constipated

lgfaciane
lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
If your constipated does it mean you're not losing weight? Or is that tmi lol

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  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    Typos sorry guys

  • Maries_wine_calories
    Maries_wine_calories Posts: 152 Member
    Probably means that you've increased the fiber in your diet too quickly or you aren't eating enough? I can only guess without more info or seeing your food diary
  • Richardlaing1
    Richardlaing1 Posts: 23 Member
    No, it means you are not getting enough fiber or taking medications that cause the problem. Poop is the waste from food, we actually lose weight through respiration, yep we breath it away.
  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    scoandmur wrote: »
    Probably means that you've increased the fiber in your diet too quickly or you aren't eating enough? I can only guess without more info or seeing your food diary
    How can you see it sorry I'm new
  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    Richardlaing1 wrote: »
    No, it means you are not getting enough fiber or taking medications that cause the problem. Poop is the waste from food, we actually lose weight through respiration, yep we breath it away.
    Recommended foods for fiber

  • Maries_wine_calories
    Maries_wine_calories Posts: 152 Member
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    How can you see it sorry I'm new
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    In your settings it will ask if you want to keep your food diary private or "only friends" or public , you'll need to change it there . BTW I personally have a hard time "going" and I fell into the trap of increasing my fiber immediately to meet my goal # and did not GO for 3 days...pure hell. Anyways I can have a look if you like, I got a ton of advice that helped, hope I can pass it on!
  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    scoandmur wrote: »
    How can you see it sorry I'm new
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    In your settings it will ask if you want to keep your food diary private or "only friends" or public , you'll need to change it there . BTW I personally have a hard time "going" and I fell into the trap of increasing my fiber immediately to meet my goal # and did not GO for 3 days...pure hell. Anyways I can have a look if you like, I got a ton of advice that helped, hope I can pass it on![/quote]
    Okay cool it public now
  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    scoandmur wrote: »
    How can you see it sorry I'm new
    [/quote]

    In your settings it will ask if you want to keep your food diary private or "only friends" or public , you'll need to change it there . BTW I personally have a hard time "going" and I fell into the trap of increasing my fiber immediately to meet my goal # and did not GO for 3 days...pure hell. Anyways I can have a look if you like, I got a ton of advice that helped, hope I can pass it on![/quote]
    Ok cool its public now

  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    scoandmur wrote: »
    How can you see it sorry I'm new
    [/quote]

    In your settings it will ask if you want to keep your food diary private or "only friends" or public , you'll need to change it there . BTW I personally have a hard time "going" and I fell into the trap of increasing my fiber immediately to meet my goal # and did not GO for 3 days...pure hell. Anyways I can have a look if you like, I got a ton of advice that helped, hope I can pass it on![/quote]

    Its public now
  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    lgfaciane wrote: »
    scoandmur wrote: »
    Probably means that you've increased the fiber in your diet too quickly or you aren't eating enough? I can only guess without more info or seeing your food diary
    How can you see it sorry I'm new
    Okay cool it public now
  • BramageOMG
    BramageOMG Posts: 319 Member
    When I dropped my intake my outtake changed a LOT. Less frequent and less volume. I chalked it up to my body getting used to a new diet and it regulated over time, but still less in = less out :)
  • keziak1
    keziak1 Posts: 204 Member
    I am dealing with the same issue. I am drinking a good deal and eating a lot of fruit and vegetables, but less food overall. I tried psyllium powder and it worked, but when I stopped taking it, problem returned. So now I'm motivated to stick with it. I don't remember for sure where I got the stuff, probably GNC.
  • beachykeen81
    beachykeen81 Posts: 29 Member
    drink more water. if you increase your fiber you have to increase your water intake too!
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    beachykeen81 wrote: »
    drink more water. if you increase your fiber you have to increase your water intake too!

