Bit Embarrassing

I had that problem at first, too.

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Oh snap!! Now there's a few mental images I didn't really need in my head.

There are many different causes for this particular affliction, and so many different solutions. Not all of which may be right for your specific condition. Most of the answers have already been given. The most common causes of constipation have nothing to do with fiber intake, despite the myths. Dehydration and too low daily dietary fat intake are the major reasons for such blockage. Whole fruits help a bit as they hit you with not only fiber, but vegetable based fats and a bit of extra hydration.

I am not a patient person by nature and so took a broad spectrum approach to this problem. I, personally, have found that low sugar/starch intake has done a world of good for my own colon health and healthy BM. I avoid the majority of grains. I do not opt for nonfat unless I really have to for caloric reasons, and I walk or run almost every day. I do also suggest fiber rich foods like spinach, peas, carrots and mushrooms, as well as using fish as a protein source three times a week or so; lots of Omega3's there. Most of all, I drink a minimum of a gallon of water per day.

I hope some of this information helps any of you that tries or needs it.

up your fiber... try apples/applejuice (for some people its like a laxative).

The typical rules about constipation relief are,
1. More fiber in your diet results in retaining water in your bowels. Due to osmosis, the fluid follows the higher concentration of matter. High fiber fruits such as prunes promote water retention, and so, looser stools.
2. The rate of passage of stool through the intestines. The longer it takes to pass, the more water is removed from the stool. There are several medications that slow the muscle activity in the bowels. The most famous is narcotics. Addicts to narcotics have a lot of constipation problems and may end up with surgery to remove blockages. Physical activity increases the movement of matter through the bowels and inactivity slows it down.
3. Hydration. If your cells are under-hydrated they take more water from the intestines leaving a more solid stool.

Do you have a lot of salt in your diet? That may be a cause. I went to my doctor with that once and was embarrassed to tell him and when I did go it was sore to go. He said it was down to sodium.

Also when you are eating fruit and veg are you eating something which is hard to digest before it. If you eat fruit first thing in the morning then it would be easier to digest rather than say if you had cereal or toast before and then ate the fruit it would be harder to digest and you would feel bloated then.

Obviously may not be the case with you but just in case it is a factor with you. Hope you feel better soon.

coffee gets me going in the morning. Also, I find if I do not do my workouts on a regular basis, most specifically my running, I start to have a problem. Exercises moves things along. Just ask any runner who's been caught no where near a bathroom. lol I know friends who swear by kiwi fruit. I cannot say yea or nay to that though as they make me sick. But I have had enough say that it works to recommend it

Honestly go get fiber bars and eat on every day and you will open the flood gates!!

Sounds good lol. Can you get them in UK?

here are several on Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/279-2937107-6746429?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=fiber+bars&x=14&y=15

I wonder if it could be stress? Stress with trying to lose weight, worrying about diet etc. , or any other type of stress. I know stress does this to me, even moderate stress. Just a thought.

take a probiotic!