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Protein and constipation

bluecheesesticks
bluecheesesticks Posts: 16 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
this past week I consumed above my protein goals and below my fat goals. I experienced extreme constipation. Anyone had experience with this? I am thinking excess protein and lack of fats caused me to get constipated. Input anyone?

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  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi:
    I get constipated when I do not have enough fiber in my daily nutrition plan.
    I have replaced "sugar" with "fiber" at MFP tracking to monitor my daily fiber intake. I eat more fruit and vegetables during the day. I add flax seed ground and chia seeds to my breakfast oatmeal. Drink a lot of water.
    If I meet my fiber daily goal, I am very regular the next day.
    Good luck in your healthy journey
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Yes. Low cal volume also helps like dry popcorn. I use Miralax overnight if it gets really bad.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Or leafy greens.
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