I am constipated and have no clue as to why
PlasticGains
Posts: 76 Member
I eat tons of fruit for example yesterday I had 2 white peaches, a large apple, a nectarine and a yellow peach and tons of watermelon grapes and strawberries. My fiber is in check and magnesium I get from fruit. I eat tons of kimchi and saukerat so probiotics check. I drink nearly a gallon of water a day + water from fruit so hydration check. I do however remember seeing that low fat diets cause constipation so I tried eating an egg but still no use. Any ideas? I eat very voluminous meals and so it's frustrating when you're constantly bloated and heavy 24/7
0
Replies
-
One egg? Try a basket of onion rings. That should do it.31
-
1 egg is probably not enough fat. Start incorporating good fats from avocados, olive oil, fish, etc.17
-
That's a lot of fruit. Is that how you like to eat? An egg has around 6 grams of fat, so I think you have to try harder.10
-
musicfan68 wrote: »1 egg is probably not enough fat. Start incorporating good fats from avocados, olive oil, fish, etc.
How many grams of fat should I eat based on a 2400 calorie diet or what percent?0 -
How long have you been constipated? And have you been eating the same amount of fiber the whole time? If you've increased your fiber intake, that can also cause constipation and bloating. The body can take time to adjust to a large amount of fiber.
If you have long term constipation with no clear dietary reason for it, then it's worth a trip to the doctor to rule out other causes of constipation.6 -
PlasticGains wrote: »musicfan68 wrote: »1 egg is probably not enough fat. Start incorporating good fats from avocados, olive oil, fish, etc.
How many grams of fat should I eat based on a 2400 calorie diet or what percent?
Approximately 0.35 to 0.45 grams of fat for every pound at goal weight. If your goal weight is 200 lbs (random number), that would be 70-90 grams of fat.3 -
From your post, it isn't clear whether you added an egg to your usual daily routine, or you ate an egg once and expected that to make you suddenly feel more regular. Since your diary isn't open, I can't see what your fat/protein/fiber ratios are. However, for me, if I don't keep my fiber, fat, and protein somewhat balanced (I aim for exceeding my protein goals, while still hitting my fiber goals and then fill in the rest with fats), I can have all sorts of bowel issues from one end of the spectrum to the other (thanks, IBS). Another thing that helps me TREMENDOUSLY with regularity is exercise. Even taking a walk can help sometimes.6
-
Try cranraisins and raw no oil sun dried tomatoes out of the package.0
-
Also to add into my post, does intermittent or things like the one meal a day diet or fasting In general cause constipation? My aunt was face timing me and mentioned that if I skip breakfast my digestive system or system wouldnt run as well12
-
DoubleUbea wrote: »Try cranraisins and raw no oil sun dried tomatoes out of the package.
I tried prunes already and I only dropped a feathers worth1 -
How long have you been constipated? And have you been eating the same amount of fiber the whole time? If you've increased your fiber intake, that can also cause constipation and bloating. The body can take time to adjust to a large amount of fiber.
If you have long term constipation with no clear dietary reason for it, then it's worth a trip to the doctor to rule out other causes of constipation.
I eat maybe 8-10 servings of fruit a day and lots of veggies so it's pretty common to be TEMPORARILY bloated but constipation extends it0 -
From your post, it isn't clear whether you added an egg to your usual daily routine, or you ate an egg once and expected that to make you suddenly feel more regular. Since your diary isn't open, I can't see what your fat/protein/fiber ratios are. However, for me, if I don't keep my fiber, fat, and protein somewhat balanced (I aim for exceeding my protein goals, while still hitting my fiber goals and then fill in the rest with fats), I can have all sorts of bowel issues from one end of the spectrum to the other (thanks, IBS). Another thing that helps me TREMENDOUSLY with regularity is exercise. Even taking a walk can help sometimes.
How do you open your diary0 -
more fats will help with that issue.3
-
Try prune juice mixed with apple juice. (That is what my mother a nurse would give the patients at the hospital back in the day.)PlasticGains wrote: »I tried prunes already and I only dropped a feathers worth
Seriously, try cranraisins and the no oil sun dried tomatoes.
0 -
Update: I looked over my diet and I do get considerable amounts of fat: tofu eggs almond milk, meat fat, oil when cooking etc..1
-
DoubleUbea wrote: »
Try prune juice mixed with apple juice. (That is what my mother a nurse used to give the patients at the hospital back in the day.)PlasticGains wrote: »I tried prunes already and I only dropped a feathers worth
Seriously, try cranraisins and the no oil sun dried tomatoes.
Will do1 -
Eating one egg isn't going to fix the fat issue and the constipation. You need to *consistently* eat *more* foods with fat in them. Salmon, avocado, etc.1
-
Increase fiber and fat to your diet gradually. I experience the same issue every time I implement a caloric deficit. A serving a prunes/day helps, as does bran or any other high fiber food.
Just don't over compensate and give your body time to adjust. It takes ~50 hours to fully process food from intake to void.2 -
Are you stressed? Are you getting enough sleep?0
-
PlasticGains wrote: »Update: I looked over my diet and I do get considerable amounts of fat: tofu eggs almond milk, meat fat, oil when cooking etc..
But how many grams per day?
and, how much do you weigh?
aim for a minimum of 0.35 grams per lb of body weight per day. So if you are 200 lbs a minimum of 70 grams per day2 -
I have an idea. How about seeing your doctor, instead of listening to people advising you to eat eggs and dried cranberries?
16 -
My friends a mathamatition and when he's constipated he works it out with a pencil......
I'll get my coat
11 -
Sugar free candy 15
-
For me, when prune juice doesn’t do the trick I use milk of magnesia. My doctor recommended it to me and it usually does the trick.
Good luck, I’ve been there and it sucks.1 -
singingflutelady wrote: »Sugar free candy
Haribo gummi bears, specifically?14 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »singingflutelady wrote: »Sugar free candy
Haribo gummi bears, specifically?
Well any type actually. Most sugar free candy has sugar alcohols in them.0 -
Stockholm_Andy wrote: »My friends a mathamatition and when he's constipated he works it out with a pencil......
I'll get my coat
See I'm an accountant, so this works for me.
My wife is a florist so I tell her to work it out with a rose stem.......7 -
I had the same problem and used all the solutions mentioned here. My solution has been a daily magnesium supplement (as per doctor recommendation). I still have issues once in awhile, typically if I get dehydrated a bit from exercise, but not like before. My husband doesn't eat much of the stuff that he should (fruit, veggies, etc) and poops like a goose, doesn't seem fair to me. 4
-
That fiber one bran cereal (the plain one, it has 28 g of fiber in one cup) did the trick for me. Plus lots of water.
Interestingly, my constipation issues basically disappeared when I got pregnant and I haven't had the issue since. Normally pregnancy causes constipation so that was odd.0 -
successgal1 wrote: »Are you stressed? Are you getting enough sleep?
I got those covered:)1
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions