I haven't pooped in almost a week!

MellyMelx23o
MellyMelx23o Posts: 80
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been on track with my eating & excersing but it seems like ever since I've started MFP I've been going A LOT less then I normally do. I feel bloated! HELP!
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  • _Mimi_
    _Mimi_ Posts: 233
    Can you open up your diary? Really no way to healp without knowing what you are, or perhaps are not, eating. Also, how much water do you drink a day? Has this ever been an issue in the past?
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    Open your diary, it's a lot easier to answer questions on here when we can see what the person is putting into their bodies.

    More fiber needed, maybe? Do you drink water?
  • fairc3jam
    fairc3jam Posts: 136 Member
    I'm going thru something similar. Not stopped but less frequent. I believe it's the calorie cut back so I will add more cals thru veggies and see if it helps. May want to try the same.
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,885 Member
    drink a cup of smooth move tea, it really helps I promis, that stuffs my best friend sometimes:embarassed:
  • MellyMelx23o
    MellyMelx23o Posts: 80
    oops didn't realize it was private...it's open now
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Wow, when you finally do go you are going to have a fabulous weigh in, lol. Seriously though, lots, lots, lots of water, veges, fruits and some good probiotics can do wonders.
  • vallemic
    vallemic Posts: 278 Member
    It's normal and will correct itself over time. Your body is just adjusting to the new diet.

    -Drink lots of water
    -Make sure you're getting enough fiber
    -Make sure you're eating AT LEAST 1200 cals (more cals if you're working out)
    -A cup of coffee always helps for me :)
  • Sharyn913
    Sharyn913 Posts: 777 Member
    It's normal and will correct itself over time. Your body is just adjusting to the new diet.

    -Drink lots of water
    -Make sure you're getting enough fiber
    -Make sure you're eating AT LEAST 1200 cals (more cals if you're working out)
    -A cup of coffee always helps for me :)

    ^^ This ^^

    Or go to McD for breakfast. Seriously.... maybe my body wasn't used to that but after eating, I had to RUN there hahahaha
  • Sharyn913
    Sharyn913 Posts: 777 Member
    TMI, grief:noway:
    I have been on track with my eating & excersing but it seems like ever since I've started MFP I've been going A LOT less then I normally do. I feel bloated! HELP!

    TMI? Sure. But do you know how many posts I've seen on periods and sex? If that can be discussed, why not pooping? LOL. At least she is not describing the size and shape and how it comes out!
  • MellyMelx23o
    MellyMelx23o Posts: 80
    Can you open up your diary? Really no way to healp without knowing what you are, or perhaps are not, eating. Also, how much water do you drink a day? Has this ever been an issue in the past?


    I drink water all day...I usually don't go everyday but my belly feels so solid :ohwell:
  • MellyMelx23o
    MellyMelx23o Posts: 80
    It's normal and will correct itself over time. Your body is just adjusting to the new diet.

    -Drink lots of water
    -Make sure you're getting enough fiber
    -Make sure you're eating AT LEAST 1200 cals (more cals if you're working out)
    -A cup of coffee always helps for me :)

    ^^ This ^^

    Or go to McD for breakfast. Seriously.... maybe my body wasn't used to that but after eating, I had to RUN there hahahaha


    hahaha too funny! :laugh:
  • kristen807
    kristen807 Posts: 361
    TMI, grief:noway:
    I have been on track with my eating & excersing but it seems like ever since I've started MFP I've been going A LOT less then I normally do. I feel bloated! HELP!

    So why did you click on it? lol <3 mel
  • MellyMelx23o
    MellyMelx23o Posts: 80
    TMI, grief:noway:
    I have been on track with my eating & excersing but it seems like ever since I've started MFP I've been going A LOT less then I normally do. I feel bloated! HELP!

    TMI? Sure. But do you know how many posts I've seen on periods and sex? If that can be discussed, why not pooping? LOL. At least she is not describing the size and shape and how it comes out!


    It's a serious diet question! lol :frown:
  • KCoolBeanz
    KCoolBeanz Posts: 813 Member
    pound some coffee and then get on the treadmill :P
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    A single cup of coffee first thing n the morning can also help. Sounds weird but it really does work.
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    All bran and a cup of coffee.
  • Jillian130
    Jillian130 Posts: 174 Member
    try adding ground flaxseed into your diet. you can add it to smoothies, to yogurt, baking, sprinkle on cereal, on just about everything! It works. Two tablespoons a day is the recommended dose.
  • sheclimbsrocks
    sheclimbsrocks Posts: 110 Member
    I know it's gross, but in situations like this I hold my nose and dive for the prune juice.

    I took a quick glance at your diet. Maybe you should cut back on the cheese and add a few more fresh veggies in there. Dairy can sometimes bind you up.

    I hope you feel better!
  • doorki
    doorki Posts: 2,576 Member
    fiber and yogurt. No bananas...they are like buttputty.
  • Meatsies
    Meatsies Posts: 351 Member
    Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy...another opportunity for me to share my most favorite link EVER:

    http://thoughtcatalog.com/2012/the-dos-and-donts-of-drinking-ballerina-tea/

    Thank you for bringing me this happy moment! :)
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
    Prune juice...seriously!
  • bholmes21
    bholmes21 Posts: 59 Member
    I have stomach issues, some Aloe Juice helps a LOT!
    Lots of Water! LOTS!
    Less processed foods -- more whole foods helps me too.

    Feel better!
  • Meatsies
    Meatsies Posts: 351 Member
    fiber and yogurt. No bananas...they are like buttputty.

    Buttputty. I love it. <3
  • calitravelingal
    calitravelingal Posts: 53
    I know this has been true of me in the past and maybe it applies to you too. I looked over your diary and you consume several items of dairy daily. Now all in all that's a good thing, but for some people (me included) if I get a little too much cheese or other dairy products it backs me up a bit. You might try going a day or two with out any dairy, in the mean time get something like that tea suggested, coffee or an over the counter stool softener to help eleviate the problem.
  • Kirkajuice
    Kirkajuice Posts: 311 Member
    Cod liver oil capsules? That is not why I take them, but they do seem to improve my digestive systems efficiency. Not just in that way, but also my stomach doesn't feel all hard anymore which I'm presuming is a good thing.
  • onikonor
    onikonor Posts: 473 Member
    Can you add fiber to your diary for visibility?
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    Girly, you need some fiber!!! More fiber, lots of water, being active...these all help. If you have a lazy bowel, then try to get some sort of fiber drink with psyllium to get 'er moving. Either that or eat a WHOLE bag of sugar free Hershey's chocolate. The laxative effect will be enough to clear you to your eyeballs...(take it from someone who learned the hard way) :embarassed:
  • JoeiC78
    JoeiC78 Posts: 13
    As a nurse I would say make sure you are drinking alot of water. Also make sure you are getting fiber in your diet and are you taking a multi-vitamin. Just few thing off the top of my head however I agree that opening your food diary would help so we can see what u r eating.
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    A cup of coffee always gets me going! Drink it black if you can stand it.... I keep fiber one stuff around the house just in case =))) Hope you get some relief soon!!!
  • JoeiC78
    JoeiC78 Posts: 13
    Yup cheese does cause constipation.

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