Irregularity

arhzon
arhzon Posts: 150
edited September 27 in Health and Weight Loss
So, this is kind of a TMI question. Does anyone else on here have trouble with constipation since starting dieting? I looked it up and read that increasing my fiber should help the problem, but I still don't see much of a change. I feel like I have to go a lot, but never actually can. Any suggestions?

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  • MarieAnneN
    MarieAnneN Posts: 205
    Drink lots of water and have a lot of fruits such as melon, prunes, ... that have a lot of fibers and water in them.
  • jennnny
    jennnny Posts: 65
    Prunes will do it! Just a couple of those bad boys a day and you should be cured! :)
  • laytonboxboy
    laytonboxboy Posts: 3 Member
    i am having the same issue. I used to go every morning. Now I am lucky if I get something out every 3-4 days. I have also tried increasing my fiber by taking metamucil. Still nothing.
  • TexasNurseMom78
    TexasNurseMom78 Posts: 897 Member
    i have had this same problem. i think it is bc we eat so much protein which can be very constipating. I take an OTC stool softener once a day and that seems to help. NOT a laxative, just a stool softner. Also I add benefiber powder to my protein shakes and my water a couple times a day to help get all my fiber in. Hope this helps!
  • kristy_estes21
    kristy_estes21 Posts: 434 Member
    Make sure you increase your water intake along with increasing your fiber. :)
  • joeygirl84
    joeygirl84 Posts: 224 Member
    Yup, that's common, especially if you lay off the bread and pasta... stuff like that.
    I just go to the health food store and get cilium powder... mix with juice or water and drink some each day to boost your fibre. :)
    Happy Pooping! haha
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    So, this is kind of a TMI question. Does anyone else on here have trouble with constipation since starting dieting? I looked it up and read that increasing my fiber should help the problem, but I still don't see much of a change. I feel like I have to go a lot, but never actually can. Any suggestions?

    Increasing fiber absorbs water initially...so up the water
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    So, this is kind of a TMI question. Does anyone else on here have trouble with constipation since starting dieting? I looked it up and read that increasing my fiber should help the problem, but I still don't see much of a change. I feel like I have to go a lot, but never actually can. Any suggestions?

    If you increased fiber you also need more water, drink a minimum of 8 cups/day (2Litres, 64 oz)
  • fittraier
    fittraier Posts: 138
    Lots of water, and try either--yogurt most have a natural enzyme that that helps with the good stuff in your intestines, or acidopholis pills, natural bacteria in them that helps also.
  • IamBrande
    IamBrande Posts: 208 Member
    Take a Shot of Milk of Mag , and that will get you going... just do not do it before going to work!!!! *not a good idea*

    best to take it when you get home from work.....
  • Ellebeegirl
    Ellebeegirl Posts: 34 Member
    This has been an lifetime problem for me, so it might be a little different than your situation. I take probiotic supplements, not the yogurt but capsules from the health food store. It has changed my life!

    Good luck, I'm well aware of the frustration that can bring.
  • NotAllWhoWanderAreLost
    NotAllWhoWanderAreLost Posts: 615 Member
    BTDT!!! :blushing: :grumble: Make sure you are hitting/are over on your fiber target (you can change your food diary settings to watch fiber) and are getting in 8-10 IF NOT MORE cups of water every day. When you add/up your fiber intake you need to up your water intake correspondingly!!! Exercise helps keep things moving as well, so if you needed more reason to get up and get moving.... :laugh:
  • sophieshaped
    sophieshaped Posts: 228 Member
    I would recommend a soluble Vitamin C tablet every morning. Hope it sorts itself out :o)
  • reallivefitness
    reallivefitness Posts: 99
    Exercising sometimes helps get things going for me... :-P But then again, I've never been a "once-a-day" pooper, so I don't get freaked out about it. Drink lots of water with your fiber, and don't stress about it, because that'll probably just make the problem worse.
  • LaurieEReid
    LaurieEReid Posts: 273
    I would also echo the fibre and water recommendation. Oatmeal every morning.
  • arhzon
    arhzon Posts: 150
    Thanks, everybody. I have upped my water intake a lot, to about 2/3 of my body weight in oz. I'll try yogurts and prunes, those are pretty rare in my diet, and if those don't work, I'll try some of the supplements, and as a last resort, my good old nemesis, ex-lax. Cheers to all who commented!
  • meparker56
    meparker56 Posts: 36
    Try drinking Metamucil...I have some if you need it. You can stop in after work and pick it up....
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