Gross question but I need help

mcoates442
mcoates442 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
This is gross so beware.. Ever since I started limiting my calories I haven't been able to poop. I never had this problem before I started. Does anyone know what to do?
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  • LuckyNumbers
    LuckyNumbers Posts: 208 Member
    How long has it been? Are you feeling discomfort from the constipation?

    Make sure you're getting enough fiber from the foods you're eating, and be sure to drink lots of water to help move it through your system.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    Water water water! If you're really uncomfortable, eat a couple of prunes or drink some prune juice. Also, physical activity helps to get things moving.
  • khearron26
    khearron26 Posts: 171 Member
    LuckyNumbers wrote: »
    How long has it been? Are you feeling discomfort from the constipation?

    Make sure you're getting enough fiber from the foods you're eating, and be sure to drink lots of water to help move it through your system.

    This. Most definitely. Google high fiber foods for some options, but try to implement a few more in your day. And plenty of water all day long is very important as well. And for a little assistance, a cup or two of coffee throughout the day is helpful.
  • debsdoingthis
    debsdoingthis Posts: 454 Member
    Less goes in, less comes out. Agree with making sure there is enough fibre and water to keep things moving. Oh yes and coffee!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Water, fat and fiber should help. Or a couple cups of coffee...
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    How many calories a day are you eating?
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    Water, fat and fiber should help. Or a couple cups of coffee...

    +1
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    Less in, less out
  • mpat81
    mpat81 Posts: 353 Member
    High fiber foods! Prunes, figs, raisin bran, fiber one bar, apples with the skin on. Beans.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
    Ready2Rock206 wrote: »
    Water, fat and fiber should help. Or a couple cups of coffee...

    +1

    +2. #2 hopefully.
  • Barbs2222
    Barbs2222 Posts: 433 Member
    Chia seeds help. And like everyone else said water.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Perhaps more oil.
  • chelseascounter
    chelseascounter Posts: 1,283 Member
    Drink water, and maybe take a glucomannan capsule. It's a natural fiber supplement.
  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,372 Member
    Make sure you are getting enough good fats and water.

    If you have upped your fibre intake significantly in one go, drop it down a notch..give your body time to adjust slowly.

  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    DancingDarl wrote: »
    Sounds like you may have intestinal parasites..

    What?
  • positivepowers
    positivepowers Posts: 902 Member
    Increasing water and fiber (from vegetables, fruits and whole grains like oats) and nuts (fiber and fat) will absolutely help but you don't want to go more than 3 days without a bowel movement; this can cause serious problems. Adding a fiber laxative and a stool softener will help but will take a few days to take effect. You may have to take an over-the-counter laxative once or twice to "get things moving." If that doesn't help you may need to see a physician, especially if the constipation is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea or vomiting. The last is highly unlikely, of course, but possible.
  • Shells918
    Shells918 Posts: 1,070 Member
    Warm prune juice and a dose of Milk of magnesia will get you going. I had to add avocado(fat) and higher fiber veggies to get rid of the same issue.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    DancingDarl wrote: »
    Sounds like you may have intestinal parasites..

    Sounds more like constipation
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    DancingDarl wrote: »
    Sounds like you may have intestinal parasites..

    :trollface:

  • neversaynever_43
    neversaynever_43 Posts: 59 Member
    DancingDarl wrote: »
    Sounds like you may have intestinal parasites..

    I concur with Dr DancingDarl. Classic case.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    When I switched to very low calories I went from a daily to an every other day gal. My dietitian suggested perhaps this will be my new "normal". Less going in, less going out. Another high volume low cal option is popcorn. It can push things along as long as you aren't plugged (3-4 days).

    Hard dry nuggets are sign that things are plugged and you need a different strategy.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    If you're looking for a thourough clean out, then may I suggest 15ml of MCT oil mixed in with your first cup of tea or coffee for the day. Guaranteed results :+1:

    If not, then i concur with everybody else, other than the riddled with worms woman.. Plenty of water, fat and roughage.
  • stephanieluvspb
    stephanieluvspb Posts: 997 Member
    Damn you intestinal parasites! They'll get ya everytime
  • feisty_bucket
    feisty_bucket Posts: 1,047 Member
    neversaynever_43 wrote: »
    DancingDarl wrote: »
    Sounds like you may have intestinal parasites..

    I concur with Dr DancingDarl. Classic case.

    He is a doctor, after all. Ever read Dune?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    DancingDarl wrote: »
    I didnt say it was but she may have them.

    Good point
  • mdrichardsons
    mdrichardsons Posts: 83 Member
    Glad you posted. I have been wondering about this too. I know I haven't been getting enough fiber but also didn't think about less in less out. I use smooth move tea when I think it's really bad but be careful it will come on fast
  • coalz
    coalz Posts: 308 Member
    Yep fiber like dark leafy greens work best for me. After all green means go! Right? Also try a laxative tea, make a small cup pour the water over the tea bag then pull it out immediately! Otherwise you could be in for a violent awakening in the middle of the night! Dandelion tea is good too & black licorice.
    Also if you yoga... happy baby pose
    Or just stretch, lying on floor with one leg hug the other knee toward your chest & gently rock & pull back & forth toward your outside hip. Then repeat on the other side. This will massage your intensities & help get things moving. Good luck!
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    feisty_bucket wrote: »
    neversaynever_43 wrote: »
    DancingDarl wrote: »
    Sounds like you may have intestinal parasites..

    I concur with Dr DancingDarl. Classic case.

    He is a doctor, after all. Ever read Dune?

    video%20games%20artwork%20worm%20dune%20game%201920x1200%20wallpaper_www.animalhi.com_7.jpg

    Those things have the best protein if you can get them hydrated.
  • brrrycicle
    brrrycicle Posts: 64 Member
    Smooth Move tea will get your insides dancing again.
  • megemrj
    megemrj Posts: 547 Member
    edited March 2016
    I have suffered with this all of my life. 3 days no go would have been welcome. I began taking a good probiotic about 4 days ago and can gladly say problem seems resolved.

    Btw: I already ate plenty of greens, chia seeds, and coffee on my diet. No effect. Probiotic worked for me when most else wouldn't.
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