Post about poop. Yep, poop.

ctc029

So I know this post is a bit grade-school, but I need to know about this!

I used to be regular. I would poop at the same time every single morning, every day of the week. However, since moving and stressing out, I now am lucky if I have a bowel movement once every three days, and even if I do, its usually very difficult for me to do so, and well, what's going in isnt equalling what's coming out. What that means is three days worth of poop should probably be a lottt bigger.

I weighed myself one day last week and was 137. Literally two days later, I weighed 143. 6 lbs in two days?! Granted, I ate more than normal but I think the culprit was the fact that I hadn't pooped. How much should I factor this into my weigh-ins? Because I freaked out when I saw that I had gone up 6 lbs in two days!!

I find that being so irregular is throwing off my weigh ins substantially. It depends on when my latest BM was and I'm carrying around three or four days of food with me at any given time.

Anyone have any thoughts?

chickybuns

More fiber.

Meggles63

FIBER!

Bexx435

You need more fiber in your diet.

Ging07

Fiber PLUS lots of water

ctc029

So do you guys think that could be the reason for my extra 6lbs in two days? I've found that I'm weighing usually about 4-6lbs heavier than normal no matter what I do right now, and am wondering if this is the reason why.

rw4004

Hey,sorry to hear about your problems.I agree more fiber,plus 8 or more cups of water a day,and I use coconut oil or olive oil everyday.Make sure your eating enough or your body can go into starvation mode and hold everything in.Hope you feel better soon.

rquin008

have you considered miralax? eating more fiber doesnt necessarily work for me....it usually just makes me gassy and bloated

Siena_Risley_13

FIBER FIBER FIBER!!!! AND HAPPINESS LOL:happy:

ctc029

What's odd is that I eat a LOOTTTT of fiber as is. Maybe I'll try a fibre supplement and if that doesnt work, head to the Dr.!

UpToTheChallenge

Yes, this could be the culprit.

I have chronic constipation and talked to my doctor about it and she said it could very much be the reason for weight gain. Mine is so bad I was having pains in my ovary area so I went for an ultrasound, turns out it's just from being so full of *kitten*, literally.

Benefibre is a good, clear, no taste fibre you can add to water or juice. Metamucil is the best but it's too thick & gross for me to drink, personally!

Carolyn_79

I think it could certainly play a factor in the scale showing you weigh more. I doubt you ate that many extra calories in 2 days.

shahendrickson

Increase fiber & water. I sometimes have to use Miralax. I can also weigh 4 pounds heavier the week before my period.

UpToTheChallenge

What's odd is that I eat a LOOTTTT of fiber as is. Maybe I'll try a fibre supplement and if that doesnt work, head to the Dr.!

IF you are really eating THAT much fibre, than this could be the problem too. IF you eat a lot of fibre, make sure you drink A LOTTTTT of water.

rebeccazeno

I'm not an expert but you said that you have been stressed out. I've heard that stress can make you gain weight as well. Maybe try going for a walk now and then. It's good exercise and might clear your head from the stress a little bit. Either way, it can't hurt...Good Luck!

jrusso28

Sounds to me like your full of ****
I mean poop, oh nevermind...

MalibuBeth

I would get checked out by a doctor. It is not healthy to not for for 3 days at a time, i know, i've been there. There are so many things that could be causing this, and none of them are good.

keep doing what you are doing, hydrate, eat slippery foods, take care of yourself. As far as the poop prob goes, i'd talk to a specialist, and not even worry about anything like weightloss till given a clean bill of health.

(PS- it was discovered i had a gangrenous abdomen, yes, effing gangrene inside of me, do DEF get checked out!)

ctc029

I'm never in pain though, like my tummy is never uncomfortable. I would think if I were "full of ****" (lol) that I would feel less than great?

ladybellringerm

Once your life gets back to "routine", you may find that your system eliminates more regularly as well. I know I don't poop on the weekends - no real bad stress, just not routine. And while MalibuBeth has a good point (with which I agree), don't panic! More than likely, it's related to stress.

jonetpwhite

You need to go back to the basics and see how much you really are eating each day. It could be you are consuming more that 2,000 a day and that could be the cause of the weight gain.

You said you are eating fiber but what are you eating. Make sure what you are getting is soluble fiber:whole grains (barley), fruit (avocados), beans, & high fiber vegetables (potaotes). Make sure you are getting enough water and most importantly...WALK. Walking helps you digest and helps you pass all the waste out of your system. Our bodies are designed with gravity in mind.

Lastly, cut...out...the ...stress! Stress is the greatest factor beyond diet for weight gain. Take up walking or yoga or both, eat and apple and have a glass of water. If not of these helps, see your doctor, it may be a sign of something more significant.

Good Luck

Boingo1

I agree, with lots of water AND fiber. Don't forget the water.

And , ya, I mean, how much more are you eating? I've had a few days where I eat "badly" for the weekend, and by Monday, the scale is up 4 or 5 pounds. Mostly water/salt, but real pounds too.

onehotgirl

I don't agree with lots of fibre. It didn't help me at all, instead I take a pro biotic everyday, and boy do I go now

kidbxrs

I have the same problem. I used to be so regular now not so much and i will have quiet a bit of pain when it has been a couple days. I drank a slim fast shake this morning and almost didn't make it to the restroom. I don't know what is in that thing but if it will work like that daily Im game. lol.

Lydiabee_4

Fiber and Yogurt should be your best friends!

scapez

Prune juice. Works like a charm.

eddie8131

I am known to some on my MFP friends list as the "Fiber King" (usually always greater than 40 g of fiber per day), and I still have issues "back there". Even on days when I drink 8+ cups of water. I do agree that stress can cause things to get all stopped up. I can go from liquid to solid in the course of 24 hours when I am really stressed.

stormtrooper73

i agree...my farts stink something evil..ive lost 4lb and 17 friends ahahahahahahahahah:laugh:

sandh92203

Not just fiber, yogurt, the natural cultures will help. Walking, writing, anything that helps you destress will help too. If it persist, a doctors visit is a must. And you should only weigh yourself once or twice a week, your body weight can fluctuate between 3 & 5 pounds in a day. And the lack of poop coming out will also cause weight fluctuations. You can look online too, there are some natural elements (herbal) that can also help regulate the system

MsMo4DE

senna tea also will help. drink it at night right before bed

Jill_newimprovedversion

I think I'm an *expert* on this- I am chronically constipated, and EVERY trick in the book hasn't worked for me-
WATER, FIBER, every concoction under the sun......

Stress is a huge factor- and getting thrown out of regular routine can really screw anyone up.

Ya know what *may*work like a charm?
Cheap, inexpensive magnesium supplement- 250 mg. tablet- follow dosage on bottle.

After COUNTLESS trips to GI specialist, this silly little tablet works.
It stimulates the muscle function- without the UNdesirable side effects of stool softeners/laxatives that work whenEVER- and you never know when that will be.

These work within 20 minutes- just the same way you'd *normally* go.

rjt1000

be wary of adding more fiber. If you're adding fiber, you HAVE to add water. Otherwise you make the problem worse. Fiber without water is roughage with nothing to thin it out. And that can lead to constipation, diverticulitis, etc. And add a lot of water.