well lets get personal and discuss bathroom issues !

happycauseIride

Eat an apple, every day. And try to limit bananas.

jenncornelsen

prunes i shoulda thought of that! works for grandma lol

GWehsling

I had this issue and fixed it with a week long course of supermarket brand probiotics. Just one of those little bottles a day made all the difference. Of course, standard disclaimer about how we all different and we all have different diets/bodies/needs etc.

Specifically, this one: http://goo.gl/igcTVW

EDIT: I only did this twice and haven't had that problem since.

hyIianprincess

I have gastroparesis so I often encounter this problem. Fiber is super hard for me to digest so I know I'm not getting enough. What works for me is one cup of a coffee in the morning, lots of water throughout the day, taking a multivite with digestive support & eating activia once a day. I don't know others experiences with activia but its done wonders for me. I can't be without it. Says it can take 2 weeks for full effect but it helped me in two days.

rayneface

Lots of water and make sure you eat plenty of fruits/veggies. Coffee can help too, if you like coffee, exercising too! (ever notice a dog always has to poop as soon as you take him for a walk!?!!)

I've found Metamucil can help keep you regular if you're still having problems or even if things start swinging in the other direction where now you go all the time.

Exquisitern

The reviews on the Haribo sugar free gummy bears are hilarious!! I suggest try them, what's the worst that can happen! lol

earlnabby

Load up on the three "F"s of colon health: fat, fiber, and fluids. If I get a little backed up, usually a big handful of nuts, especially almonds, takes care of it.

Davidc1961

If you wanna BE regular, you need to EAT regular. I get 75-100g of fibre from breakfast grains and a plant-based diet. Big, regular, happy, and doing what I can to dodge the colon cancer bullet...

Start with 2 tbsp of chia seeds in your breakfast cereal every morning. Lots of fibre and "good" fats, about 100 cal, and won't change the taste of what you add it to very much. Just let it sit a couple of minutes before eating.

Good luck!

eshults89

Grapes and coffee. deadly combo!!! lol.

FatFreeFrolicking

Beans
Lentils
Broccoli
Dark leafy greens
Whole grains
Berries
Apple juice
Coffee
Prunes
Prune juice
Molasses

jenncornelsen

i exercise daily and sometimes if i go all out it helps...but not all the time. i drink coffee does nothing for me that way! i plan to up my fruit intake starting today and maybe try the probiotic yogurt though im not a huge yogurt fan. im bad for not getting enough water so im going to start tracking that as well!

tephanies1234

Popcorn for me works like clockwork as well as smoothies! Also, drink enough liquids each day.

healthygreek

If all else fails-400mg magnesium citrate tablets a day.
It's a dietary supplement. It also helps with sleep issues-it calms you. It helped with my panic attacks as well.
Prune juice followed 10 minutes later with 2 large glasses of water also does the trick!
Broccoli, yes!!!

lizek316

I have a fiber one brownie everyday as my AM snack because I have the same problem.
They are only 90 calorie, taste REALLY good heated for a few seconds and does wonders to keep things moving for me.

Praying_Mantis

Davidc1961 wrote: »

If you wanna BE regular, you need to EAT regular.

+1

I didn't know until a friend told me a few years back that most people go every day. Mind blown.

OP, I struggle(d) with this, too. Since you don't like cereal and aren't a fan of yogurt (that brand which advertises as helping you get regular in 2 weeks really does work!), you may be interested in 'jump-starting' by having a high-fiber granola-type bar. There's which actually has a warning on it that if you suddenly increase your fiber you may have intestinal distress. I can testify! But... having it took care of my immediate need. After that you can implement a regular course of diet which would get you into a routine of regularity.

jenncornelsen

that magnesium citrate is something i should look into. my 'issues' get far worse when im over stressed. which has been the last two weeks. unless i seriously focus my stomach has constant anxiety cramps. they go away with meditation but no for long. i don't usually have such bad anxiety but i have a big event coming up and it's really effecting me

Ellaskat

jenncornelsen wrote: »

Thanks all! Ill be adding many of these! Lately my anxiety has been on the high end and this seems to cause even more 'trouble' . Hate taking laxatives would rather have a better solution!

Because of this comment alone, I HIGHLY suggest you go to a supplement store and buy a product called 'natural calm' - only buy the raspberry flavor, fyi. It was prescribed to me by my doctor because it's a magnesium supplement, and sometimes that helps with migraines. It did the trick for me. Side effects are that you have to raise your dosage really slowly or you won't be able to stay out if the bathroom. This stuff is no joke. It's a powder that you put into hot water to make a tea with. As the name states, it is very calming for stress and anxiety. I highly recommend it.

Also. Check my diary any time. I don't use natural calm any more on a regular basis, but I do typcially have a lovely bathroom experience twice a day. I get a lot of fiber:)

cdcllcga01

OP perhaps you should re-title this thread - Advice on how to break a plateau!