Metamucil is my saving grace. I have been on it daily for over 15 years, and I refuse to go a day without it. I even take it into restaurants if I have to. It has kept me "regular" and i swear by it. What works for me is to mix just 1 tsp with a little ice, about 4 oz of very cold water, and 8 oz of orange juice. Then I drink that while I eat my breakfast. And, right now, I'm also taking VSL #3 DS, so I just add that right in... I jokingly call it my morning cocktail. My nurse did tell me that anything more than 1 tsp can have the opposite effect, so in this case, more is not better. Also, I use the smooth texture, sugar free, orange flavor. It dissolves well, and no extra calories. ��