TMI--Need help!!

dlyeates
dlyeates Posts: 875 Member
edited October 3 in Motivation and Support
I am finishing Level 2 of the 30DS tonight!!! YAY me!!! But I got my TOM on Friday and since them I've been totally constipated. I weighed myself today and I'm 3 lbs heavier than Friday!!! WTF?!?! I was under my calories this weekend and even though I feel like I'm as heavy as a whale am still doing my 30DS.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to *ahem* clean myself out. If nothing happens today I'm getting a little pill to help out!!!

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  • NicolCook
    NicolCook Posts: 489 Member
    Coffee......
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    hot water with lemon, prune juice, fiber one bars....
  • angiemartin78
    angiemartin78 Posts: 475 Member
    Miralax is the shiznit!!! No cramping, just gets ya going lol
  • kdelost630
    kdelost630 Posts: 196 Member
    Women gain weight during/before their period. It happens. Don't freak out and don't resort to a pill. Just don't weigh yourself this week.
  • megz4987
    megz4987 Posts: 1,008 Member
    Coffee, smooth move tea, ... frosted mini wheats work within a few hours for me, hahhaa.
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused
    Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused Posts: 935 Member
    Taco bell.
  • shannahjane4
    shannahjane4 Posts: 11
    I use a daily probiotic. Sometimes it's just the changes we're making. Make sure your staying suuuuper hydrated too! Good luck!
  • rainunrefined
    rainunrefined Posts: 850 Member
    I second the fiber one bars...

    BAH! LMAO @ Taco Bell!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Eeeeuuuuwwwww!

    Prunes.
  • JustQue
    JustQue Posts: 157
    Fiber and green tea with lemon. Eat fiber one for breakfast, apples with peanut butter for a snack and have lunch and dinner with protein and lots of veggies. Q
  • rainunrefined
    rainunrefined Posts: 850 Member
    Women gain weight during/before their period. It happens. Don't freak out and don't resort to a pill. Just don't weigh yourself this week.

    I like what she said too.
  • mestupscout
    mestupscout Posts: 82 Member
    It seems like a lot of people have this problem. I know that I do. I have just started adding 2 tbs of ground flax seed twice a day. I put it in protein shakes or yogurt and it really seems to be helping. I hope that this helps.
  • ryanfeltz
    ryanfeltz Posts: 126
    Ginger sauce from the local Japanese place works for me..... or eating ginger snaps. Coffee.... and the mini wheats..
  • Frankenbarbie01
    Frankenbarbie01 Posts: 432 Member
    1 small glass of draught beer........=)
  • twilla367
    twilla367 Posts: 20 Member
    Hello
    Try adding Benefibre Shape to your diet as it's clear & taste free. It also helps your metabolise fats and gives a vitamin supplement and of course it keeps everything moving.
  • rag5051
    rag5051 Posts: 28 Member
    Water and don't worry about your weight while TOM is here! Just keep eating healthy/under your calorie goal and keep up the exercise! Once you're back to normal for the next 3 weeks you'll see a difference!
  • Marig0ld
    Marig0ld Posts: 671 Member
    Women gain weight during/before their period. It happens. Don't freak out and don't resort to a pill. Just don't weigh yourself this week.

    ^THIS. Just step away from the scale. Seriously. Hide it if you have to. Scales during TOM are off-limits for me.
  • SixCatFaerie
    SixCatFaerie Posts: 690 Member
    Psyllium husks work for me! Just a tsp or half tsp (depends on how I'm feeling) in about 8 oz of water & drink it down. Can also be put in juice. Good luck!

    http://www.wisegeek.com/m/what-is-psyllium-husk.htm
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    lots of water and natural fiber. beans/apples/etc. But really lots of water. IDK why but lots of water keeps it moving and not in a gross way.....
  • KatScarberry
    KatScarberry Posts: 40 Member
    Coffee is what I do - the stronger, the better!!! Good luck - hang in there!!! :wink:
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    I suggest that you stop all form of exercise and consult your doctor!

    No - not really.

    Unless you are in dire discomfort I would just go about your business and do "your business" whenever.

    If the scale is really bothering you that much, be sure to weigh yourself right before you do go and then right after - so you can have a feeling of pride and accomplishment.

    :flowerforyou:
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    Magnesium Citrate. It's sold over the counter, so no prescription.
    Friend of mine is a weight lifter and he uses it to cleanse.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium_citrate
  • LisaKyle11
    LisaKyle11 Posts: 662 Member
    coffee....

    your body will sort this out. try not to take a pill for it.

    ...and stay off the scale until after your TOM!
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    A quick trip to Sizzler should do the trick. The way they so graciously undercook their steaks is pretty much a guaranteed bowel movement. And if you're lucky, you might just get a quick bout of violent regurgitation.

    Or you could just up your fiber intake.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Quick fix would be to get your man to "snake out the tubing"
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