Pooping

keenest37

Came looking for this topic. Been counting calories for 3 weeks. Used to go a few times a day, now I'd say every other day. I eat a good mix of things. Not constipated or anything. Feel great!

bpetrosky

This has got to be the crappiest necro thread ever.

texasredreb

I'm not a daily pooper. I try to make sure I go 1-2 times/week. If I'm traveling, forget about it!

Dgil1975

Everyone has already said it, you need fiber. Veggies are your friend, it doesn’t take much to get your daily recommended intake.

AnnPT77

Folks, the thread is from 2011: If OP didn't go by now, s/he has expired from the malady. If you need advice, please start a new thread!

brenn24179

well if anyone else needs help, Fiber 1 cereal is the answer!

melissalatzel25

i eat an abundance of whole plants every day (doesnt mean just fruit and veg, its also raw overnight oats with blended almond butter milk, red lentil pasta in a huge bed of greens and cashew pesto, etc ..... feel amazing and dont have that problem since high carb= high fiber

rickiimarieee

Try fiber. There’s different ways to get fiber! I personally drink mine!

AnnPT77

Folks, if we must have this conversation based on a 2011 thread <eye roll>: Fiber is not the whole answer. I've had severe and persistent constipation while eating plenty of fiber, in the past.

Other factors can apply: We also need sufficient hydration (that was my issue), adequate fats (a common problem here on MFP among folks calorie-restricting), possibly exercise (some type that moves the midsection, ideally) . . . and some people need to add probiotic foods like yogurt, kefir, miso, raw sauerkraut or kim chi, kombucha, etc. A few people have problem trigger foods.

It isn't always as simple as adding fiber.

jennifer_417

Fats and fiber!

lorrpb

Less carbs =less fiber =less poop