Sorry to be gross, but a question...

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Nailrep
Nailrep Posts: 966 Member
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How do you guys handle constipation while cutting calories?
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  • Krizzle4Rizzle
    Krizzle4Rizzle Posts: 2,704 Member
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    I eat more fiber.
  • Trovan
    Trovan Posts: 133 Member
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    Prune juice.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
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    I eat more fibre and try to get more roughage like lettuce and popcorn
  • stephilderton
    stephilderton Posts: 25 Member
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    Yeah, I'd make sure to eat an apple a day, if not two (one for each snack).
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
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    pericolace
  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
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    water, water, water, water,...oatmeal..., water, water, water, water
  • cassidystreasures
    cassidystreasures Posts: 116
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    at purnes, or benafiber or something simular till you get more fiber in your diet. My daughter likes the sweet one's purnes. Make sure fiber is on your food diary
  • thefantasticmrsfox
    thefantasticmrsfox Posts: 42 Member
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    Ahhhh good- I thought it was just me that suffered with this when I start cutting down.
  • CarrieAbbey
    CarrieAbbey Posts: 378 Member
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    extra fibre daily and lots of water.:drinker:
  • amandalc980
    amandalc980 Posts: 383 Member
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    I take flax seed oil vitamins everyday. I have always had issues being full of *kitten*, so this has always been a thing for me.
  • phinners
    phinners Posts: 524 Member
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    huffing, puffing and general swearing.
  • Mama4Jesus
    Mama4Jesus Posts: 7
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    yogurt, helps, and drink more water.
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
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    Good to know this is clearly a problem. I was wondering what was going on. Although I drink about 14 glasses of water a day, I do 5 dried prunes and an Activia and sometimes I still won't go. Looking for a fiber supplement. Anyone use metamucil?
  • bahrainbel
    bahrainbel Posts: 194
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    I take flax seed oil vitamins everyday. I have always had issues being full of *kitten*, so this has always been a thing for me.


    hahaha
  • HotMomma44
    HotMomma44 Posts: 1
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    I get some psyllium husk and drink it with oj every morning..It is basically pure fiber..You can get it at Trader Joes..
    Good Luck
  • trud72
    trud72 Posts: 1,912 Member
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    lol fruit and veg and water that will do the trick!
  • AmyMarie31
    AmyMarie31 Posts: 4
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    Hi hun.... I had the same issue... I did take the fibre drinks and stuff like that but I found that it made me extremely gassy and did not solve the problem. (I thought I was dying!!! LOL) Someone had written on here water, water and more water. He or she is correct. You have to realize your body is using everything that you are putting into it right now. Attempt to flush your body with lots of water.... I wish you the best of luck!
  • angiemcgovern
    angiemcgovern Posts: 64 Member
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    Insoluble Fiber will help. See below (from http://www.healthcastle.com/fiber-solubleinsoluble.shtml):

    Functions of Insoluble Fiber
    *move bulk through the intestines
    *control and balance the pH (acidity) in the intestines

    Benefits of Insoluble Fiber
    *promote regular bowel movement and prevent constipation
    *remove toxic waste through colon in less time
    *help prevent colon cancer by keeping an optimal pH in intestines to prevent microbes from producing cancerous substances

    Food Sources of Insoluble Fiber
    *Vegetables such as green beans and dark green leafy vegetables
    * Fruit skins and root vegetable skins
    *Whole-wheat products
    *Wheat bran
    *Corn bran
    *Seeds & Nuts

    and lots and lots of water!

    Good Luck :smile:
  • MCS64
    MCS64 Posts: 126
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    Lots of water, and my once a day sweet treat of black licorice. (Twizzlers 2 pieces) Does the trick everytime!:smile: Prunes are good too.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,052 Member
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    Fresh spinach and a container of baby wipes!

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