Pooping

miam4nia
miam4nia Posts: 137 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Is it normal to poop less when starting a low-carb diet?
I've pooped like once in the last week....!!!
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  • hikeout470
    hikeout470 Posts: 628 Member
    sounds like you may need to make some changes there. are you drinking enough water?
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I've heard some people have that problem. I lean toward the opposite problem so I'm not much help...
    Maybe Google?
  • latepaul
    latepaul Posts: 49 Member
    Can't speak for low-carb specifically but when I'm dieting I go about once every 2-3 days versus every day when I'm not.
  • levigal
    levigal Posts: 54
    I'm no expert on bowl movements however, it is my opinion that if ur eating more fiber and less carbs u should be going more often. I know since I've started eatin all this fiber I'm regular like clock work.lol Hope u figure it out.
  • TheNewLK
    TheNewLK Posts: 933 Member
    Heard of it....try increasing your fiber intake....this may help...
  • cdstadt
    cdstadt Posts: 311 Member
    I took a look at your diary and you definitely need more fiber.

    Up your fruits and veggies if you're staying away from whole grains for whatever reason. IMO, the super low carb diets are crap.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Are you getting enough fiber and drinking enough water? You should be aiming for at least 20grams of fiber/day, even though your diary shows you goal lower, don't go lower than that. And with more fiber you need more water.
  • scott1024
    scott1024 Posts: 279 Member
    Serious with the fiber! I try to always go over on fiber, and it means at least twice in the bathroom a day. Of course, I'm also about ready to pass wicker furniture!
  • TMcBooty
    TMcBooty Posts: 780 Member
    I took a look at your diary and you definitely need more fiber.
    Up your fruits and veggies if you're staying away from whole grains for whatever reason. IMO, the super low carb diets are crap.

    I agree with everything you said! They are crap. I gain 5 lbs on a low carb diet.
  • Valechka
    Valechka Posts: 192
    Not really good thing, maybe up a fiber? healthy person should do it once a day at least
  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    Haha lol, i saw the title and was like i HAVE to read this post!!
    Honestly.. havent got a clue!
  • hanna1210
    hanna1210 Posts: 286 Member
    I'm with everyone else, water and fiber. Less carbs should yield more fruits and veggies, which means lots and lot of fiber. Once/twice a week is not good for your system. You need that $h!t out of your system... :wink:
  • Peque1130deleted
    Peque1130deleted Posts: 309
    Not really good thing, maybe up a fiber? healthy person should do it once a day at least

    Im in the same boat :ohwell:
    I have been eating a more fiber, meeting my MFP goal for it, even going over and drinking 12+ cups of water a day...yet, I dont go every day...
  • vettle
    vettle Posts: 621 Member
    hmmm probably not normal. but none of us are doctors and something about pooping should be taken seriously and you should check it out. Take your food diary to a doctor. (and don't google you'll go stir crazy with everyone's diagnosis advice).
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I took a look at your diary and you definitely need more fiber.
    Up your fruits and veggies if you're staying away from whole grains for whatever reason. IMO, the super low carb diets are crap.
    I agree with everything you said! They are crap. I gain 5 lbs on a low carb diet.
    That just means it's not the right diet for your body. It's not for everyone. I know.
  • miam4nia
    miam4nia Posts: 137 Member
    I drink A LOT of water everyday, so it must be the lack of fiber in my diet...
    I wish there were more fiber foods with low carbs :( even the veggies that have more fiber have more carbs!
  • wiglet23
    wiglet23 Posts: 887 Member
    Serious with the fiber! I try to always go over on fiber, and it means at least twice in the bathroom a day. Of course, I'm also about ready to pass wicker furniture!

    Ouch!

