with, and figure what you need precisely for maintenance.
You’ll need a fiber supplement when you first start the diet. One of the results of the high fat
diet is that the bowels must readjust to all that meat. The fats can act as a stool softener, and
you may experience some diarrhea. You’ll need to firm them up with some fiber. The radical
change in diet can also cause constipation.
Most of the problems we’ve found with people initiating the diet fall in this area, and their
failure to take the fiber necessary to harden stools or push processed food through the eliminative
tract. You may be able to get away with just eating bran, but there’s a good chance you’ll need
a supplement to best get through this period.
Psyllium Seed Husk is excellent here, and Colon Cleanser an excellent format for it. It’s raw
psyllium husk. Just make sure not to get the tablets. There isn’t enough fiber in them. It’s best
to get the kind you spoon out and add to water (soluapsyllium).
Metamucil can also be a good source for soluble fiber. It’s non-addictive, not a drug, and all
natural. BUT WATCH OUT FOR HIDDEN CARBOHYDRATES IN YOUR SUPPLE-
MENTS. Often, refined carbs are used to make them taste better, so check the carb count on
the package before purchasing them.
You will probably have to take the fiber supplement for the first 3–6 months of the diet. By
that time, your body will have fully adapted to it.
Still, in some cases, people may find it necessary to continue fiber supplements on a long-
term or permanent basis. If so, you can continue with fiber supplements as needed.
Some bodybuilders have also found that taking a meal high in fiber, like a Caesar Salad, in
the middle of the day will do the trick. This will provide about 7^1 ⁄ 2 grams of carbs and, as long
as you stick close to overall carb limits, shouldn’t present any problem. Especially after you’ve
been on the diet for awhile.
THE “SWEET TOOTH” SOCIETY
Remember also, that refined carbs are hidden in almost everything you’ll find on those
supermarket shelves. Seasoning, ketchup, mustard, salad dressings, nuts, BBQ sauce, breaded
or processed meats, gourmet coffee, and sausages can all present a problem. These foods are
renowned for hidden carbs, and you’ve got to check the label to make sure what you’re getting
on this diet.
Likewise, watch out in restaurants. They’ll sometimes use a watery sugar on the vegetables
that will wreak havoc. Our society has got a sweet tooth, and you’re going to run into it at every
turn during the weekdays. You’ll have to be especially careful during this “start-up” phase as
you get used to the diet and learn where the trouble spots may be.
DON’T MIX DIETS
Again, the temptation may be big to mix diets combining aspects of both the high carb and
high fat diets and putting them together in your own personal Frankenstein stew. Don’t.
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