A little embarrassing...but I'm going to ask anyway!

KeriLoy

Okay...so here it goes...I've been on this diet (which I don't really like the word) for a week and a half and have found much inspiration, advice and motivation - you guys are the tops! I have lost 5 pounds and celebrated eating a kiwi, the whole thing...not just a slice *WOOT*
I've been eating within my calorie range, fruits, spinich - like crazy - fish (sardines and tuna), I stopped bad starches, fried food and picked up a lot of exercising. Okay now I'm procrastinating.....

Anyone have trouble not having a BM? Once for me (well almost significant)...but really? I used to gety excited about eating a cheeseburger...now I just want to poop! Any suggestions on what I can eat or drink (naturally)?
Sorry to have to post this ....but I am clueless...I thought yes Buy fruits and toilet paper...but its a no go!

Thanks in advance for any advice

DeeDee2211

This is my 3rd week, I need answers too!!!! I used to be regular, every morning, now maybe every 2 days. Help.

megsmom2

A bit more fiber will probably help...whole grains, beans, etc. Also...drink lots of water!

JMNealer

Lots of water and maybe add some raw or roasted no salt almonds to your diet. Don't forget exercise and stretching

McBully4

Yes. I eat 1/2 cup of prunes every day for a morning snack and that gets things moving, coffee works for me too.

darrensurrey

You probably need to drink more water. Also eat linseeds/flax seeds as they secrete oils in the gut which coats stool. Could also try eating pears or raw peanuts as these seem to "loosen things up".

Showgirlbody

I track my fiber and usually am over but still have trouble sometimes. I find if I'm not eating enough fats, that I can't go. I add avocado to my sandwich and use coconut oil or olive oil for dinner or in tea. If all else fails, natural senna supplement and lots and lots of water.

JulieH3art

Prune yogurts and fiber. Green grapes as well And of course, lots of water.

But I'm not kidding about the prunes. Yeesh.

katkins3

last resort, glycerine suppository. I know, yuk, but it is a last resort. In the same aisle as Dulcolax.

MrsBully4

It was an adjustment for me too ... now I eat brown rice probably ~5 times a week with dinner and haven't had any trouble since I started doing that.

FlaxMilk

Prune yogurts and fiber. Green grapes as well And of course, lots of water.

But I'm not kidding about the prunes. Yeesh.

This-throw some chia seeds in the yogurt and complete the prunes and green grapes with some pineapple. Enjoy your water with a hot cup of coffee or tea too.

fionat29

Drink plenty of water, that will help.

KaleidoscopeEyes1056

Skin of any fruit that is edible is also usually high in fiber. When you eat an apple or pear, eat the skin with it. I've also heard that potato skins are really high in fiber. There are also fiber supplements you can get if you're willing to go that route.

I forgot about grapes as well. They have a lot of fiber in the skin.

Melampus

I have to say I am a little puzzled - normally healthier eating makes you regular but it can sometimes take time for the digestive system to adjust to new things. I'd second the suggestions of drinking plenty of water and eating enough fibre and it is far better to be able to sort this with such things rather than having to turn to laxatives but if you have no other option laxatives are often available over the counter. Here sena and lactulose seem to be popular.

vxxtoria

Organic Smooth Move Senna Tea. I've heard great results from many people!

kerr2010

For me it is one cup of coffee with breakfast and the problem is solved within 20 min.

Steph7x

Green tea with sliced lemon drink it...it clears you out!! if on the off chance that doesn't work when i was pregnant i had to have prunes and yoghurt but prunes are vile :sick:

dvisser1

Your body is most likely just adjusting to the change in diet. It does take a couple weeks. Good chance you're also eating less food so there is less volume going through you. Fiber and water will also help.

dancinrascal

Literally my life story.......I'm constipated 90 % of the time, but I eat prunes, take extra fiber, drink A LOT of water, and have noticed that drinking hot coffee or chai tea has helped. I also noticed that almond butter makes me poop as well.

Hearts_2015

Okay...so here it goes...I've been on this diet (which I don't really like the word) for a week and a half and have found much inspiration, advice and motivation - you guys are the tops! I have lost 5 pounds and celebrated eating a kiwi, the whole thing...not just a slice *WOOT*
I've been eating within my calorie range, fruits, spinich - like crazy - fish (sardines and tuna), I stopped bad starches, fried food and picked up a lot of exercising. Okay now I'm procrastinating.....

Anyone have trouble not having a BM? Once for me (well almost significant)...but really? I used to gety excited about eating a cheeseburger...now I just want to poop! Any suggestions on what I can eat or drink (naturally)?
Sorry to have to post this ....but I am clueless...I thought yes Buy fruits and toilet paper...but its a no go!

