Personal problem :?

noelibear
noelibear Posts: 22
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I know this is personal, but I need a little help with a problem I am having. Though I have been losing weight at a steady rate. I have also shall we say (stopped up)....Not at all on the glamorous side of weight loss. But still. It is causing alot of crampng and bloating. Any suggestions on a heatlthy way to stay regular :D
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  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    I checked your diary, but it's pretty inconsistent so I can't say based on that. I can tell you what I tell others who have been there. Track your fiber on the food diary. Know how much fiber you're getting on a regular basis. If you're not getting at least the recommended amount, start eating higher fiber foods. More leafy vegetables, whole grains, fruits. These will help the situation on a regular basis. In the meantime, try a softener to help you out.
  • rhall9058
    rhall9058 Posts: 270 Member
    Increase your fiber intake. Here's a blurb to consider:

    Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease.
  • ChunkiChica
    ChunkiChica Posts: 150
    If you can't fit the fiber into your diet, you can always take metamucil or a natural fiber supplement.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Smile. You're certainly not the only one. Do a search for constipation. There's thread after thread of women like you, and then 100s of replies telling you, definitively, what will work for you (oddly all different lol).

    Good luck finding what works for you! I was you. I'd tried everything (I'd been constipated since puberty, really).
    I had tests done even.

    In the end? I added a magnesium citrate supplement to my diet and the rest, literally, is history.
  • flechero
    flechero Posts: 260 Member
    Staying hydrated also make a big difference.
  • noelibear
    noelibear Posts: 22
    Thanks, any suggestions on a good source of fiber...I am not sure of what veggies to eat or even where to start on this one...
  • nellyett
    nellyett Posts: 436 Member
    One of the snacks I have everyday is a greek yogurt cup (or any yogurt, but greek has higher protein) with a full serving (1/3 cup) of Bran Buds with Psyllium fibre. It's my afternoon snack and keeps things regular. :)
  • julimonster
    julimonster Posts: 243 Member
    add some flax seed meal to some yogurt, you'll be like a playdough factory in no time + drink plenty of water
  • sweoiru234509s
    sweoiru234509s Posts: 1
    A cup of warm water with about a tablespoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey on an empty stomach :)
  • rachelhohenbrink
    rachelhohenbrink Posts: 179 Member
    Water , water and more water. Followed by fiber from fruits and veggies.
  • rhall9058
    rhall9058 Posts: 270 Member
    add some flax seed meal to some yogurt, you'll be like a playdough factory in no time + drink plenty of water

    We add flax seed to a lot of our meals to increase the fiber intake. Also look at other high fiber grains to add. Somebody already mentioned in, but metamucel in your daily water would help as well.
  • jfrog123
    jfrog123 Posts: 432 Member
    I get plenty of fiber, but still have this problem if I don't drink enough water. Make sure you stay hydrated to keep things moving along. :drinker:


    *ETA - When adding fiber to your diet, increase your intake over the course of several days to a few weeks. If you have been getting very little fiber and suddenly start ingesting large quantities you will be miserable! Voice of experience here!
  • katheern
    katheern Posts: 213 Member
    Thanks, any suggestions on a good source of fiber...I am not sure of what veggies to eat or even where to start on this one...

    Broccoli, cauliflower, berries, green beans/haricot verts all have a LOT of fiber. Also make sure you drink enough water! No less than 8 cups a day.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Try Activia yogurt. Water, yes water. Apples are a great way to stay regulated and healthy.

    I
  • RunMyOregonBunsOff
    RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
    Broccoli, spinich, romane, apples as well as prune juice (I like using plum smart for my kiddos) to name just a few. Also, try going for a nice walk or jog. That is known to get things moving! Good luck, feel better. Also there is an over the counter med called Senicot (I have no idea how to spell it) that helps. It won't make you go but it will make it not so bad when you do go.
  • mocha106
    mocha106 Posts: 64 Member
    I started adding chia seeds to my yogurt more than a month ago and I haven't had a problem since.
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    for fiber without cramping, add chia seeds (about a tbls to start up to 2 tbls) to any liquid or food...it will also make you feel fuller.
  • Tinman42
    Tinman42 Posts: 59 Member
    A friend of mine swears by kiwi - a kiwi fruit or two a day helps her stay regular.