    Yah! Up that fiber!!! Water (lemon juice in the water helps things along a bit too)... if that's not enuf.. Benefiber is great becuz it's tasteless and you can add to any drink... milk, water, juice (altho, I stay away from juice cuz of the sugar).. I've added it on top of my cereal too.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    Might be a fiber issue. I recommend Fiber Choice - Plus Calcium + D.
  • scraver2003
    scraver2003 Posts: 526 Member
    The more veggies I eat, the more I poop. Sometimes, when I get up to 4 times in one day, I have to back off a bit on the veggies.
  • AlyRoseNYC
    AlyRoseNYC Posts: 1,075 Member
    I eat very low carb too. You really need to get in your veggies, because you will fnid your fiber there. Green leafy veggies will help. Also, make sure you are drinking plenty of water.
  • NiciS72
    NiciS72 Posts: 1,043 Member
    This is normal for a high protein/low carb diet if you are not eating enough of the right foods. I suggest a salad at least once a day and broccoli. If that does't "clear" things up, then you can also add Benefiber to your water. I wouldn't suggest the more harsh pills out there as they can be nasty on your system. Another piece of advice is to take fish oil. It will help things as well!

    Good luck!
  • Jolenebib
    Jolenebib Posts: 142 Member
    You're not getting enough fiber.
  • caroln3
    caroln3 Posts: 217
    Are you holding it in when you get the urge? You should go when you do because you could be causing yourself to get constipated. My cousin used to do that because she hated going to the bathroom and she was always constipated.
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    Yea, definitely not eating enough fiber. On a low carb diet, that's one of the plus' - the fiber negates the carbs. load up on fiber! Or if you have trouble fitting it in with food, get a fiber supplement you can add into your water. (water will also help you go)
  • elmsallmissile
    elmsallmissile Posts: 86
    More food & more excersise required
  • gsager
    gsager Posts: 977 Member
    And your calories are so low......eating under 1000 calories. I think if you eat more you'll poop more. Good luck.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    Remember, you should be looking at NET carbs which is total carbs - fiber. Fiber doesn't count when you're counting carbs because it doesn't impact your blood sugar. So eat those high fiber veggies! Also be sure you're eating well over 1200 calories per day. You shouldn't be trying to eat both low calorie and low carb.

    Here is also something that should help quite a bit. Flax meal is great because it is both low net carb and higher in fiber. I know a few people who eat one of these each morning for breakfast and swear it's what keeps them regular:

    Basic Muffin in a Minute (MIM) recipe
    Serving Size: 1

    1/4 cup flax meal (8.09 total carbs, 7.6 fiber)
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder (0.64 net carbs)
    1 packet Splenda® packet (0.9 net carbs)
    1 teaspoon cinnamon (1.84 total carbs, 1.2 fiber)
    1 large egg (0.6 net carbs)
    1 teaspoon butter

    (total carbs is 12.07, fiber is 8.8; net carbs is 3.27)

    Put the dry ingredients in a coffee mug. Stir. Add the egg and the butter. Mix. Microwave 1 minute - 90 seconds. Take out. slice, butter, eat.

    Notes:

    Your MIM can be toasted once it's cooked and topped with cream cheese if you like.
    Be sure to use baking powder, not baking soda. Aluminum-free baking powder tastes better. Be sure the baking powder is fresh.
    Feel free to replace the cinnamon with other spices or add sugar-free syrup.
    Add a tablespoon of sour cream for a moister MIM.
    Change the shape of your MIM by making it in a bowl.
    Try replacing the cinnamon with 1/2 tsp of unsweetened cocoa (net carb count will be higher).
    Make a sandwich MIM by by adding parmesan cheese, garlic powder and some salt and omitting the cinnamon and Splenda®. Use a square-bottomed bowl, then slice and put in the toaster to use as bread for sandwiches and burgers.

    There is an Atkins support group thread in these forums where some of us are sharing recipes like these, as well as other general tips. Feel free to join us.
  • miam4nia
    miam4nia Posts: 137 Member
    Are you holding it in when you get the urge? You should go when you do because you could be causing yourself to get constipated. My cousin used to do that because she hated going to the bathroom and she was always constipated.

    Nope...not holding anything in, just haven't even felt the urge to poop this whole time! Still don't!
  • kapeluza
    kapeluza Posts: 3,434 Member
    No idea but doesn't sound right. I go 2-3 times a day!
  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
    Can't speak for low-carb specifically but when I'm dieting I go about once every 2-3 days versus every day when I'm not.
    I've found this too and I eat plenty of fibre and veggies. Can be a bit windy at times, but even then a bit less than normal (probably because I'm taking in less carbonated drinks)

    If I think back to when I was younger - and thinner - I didn't poop every day, but did go twice a day sometimes when I was eating for 4 :noway: :laugh:

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