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Hi Rosalind. Here are some suggestions for your "issues!"
1. You need more fiber. You will find it naturally in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. A raw apple will give you about 3 grams. Most people average 13 grams of fiber in a day. Try to double that! Do it gradually or you will have all kinds of digestive issues! Start your day with a whole grain cereal. Look for something with a high fiber content - All Bran, etc. Add some fresh fruit on top with skim milk and you'll notice an immediate improvement. Eat a baked potato with the skin and that will give you more fiber. Madisonsmom has posted some recipes that are great to get things "ahem...moving!" Make sure you are drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water a day. That will also help with the constipation. Aim for a gallon a day.
Issue 2 - what are you eating? It sounds like you might have low blood sugar that could be causing your slow down at noon. If you start your day with a whole grain breakfast and drink water throughout the morning, I'm sure you'll notice a difference. Eat something every 2-3 hours. Have an apple or some cottage cheese as a mid-morning snack. Keep a daily log of everything you eat and drink for a week. Write down the time, amount, and how you were feeling. That will give you a better picture of what your eating habits are. That will show you if you are tired because of not eating or eating the wrong foods at that time of day. It could also just be your body responding to the phen. Everyone has different side effects but they usually calm down after a couple of weeks. Good luck!
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