TMI For Some - Getting Regular

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msarro
msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
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Well, being 'regular' is an important part of digestive health and losing weight.
Well, since I've been walking/hiking almost daily, and doing kalisthenics on other days, I have been a little less than regular. Like, once a day to every other day - a bit off from the healthy 2 times a day.

This is with taking fiber supplements every day (about 30+g of fiber per day). I've also been eating a lot of figs because they're fairly cheap, taste good, and I have a ton.

Any other ways you guys know of to speed your digestive tract up? I don't want to take any meds, though I've considered an herbal cleanser.

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  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
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    Well, being 'regular' is an important part of digestive health and losing weight.
    Well, since I've been walking/hiking almost daily, and doing kalisthenics on other days, I have been a little less than regular. Like, once a day to every other day - a bit off from the healthy 2 times a day.

    This is with taking fiber supplements every day (about 30+g of fiber per day). I've also been eating a lot of figs because they're fairly cheap, taste good, and I have a ton.

    Any other ways you guys know of to speed your digestive tract up? I don't want to take any meds, though I've considered an herbal cleanser.
  • fatsis
    fatsis Posts: 1,117 Member
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    I love the Fiber One bars and they have helped me.
  • mello
    mello Posts: 817 Member
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    All the Fiber One line...Cereal, Fiber One Bars, the yogurt they have, it seems to work.

    Also, are you drinking your water? That could be the prob if not
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
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    I have 2 boxes of them, along with kellogg protein/fiber water, and kashi golean fiber/protein bars. Just doesn't seem like they've 'greased up the works' any.

    I eat a lot of fruits and veggies as well, including leafy greens (usually lettuce or bok choy). I tend to drink 1/2 to 1 gallon of water a day :(
  • mrsyac2
    mrsyac2 Posts: 2,784 Member
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    I have the same problem except regardless of how much fiber,water, or exercise I get nothing happens except an expanding belly (it is such a pain) but after seeing the doctor and him telling me that I need a laxative asap in which I did I knew I needed to do something and plus I have been reading that people hold 8-20+ lbs in their bowels I decided to do a colon cleanse :sick: So I went to GNC and bought these colon pills for like 11.00 you take 12 a day (yeah its a alot but it sure gets you moving and its not like a laxative) cleansing your colon gets the gunk that packs on weight- I plan on getting another one maybe one more expensive who knows..
  • huskergal15
    huskergal15 Posts: 102
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    Beans! Black beans, red beans, white beans... you can find recipes for them all over the place. and they are oh so yummy. =)
  • mello
    mello Posts: 817 Member
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    when all else fails.....drink coffee:laugh:

    Sounds crazy but as long as we're sharing, it's been used for a long time in my family for such reasons!!
  • turkeybird
    turkeybird Posts: 1
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    My nutritionist has told me to use ground flax seed in every way possible. It's full of fiber which also helps you feel full.
  • tech_sarah
    tech_sarah Posts: 91
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    Just take Flaxseed Oil pills... I've recommended them to many co-workers. You can take up to three tablets a day, but you should only need one. Good luck!
  • quinnybear
    quinnybear Posts: 243
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    my mom's a dietition and she always told me when all else fails, warm beverages with caffeine will do the trick. Two cups of coffee for me gets things moving smoothly.
  • 2Shoes
    2Shoes Posts: 396
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    I know what you mean, I am in the same boat. It's very frustrating too, because like you, I was VERY regular. Now I am miserable. It's a wonder how I am still losing the weight!!! :blushing:

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