On Apr 24, 9:03 pm, "mikesmith9...@hotmail.com"
<mikesmith9...@hotmail.com> wrote:

If you're looking to flush toxins from your body (and you should;
ketosis is a pretty ugly monster, especially the bad breath that
results), I recommend only increasing your fluids.  Lots of water, non-
caloric soda (in moderation; caffeine can have a large dehydrating
effect in large quantities), and other fluids.  But mostly water.

Increasing your water intake is probably the single best diet strategy
that accompanies the reduced calorie intake.  I usually keep a bottle
of water (I used to have two 1-liter bottles, one on my desk, one in
the fridge) around, and whenever I feel the slightest pang of hunger,
I take a sip.  It's filling to a certain extent, and it helps focus me
a little bit.  It's also a boredom reflexive action, but instead of
munching on chips because I'm bored, I have water.  Much nicer.

As far as putting salt in your water, it's not really going to have a
big effect, but if you'd like, put a pinch (literally, a pinch) of
salt into a glass of water.  Maybe do this for two glasses if it's
particularly hot out, and you feel more dehydrated.

Oh, and re:constipation...Personally, I find that if I take a bunch of
fiber, or eat something I know will get the system moving, I still
find it takes about a day for my body to really react.  It varies
depending on what I eat, etc., but still, there is a certain time
factor you have to keep in mind.  The 15 minute reaction to the prune
juice was probably a coincidence.  But drink lots of water, eat lots
of veggies, and use a "magic" poop-trick if you think it's necessary.
The flow will start up again soon enough.

Good luck!