Constipation

sophie7591
sophie7591 Posts: 78 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm new here and was wondering if you guys have some tips about what I should do for constipation. I completely cut out my bad eating habits 5 weeks ago. I'm eating fruits and vegetables but sometimes I dont go to the bathroom for two days. Then when I do it's not "easy" lol for lack of a better word.
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  • Sheisinlove109
    Sheisinlove109 Posts: 516 Member
    Are you drinking protein shakes? I've heard some people complain about it and that being the culprit. Too many bananas?
  • soccerjerseyguy
    soccerjerseyguy Posts: 14 Member
    edited May 2017
    Protein supplements can do this, so you have to be careful you don't over-use them. Try increasing the intake of some oils (olive oil, etc) on your greens, this may solve the problem.

    I take psyllium every couple days mixed with water to keep things moving, it's very effective. This may be TMI, but you will soon figure out how long it takes to "work", so you have to sometimes be careful of when you take it so you don't have a "situation" where there is no restroom handy. PLAN AHEAD if you know what I mean LOL.

    Last tip: Don't take the psyllium within 3-4 hours of the oils, because the oil will simply get sucked up, and then neither works as desired in my experience.
  • sophie7591
    sophie7591 Posts: 78 Member
    Nope! I actually don't eat bananas they make me feel bloated. And I've not had any protein shakes yet.
  • sophie7591
    sophie7591 Posts: 78 Member
    Thanks for the replies. :D
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  • BWA468
    BWA468 Posts: 101 Member
    I've just had this issue for the past 2 weeks. It was torture!! I have some issues with IBS also which doesnt help. Yesterday I bought some probiotics and took 2 Ultra Absorbent Magnesium last night. Lets just say I now feel great!!!
  • BWA468
    BWA468 Posts: 101 Member
    I tried to go over my goal of fibre last week to help and it made it worse.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Fruit should help with this. Also try Metamucil.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I bet you cut out a lot of your carbs and fats. For me sometimes only bulk will do. Try several cups of air popped popcorn.
  • Btheodore138
    Btheodore138 Posts: 182 Member
    Nothing gets things going for me faster than brussel sprouts. I always keep a frozen bag in my freezer for "emergencies". :smiley:
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Btheodore138 wrote: »
    Nothing gets things going for me faster than brussel sprouts. I always keep a frozen bag in my freezer for "emergencies". :smiley:

    Blah I'd have to be plugged up for a week before I'd resort to eating brussel sprouts :sick: :wink:

  • dfwesq
    dfwesq Posts: 592 Member
    Have you tracked your fiber intake? You can do that in the "Reports" section of this site. Fruits and vegetables have fiber, but it varies - some aren't very high. Beans and whole grains are usually pretty high, though.
  • BWA468
    BWA468 Posts: 101 Member
    Saturday night I was at my worst of being 'blocked up' and had cabbage and broccoli for dinner thinking it would help. I bloated so bad I looked 3 months pregnant and felt even worse. It did nothing except load me up with air/gas which I could not get rid of. It hurt and was really uncomfortable. Some people dont react well to having more fibre so if that doesnt work go for the Magnesium or if desperate for a quick fix, some Microlax!
  • cupcakesplz
    cupcakesplz Posts: 237 Member
    My doctor told me it was because I am eating less, so there is less to poo!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    edited May 2017
    I had this issue a couple years ago. Upping my fiber (a lot) is what helped. I bought that fiber one cereal (the kind that looks like cat food) and ate that every morning. A cup had 26 g of fiber or something like that. Also drink lots of water. Protein shakes/bars also Would stop me up so I avoid them.
  • YvetteK2015
    YvetteK2015 Posts: 654 Member
    I also agree with magnesium. But sometimes the form you take can make a difference. I used to take magnesium pills all the time, and they never did anything for me, and I had chronic constipation. I tried a powdered version. It's called Natural Vitality natural calm. I get the raspberry lemon flavor. It's so good. It works great.
  • orionaimee
    orionaimee Posts: 89 Member
    I would give an overnight stool softener a try, should help out quite a bit.
  • NoLimitFemme
    NoLimitFemme Posts: 118 Member
    Did you cut a lot of fat from your diet? Cutting your fat too low can also result in constipation regardless of the amount of fiber you consume. Fat works as a lubricant for body waste.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    edited May 2017
    In addition to the 3 F's that @Christine_72 mentioned (Fiber, Fat, Fluids). Activity can sometimes help too. I go on a long road trip and that really backs me up.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    10 grams of creatine... cure that right quick.

    Just drink plenty of water, and don't go far from a bathroom
  • armchairherpetologist
    armchairherpetologist Posts: 69 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    Btheodore138 wrote: »
    Nothing gets things going for me faster than brussel sprouts. I always keep a frozen bag in my freezer for "emergencies". :smiley:

    Blah I'd have to be plugged up for a week before I'd resort to eating brussel sprouts :sick: :wink:

    I love Brussels sprouts, but I definitely don't get that effect from them. About the only thing that will send me hurtling for the bathroom is alfredo sauce, particularly at a certain chain of restaurant.
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Don't forget the water!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,261 Member
    Fiber is important, but +1 to those mentioning fat, water, and exercise/activity equally.

    A lack of fat is often the reason for constipation when people try to cut calories . . . you want to be getting around 0.35-0.45g fat per pound of healthy goal weight daily, as a minimum.

    Furthermore, many vitamins won't do you the maximum good unless you're eating fat with them, so try to have a bit with each meal, especially the meals with lots of veggies. Avocados, nuts, and olive oil are a few good sources.
  • Tried30UserNames
    Tried30UserNames Posts: 561 Member
    Magnesium works well. So does a lot of vitamin C. And drink plenty of water.
  • Nancela
    Nancela Posts: 78 Member
    I have trouble with constipation also because I have IBS. I use Benefiber everyday and if that does not work I take Restorealax for a couple of days. After that, I seem to be okay for awhile and when it gets bad again I repeat. For a person like me it is very important to keep ahead of it so I do not get another IBS attack.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    Magnesium and Miralax are a pretty regular occurrence for me. Drastically increasing fiber can have the opposite effect. Lots of water (I'm bad at that).
  • jalapenopizza
    jalapenopizza Posts: 10 Member
    I had this problem a few weeks ago when I cut carbs out of my diet cold turkey when it was a fairly heavy macro in my prior diet. I barely pooped for 2 weeks, had horrible stomach pain, and actually thought I might have to go to the ER to get an enema. I tried getting organic smoothies with fiber, flax oil, etc supplements, laxatives, and none of it did what it usually would. What did I do? I ate 2 pieces of pizza and BAM, went poo..a lot. Also, those Fiber One bars usually have me going about 2 hours after consuming. Don't do anything drastic to your diet unless your doctor says to. Just take it slow
  • cdahl383
    cdahl383 Posts: 726 Member
    White Castle. They don't call them "sliders" for nothing. :)
  • Tiffany8620
    Tiffany8620 Posts: 4 Member
    I've been having the same issues. Added Benefiber twice a day. Much improvement. :)
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