Sorry folks but constipation question
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lthames0810 wrote: »Personal observation (not a recommendation): A crash and burn, way over daily calories, high fat, high alcohol steak dinner fixed me up this weekend.
lol. This usually does the trick.
Also, though, this problem is my life's problem. Some people just don't poo a lot, I think? I hope?0 -
Almonds help me go.
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In your post you said you eat lots of salad and vegetables and no sweets... are you eating fruit? If you are concerned with the natural sugar in them, berries are the way to go. Also if you have a protein with your fruit it will balance the sugar and you shouldn't have the highs and lows. Fruit has fiber but you also need lots of water. Also, Quest protein bars help because they have lots of fiber. They are gluten free and 1 gram of sugar. The Vitamin Shop and GNC have them. Good luck.0
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sharonocallaghan1956 wrote: »Does anyone else suffer from constipation whilst trying to shed the weight. I am currently on 1200 calls per day and walk for at least 2.5 to 3 miles per day. Eat lots of salad and veg, not eating sweet stuff and also off the booze. Anyone got any tips how I can " get things moving again" please. Sorry for the ew of this xxxx
Sounds familiar! I wasn't feeling all that great in the digestive system either when I was on 1200. I checked and my fibre intake was generously over the recommended allowance (thanks veggies!) and I drank water like a fish. My conclusion is that eating 1200, even with the cleanest high volume foods you can find, there just isn't enough 'bulk' in your system to keep it all moving.
I've since increased to 1400 and the problem has pretty much resolved itself. However within upping my calories I've kept my macros the same, so I think a small increase in carbs has assisted. If I'd have added another 200 of protein for example I'm not sure it would be as effective but that's just a hunch.
If you're not willing to up your calories I'd suggest coffee on an empty stomach first thing in the morning (nature's laxative!) or a herbal tea with Senna as one of the main ingredients every now and then. Don't get into the habit of relying on laxatives long-term, it's not healthy, but every now and then if it makes you feel comfortable I don't think there's any long-lasting effects. Senna is a well known leaf used in Oolong/Feiyan tea to help with digestive issues. It can be potent though so I'd suggest trying it at the weekends! It doesn't make magic BS claims like green tea with fairy dust for fat loss, it's a genuine product and not expensive.
Good luck, hope that helps. If you want a link to a specific tea let me know - or if you're in the UK go to Holland and Barretts and try their 'slimatea' it's got Senna in it.
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When following the 1,200 Calorie per day structure, my IBS went haywire and I had exactly your problem. After visiting a dietician, she suggested a greater fibre intake. It's easier than you think it'll be, if you aren't mega into fruits and Veg, try a high-fibre grain bar to get the process rolling. You want to look for a cereal or grain bar with around 5 grams of fibre, you'll be surprised how many low fibre bars are marketed as 'high-in-fibre' and 'good for you', normally the sugar content of these bars is out of this world! I also recommend staying hydrated and if all else fails, try some prunes. They are delicious and low-calorie. If still no relief, go see a Dr xx0
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By any chance, did you start taking a multi-vitamin with iron? I simply cannot take iron in pill form- it binds me up terribly. Other than that, sounds like you are eating well and getting enough fiber. I do take stool softeners a few times a week just to 'keep the mail moving' lol. Hope you find a solution.0
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MuddyEquestrian wrote: »Stay very hydrated and Smooth Move tea works very well! All natural and very gentle
Agreed! Smooth Move works very well.
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Coffee on an empty stomach usually moves my morning mail.
On the very rare occasion I am backed up in a big way, I buy a bag of sugar-free jellie bellies from CVS, wait until I am home and don't need to be anywhere and eat the whole bag. The artificial sweetner in that stuff is, ahem. Well. It will completely clean you out.0 -
I am happy to of seen this post. Major problem for me too. I drink a gallon of water a day. I am going to try the water before my coffee.0
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christinev297 wrote: »Fat and fibre. Even if I get 45g of fibre everyday, if my fat grams are low things don't run as smoothly!
Why is it always us women who have this problem??? I never see these threads started by guys....
They don't talk about it! It's a little odd how often I've had poop conversations with my female friends!
I too have noticed this! So frustrating!0 -
Try psyllium husks. I have the same problem . It has worked wonders. I have tried water/veggies...nothing helped me like psyllium husks.0
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Well my friend had a problem like this, one of our mutual friends said hot water and honey or hot water and lemon, he said one of the two. I personally just drink a bottle of water and have some fibrous fruit like an apple and banana.0
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You can also do this, which can help sometimes, I just use my knuckle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N39GIWquhWg 0 -
Try hot water with a slice of lemon first thing in the morning and another couple throughout the day on top of your usual waster intake. I agree with the other posts about fat too, avacado works well. Good luck!0
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snarlingcoyote wrote: »Coffee on an empty stomach usually moves my morning mail.
On the very rare occasion I am backed up in a big way, I buy a bag of sugar-free jellie bellies from CVS, wait until I am home and don't need to be anywhere and eat the whole bag. The artificial sweetner in that stuff is, ahem. Well. It will completely clean you out.
Coffee is in the top of my food piramid...it is life0 -
fiber is the key. I use Chocolite protein bars or Chocolite Chocolate Crispy Caramel things.
I get them from www.healthsmartfoods.com, and get coupon codes from www.retailmenot. The protein bars (1 to a package) are about 100 calories and have 10g protein and 10g fiber (for the package). the Caramel things (2 pieces to a package) have 6 g fiber and 30 cal each so for the package, it's 12 g fiber and 60 calories.
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Big problem for me. I cut out caffeine and I stopped and it lasted 4 - 5 days in a row... Talk about moody, and just a crappy feeling...
I have re-introduced caffeine and it is top of my food pyramid too!0 -
Try putting fiber supplement in your drink or Miralax in your drink. My uncle is a GI doctor and swears by Miralax0
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Katerina9408 wrote: »snarlingcoyote wrote: »Coffee on an empty stomach usually moves my morning mail.
On the very rare occasion I am backed up in a big way, I buy a bag of sugar-free jellie bellies from CVS, wait until I am home and don't need to be anywhere and eat the whole bag. The artificial sweetner in that stuff is, ahem. Well. It will completely clean you out.
Coffee is in the top of my food piramid...it is life
Oh yes, absolutely. The first thing I drink in the morning and the last thing I drink at night.0 -
I've got a funky stomach and even when I'm eating right my system doesn't always work well. A half dose of miralax every 2-3 days works perfectly.0
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psyllium husk in water is the only thing that works for me. I take it every day. It has the added benefit of making me feel full longer so I don't get hungry.0
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That's kind of my problem right now. I am on 1200, and I go every three days. It can get a bit annoying because after the third day I feel really full and I don't even want to eat until all the stuff is back out. I am getting enough fiber/water/fat, but I may try prunes (don't like the juice) to see if that helps me. I don't want to resort to laxatives if I don't have to.
Good luck!
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That's kind of my problem right now. I am on 1200, and I go every three days. It can get a bit annoying because after the third day I feel really full and I don't even want to eat until all the stuff is back out. I am getting enough fiber/water/fat, but I may try prunes (don't like the juice) to see if that helps me. I don't want to resort to laxatives if I don't have to.
Good luck!
Me too...every three days. If it goes longer than that, I start looking for a cure.
On the other hand, if you are an every day weigher, if the second or third day your weight is the same as the day before, you can consider it a victory since you must have lost actual weight while retaining an increasing amount of poop.
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