    That's it, or else it will have the opposite effect and block you up.
  • musicandarts
    musicandarts Posts: 187 Member
    Eat prunes. Inexpensive and works well.
  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    Okay thanks guys
  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,372 Member
    Wouldn't hurt to also ensure you are getting the right amount of good fat in your daily intake..it helps!
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    Increase fiber (slowly), increase water, increase exercise.
    Foods high in fiber here.
    You could also try a week or so of one dose a day of metamucil & miralax, just to help get things started again. My doctor assured me both are perfectly harmless, even to take daily.

    Also have a look at:
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

    http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/063008p28.shtml

    http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/fiber

    As for your original question, no, it does not mean you're not losing weight. As someone else already pointed out, some of the weight we lose is exhaled as water, the end product of food being broken down for energy. Some is used as energy to move bits of the body (microscopic & macro). Some is used as energy to make heat (which results from moving bits of the body).

    Yes, you're going to lose some weight once your bowels start working right & get rid of whatever's backed up in there, but it's just as quick as water weight gain/loss, so don't get too excited about it. (And for the love of Pete, don't think that laxatives are a good way to lose weight! That way lies a serious eating disorder.)
  • lgfaciane
    lgfaciane Posts: 97 Member
    MKEgal wrote: »
    Increase fiber (slowly), increase water, increase exercise.
    Foods high in fiber here.
    You could also try a week or so of one dose a day of metamucil & miralax, just to help get things started again. My doctor assured me both are perfectly harmless, even to take daily.

    Also have a look at:
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

    http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/063008p28.shtml

    http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/features/fiber

    As for your original question, no, it does not mean you're not losing weight. As someone else already pointed out, some of the weight we lose is exhaled as water, the end product of food being broken down for energy. Some is used as energy to move bits of the body (microscopic & macro). Some is used as energy to make heat (which results from moving bits of the body).

    Yes, you're going to lose some weight once your bowels start working right & get rid of whatever's backed up in there, but it's just as quick as water weight gain/loss, so don't get too excited about it. (And for the love of Pete, don't think that laxatives are a good way to lose weight! That way lies a serious eating disorder.)
    Okay thanks and also I am new to this and very determined to lose weight I'm looking for motivational friends you guy can request if u like

  • faulk472
    faulk472 Posts: 1 Member
    Try adding flaxseeds or chia seeds to your diet. All natural..
  • Falcon
    Falcon Posts: 853 Member
    make sure you drink plenty of water and get a good dose of veggies and a piece a fruit a day.
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Increase fiber (slowly), increase water, increase exercise. It may take about 2 to 4 weeks to feel the difference, but you will.
  • vikilynndunn76
    vikilynndunn76 Posts: 6 Member
    lgfaciane wrote: »
    scoandmur wrote: »
    How can you see it sorry I'm new

    In your settings it will ask if you want to keep your food diary private or "only friends" or public , you'll need to change it there . BTW I personally have a hard time "going" and I fell into the trap of increasing my fiber immediately to meet my goal # and did not GO for 3 days...pure hell. Anyways I can have a look if you like, I got a ton of advice that helped, hope I can pass it on![/quote]

    Its public now[/quote]

  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    magnesium citrate.
  • vikilynndunn76
    vikilynndunn76 Posts: 6 Member
    I am soo glad im not the only one! Thankbyou for posting. So discouraging when you dont know whats happening to your body. Hope it goes better soon!
  • Maries_wine_calories
    Maries_wine_calories Posts: 152 Member
    vikilynndunn76 wrote: »
    I am soo glad im not the only one! Thankbyou for posting. So discouraging when you dont know whats happening to your body. Hope it goes better soon!

    Yes, I'm glad for all of the support in MFP and forums- thank you everyone for speaking and offering great ideas
  • Carlee0921
    Carlee0921 Posts: 2 Member
    scoandmur wrote: »
    Probably means that you've increased the fiber in your diet too quickly or you aren't eating enough? I can only guess without more info or seeing your food diary

    Ive had a problem with cronic constipation for as long as i can remember. It sucks. I am forever bloated and feel full even when i dont eat. Im drinking more water than i ever had and taking laxatives, stool softners and fiber daily and it still doesn't work.
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