Expert: Ask Suz - 1/27/2011

Question
Suz
Sorry for the indelicate nature of this question but I thought you might know-I cant find a good answer anywhere!
I suffer from IBS and an inability to lose weight. I am a 55 year old guy.
I discovered last summer that cutting out red meat really helped my symptoms especialy the bloated belly.
As a new years resolution I  decide to go vegetarian. I have gone off the wagon a few times but I am doing OK.
I am seeing lots of benefits even losing weight. I am wondering about bowel movements.
Mine are very nice now but every couple days I will let go a very small, hard, one. My vegetarian friend says that is 'impacted matter probably meat'. It was this stuff putrifying that was contributing to the big belly.
Whats your opinion.
Also, what is your weight loss secret?
Thanks and happy new year!

Answer
Hi Bud
A very hard, small bm every couple of days is nothing to concern
yourself with. If things have improved, why seek perfection? I am
proud of the vegetarian decision, though.As long as you get your
complete protein each day of beans and rice and take B12 supplements.
Having a hard time losing weight has to do with metabolism that
decreases with age. You didn't mention exercise? If you do not,
start with a fifteen minute walk and build up. Jogging is hard
on the knees unless you jog on a rebounder which is what I do.
If you wish to "go" more, take Digestive Advantage Colon Care
Formula each day or you can take it in their Irritable Bowel
Formula. Vegetarians often blame everything imaginable on eating
meat. But there's no doubt that cattle are injected with hormones
and antibiotics so yes, meat is not good for you. If I am rambling
I just woke up.
Let me know if you have any more questions. I hope this helped you
in some way. Suz