How's your Poo???

cupcakesplz
cupcakesplz Posts: 237 Member
edited November 22 in Health and Weight Loss
hi
Yes how's your Poo?
I only ask because mine has changed since starting 3 weeks ago.
I was going every day. A nice clean poo daily always felt great.
But these past 3 weeks I have been going twice or once a week and they are not nice clean one!

Is this normal?
Was your Poo like this too????
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  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    "Clean..." poo?

    Anyway, whenever you change your eating habits, it's likely your elimination will change as well. Try adding in some fiber.
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    No change for me. Did you make a drastic change in what foods you eat? That can create some issues until your system adjusts.
  • cupcakesplz
    cupcakesplz Posts: 237 Member
    Yes fibre sounds like a plan
  • cupcakesplz
    cupcakesplz Posts: 237 Member
    Lots of veggies and less bread
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    Didn't look at your diary but when a lot of people start they cut to much fat from their diet and have issues. I know I did. Overall I greatly improved in this area after I cut out a lot of processed foods which were a staple prior to doing this.
  • paperpudding
    paperpudding Posts: 9,302 Member
    Mine didnt really change.

    But then I didnt really change my foods either - just ate basically the same ones, but less of them.
  • lau13127
    lau13127 Posts: 1 Member
    Am going right now. Reverting with picture
  • ExRelaySprinter
    ExRelaySprinter Posts: 874 Member
    paperpudding wrote: »
    Mine didnt really change.

    But then I didnt really change my foods either - just ate basically the same ones, but less of them.

    Yes, this^^.
    The change is probably down to changing the foods you're eating.
    More Fibre in your diet will definitely help.
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    cupcakesplz wrote: »
    Lots of veggies and less bread

    That would do it. All of those veggies have loads of fiber. One of the best ways to get going again if you have had trouble doing so is to eat a huge salad. Cleans you right out.

  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,984 Member
    Sorry, I'm not uploading photos
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
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  • 2wise4u
    2wise4u Posts: 229 Member
    I'm basically eating the same foods only less of them also but I've also added more fruits and veggies and I think the added fiber has been a benefit! Everything has been coming along nice and easy so that's an added benefit for me.
  • rosnigetsfit
    rosnigetsfit Posts: 569 Member
    edited August 2015
    Sounds like you're constipated. Drink lots of water and eat fiber nutrient food.

    ETA: Are you taking iron supplements?
  • cupcakesplz
    cupcakesplz Posts: 237 Member
    rosnigetsfit wrote: »

    ETA: Are you taking iron supplements?

    No
  • OldAssDude
    OldAssDude Posts: 1,436 Member
    Changes in what goes in are going to change what comes out.

    Make sure you are getting enough fiber, and make sure you are staying hydrated.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    No change in the type of food I consumed. No change in elimination.
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    Make sure you're getting enough fat in your diet, along with plenty of fiber and water. Find the right combo of those and you'll be golden :)

    ~Lyssa
  • _The_Lone_Wolf_
    _The_Lone_Wolf_ Posts: 160 Member
    Currently i go twice a day sometimes even 3 but then again im working hard at it :0
  • kxbrown27
    kxbrown27 Posts: 769 Member
    Once a day, in the morning. You can set your watch by it.
  • David_2015
    David_2015 Posts: 231 Member
    edited August 2015
    yirara wrote: »
    Sorry, I'm not uploading photos

    :-D
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    edited August 2015
    If you've drastically dropped your calories, it could be that. Just the amount of food you eat has an effect on pooping. Anorexics are infamous for trouble pooping. They lie around, starving, not getting much exercise and they eat next to nothing. So, they have trouble pooping. Sooo many if them start taking laxatives just to be able to go. Very dangerous. Do go there!

    If you're not eating enough fiber, it could be that. Fiber is helpful in that area. Fruits and veggies have good amounts of fiber. If you don't have them in your diet and begin including them, you may be happily surprised at how helpful they are in that area. Many people find that dates and prunes help them poop.

    It could also be unrelated to your diet. There is no possible way we could know.

    Call the doctor. If you aren't eating a balanced diet with a normal amount of healthy foods, start doing that.

    Drink water.

    Get daily exercise.

    Good luck!!!
  • judiness101
    judiness101 Posts: 119 Member
    I'm also quite constipated even though I eat a lot of fiber. Turns out I upped my protein by a lot and cut back too much on the fat. I'm eating more fat again and everything is fine.

    I would suggest to change your MFP settings to see how much fiber you are getting and drink a lot of water.
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    I would love to be the doctor whose patient calls whenever there's a poo-related change.

    Cha-ching!
  • Jillish23
    Jillish23 Posts: 226 Member
    Google the term "Bristol stool chart" and this might help with your 'situation'. :)
  • Shells918
    Shells918 Posts: 1,070 Member
    I was eating a ton of fruit and drinking a lot of water an I have "poo" issues. I'm on a very low carb diet so the fruit is decreasing a lot. It sucks and can get very uncomfortable. I have to take a lot of laxatives for satisfaction. Not fun.
  • dinosaurparty
    dinosaurparty Posts: 185 Member
    Haha you're not alone! Mine is the same :( I only seem to be able to have healthy poos when my diet is not-so-healthy. I'm also suddenly gassier than normal? It's super lame.

    I'm not sure how to fix it. I eat fruits and veggies (not starchy ones) with every meal, and I'm paying really close attention to my water intake. Maybe our bodies just need time to readjust?
  • daniwilford
    daniwilford Posts: 1,030 Member
    I had a similar issue when I recently changed my diet for medical reasons. Fiber was the key, 35 grams a day keeps me clean and regular. I added Chia seeds to my nightly salad if I was running low on fiber.
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  • _The_Lone_Wolf_
    _The_Lone_Wolf_ Posts: 160 Member
    its all good
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