I was heavily restriction before being forced back into eating, which opened a Pandora box of shitting issues. A few weeks ago I was prescribed a week of laxative use after a year of ”recovery” since some x-rays showed that I have an impacted GI system (gross, I know). Even after I got mostly cleared out, I’m still not shitting on a regular schedule. It feels aweful, but my dietitian said to eat at consistent times. I’m trying to lose weight again, so that’s not going to happen. I was wondering if anyone can relate or have some weight loss friendly tips for me? Thanks <3
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How to have a consistent shitting schedule without the calories?
the tags made me burst out laughing 💀
i manage to go regularly nearly ever single day, simple, no strugles, and heres how i manage to do it
fibre:
chia seeds, oatmeal, fruit, vegetables, lentils, chickpeas, beans, cocoa powder, keto products, be careful and increase slowly so you and your stomach dont experience heavy side effects
magnesium:
spinach or supplements, helps a lot.
for probiotics:
any fermented and pickled products, yoghurt, kefir, even oatmeal, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, good for the gut and digestion
for caffeine:
hot teas such as green tea, chai, black tea, earl gray, all types of coffees
water:
drink enough water, building blocks for the body, and helps the fiber pass through the body, caffeine is also dehydrating since it makes you piss and take shits bc, well, lax and diuretic, so you need water
light walking and stomach massages:
stimulates the digestion system, even just massaging your belly and lower right side of the belly, and going on a light walk really fucking helps
high restriction:
i know, the same as "eating more" but sometimes the digestive system works less when youre on such little calories because thats what the body is used to, and its trying to preserve energy and since its low in cals, it works slower, so high res gives it a bit more energy to keep things like your digestion going
keep on pushing, we can get through this shitty time
i manage to go regularly nearly ever single day, simple, no strugles, and heres how i manage to do it
fibre:
chia seeds, oatmeal, fruit, vegetables, lentils, chickpeas, beans, cocoa powder, keto products, be careful and increase slowly so you and your stomach dont experience heavy side effects
magnesium:
spinach or supplements, helps a lot.
for probiotics:
any fermented and pickled products, yoghurt, kefir, even oatmeal, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, good for the gut and digestion
for caffeine:
hot teas such as green tea, chai, black tea, earl gray, all types of coffees
water:
drink enough water, building blocks for the body, and helps the fiber pass through the body, caffeine is also dehydrating since it makes you piss and take shits bc, well, lax and diuretic, so you need water
light walking and stomach massages:
stimulates the digestion system, even just massaging your belly and lower right side of the belly, and going on a light walk really fucking helps
high restriction:
i know, the same as "eating more" but sometimes the digestive system works less when youre on such little calories because thats what the body is used to, and its trying to preserve energy and since its low in cals, it works slower, so high res gives it a bit more energy to keep things like your digestion going
keep on pushing, we can get through this shitty time
Soaking 1 tbsp chia seeds in a glass of water overnight and drinking it first thing in the morning might help. It helps me, at least.
Psyllium husk and lots of water. If you do take psyllium, start small and build up gradually. And did I mention LOTS of water?
Also the eating regularly does actually help. It doesn’t mean eating x times per day, necessarily. I do OMAD, sometime between 1-4pm usually, and most days I poop somewhere round 7am. If my eating schedule changes for some reason, it fucks with my digestive system and the poop schedule gets out of whack for a few days.
Also the eating regularly does actually help. It doesn’t mean eating x times per day, necessarily. I do OMAD, sometime between 1-4pm usually, and most days I poop somewhere round 7am. If my eating schedule changes for some reason, it fucks with my digestive system and the poop schedule gets out of whack for a few days.
I drink at least two big cups of black coffee (+ lots of water) in the morning, if I'm eating regular amounts it's mostly every day after said coffee. But when I'm restricting it's every 2-3 days. You kind of can't shit regularly when restricting w/out lax (from my experience)
I use an osmotic laxative. Not the best to have to rely on but it’s what was recommended to me by my last treatment team.
I live off black coffee and nicotine. What also helps us eating fruits like blueberries or grapes. The high fiber content creates a triple whammy to assure your BM needs lol. xx
don’t recommend it but the truth is, a few sips of sf monster on an empty stomach keep me regular lmao
something that worked for me after my digestive system went to shit while I was IP was eating an apple before bed and then drinking a cup of black coffee first thing in the morning. the moment I finished drinking it I was in the toilet lol.
Stool softners works for me.
NOT laxative like ex lax but, simple stool softners
They get me going again.
Balancing hormones can also be a big factor.
Fiber supplements like benefiber, start out slowly, drink PLENTY of water.
Magnesium can work well, pills,gummies or drink powders. All work the same for me.
I do a 3 day "colon" cleanse usiny herbal pills once a month and that has helped the most. Its called Weekend Colon flush if you want to look into it
Caffeine can help
Of course excersize
Fruits and veggies and seeds
Healthy fats in the diet
Managing stress levels (easier said than done I know!)
Good luck!!
NOT laxative like ex lax but, simple stool softners
They get me going again.
Balancing hormones can also be a big factor.
Fiber supplements like benefiber, start out slowly, drink PLENTY of water.
Magnesium can work well, pills,gummies or drink powders. All work the same for me.
I do a 3 day "colon" cleanse usiny herbal pills once a month and that has helped the most. Its called Weekend Colon flush if you want to look into it
Caffeine can help
Of course excersize
Fruits and veggies and seeds
Healthy fats in the diet
Managing stress levels (easier said than done I know!)
Good luck!!
at least 8 oz of celery juice first thing in the morning and some type of probiotic at night before/during my OMAD always does it for me. Well, always being like %90 of the time.
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