Can this slow weight loss? (TMI)

When I was doing low carb dieting, I had the same issue. I ended up taking fiber tablets to get regular again. My body was missing it's usual fruit and raisin bran. A stool softener along with some fiber may be better for you than an actual laxative.

Just to add...if you like black licorice this has always helped me. However, it is only a temporary fix.

I use a glycerin suppository twice a week - the side effects of meds cause constipation. It's gentle and works within minutes.

Short of actual disease states, the things that most influence digestive throughput, IME, are getting enough

* Fiber (and if one targets a large increase, implementing it gradually);
* Water or other hydration;
* Dietary fats. (This one can be a common issue among people trying to cut calories, since fats are calorie dense . . . but we still need some. 0.3-0.45g per pound of healthy goal weight is a good range for many people).

Beyond that, exercise (especially exercise that moves the midsection) helps some people. Some people benefit from probiotic foods (live culture yogurt, kefir, kim chi, sauerkraut, miso, kombucha, etc.). An OTC magnesium supplement helps some people, but excess can cause diarrhea and other negative symptoms **.

An OTC gentle laxative can be fine to remedy an acute situation, but considering your overall dietary strategies is a good longer term avoidance solution, unless your doctor suggests routine medication.

(I'm speaking as someone formerly diagnosed with persistent IBS/C, who now experiences any symptoms very, very rarely; and those usually slight and attributable to suboptimal behavior.)

** Details at https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/

Jenpiddles wrote: »

I'm more concerned about the week without a 💩 than about the weight loss.

Take some Miralax until the constipation resolves, and maintain good bowel habits with a fiber supplement. There are powders and gummies, whichever you prefer. An occasional stool softener will help if it happens again, but don't wait a week before doing something about it!

Fiber supplement can be the right answer, if fiber is low.

Doctor told me to take a fiber supplement. It made things much, much worse. I was already eating plenty of fiber . . . but not drinking nearly enough water.

In order to find the right solution, one needs to figure out what the problem is. Fiber is one possibility. There are several other fairly common ones.

Well let's start with the obvious. How many calories are you eating a day?

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Try an aloe Vera supplement. Of course constipation will affect weight loss that’s why you’ should always weigh yourself “after”