Poop

Did someone ask for me??

I was wondering when you'd get here.

I think quadgasm and I hold the market on poop threads.

I was on 1200 cals for about 4 months and I just could not poop more than once or twice a week. I increased to 1400 and now I have no problem.
Fiber and fat really helps.

Eat more fiber. Raspberry are GREAT. 1/2 cup is about 50 cals and 5g of fiber. Eat bread that are high in fiber. For breakfast try to have high fiber cereal or oats (large flakes or old fashion has more than quick oats). Beans are high in fiber, try to have some a few times a week. If those are not options you like, you can also stir in flax seed in food, it's almost tasteless. just add a tsp/tbs in your smoothie, yogurt, etc...

Go for healthy fat like avocado, olive oil, nuts (I find nut butter - peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower butter - easier to fit in than actual nuts, you can give it a try), olives, fat fish (like salmon or sardines).

Since I monitor closely my fibers and to a degree my fat, I'm regular like clock work.

eat anything from macdonalds the night before

Eat anything at Taco Bell. Expect results in 1-2 hours.

Here for the answers!! I have the same problem, but I'm pretty sure I'm getting enough fat? I typically eat at least one-two tablespoons of either Olive oil or Hemp oil a day. I'm also taking in about 1,5000 calories and I do drink plenty of coffee. I did poop today, but I was on day four of not doing so.

Taco Bell.

Culver's....

My friends and I call it "The Cluver's Slide"....

Taking metabolism boosters could also help I've found out that if i have my daily pill or two of cayenne pepper and cinnamon I am more likely to have a bowel movement.

Some people don't go every day. 2-3x a day to 2-3x a week is normal.

Fiber....fiber makes ya poop!

Running does the trick too!

Genny Cream ale..... like clockwork

Running does the trick too!

True. 30 minutes in to it and I am looking for a bathroom. :laugh:

I am on medication for my mental illness(but its far from under control, i haven't lead a normal life or been able to work in 5.5 years). but diarrhea has always been a huge problem with me. I either can't go at all, or cant stop going. I really don't wanna ask for meds to help things along because i think it would probably turn the problem the other way, and i way prefer constipation to diarrhea. thats why i'd like to try to correct the problem with my diet. ill try drinking a coffee tomorrow morning, and incorporate some fats into my smoothies as suggested

Well, I would still talk with your doctor about the effects. They might be able to give you better ideas of OTC drugs you could take if you wanted that option.

Have you considered working with a registered dietitian? They might be able to review what you are eating and the amount and help you make necessary changes to help with your bowel issues.

Coffee, yogurt, and a banana every morning never fails!

It's different with IBS. I have IBS too and there's a cycle so I know what you mean about either really constipated or the other way. The key is to eat the same every day and get enough fiber in your diet to go every day at least a little. I eat about 1200 calories and I try to go once a day. Sometimes I can't and after 2 or 3 days I'm panicking. Because I know the horrid stomach ache and explosion is coming eventually. I used to quit eating when I had diarrhea. But that messes things up more. So now I eat little meals several times a day and try to keep it pretty much the same. If I can manage to go once a day it doesn't alternate so much. Also, I'm sure you've talked to your dr about IBS. I have a anti-spasm prescription that helps tremendously when I really need it.

OH! I almost forgot. You should check out the FODMAPS diet online. It really helped me figure out how to get more regular and what was making my IBS flare up. Foods higher in sugars are harder on the gut. It lists all the fruits and veggies and grains and where they fall on digestability. Very helpful.