Sorry to be gross, but a question...

Nailrep
Nailrep Posts: 966 Member
edited September 24 in Health and Weight Loss
How do you guys handle constipation while cutting calories?
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  • Krizzle4Rizzle
    Krizzle4Rizzle Posts: 2,704 Member
    I eat more fiber.
  • Trovan
    Trovan Posts: 133 Member
    Prune juice.
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I eat more fibre and try to get more roughage like lettuce and popcorn
  • stephilderton
    stephilderton Posts: 25 Member
    Yeah, I'd make sure to eat an apple a day, if not two (one for each snack).
  • luv2ash
    luv2ash Posts: 1,903 Member
    pericolace
  • abyt42
    abyt42 Posts: 1,358 Member
    water, water, water, water,...oatmeal..., water, water, water, water
  • cassidystreasures
    cassidystreasures Posts: 116
    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
    Ahhhh good- I thought it was just me that suffered with this when I start cutting down.
  • CarrieAbbey
    CarrieAbbey Posts: 378 Member
    extra fibre daily and lots of water.:drinker:
  • amandalc980
    amandalc980 Posts: 383 Member
    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
    huffing, puffing and general swearing.
  • Mama4Jesus
    Mama4Jesus Posts: 7
    yogurt, helps, and drink more water.
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
    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
    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
    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
    lol fruit and veg and water that will do the trick!
  • AmyMarie31
    AmyMarie31 Posts: 4
    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
    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
    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: 4,024 Member
    Fresh spinach and a container of baby wipes!
  • ultimategar
    ultimategar Posts: 96 Member
    lots of spicy food ;)
  • mmariano
    mmariano Posts: 15
    Metamucil!
  • tmogs
    tmogs Posts: 287 Member
    eat ALOT of salad (spring mix) and drink water
  • MaryDreamer
    MaryDreamer Posts: 439
    Good question! I use Prunelax but I also like Sunsweet Cherry Essence Prunes. But I'm yet to find something I can use on a daily basis since at work the bathroom is waaaaaay on the other side of the building grrrrr! Miralax doesn't work for me. Acacia Senegal is the only fiber I've found that works for me but only comes in powder form and I'd need to use it 5x day. I ordered mine thru Swanson's.

    http://www.irritable-bowel-syndrome.ws/acacia-fiber.htm

    www.helpforibs.com/shop/suplmts/acacia.asp
  • momof3babes
    momof3babes Posts: 103
    Activia yogurt helps me a lot. Even when I drink TONS and TONS and TONS of water it doesn't help unless I eat Activia and L OTS of fiber through fresh fruit and veggies.
  • paniolo5
    paniolo5 Posts: 186 Member
    As over-the counter assistance goes, Miralax is my favorite...it's GENTLE!! I typically start my day with two flavored prunes (orange & lemon essence are great - almost like candy!).

    Word of warning - overloading on fiber can cause constipation, too, so you should increase your fiber intake slowly so your body can adjust.
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
    Fiber Supplements - I get the Fiber Chews andt ake 2-4 a day
  • mfkfoster
    mfkfoster Posts: 331 Member
    I eat foods with extra fiber! Vitamuffins for breakfast or they now have Nature's Own English muffins with 8 grams of fiber and 100 calories!! Also lots of water and exercise. Flax seed oil supplements help me as well. And last but not least at least one yogurt a day!
  • ladybu6205
    ladybu6205 Posts: 165 Member
    water, water, water, water,...oatmeal..., water, water, water, water

    AGREE......
  • ellisor1230
    ellisor1230 Posts: 33
    Fiber One Original cereal, 1/4 cup a day for a snack!
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