Bathroom Troubles
jenniferb973
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Ok, this might sound gross to some. But since I've started eating healthier, I don't go to the bathroom as often (have bowel movements). I've tried adding some fiber, and prunes...and they'll make me go sometimes. But I thought that when you ate healthier, things move flow more often? Am I wrong?
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So you are eating less and as a result you are going to the bathroom less and you find that suprising? I mean if you really want to be on the toilet more I guess fiber and prunes are a good way to go and having more fiber in your diet isn't really a bad thing so you can do that if you want. I have heard the concept that you will be more "regular" when you are healthy but everytime I've heard that its been from a company trying to sell some high fiber product. Are you experiencing discomfort or any sort of physical ailment from not going to the bathroom as often as you'd like?1
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Eating less food means less fiber.. You can eat prunes and what not (eeeeewww btw).. but perhaps make sure your diet is not lacking in healthy fats and fiber choices.2
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When you eat less, you're going to go less. At least at first. There's literally less food to be digested. I find that I have trouble the first week of getting into a deficit, and then things become regular again IF: I'm getting enough fiber as well as enough FAT.
As the poster above asked, are you experiencing discomfort?4 -
This happened to me. I found that making sure I hit my fat and fiber goals has helped tremendously! Hope everything comes out okay. Pun intended5
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Staying hydrated helps me..4
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You need to realize also if you are eating food that is better for you in general - there is less 'wasted' and more nutrients absorbed and used by your body also leading to less bathroom need because your eliminating less garbage now.
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You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.0 -
Thanks guys! I'm not in any pain or anything. Just realized I won't go for days at a time....whereas, before, I was pretty regular.
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jenniferb973 wrote: »Ok, this might sound gross to some. But since I've started eating healthier, I don't go to the bathroom as often (have bowel movements). I've tried adding some fiber, and prunes...and they'll make me go sometimes. But I thought that when you ate healthier, things move flow more often? Am I wrong?
My guess is that your definition of "healthy" doesn't include much fat...which is probably your issue. Dietary fat is essential to a healthy diet...if you cut way back on fat, you're going to have issues, this just being one of them.3 -
jenniferb973 wrote: »Thanks guys! I'm not in any pain or anything. Just realized I won't go for days at a time....whereas, before, I was pretty regular.
You might get back to a daily routine. If you don't and you are uncomfortable, you can adjust your fat and fiber which can make you more regular. If I don't go for a day I'm uncomfortable.1 -
My minimum fiber is 25g and at least a gallon of water a day, or things don't move like they should.1
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Totally normal if you have reduced your caloric intake significantly, less food in = Less food out.2
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If you are eating more fiber make sure you get enough water. Otherwise it can cause constipation. Also, a healthy bowel routine varies between people. For example, I am the type who "goes" 3-4 times a day. My husband goes like once every 3-4 days. It has always been and likely always will be. The key is to know your habits and pay attention so you are aware of any SUDDEN and unusual changes. Some changes can be transitional. You may experience constipation or diarrhea upon starting a new diet, medication, have a lot of stress, anxiety, dietary sensitivities etc.... Just be on the look out for pain, blood in stools etc.... and all will be fine.0
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blueeyetea wrote: »You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.
If you are a thrill seeker and thrive on adrenaline eat beets. They will scare the bejeezus out of you until you remember that you ate them
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ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »
sigh.. not quite sure where you got that I think all food contains fiber.. 1 -
I find that bulky food equals bulky stools, especially if that bulk is grain based. There is no health benefit or detriment to it. It is what it is.
Since removing bread etc from my diet to help with ibs i go far less often or as much. Add grains back in and its more. Its not healthier either way.0 -
ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »
sigh.. not quite sure where you got that I think all food contains fiber..
That is not what I said. I was explaining why I disagree. I think intention was lost in text. You said that "Eating less food means less fiber". I am saying that is not true because not all food contains fiber. You can eat a lot of low or no fiber foods, or a small amount of high fiber foods. That's all I meant.0 -
ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »blueeyetea wrote: »You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.
If you are a thrill seeker and thrive on adrenaline eat beets. They will scare the bejeezus out of you until you remember that you ate them
Happened to my husband recently. Oldest kiddo harvested from his raised bed, only hubby likes them, and there you go. Scared himself nearly shitless.
eta: I made it through the kitten filter!4 -
ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »blueeyetea wrote: »You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.
If you are a thrill seeker and thrive on adrenaline eat beets. They will scare the bejeezus out of you until you remember that you ate them
Happened to my husband recently. Oldest kiddo harvested from his raised bed, only hubby likes them, and there you go. Scared himself nearly shitless.
eta: I made it through the kitten filter!
They can turn you tinkle also! The funny part about the red poop is it can last several days if you eat them in quantity as I have been know to do. This can really mess with your head. LOL!2 -
I have IBS and it sucks! Too much fiber is painful..not enough is worse. Not going for days. My last marathon "no-go" was 6 days. I can't find balance. I worked with a health coach who had me do the corn test. Transit time in my sluggish digestive tract was 3-4 days! I am jealous of the regular people!0
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ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »blueeyetea wrote: »You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.
If you are a thrill seeker and thrive on adrenaline eat beets. They will scare the bejeezus out of you until you remember that you ate them
I'd like to eat beets. How can you cook them in such a way to take out all the beetiness flavor? Sometimes I will toss a little in with roasted root vegetables, but I'd prefer more transformation.1 -
I love that you want beets to taste less beety. @kshama20013
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Are you drinking enough water?0
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kshama2001 wrote: »ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »blueeyetea wrote: »You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.
If you are a thrill seeker and thrive on adrenaline eat beets. They will scare the bejeezus out of you until you remember that you ate them
I'd like to eat beets. How can you cook them in such a way to take out all the beetiness flavor? Sometimes I will toss a little in with roasted root vegetables, but I'd prefer more transformation.
Well one way to jazz them up is chop an onion and chop the beets, toss into a pot of water that just covers them, add some lemon and rosemary. I love the beety taste, I eat pickled beets a lot also.1 -
ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »blueeyetea wrote: »You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.
If you are a thrill seeker and thrive on adrenaline eat beets. They will scare the bejeezus out of you until you remember that you ate them
this same thing happens with my wife's mole - it has a ton of dried red peppers so you get the same effect!!
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ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »blueeyetea wrote: »You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.
If you are a thrill seeker and thrive on adrenaline eat beets. They will scare the bejeezus out of you until you remember that you ate them
this same thing happens with my wife's mole - it has a ton of dried red peppers so you get the same effect!!
I bet it has you like....
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My record is 21 days. Of course I wound up in the hospital and they had to knock me out and go in and get it, but that was due to me having underlying health issues.
Anyway, if you're not uncomfortable, it's not really something to worry about. Not everyone goes every day.0 -
ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »ThatUserNameIsAllReadyTaken wrote: »blueeyetea wrote: »You should aim for once a day, and sorry for the ick factor, but also look at how soft or firm your stools are. To determine if you're system is clearing out as it should, do this: eat some fresh corn and check how long the kernels take to come out the other end.
Apart from the fiber, I agree with minublindfold25, make sure you drink enough water, as fiber needs to fill with water to pass quickly. Taking psyllium husks (metamucil), another fiber, might help too.
If you are a thrill seeker and thrive on adrenaline eat beets. They will scare the bejeezus out of you until you remember that you ate them
Happened to my husband recently. Oldest kiddo harvested from his raised bed, only hubby likes them, and there you go. Scared himself nearly shitless.
eta: I made it through the kitten filter!
They can turn you tinkle also! The funny part about the red poop is it can last several days if you eat them in quantity as I have been know to do. This can really mess with your head. LOL!
Yeah. Try calling your doctor's nurse back to cancel the appointment you made and telling her "um, I remembered I ate beets for 3 meals running..." Meanwhile the nurse is quite obviously trying not to laugh out loud...2 -
Bowel movements don't need to be everyday. Everyone is different and a change in diet can completely change your bowel movements.
Before I started dieting, I would go everyday. After I started my diet, I was worried because I didn't go for about three days and that wasn't normal for me. On the fourth day, I finally had to go and that has simply been my new routine for the past month or so. I only need to use the restroom about 2-3 times a week and feel fine with it. I even monitor when I go on my calendar app when I bring my phone to the loo with me, lol (okay TMI I know).0
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