Ways to make you "poop" regularly?

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  • ajhr
    ajhr Posts: 92 Member
    LAXATIVES

    I'd really recommend you avoid laxatives unless you are extremely constipated and nothing else has worked. Regular use of laxatives can lead to a sluggish bowel, meaning you need to keep taking laxatives because your body can't do the work itself anymore.

    Go with HEAPS of fibre - supplements if you have to, but lots of whole fruits and vegetables - and buckets of water. The water will plump up the fibre and make it easier for your body to move it through.
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    Ballerina tea! *snicker, snicker*
    *Looking around to see if any of my MFPals are reading this, 'cause they'll totally get it.*

    http://thoughtcatalog.com/2012/the-dos-and-donts-of-drinking-ballerina-tea/

    Sorry. I occasionally have the maturity level and humor of a 14 year-old boy.

    OMG this stuff is crazy!! eeeeep!!! wont be doing that again in a hurry!!! hahahahaha

    the person who recommended laxatives - thats a bit irresponsible!!!

    Try natural remedies - water, fibre, probiotics, chloyrophill, apples with skin, coffee and stay away from starch, also for me beans, and legumes and nuts cause 'blockage'! I suggest also as much greens or vege juices as possible.
  • valerie521
    valerie521 Posts: 140 Member
    apples (with skin on)
    lots of water

    or something more fatty than I would normally eat. Like a sausage link

    works every time !!
  • ALH1981
    ALH1981 Posts: 538 Member
    if you need extra hydration try coconut water or a shot of wheatgrass - will get everything moving!
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
    make sure you are drinking enough water

    switch from apple juice to white grape or pear--my doctor told me that apple juice, apple sauce and bananas can be binding. When I stopped buying apple juice, the whole house got more regular.

    try adding wheat germ (1g of fiber 1.5g of protein per Tablespoon) or sunflower seeds (also 1g of fiber, 1.5g of protein per Tablespoon) to your diet.

    the occasional prune or handful of dates wouldn't hurt
  • beachbumant_man
    beachbumant_man Posts: 48 Member
    it is the fibre intake.. u need at least 30g per day.. with 2 litres of water...

    fibre is either soluble or insoluble...

    insoluble is from grains/fruits/vegetables = the cellulose (skin of the fruit and vegetable) beta glucan - oats, bran, Soluble fibre - includes pectins, gums and mucilage, which are found mainly in plant cells. One of its major roles is to lower blood cholesterol levels. Good sources of soluble fibre include fruits, vegetables, oat bran, barley, seed husks, flaxseed, psyllium, dried beans, lentils, peas, soymilk and soy products. Soluble fibre can also help with constipation

    Soluble fibre - includes pectins, gums and mucilage, which are found mainly in plant cells. One of its major roles is to lower blood cholesterol levels. Good sources of soluble fibre include fruits, vegetables, oat bran, barley, seed husks, flaxseed, psyllium, dried beans, lentils, peas, soymilk and soy products. Soluble fibre can also help with constipation- slows the digestion of foods down so it feel full for longer
  • LemonBurns
    LemonBurns Posts: 538 Member
    Run somewhere between 5k & 10k - always works for me!

    That's a Loooooong cry from the COFFEE & CIGARETTE that it used to be not-so-many years ago :wink:
  • WendySue75
    WendySue75 Posts: 98 Member
    HAHAHAHAHA "push & shove" LMBO
    Plenty of hydration
    Getting a variety of healthy foods in... especially vegetables and fruits

    Regular exercise also helps

    Pretty much this. if push comes to shove try some apple juice. you want plenty of high fiber foods.
  • tony2009
    tony2009 Posts: 201 Member
    This should do the trick as well


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    :bigsmile:
  • Ravenesque_
    Ravenesque_ Posts: 257 Member
    pears.
  • beachbumant_man
    beachbumant_man Posts: 48 Member
    "

    Try natural remedies - water, fibre, probiotics, chloyrophill, apples with skin, coffee and stay away from starch, also for me beans, and legumes and nuts cause 'blockage'! I suggest also as much greens or vege juices as possible.
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    legumes and beans > are important they contain fibre, if they are causing u a blockage then your either not drinking enough water, or either having too much of it.. when u say fibre, thats not really answering the question, its soluble fibre.. chloyrophill is from vegetables.. any fruit/veg with skin on is good!!
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Gentle non-stimulant laxatives help when fiber and good hydration fail.
    Or, sometimes a cup of coffee does the trick for me.
  • beachbumant_man
    beachbumant_man Posts: 48 Member
    if u need laxatives to go to the toilet your eating habits are good... your not having enough fibre in the diet!
  • dodgersprincess
    dodgersprincess Posts: 77
    All that advise is good, but also try Prunes, black Liqurish, and Olive Oil. Maybe less cheese.
  • DelilahCat0212
    DelilahCat0212 Posts: 282 Member
    Taco Bell
  • sgthaggard
    sgthaggard Posts: 581 Member

    Pretty much this. if push comes to shove try some apple juice. you want plenty of high fiber foods.

