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    Constipation problems

    Posts: 5 Member
    edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
    Since starting to diet and exercise 3 weeks ago having a problem with constipation. I have tried eating prunes and have taken stool softeners even had to take a laxiative. Does anyone have a helpful tip for this problem?

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    • Posts: 1,119 Member
      I try to get in 30g of fiber (mostly through fruits, veggies, oatmeal, other whole grains) everyday and don't really have a problem... Maybe a fiber supplement?
    • Posts: 1,774 Member
      If your calories are too low, things will stop moving.

      Lots of water, fruits and veggies, a good amount of whole grains, things should work again!
    • Posts: 49
      Use Nopolina.

      http://www.amazon.com/Nopalina-Flax-Seed-Capsules-240/dp/B001PI7X0G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1364738873&sr=8-2&keywords=napolina+flax+seed+plus

      Totally great for constipation and overall wellness - including weight loss - for me. Full of Omega 3's, Flax Seeds and has a touch of senna for the constipation issue. Totally natural. I am a big fan and use it every day.

      Good Luck.

      Theresa
    • Posts: 43 Member
      Get your water in, and then some. Upping your fiber will help but I find that if I am not getting enough water in (and for me its 8 glasses if I am not exercising daily, 10 if I am) then all the fiber just makes me gassy and constipated...also try dried apricots rather than prunes.
    • Posts: 277 Member
      Psyllium Husk.

      Google it.

      Much better than a laxative, and natural.
    • Posts: 277 Member
      And LOTS of water
    • Posts: 6,890 Member
      Make sure you're getting plenty of healthy fats as well - often people go all low or non-fat and this is the result. We need healthy fats along with the fiber & fluids to keep things moving. Avocado, nuts, nut butters, olive & coconut oils....
    • Posts: 79 Member
      Fats+H2O+Fiber+moving= Awesome bowel movements.
      It's often undervalued but make sure you're getting enough fat in your diet. No fat = no mucus production in your bowels= no poop...
      Try not to use laxatives or stimulants, they will only make it harder to poop naturally later. Sometimes with a diet change it takes the body a little to figure out whats going on.
      Lastly youtube 'Self colon massage'. It's quite helpful!
    • Posts: 196 Member
      Bump
    • Posts: 905 Member
      fennel tea and senna has worked for me
    • Posts: 917 Member
      Had the same issue when I first joined MFP. Increasing fiber helps, as does drinking more water. If all else fails, try the Ultra Fiber tablets with psyllium and prunes....they work
    • Posts: 3,347 Member
      I am not sure why but if i walk on my tredmill i almost instantly need to go i drink tons of water and eat lots of veggies :)
    • Posts: 770 Member
      Get enough healthy fat, when I lower my fats I always have issues. Plus lots of water & exercise helps too.
    • Posts: 14
      Early in my diet, I had this problem. I was drinking TONS of water and getting LOTS of fiber and good fats, but I was in agony for about a week and a half. :\

      The problem was that I wasn't eating enough calories. It's not just energy levels that suffer if you go too low. Thankfully, I've wizened up a bit and learned from that experience haha.
    • Posts: 1,384 Member
      Raisins work very well for me. Plus more water. :drinker:
    • Posts: 214 Member
      Bump.
    • Posts: 2,027 Member
      jeannemarie333 wrote: »
      Bump.

      Why would you bump such an old thread? :/
    • Posts: 16,049 Member
      MichelleSilverleaf wrote: »
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      Why would you bump such an old thread? :/

      Maybe because this is such a common problem, and no matter how old the thread it could still help someone :)
    • Posts: 8,753 Member
      But bumping without a question is odd.
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