Some Questions

[PhoebeCat]

I started Exante a week ago and have found this forum very helpful. I have a few more questions, though, that I would be grateful if someone could answer!
Can you have Atkins bars? What is this heavy cream you can have as I am really struggling with black coffee? Also, I haven't moved my bowels for over a week. Is this normal and should I take a laxative? Many thanks!

 

[Eclipse]

I have moved this out of the Diary section into the general section, you will get more replies there honey x

 

[determinator]

I started Exante a week ago and have found this forum very helpful. I have a few more questions, though, that I would be grateful if someone could answer!
Can you have Atkins bars? What is this heavy cream you can have as I am really struggling with black coffee? Also, I haven't moved my bowels for over a week. Is this normal and should I take a laxative? Many thanks!

HI , I can try and answer a few questions - atkins bars are a no no , they may be lowish in carbs but they dont contain all the nutrients you need to make up 1/3 of your daily requirements , tesco ultra slim or biggest looser meal replacement bars are ok though
No idea what this 'heavy cream ' is , I know a few people have skimmed milk in drinks but thats up to yuo and also some people use a little of the vanilla shake in coffee
a week is a long time not to go to the toilet , you should try taking something , I use dulcolax pico perles ( not the normal dulcolax as its very harsh , the perles come in a little bottle and tesco sell them ) or senna try increasing your water , some people use pysillium husks but I dont find they work for me so I use movicol regularlly once any 'blockage ' is cleared .

Hope this helps

 

[exanteprincess]

Heavy cream is an american term for double cream.

 

[podgyman]

blimey, double cream! er...
personally i use soya milk in my drinks, i realise i shouldn't but its about what works for each of us, and soya is much lower in carb than skimmed so to me its not quite as bad!

 

[Starlight]

I do t think I've seen anyone on here use double cream

 

[lauriel]

I use a little drop of skimmed milk or unsweetened soya in my hot drinks....Can't really deal with black tea/coffee either. As for double cream...Maybe steer clear for the time being, although low in carbs its extremely calorific!