Thanks in advance for any advice

Tracking fiber can really be helpful, I'm not sure we all realized how little we likely took in before making healthier choices. Fast foods, white foods (white rice, bread, pastas etc.), have little to no fiber in them as it's been removed when processing. Yes junk food does keep a person somewhat 'regular' but it's not in a healthy way.

So many wonderful ideas have already been shared plus I have learned that it's highly recommended for Women to get in at least 40g of fiber daily. That is NOT easy unless you're tracking it, adding flax meal (ground flax seed), picking high fiber count foods, whether that be bread, beans, dried plums, nuts, etc.

Several ppl mentioned dried plums, add some almonds to that and you have a wonderful and healthy midday snack. When we change our way of eating to a more healthy one, being constipated is a problem some have. Just keep eating healthy and plenty of dark greens, yummy veggies, fiber fruits and nut butters, raw nuts etc.

But most of all keep drinking :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: plenty of water, it's such a healthy thing for our bodies in so many ways.

You'll be feeling great as the weight continues to drop, your body will feel better and you'll no longer have this as an issue.
Many many ;have ask this same question on the boards in the past, no reason to be embarrassed, we don't know what we don't know, right, until we ask!?

Fabulous news on the weight loss, kudos to you for making your life a healthier one!!:bigsmile:

ETA:
Personally I would recommend you NOT go the laxative route until you get a chance to see how adding more healthy fibrous foods into your meals works for you. Some may need them for other reasons but most of us don't, we simply want to increase the healthy foods that are high in fiber instead. As relying on chemicals when we actually might not need them can make our bodies dependent on them.:frown:

Just hate to have someone jump right into the drugs before they work on it in a healthier manner or with your doc if absolutely necessary. :flowerforyou:

DebbieJohanesen

Your body may be adjusting to the different foods that you are eating now. Make sure to be drinking plenty of water every day. I deal with things like that all the time with Irritable Bowel constipation. Perhaps take a gentle laxative? Or Metamucil? I can't use a laxative, but I do use a stool softenerf (just a little capsule) every day. I hope that helps you. ....Debbie:ohwell:

medicinemantoo

Your stool is different now because you're NOT eating as much (if any) garbage food. It will become much more firm; that's just how the body works, and that's a good thing.
Increase your water intake; at least 8qty to 10qty cups (8oz) of water, you'll probably need more in the beginning.
if things get uncomfortable, take a laxative. Walgreens max strength is very effective and priced nice. Take maybe once or twice a week if needed. most people find taking a laxative at night will not interrupt sleep and relief comes early the next day.
don't take laxatives regularly, your body will adjust to it and then you'll find it extremely difficult to poop without it. most people don't know that fact; take them occasionally for help, take too often and you're body will become "addicted" to it and that will really mess you up.
keep eating right!

DebbieJohanesen

In reading the replys you've gotten, my doctor mentioned Smooth Move tea to me, too. I haven't gotten any yet.

medicinemantoo

Maybe somebody has a link to dr. oz and the "scoop on poop".

luhluhlaura

Make sure you're drinking enough water! I'm assuming you're eating a lot of low-fat foods. Remember that fat is important. It has many positive benefits/functions--including lubrication for your colon as food moves through it.
I would suggest upping water intake first,
then look at your diet--
are you eating high protein but few carbs or little fat?
Add whole grains, or if you're really stuck to the low-carb thing, try a fiber supplement.
Also, add about a tablespoon of oil to your diet each day--olive oil in a salad or coconut oil mixed into a smoothie, for example.
Also, senna tea and coffee have natural laxative effects,
and prunes are AWESOME

happy pooping! :flowerforyou: lol

toabetterlifestyle

coffee!!

V3ggieL0vinGinger

I don't have this problem AT ALL haha, but I know it's because I eat a lot of fiber. I generally have around 35-40 grams per day. I'm not saying you should bump it up to this, but having a bowl of oatmeal with flax meal and berries on top for breakfast just might do the trick

MomBirner

Drink a cup of hot water. don't put anything in it. Just hot water. It works in minutes!!

alladream

I eat a ton of raw organic flax seeds during the course of the day (I just chew them up, or stir them into yogurt etc.), and I drink a ton of water, and without that combination, I might have trouble too. Good luck to you!

crazymom23boys1girl

A magnesium supplement before bed might help.

lisapr123

God Bless my Doctor, who once told me there is no shame in eating a greasy cheeseburger from time to time! He said that's what he does when he has that problem Cracked me up big time!

Truth is though, I go for a run. As soon as I'm 2 miles from an available bathroom....things start moving again!