    I am such a twelve-year-old boy sometimes :bigsmile:
  • mrsrobinsonlauraj
    mrsrobinsonlauraj Posts: 74 Member
    Miralax.
    Water
    Exercise
    fruits and veggies
    Coffee will help you poop, too. Don't know why, but it makes you regular.

    I read recently that its the caffeine in coffee that makes you regular.
  • msjersey73
    msjersey73 Posts: 182 Member
    Most importantly keep your sodium levels lower then your potassium levels daily.:happy:

    make sure you get enough fresh veggies every day, and two fruits.
    fresh plums (or prunes), best thing ever if you have a real issue :sick:
    drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.
  • JEWEL776
    JEWEL776 Posts: 30 Member
    I would definitely need to go after seeing that!! LOL
  • impossibianca
    impossibianca Posts: 32
    Thank you everyone! I really needed these tips. THANK YOU!
  • Dahllywood
    Dahllywood Posts: 642 Member
    For the people recommending prunes:

    How many should be eaten? I've been looking at them and the sugar amount adds up quickly. 5 prunes = 90g of sugar! Also the calories can add up too...

    Just curious because I'm having similar issues and I've heard all about the magic of prunes. I figured eating real prunes is better for macros than prune juice.
  • impyimpyaj
    impyimpyaj Posts: 1,073 Member
    For the people recommending prunes:

    How many should be eaten? I've been looking at them and the sugar amount adds up quickly. 5 prunes = 90g of sugar! Also the calories can add up too...

    Just curious because I'm having similar issues and I've heard all about the magic of prunes. I figured eating real prunes is better for macros than prune juice.

    Like I said earlier, I eat 5 to 7 a day when I need to. Then again, I don't worry too much about sugar. I try to limit my refined sugars (except my coffee, which I'm working on cutting back), but otherwise I don't really care. I know there are those who disagree with that approach, and they have good reasons for it. But I do agree with you that the actual fruit is better than the juice, and in my opinion, I'd rather be over on sugar for a few days than not poop. And for me, prunes are the only sure-fire natural remedy for it.
  • kalynn06
    kalynn06 Posts: 368 Member
    1. Make sure you are getting enough fat in your diet.

    For me this one is key. When I'm not counting calories I have no issues. When I am counting calories, too little fat always equals issues. I've found adding flax or fish oil, in addition to other benefits, also helps with regularity.
  • jessicaj_824
    jessicaj_824 Posts: 114 Member
    Ballerina tea! *snicker, snicker*
    *Looking around to see if any of my MFPals are reading this, 'cause they'll totally get it.*

    http://thoughtcatalog.com/2012/the-dos-and-donts-of-drinking-ballerina-tea/

    Sorry. I occasionally have the maturity level and humor of a 14 year-old boy.

    ^^This

    Ok not really - seriously running helps and for some reason painting does too (IDK)
  • Meatsies
    Meatsies Posts: 351 Member
    Ballerina tea! *snicker, snicker*
    *Looking around to see if any of my MFPals are reading this, 'cause they'll totally get it.*

    http://thoughtcatalog.com/2012/the-dos-and-donts-of-drinking-ballerina-tea/

    Sorry. I occasionally have the maturity level and humor of a 14 year-old boy.

    ^^This

    Ok not really - seriously running helps and for some reason painting does too (IDK)

    Really? Interesting! I have a friend who always has to poop when she goes into a craft store.
    Awesome.
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    1 tblspn of flax seeds every day - they can be added to yogurt, oatmeal, etc.

    MAKE SURE you grind them.....whole flax seeds have little nutrition.
  • amyusg
    amyusg Posts: 1
    If you want to poop regularly you have to check out Shakeology! lol:) It doesnt give you the runs but you will be regular!
  • Nessiechickie
    Nessiechickie Posts: 1,392 Member
    Worst advice i can give, but works like a charm for me....a glass of wine.
    Don't know why but it really helps me.
    ???
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Ballerina tea! *snicker, snicker*
    *Looking around to see if any of my MFPals are reading this, 'cause they'll totally get it.*

    http://thoughtcatalog.com/2012/the-dos-and-donts-of-drinking-ballerina-tea/

    Sorry. I occasionally have the maturity level and humor of a 14 year-old boy.

    OMG, that's about the funniest thing I've read in a LONG time.....and it makes me want to try this stuff :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    thanks for sharing some good laughs!
  • shelbynicole32
    shelbynicole32 Posts: 179 Member
    Probiotics and/or yogurt. These have done WONDERS for me!

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