    I prefer a Kellogg's FiberPlus bar a day - seems to work for me! It has 9 grams dietary fiber. And also walking - never fails, out for a walk and the urge hits....

    Good luck!
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    Prune juice baby

    That stuff would unblock a drain lol
  • mistyblue1963
    mistyblue1963 Posts: 11
    fruit/veggies/fibre and plenty of water :)
  • sgaranzuay
    sgaranzuay Posts: 34 Member
    So many great replies, there's not much to add. This happens to me... all the time, actually. I'm on a training diet (no fruit for a month...hmf!) and there tends to be a regular traffic jam. I drink a significant amount of water, ~ 1 gal/day. When that doesn't get things moving, I drink a fiber packet (Metamucil) or take a softener. That does the trick.

    NO problems on this site talking about your body and the changes you experience during weight loss. Everyone has a different path, but we all see the same trees along the way. Make sense?

    Continued good luck to you and I hope you're having a congestion free day!

    //Severin
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
    If you can't fit the fiber into your diet, you can always take metamucil or a natural fiber supplement.

    Indeed - my fave is Benefiber. Very easy to put in things when cooking or even water, as it dissolves completely and is tasteless and grit free.
  • sarah3333
    sarah3333 Posts: 222 Member
    I find that too much fiber stops you up just like not enough fiber. My doctor told me to find a gentle stool softener. I just take 1/2 a dose a few times a week and then I'm normal.
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    Begin your day with a 1 cup serving of Fiber One cereal. Consider having a cup of coffee along with your cereal. You'll meet your entire daily fiber goal and remedy the issue immediately and permanently.
  • spikefoot
    spikefoot Posts: 419
    when I removed bread and whey protein shakes I improved... I don't always think it is related to lack of fiber.
  • Poods71
    Poods71 Posts: 502 Member
    I was having exactly the same problem. NFP had it that I should have 15g of fibre but I watched a programme recently that said at least 18g. I have manually changed mine to 18 and am trying to go over it as much as possible. Good sources of fibre that I have found are beans and there is a bread I have just found with 5.5g of fibre per slice it is Hovis Sensationally seeded wholemeal and it is only 109 cals per slice unlike other high fibre breads that usually come in over 120. Obviously fruits and veggies and prunes if you like them. If you are upping your fibre be sure to drink plenty of water of you could just make things worse. So far I am finding that things are improving for me. Good luck, I know how horrible it is :flowerforyou:
  • noelibear
    noelibear Posts: 22
    Thanks to everyone for the AMAZING suggestions! I am sure one of them will work for me!
  • UnstopableMother
    UnstopableMother Posts: 8 Member
    I often have had this problem cause of some of my medication the trouble is it turns to fat quickly so you want to get it solved quickly I also strongly suggest you take metamucil or a natural fiber supplement for a few days to get unstopped sort of speak but not on a regular basis or your mechanics shall we say will stop working on their own with out the Metamucil. So after you get working again eat lots of fiber, An apple a day with the pealing on helps allot lotsof leafy greens work well I have also found that raw carrots either sticks or baby carrots and bananas work great for me to keep me regular, How ever a bit of warning bananas have also been known to have the opposite clogging effect on some people. Lots of Fresh peaches work great for me also but only till you get moving again as too many can also spike up your sugar level quickly causing your metabolism to get stuck sort of speak and you will begin to gain weight so use large amount of peaches for a sort term effect.

    Also you must be sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water a day or nothing will work.
  • taiyola
    taiyola Posts: 964 Member
    I recently discovered that oranges are high in fibre, and I get these Fruit 'n' Fibre biscuits that are 189 calories and 6g fibre. Those two as snacks are half of my fibre goal a day!

    Try and reach 24g of fibre a day (Government reccommended amount) and flush it out with 2-3L of fluids a day which do not have to be plain water.
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    If you can't fit the fiber into your diet, you can always take metamucil or a natural fiber supplement.
    Ditto this one. I do. Morning and at night. Keeps the plumbing functioning just fine.

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