: go to the doctor to get things
: checked out.

: In the meantime, in an effort to
: manage this issue, I have consumed
: more carbohydrates (the beet
: juice, inc. greens, decreased
: meat.). My food is WAY OFF,
: timing, everything. So much so
: that I have been having anxiety
: attacks and can't seem to calm
: down. I am feeling very out of
: control. My thoughts are very
: paranoid, trusting myself and my
: decisions is non-existent and I
: know I am too isolated. Needless
: to say, I'm having trouble getting
: a grip.
: I feel so silly, childish and needy,
: like I should be able to get
: myself together.

: I am so grateful for this community
: where i can get support.

: Thanks for your input and
: encouragement.
: Rachel