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    Can we talk poop for a minute?

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    • Posts: 178
      Fiber is great and all but if that bungs you up, then your diet is lacking fat
    • Posts: 42 Member
      Way back when I read an Overeaters Anonymous book, and one of the "symptoms" of overeating that it listed was numerous BMs per day. I thought, right, I have a lot of them and I'M not an overeater! :-) Now, 100 pounds heavier, I know I am. So I'm not surprised to find I don't even go every day now. I'm not taking in that much more than my body needs, after all. And I eat a TON of fiber and drink a lot of water every day, good oils, etc. I will say, however, that I miss it. God, I can't believe I just publicly admitted that!
    • Posts: 715 Member
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    • Posts: 1,053 Member
      Cilantro is VERY good for, um, digestion.
    • Posts: 41,865 Member
      Just going to say it again...FAT, FAT, FAT...everyone cuts out fat when they diet...ergo the pooping problems.
    • Posts: 715 Member
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      In order to poop-one must drink lots of water.

      I do, sadly it doesn't help :cry:
    • Posts: 1,167 Member
      The answer I've found is that cleaner eating generally equals a "low residue" diet....
    • Posts: 6,033 Member
      Drink coffee, or go for a run. Even more fun would be to eat a buttload of chocolate. That'll get things going for sure.


      "A buttload of chocolate"


      BWHWHWHAHAHAHAHHAH
    • Posts: 4 Member
      Have you ever tried laxative teas? I'm the same way, girl, and it's awful. I'm like 'remind me why I'm eating all these vegetables again?' But there is a tea called 'Smooth Move' it has a pleasant peppermint flavor and it WORKS! The only thing that has ever worked for me. I get it at Heath Stores and even some Grocery stores where I live.
    • Posts: 238 Member
      yogurt
    • Posts: 2,576 Member
      yeah think its just the nature of the beast with clean eating

      water, fiber, morning coffee not sure much else we can do :P - your not alone though

      Hmmm....something seems to be wrong with a diet that prevents one from pooping. Unless you are working at ultimate efficiency and there is no bodily waste.
    • Posts: 611 Member
      Am I the only one that goes 2-3 times a day, at the same time everyday? I am clockwork when it comes to defecating.

      You would room well with Sheldon Cooper.
    • Posts: 144 Member
      Green Tea girly!!!
    • Posts: 98 Member
      Call me immature, but when I red this and saw your expression in your photo, I lol'd! Can't believe no one pointed that out.

      I have nothing helpful to say that previous posters didn't already cover.
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      You would room well with Sheldon Cooper.
      Glad I wasn't the only one who thought this.
    • Posts: 288 Member
      I am so jealous right now. I'm lucky if I get twice a week!


      I don't know where it all goes, because it's certainly not coming out!
    • Posts: 1,490 Member
      I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one with the issue.... another friend of mine just told me to add a tsp of flaxseed to my morning smoothie, so I'm going to give that a shot.
    • Posts: 143
      When it comes to pooping and staying regular, all you hear is fiber...fiber...execise...fiber...water...fiber... Yeah, that's not doing it for me. The cleaner a lifestyle I lead, the harder it is for me to poop. Eventually, I'm going to have to resort to eating Taco Bell, since that manages to produce a movement for me within a couple of hours.

      Does anyone else find this to be true? (Not necessarily the Taco Bell thing, but the rest of it.)

      this happened to me, i was confused.... dreaming back on my vegan days when I pooped 5 times a day, more water, fiber and enough fat and the occasional protein shake.... i don't know what it is about them, but I've found they are the last resort to poop happenings.
    • Posts: 1,490 Member
      Green Tea girly!!!

      I drink at least 16 oz of green tea every day and it is not helping at all :sad:
    • Posts: 715 Member
      I am so jealous right now. I'm lucky if I get twice a week!


      I don't know where it all goes, because it's certainly not coming out!


      Saaaaaaame here. Except I know that it is one reason why my belly isn't flatter....
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      You would room well with Sheldon Cooper.

      I thought the exact same thing!
    • Posts: 24,208 Member
      Drink coffee, or go for a run. Even more fun would be to eat a buttload of chocolate. That'll get things going for sure.

      Buttload seems to be the problem.

      My go to solution is mango and papaya.

      Or is that go two, go too?
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      google 2 girls 1 cup and it will all become clear.



      To the OP. No. I never have a problem pooping. No matter what I eat

      MEAN!
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      I found this online to help with your problem, i'm going to check into buying an organic probiotic pill. good luck and bombs away!
      http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/probiotic-foods/
    • Posts: 3,614 Member
      Are you pooping in your profile picture by any chance?
    • Posts: 108 Member
      Eventually, I'm going to have to resort to eating Taco Bell, since that manages to produce a movement for me within a couple of hours.

      lol... for me my oatmeal with chia seeds every morning seems to work. I use to go 2 or 3 times a week. Now I go about once a day.
    • Posts: 319 Member
      In the beginning I was having trouble. Now, as long as I reach my fat goal I go every morning. Every damn morning, just as my kid needs to get on the bus. And my body apparently decides that if I don't reach the toilet in that time then I don't deserve to do so. Then I have to wait another day.
      I used to have severe constipation issues, but I started drinking coffee in the morning (just 1 cup) again and its helped. Now I'm regular... so long as I get in the bathroom at a certain time, lol.
    • Posts: 636 Member
      Try the "P" fruits, pineapple, plumbs, prunes(dried plums), pears. I think 2 or 3 prunes a day should do the trick.
    • Posts: 839 Member
      I had the same issue and then read the BEST ADVICE EVER from another MFP poster. I'm sorry I don't remember who it was, but if they see this: THANK YOU! You should try adding a magnesium supplement to your diet. I take one that has calcium/magnesium/zinc (I read several articles before trying just to make sure this was ok to do, and found this recommendation for menopausal women). I take one with every meal. It has completely changed my system! I used to have to resort to good old Exlax every week or so. No more! I'm like clockwork now! I realize this may be TMI for some, but if you clicked on this post, you probably either have the same issue or know of a remedy. For me, magnesium has done the trick~
    • Posts: 3,306 Member
      I'm offended by this topic.
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