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Sorry about tmi...irregularity after protein increase??

butterfli7o
butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
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Maybe it's just me, but it seems that after I increased cals and protein I don't 'go' as much as I used to. I feel bloated and like I should go, but can't. Normal reaction? Any suggestion?

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  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    Try tracking your fiber, aim for 20-30 gm/day. you can add chia seed or bran to your diet (acts as a bulk laxative).
    Also some people switch to coconut oil instead of other fats (1-3 tbsp/day), works like a stool softener (easier to go).
  • jbella99
    jbella99 Posts: 596 Member
    add flaxseed to your protein shakes if you use em. keeps me regular
  • butterfli7o
    butterfli7o Posts: 1,319 Member
    I just bought some flaxseed yesterday. I'll try this out, thanks.
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    Yep! Happening to me too! :( I bought some chia seeds to up by fiber and some psyllium husk capsules per a few other MFPers suggestion.
  • rosied915
    rosied915 Posts: 799 Member
    Wow, since EM2WL I'm going MORE:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway:
  • juliebeannn
    juliebeannn Posts: 428 Member
    Wow, since EM2WL I'm going MORE:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway:
    when i upped my calories from 1400 to 2150, i started going every day for the first time in years!! i was so happy to not be constipated anymore! but, since dropping to my cut of 1850-1900 calories a week ago, i'm irregular again and feeling bloated all the time. can 300 calories make that much of a difference?
  • coopersmom2006
    coopersmom2006 Posts: 839
    I think mine is from eating all the meat that I eat now. Def binds me up a bit.

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