text: always eat breakfast, EXERCISE, drink lots of water, eat small meals throughout the day.  the laxatives have slowed your metabolism now that your body wasn't doing the work, the laxatives were.  laxatives should be used sparingly, as you found out the hard way by getting addicted.  try the above to regulate your metabolism all over again.  also your metabolism will increase if you exercise and gain muscle, which in turn helps you not be constipated.  but water is very very important as well......