Can we talk poop for a minute?

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  • EdwarddeVere
    EdwarddeVere Posts: 178
    Fiber is great and all but if that bungs you up, then your diet is lacking fat
  • EAPTX
    EAPTX 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!
  • coe28
    coe28 Posts: 715 Member
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  • Reinventing_Me
    Reinventing_Me Posts: 1,053 Member
    Cilantro is VERY good for, um, digestion.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Just going to say it again...FAT, FAT, FAT...everyone cuts out fat when they diet...ergo the pooping problems.
  • coe28
    coe28 Posts: 715 Member
    4 ounces of prune juice every morning upon arising. After 10 minutes, drink 2 large glasses of water.
    Also, 400 mg of magnesium citrate after dinner with 1 large glass of water.

    This alone would make me throw up. That's way too much liquid for me to drink right after waking up...
    In order to poop-one must drink lots of water.

    I do, sadly it doesn't help :cry:
  • VryIrishGirl76
    VryIrishGirl76 Posts: 1,167 Member
    The answer I've found is that cleaner eating generally equals a "low residue" diet....
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk 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
  • Clairead89
    Clairead89 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.
  • 88meli88
    88meli88 Posts: 238 Member
    yogurt
  • doorki
    doorki 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.
  • xiamjackie
    xiamjackie 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.
  • Shara126
    Shara126 Posts: 144 Member
    Green Tea girly!!!
  • KassLamb
    KassLamb 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.
  • RunWinterGarden
    RunWinterGarden Posts: 428 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.
    Glad I wasn't the only one who thought this.
  • mrowrmeowmrowr
    mrowrmeowmrowr 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!
  • askeates
    askeates 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.
  • chkn_WANG_Train
    chkn_WANG_Train 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.
  • askeates
    askeates 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:
  • coe28
    coe28 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....
  • doctorwhome
    doctorwhome Posts: 59
    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.

    I thought the exact same thing!
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx 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?
  • leighann881
    leighann881 Posts: 371
    Why is poop under food and nutrition? You people are weird.

    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!
  • Star512
    Star512 Posts: 1
    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/
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Are you pooping in your profile picture by any chance?
  • ichoose2believe
    ichoose2believe 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.
  • mooglysmom
    mooglysmom 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.
  • AmyMgetsfit
    AmyMgetsfit 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.
  • katejkelley
    katejkelley 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~
  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    I'm offended by this topic.

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