[Junrlaeh]

First of all... if you're having "bathroom issues" that needs to get fixed. Are you eating 12 to 15ng carb from JUST the acceptable veggies?? This is way more than a few cucumber slices and a handful of lettuce now and then. Veggies will keep things moving. Also... are you drinking enough water??? 2L? Every day?? Water will keep things moving. You're walking... that's GOOD. That keeps things moving, too. Also... how much cheese are you eating? No more than 4 slices... 4 cubes... a day, right? There's a limit on cheese AND its "binding". So... add veggies, add water, keep walking, cut out cheese. In the meantime, don't hesitate to take a laxative. Get things working and then keep them working.

Now... regarding weight loss. Constipation can mask wt loss. Get that straight then see how you feel. If you don't want to use a scale, I get that. But find another way to measure your progress.... maybe measure your waist. Or your hips. You don't have to measure everything... just pick one and remeasure once a month. Or... find something in your closet that doesn't fit (pants are best, or a fitted sheath dress). Try to put it on. Remember how it looked, where it didn't fit. Then, once a month or twice a month try it on again. As you get smaller, the item will fit better and better.

Good luck, stay in touch around here (the support is priceless) and keep on keepin' on!

Tril