Side Effects Or Problems With Medifast.

some people complain of diarrhea though most don’t if you have this during the first week or so on the program it is due to the body’s adjustment to the concentration of nutrients in medifsat meals. too much sugar free  gum or mints can also cause this or to much sugar free anything.

gurgling stomach, cramps

if you experience gurgling stomach abdominal cramping bloating or diarrhea you may have a lactose intolerance or a shortage of enzyme that breaks down milk  products. try lactaid pills a non prescription enzyme that helps your body digest milk components. take 1 to 3 regular strength pills with each medifast meal to control the symptoms. you may be able to stop taking the pills after 2-3 weeks.

constipation

you will probably have bm less frequently than normal because of the decreased food intake.  if you have hard stools or feel constipated, try to drink ore fluids, increase exercise and take a sugar free fiber supplement such as metamucil. you may use stool softener pills or laxatives if you need to.

bad breath.

as your body metabolizes fat stores, the fat burning by products can cause a slight breath odor. you can also experience a dry mouth because of sligt dehydration. to remedy both of these symptoms, drink a lot of water and other fluids and use breath sprays or products such as breath asure, brush your teeth including your tongue several times a day and use sugar free gum or mints but limit these to five a day.

feeling cold- this is me….

the low calorie level of the program causes your body to decrease its metabolism, which can make you feel cold more easily. try drinking hot liquids or taking warm baths. keep a sweater handy.

skin rashes.

some people develop a milk skin rash on their chest neck or face during the early weeks o n the program. most skin rashes seem to be related to the high protein balance of the program and disappear within 1-2 weeks. if a rash itches or feels uncomfortable use benadryl to control the symptoms and or cotrisone cream to speed healing.

hunger that doesn’t go away.

if you continue to struggle with hunger beyond the first 1-2 weeks your stomach may be excreting more acid than needed for the small volume of food intake, which can create a gnawing sensation in your stomach that feels exactly like hunger. if you have a history of having an ulcer or gastritis you  can be particularly prone to this type of hunger problem. consider taking an acid blocker medication such as zantac, tagament or pepcid ac

hair loss

a small percentage of people on the program will struggle with hair loss, especially those on the program more than 3 months, b vitamins, zinc and biotin are all helpful for decreasing the problem, as are more natural alternatives such as primrose oil and flax seed oil. hair loss is not permanent and regrowth typically occurs within a could months of going off the 5 &1 program.

what if i get sick.

if you get a cold or the flu you can stay on the program provided your symptoms aren’t too severe. taking antibiotics won’t harm your 5&1  plan but may temporarily slow your weight loss. be sure to use sugar free cough and cold medications so that you don’t affect your fat burning state.

these don’t normally happen but if they do you know what to do. also do you have any other side effects or concerns let me know…i will find the answer for you…

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